Mount Issaikyō

What it is

• An active volcano standing 1,948.8 meters tall within the Azuma mountain range.
• A peak listed among the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains in Bandai-Asahi National Park.
• A site of historical volcanic activity with major eruptions in 1893 and 1977.
• A mountain bordering Fukushima City and Inawashiro Town featuring a rocky debris-covered summit.

What to see

• Goshiki Pond located near the mountain peak known for its changing colors.
• The rocky summit offering panoramic views of the surrounding national park.
• The Sukadaira mountain hut which provides basic shelter for up to ten people.
• The volcanic landscape of the Jododaira area along the Bandai-Azuma Skyline.

Getting there

• Access the mountain via the Jododaira area through the Bandai-Azuma Skyline road.
• Hike to the summit using the established Fudozawa trailhead route.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.