Mount Akagi

What it is

• An active stratovolcano located in the northeastern region of Gunma Prefecture.
• One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains and part of the Three Mountains of Jomo.
• A historical site first mentioned in records dating back to 839 AD.
• The setting for the popular racing manga series Initial D.

What to see

• The highest peak, Mount Kurobi, reaching an elevation of 1,828 meters.
• A large caldera containing two bodies of water, Lake Ono and Lake Kono.
• The second largest mountain base area found in Japan.
• Akagi Shrine, which serves as the head of 300 shrines across the Kanto region.

When to go

• Winter months to experience the strong local winds known as Akagi Oroshi.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.