Mount Asama, Joshin'etsukogen National Park

Name: Mount Asama
Address: Joshin'etsukogen National Park, Japan

#2 among attractions in Joshin'etsukogen National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano, Top attraction

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Mount Asama, Joshin'etsukogen National Park

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Mount Asama is an active complex volcano in central Honshū, the main island of Japan. The volcano is the most active on Honshū. The Japan Meteorological Agency classifies Mount Asama as rank A. It stands 2,568 metres above sea level on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures. It is included in 100 Famous Japanese Mountains. ()

Local name: 浅間山 Last eruption: 2019Elevation: 8366 ftCoordinates: 36°24'0"N, 138°31'1"E

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Day trips

Mount Asama – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kazakoshi Park Arena, Komoro Castle, Sezon Museum of Modern Art, Asama Volcano Museum.

7 miSE
Sport complex, Park, Sport venue
Kazakoshi Park Arena, Karuizawa
178 min walk • Nestled in the serene town of Karuizawa, Japan, the Kazakoshi Park Arena stands as a modern testament to the region's commitment to sports and recreation. This multifunctional arena is not only a hub for local athletic events but also a destination for tourists seeking...
7.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Komoro Castle, Komoro
191 min walk • Komoro Castle is a Japanese castle located in the city of Komoro, central Nagano Prefecture, Japan. At the end of the Edo period, Komoro Castle was home to a junior branch of the Makino clan, daimyō of Komoro Domain.
4.1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Sezon Museum of Modern Art, Karuizawa
105 min walk • The Sezon Museum of Modern Art is an art museum located in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The museum hosts exhibitions on contemporary art.
2.9 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Asama Volcano Museum, Joshin'etsukogen National Park
75 min walk • The Asama Volcano Museum, 4 km from the crater of the active complex volcano Mount Asama in Japan, open from 1993 to 2020, explained volcanoes. The museum was in Naganohara-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture. As of early 2009, it was open from April until November.
~1960 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Asama, Joshin'etsukogen National Park
10 min walk • Mount Asama is an active complex volcano in central Honshū, the main island of Japan. The volcano is the most active on Honshū. The Japan Meteorological Agency classifies Mount Asama as rank A. It stands 2,568 metres above sea level on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures. It is included in 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
4.3 miE
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Shiraito falls, Karuizawa
110 min walk • Shiraito Falls is a waterfall located in Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture.