Yakedake, 焼岳 (with the height above sea level of 2455m) is a volcano that erupts most actively in Northern Japanese Alps in recent years. It erupted many times until 1963 in the Meiji era. Nowadays, white smoke can be seen from far which consists of steam that contains hydrogen sulfide.
Listed as Japan’s Top 100 famous mountains, since the last eruption at 1963, nowadays Yakadake is famous among mountain climbers. Climbers able to hike to the peak and make it back to the mountain foot within a day. Due to the volcanic activity surrounding Yakedake, it’s a blessing for hot spring around Okuhida, Hirayu, Nakao, and in the Niibo areas.
The peak of Mount Yakedake, 2455m
Spectacular view from Mount Yakedake
Spectacular view from Mount Yakedake
An acidic lake formed around another huge crater of Mount Yakedake
One of the huge crater of Mount Yakedake
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wah, someone is missing japan, keep posting old , nostalgic photos. tsk,tsk,tsk
ops, who is that guy down the slope.
wish i had my d80 that time