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Mount Akagi (赤城山, Akagi-yama, Red Castle) is a stratovolcano in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The broad, low dominantly andesitic stratovolcano rises above the northern end of the Kanto Plain. It contains an elliptical, 3 km × 4 km (1.9 mi × 2.5 mi) summit caldera with post-caldera lava domes arranged along a NW–SE line.
Mt. Akagi is one of the Jomo Sanzan, or Three Famous Mountains of Gunma, along with Mt. Myogi and Mt. Haruna. It is at the northern edge of the Kanto plain, which means you can see it quite easily from most prefectures in the Kanto area, including Saitama, Tokyo and Tochigi.
- Maebashi-shi, Gunma-ken
Dec 20, 2023 · Mt. Akagi, located in the Gunma, stands as a prominent volcanic mountain with Kurobi Peak as its highest point at 1,828 m (5,997 ft). This stratovolcano, is a geological wonder characterized by a large caldera, dating back to its last major eruption approximately 31,000 years ago!
Mt. Akagi is a 1828m peak in Gunma Prefecture, featuring Lake Onuma, a caldera surrounded by numerous peaks. It is one of the Hyakumeizan and a popular destination for car enthusiasts and hikers of all skill levels.
Dec 21, 2020 · Akagi is a cluster of peaks surrounding the Lake Onuma caldera, and you can see the calm, deep blue lake from almost any vantage point. A popular hiking course starts at the Mt. Kurobi trailhead to a lookout at the summit, with panoramic views all the way to Mt. Nikko-Shirane.
Nov 15, 2020 · Mt. Akagi is one of the popular mountains in Gunma prefecture in Japan. It has composed of several mountains like Mt. Kurobi, Komaga, etc, so Mt. Akagi is a general term for these mountains.
Mount Akagi Loop (赤城山ループ) Here a hiking tour leads you through Mount Akagi consists of several peaks such as Mount Kurobi and Mount Yakushidake from Onoko Parking Lot. From the mountains and the trail on the ridgeline, you can overlook stunning Lake Onuma and the surrounding mountains.
