Niigata-Yake-Yama
新潟焼山
An active 2,400-meter volcano and national park site known for its lava dome and rare rock ptarmigan sightings.
What it is
- An active volcano standing 2,400 meters tall within the Kubiki Mountains.
- A young volcano formed approximately 3,000 years ago in Niigata Prefecture.
- Part of the Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park and monitored 24 hours a day.
- One of the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains with recorded eruptions since 887.
What to see
- A summit featuring a distinct andesite and dacite lava dome.
- The northernmost habitat for the rock ptarmigan bird species in Japan.
- Panoramic views of the surrounding national park and Itoigawa City.
- Evidence of historical steam explosions and small-scale volcanic activity.
When to go
- Visitors must submit a registration form before entering within two kilometers of the peak.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Niigata-Yake-Yama Open in Google Maps
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