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Kikai Caldera, Iōjima

#1 among attractions in Iōjima

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Volcano
Kikai Caldera
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Kikai Caldera location map
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Local name: 鬼界カルデラ Elevation: 2310 ftCoordinates: 30°47'20"N, 130°18'29"E
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Iōjima Japan

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Kikai Caldera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Iō, Akahoya eruption.

  • mount io iojima~1770 ftNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

    Mount Iō, Iōjima

    9 min walk • Mount Iō also Mount Iwo is an active rhyolitic lava dome on Iōjima in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It sits within the borders of the town of Mishima. The mountain is made up of non-alkali felsic rock and pyroclasitic flows.

  • akahoya eruption iojima~0 ftN
    Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

    Akahoya eruption, Iōjima

    1 min walk • The Akahoya eruption was the strongest known volcanic eruption of the Kikai Caldera in Kyūshū, Japan. It ejected about 150 cubic kilometres of volcanic material, giving it a '7' on the Volcanic Explosivity Index.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kikai Caldera?

Nearby attractions include Akahoya eruption, Iōjima (1 min walk), Mount Iō, Iōjima (9 min walk).

Where to next? Visit kagoshima Kagoshima region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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