Naruko

What it is

• An active volcano located within the Kurikoma Quasi-National Park.
• A seven kilometer wide caldera consisting of several lava domes.
• Site of historical eruptions recorded as early as the year 837.
• Home to the ancient Yunoiishi and Yuno shrines mentioned in historical records.

What to see

• Katanuma, a crater lake measuring four hundred meters in diameter.
• Active fumaroles emitting volcanic gases around Katanuma and Toyagamori.
• Ogadake, the highest peak of the volcano reaching 470.3 meters.
• Maintained hiking trails on the Kurumigatake and Nakanodake peaks.
• Remains of a sulfur refinery located on the north shore of Katanuma.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.