Mount Nikkō-Shirane
日光白根山
The highest peak in North Kanto, this active volcano offers alpine views and shrines within Nikko National Park.
What it is
- An active volcano standing at 2,578 meters on the border of Tochigi and Gunma.
- The highest peak in the North Kanto region and the Nikko volcanic group.
- A designated part of Nikko National Park listed among Japan's 100 Famous Mountains.
- The original source of the name for the Shirane-aoi plant species.
What to see
- Two Shinto shrines located directly on the peaks of the mountain.
- Goshiki-numa and Lake Yunoko situated in the surrounding volcanic landscape.
- Panoramic views from the highest point in the region at 2,578 meters.
Getting there
- A ropeway provides access from Marunuma to the 2,000-meter mark.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Nikkō-Shirane Open in Google Maps
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