Record SL-719177 · Wikidata Q713847
Mt. Kaimon
開聞岳
No list classifications
Elevation
924
m
3,032 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
31.1800° N,
130.5284° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaKaimondake (開聞岳, Kaimon-dake), or Mount Kaimon, is an undissected volcano – consisting of a basal stratovolcano and a small complex central lava dome – which rises to a height of 924 metres above sea level near the city of Ibusuki in southern Kyūshū, Japan. The last eruption occurred in the year 885 CE. Because of its conic shape, Mt. Kaimon is sometimes referred to as "the Fuji of Satsuma". It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| shi kuo yue | 359 m | N 347° | 4.8 km |