Mount Nasu


Mount Nasu is a group of complex volcanoes located in the northeast part of Nikkō National Park, Japan. The tallest peak is Sanbonyari Peak at a height of. Mount Nasu is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

Major peaks

Mount Nasu has the following major peaks:
  • Sanbonyari Peak – 1916.9 m
  • Chausu Peak – 1915 m
  • Asahi Peak – 1896 m
  • Minamigatsusan – 1776 m
  • Kuro-oya Peak – 1589 m
These peaks are known collectively as Nasu Five Peaks.

Climate

Eruption

It is estimated that Mount Nasu started erupting 600 thousand years ago. The eruption started from the north end of the mountain range, at Kashi-Asahi Peak. Only Chausu Peak is active today.

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