Mount Kujū

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Mount Kujū
九重山
Kuju-san.JPG
Kujū Mountains
Highest point
Elevation1,791 m (5,876 ft)[1]
Prominence1,791 m (5,876 ft)[1]
ListingUltra
100 Famous Japanese Mountains
Coordinates33°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]
Naming
Language of nameJapanese
Geography
Mount Kujū is located in Japan
Mount Kujū
Mount Kujū
Japan
LocationOn the border of Kokonoe and Taketa, Ōita, Japan
Parent rangeKujū Mountains
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Last eruption1995 to 1996
Kuju Volcano

Mount Kujū (九重山, Kujū-san) is the highest mountain in Kyushu Island, Japan. It 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.

Summary[]

  • Kujū Mountains
    • Mount Kujū (1,787 m)- The main peak (久住山)
    • Mount Nakadake (1,791 m)- The highest peak in Kyushu
    • Mount Inahoshi (1,774 m)
    • Mount Hōsshō (1,762 m)
    • Mount Mimata (1,745 m)
  • Taisen Mountains
    • Mount Taisen (1,786 m)
    • Mount North (Kita) Taisen (1,706 m)
    • Mount Heiji (1,642 m)

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References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Japan Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2015-01-01.

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