Mount Aka

#193 among destinations in Japan

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Mount Aka is a 2,899m mountain on the border of Chino, Hara of Nagano, and Hokuto of Yamanashi in Japan. This mountain is the tallest mountain of Yatsugatake Mountains. ()

Local name: 赤岳 Elevation: 9511 ftProminence: 6286 ftCoordinates: 35°58'14"N, 138°22'12"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group, Io Dake, Yatsugatake Mountains, Mount Tengu.

~70 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group
1 min walk • The Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group, located in the heart of Japan, is a stunning testament to the geological forces that have shaped the island nation. This majestic cluster of stratovolcanoes offers not only a glimpse into the Earth's fiery interior but also a...
1.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Io Dake
50 min walk • Io Dake, located in the southern part of Kyushu, Japan, is an active stratovolcano known for its striking beauty and volcanic activity. Standing at 1,317 meters, Io Dake, also referred to as Mount Io, forms part of the larger Kirishima mountain range, a collection of...
~70 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Yatsugatake Mountains
1 min walk • The Yatsugatake Mountains, a majestic volcanic mountain range, straddle the border between Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures in the heart of Japan. Formed by volcanic activity that began approximately one million years ago, the range features a stunning array of peaks...
3.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Tengu
88 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.
3.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group
88 min walk • Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group is a volcanic group of stratovolcanoes and lava domes located in Nagano Prefecture on Honshū in Japan.
3.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Neishi
81 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.
4.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Nyū
122 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.
0.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Yoko
23 min walk • Mount Yoko is located in the Southern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group of the Yatsugatake Mountains, Honshū, Japan.