Mount Takahara
高原山
An active volcanic mountain in Nikko National Park featuring the highest peak of Mount Shakka and Japan's oldest obsidian mine.
What it is
- An active volcano located within the boundaries of Nikko National Park.
- One of the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains spanning four different cities.
- A geological site containing the oldest obsidian mining location in Japan.
- A mountain complex consisting of the Shiobara and Shakkagatake volcanic groups.
What to see
- The highest peak of Mount Shakka reaching 1,795 meters in elevation.
- The Fuji lava dome formed by a steam explosion 6,500 years ago.
- Shojin沢 Springs, recognized as one of the top 100 waters in Japan.
- Keicho-zan Shrine located at the summit of Mount Keicho.
- Hunter Mountain Shiobara ski resort situated on the mountain slopes.
- A digital broadcasting relay station established on the site in 2006.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Takahara Open in Google Maps
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