Kaimondake | |
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開聞岳 | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 924 m (3,031 ft) |
Coordinates | 31°10′48″N 130°31′42″E / 31.18000°N 130.52833°ECoordinates: 31°10′48″N 130°31′42″E / 31.18000°N 130.52833°E |
Geography | |
Geology | |
Mountain type | stratovolcano |
Last eruption | 885 |
Kaimondake volcano (開聞岳? Kaimondake), also romanized as Kaimon-dake, situated in the Ibusuki volcanic region of southern Kyūshū, Japan, near Ibusuki is an undissected volcano which consists of a basal stratovolcano and a small central volcano. It rises 924 meters above sea level. Also known as 'Fuji of Satsuma'. The last eruption occurred in the year 885.
This photo was taken from JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line train.
A aerial photograph
Mt.Kaimon & Lake Ikeda