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Mount Azuma-kofuji

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An active volcano in Fukushima featuring a massive crater accessible via a short hike from the scenic Bandai-Azuma Skyline road.

Mount Azuma-kofuji
Brian Adler (BrianAdler) Public domain resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • An active volcano standing at an elevation of 1,707 meters in Fukushima City
  • Originally named Suribachiyama, it features a large bowl-shaped volcanic crater
  • The crater has a diameter of approximately 450 meters

What to see

  • A 1.5 kilometer walking path that circles the entire rim of the crater
  • Spring snow patterns on the slope that resemble a rabbit
  • Panoramic views from the trailhead located at an elevation of 1,600 meters

When to go

  • Springtime to see the snow rabbit which signifies the start of farming season

Getting there

  • Accessible by car or bus via the Bandai-Azuma Skyline road
  • A ten minute climb from the Jododaira parking lot leads to the crater rim

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Mount Azuma-kofuji Open in Google Maps

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