Mt. Yake（焼岳, Yakedake）
| Elevation | 2455 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Nagano Pref. (長野県 高山市) |
| Coordinates | 36.22887, 137.58824 |
Highlights of Mt. Yake
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 2455 m
- Located in Nagano Pref.
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About Mt. Yake
Mount Yake (焼岳, Yake-dake) literally, "Burning mountain" is an active volcano in the Hida Mountains, lying between Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, and Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, reaching 2,455 m (8,054 ft) at the highest peak.
Geography
Mount Yake is the most active of all the volcanoes in the Hida Mountains. Its two main peaks are the northern and southern peaks, but visitors can only ascend to the northern peak, as the southern peak is currently a restricted area. A crater lake lies between the two peaks.
High viscosity lava flowing from the upper regions of Mount Yake has led to the build up of a lava dome.
The heat from the volcano produces many onsen in the surrounding area.
Eruptions
In 1911, 22 minor eruptions were recorded. In 1915, during the Taishō period, however, there was a major eruption. The flow of the lava blocked the Azusa River, which caused the river to form a lake that was named Lake Taishō. The Azusa River is again flowing today, but the lake still remains.
In 1962, there was an eruption that killed two people staying at a small hut near the mouth of the volcano.