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

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References

External links

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