Mount Azuma

What it is

• A group of volcanoes spanning twenty kilometers across Fukushima and Yamagata prefectures.
• Part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park and listed among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
• A protected forest ecosystem with volcanic activity dating back over one million years.
• The highest peak is Nishiazuma-yama reaching an elevation of 2,035 meters.

What to see

• Jododaira, a flat plateau area situated at 1,580 meters above sea level.
• Mount Issaikyo, the site of the range's historical volcanic eruptions.
• The Jododaira Observatory used for astronomical observation and stargazing.
• The Bandai-Azuma Skyline road which provides scenic access through the mountain range.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.