Mount Naeba
Stratovolcano on the island of Honshu, Japan
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Mount Naeba (苗場山, Naeba-san) is a stratovolcano[1] 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.[1] It is primarily made of andesite.[1] It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
Relief map of Naeba Volcano.
Naeba Volcano seen from the east.
The wetland area of Mount Naeba.
| Mount Naeba | |
|---|---|
 Naeba Volcano seen from the west | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,145.3 m (7,038 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains and hills of Japan by height |
| Coordinates | 36°50′45″N 138°41′25″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | 苗場山 (Japanese) |
| Geography | |
  Mount Naeba Location within Japan | |
| Location | Nagano and Niigata prefectures, Japan |
| Parent range | Mikuni Mountains |
| Topo map(s) | Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 苗場山, 50000:1 高田 |
| Geology | |
| Volcanic arc | Northeastern Japan Arc |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
