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 .

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.

Access

• Nasu Sancho Station of Nasu Ropeway
• Sandogoya Onsen Bus Stop of Kanto Transportation

Gallery

References

External links

• Nasudake – Japan Meteorological Agency
• – Japan Meteorological Agency
• Nasudake – Geological Survey of Japan