Mount Norikura
Mount Norikura is a volcano in Japan, 3,025.64 m high. It last erupted in 50 BCE (?).
- Elevation
- 3,025.64 m
- Type
- Stratovolcano (active)
- Last eruption
- 50 BCE (?)
The Norikura Plateau borders the mountain on its northern side in Nagano Prefecture. The mountain, whose name means "riding saddle," received its name because its shape looks like a horse saddle. It is known for being the easiest to climb among the mountains in Japan that are above 3000-meters.
Details
- Topo
- Geographical Survey Institute, 25000:1 乗鞍岳, 50000:1 上高地
- Type
- Stratovolcano (active)
- Range
- Hida Mountains
- Listing
- • List of mountains in Japan• List of volcanoes in Japan• 100 Famous Japanese Mountains• Ribu
- Location
- Gifu PrefectureNagano PrefectureJapan
- Map Size
- 280
- Other Name
- 乗鞍岳
- Elevation M
- 3025.64
- Translation
- Riding Saddle Peak
- First Ascent
- Enkū in the 1680s
- Prominence M
- 1236
- Last Eruption
- 50 BCE (?)
Questions about Mount Norikura
Where is Mount Norikura?
Mount Norikura is in Japan.
How high is Mount Norikura?
Mount Norikura is 3,025.64 m high.
When did Mount Norikura last erupt?
Mount Norikura last erupted in 50 BCE (?).