Mount Kujū

Mount Kujū
九重山

Kujū Mountains
Highest point
Elevation 1,791 m (5,876 ft)[1]
Prominence 1,791 m (5,876 ft)[1]
Listing Ultra
100 Famous Japanese Mountains
Coordinates 33°04′54″N 131°14′24″E / 33.08167°N 131.24000°E / 33.08167; 131.24000Coordinates: 33°04′54″N 131°14′24″E / 33.08167°N 131.24000°E / 33.08167; 131.24000[1]
Geography
Mount Kujū

Japan

Location On the border of Kokonoe and Taketa, Ōita, Japan
Parent range Kujū Mountains
Geology
Mountain type Stratovolcano
Last eruption 1995 to 1996
Kuju Volcano

Mount Kujū (九重山 Kujū-san) is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains. The 1,791-metre-high (5,876 ft) mountain lies on the border of Kokonoe and Taketa in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. They are part of Aso-Kujū National Park.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Japan Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2015-01-01.
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