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(Redirected from Naeba) This article is about the mountain. For the ski resort, see Naeba Ski Resort. Stratovolcano on the island of Honshu, Japan
Mount Naeba
Naeba Volcano seen from the west
Highest point
Elevation2,145.3 m (7,038 ft)
ListingList of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates36°50′45″N 138°41′25″E / 36.84583°N 138.69028°E / 36.84583; 138.69028
Naming
Native name苗場山 (Japanese)
Geography
Mount Naeba is located in JapanMount NaebaMount NaebaNagano and Niigata prefectures, Japan
Parent rangeMikuni Mountains
Topo map(s)Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 苗場山, 50000:1 高田
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Mount Naeba (苗場山, Naeba-san) is a stratovolcano on the border of Nagano and Niigata prefectures in central Honshū, Japan. It is about 200 km (124 mi) from Tokyo. It was active between 200,000 and 800,000 years ago. It is primarily made of andesite. It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

  • Relief map of Naeba Volcano. Relief map of Naeba Volcano.
  • Naeba Volcano seen from the east. Naeba Volcano seen from the east.
  • The wetland area of Mount Naeba. The wetland area of Mount Naeba.


See also

References

  1. ^ "NAEBA-SAN". Quaternary Volcanoes of Japan. Geological Survey of Japan, AIST. 2006. Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2008-12-21.

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100 Famous Japanese Mountains
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Jōshinetsu region
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Chūbu region
Hida Mountains
(Northern Alps)
Kiso Mountains
(Central Alps)
Akaishi Mountains
(Southern Alps)
Others
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