Mount Azumaya
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Outline
Mount Azumaya was formed between 900,000 and 300,000 years ago by andesite lava flowing out of a stratovolcano. An eruption 340,000 years ago formed a caldera of circa 3 kilometers in diameter. Through erosion the mountain has arrived at its present form with several peaks. Script error: No such module "Nihongo". is the general term for the following peaks lying roughly on a circle: Script error: No such module "Nihongo"., Mount Azumaya, Script error: No such module "Nihongo"., Script error: No such module "Nihongo"..
The famous Sugadaira Kōgen ski area is found on the mountain's southwest (Nagano-) side. Also on the Gunma-side there exists a ski area. In addition, north of the mountain lies Script error: No such module "Nihongo". which is one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls.
Main ascent routes
The mountain is well connected with several hiking trails:
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- The gondola (Script error: No such module "Nihongo".) from Palcall Tsumagoi is also operating during the summer season and can be used to climb the mountain
Mountain in the vicinity
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Gallery
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See also
External links
- Azumaya San - Geological Survey of Japan
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