Mount Tsurumi
鶴見岳
An active volcano overlooking Beppu, offering a shrine and panoramic views accessible by a ten-minute ropeway ride.
What it is
- An active volcano standing 1,375 meters tall within Aso Kuju National Park
- The primary source of the famous Beppu hot spring resort area
- Home to the Okunoin shrine of Hioyama-Hime Shrine, which dates back to 771
- A site for broadcasting and communication relay facilities serving the region
What to see
- The Beppu Ropeway which transports visitors to the summit in ten minutes
- The Okunoin shrine located at the top of the mountain
- Volcanic landscapes composed mainly of andesite and dacite rocks
When to go
- January for the annual endurance contest held at the summit
- April to witness or join the Beppu Tsurumidake Ikki Climb from sea level
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Tsurumi Open in Google Maps
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