Mount Yoko

#276 among destinations in Japan

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Mount Yoko also Mount Kita Yoko, is an active lava dome located in the Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group of the Yatsugatake Mountains, Honshū, Japan. Mount Yoko has shown the most recent activity and is now considered an active volcano. It last erupted about 800 years ago. The eruption consisted of ash with a lava flow of some 3 million cubic meters. The eruption was dated by corrected radiocarbon dating. The next previous eruption was in or after 400 BCE. ()

Local name: 北横岳 Elevation: 8136 ftProminence: 1312 ftCoordinates: 36°5'15"N, 138°19'12"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Mount Tateshina, Mount Tengu, Togariishi Museum of Jōmon Archaeology, Kitayatsugatake Ropeway.

1.8 miNW
Natural attraction, Volcano, Mountain
Mount Tateshina
46 min walk • Mount Tateshina, standing proudly in the Chino area of Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is a dormant stratovolcano that beckons nature enthusiasts and hikers from all corners of the globe. This geological marvel, part of the Yatsugatake Volcanic Group, rises to an impressive...
5.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Tengu
131 min walk • Mount Tengu, nestled in the heart of Japan, stands as a testament to the country's profound connection with volcanic landscapes. This dormant stratovolcano, part of the Tengu volcanic group, offers not just geological intrigue but also a wealth of cultural significance.
7 miSW
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Togariishi Museum of Jōmon Archaeology, Chino
179 min walk • The Togariishi Museum of Jōmon Archaeology is a municipal museum located in the city of Chino, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, specializing in artifacts of the Jōmon period.
1.1 miSW
Aerial tramway
Kitayatsugatake Ropeway
27 min walk • The Kitayatsugatake Ropeway is the name of a Japanese aerial lift line in Chino, Nagano, as well as its operator. The company also operates Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort, a ski area served by the line. The company operates Tateshina Kōgen Art Museum at the submontane station as well.
5.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group
131 min walk • Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group is a volcanic group of stratovolcanoes and lava domes located in Nagano Prefecture on Honshū in Japan.
5.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Neishi
139 min walk • Mount Neishi is a 2,603m mountain on the border of Chino and Koumi of Nagano in Japan. This mountain belongs to Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group.
4.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Nyū
112 min walk • Mount Nyū is a stratovolcano of the Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group in Koumi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. This mountain is part of the Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Quasi-National Park.
6 miE
Park
Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Quasi-National Park
153 min walk • Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Quasi-National Park is a quasi-national park on Honshū in Japan. It is rated a protected landscape according to the IUCN. The park includes the Yatsugatake Mountains and the surrounding lava plateaus: Tateshina plateau, Kirigamine, and Utsukushigahara.
4.3 miNW
Town
Tateshina
109 min walk • Tateshina is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 7,147 in 2834 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area of the town is 66.87 square kilometres. Tateshina is famous for its apple orchards.