Mount Motoshirane
本白根山
A 2,171-meter volcano featuring five summit craters and rare alpine flora, though volcanic activity has restricted access in recent years.
What it is
- A 2,171-meter volcano in Gunma Prefecture consisting of several pyroclastic cones.
- The site features five large craters located near the mountain summit.
- The mountain is home to naturally growing Dicentra peregrina alpine plants.
- The slopes host the Kusatsu Kokusai Ski Resort for winter visitors.
What to see
- Five large volcanic craters situated near the highest point of the mountain.
- Rare Dicentra peregrina flowers that grow naturally in the volcanic soil.
- A series of pyroclastic cones forming the mountain's unique volcanic landscape.
- The remains of the Shirane Volcano Ropeway damaged by volcanic cinders.
When to go
- Check the Japan Meteorological Agency alert levels before planning any visit.
- Winter months for those visiting the Kusatsu Kokusai Ski Resort slopes.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Motoshirane Open in Google Maps
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