Mount Fuji volcano crater in Japan

Mount Fuji volcano crater in Japan

It is a symbol of Japan and the highest peak in the country, with an altitude of 3776 meters. This volcano is located in the central part of Honshu Island, about 100 kilometers from Tokyo. It is an active stratovolcano with a volcanic eruption history dating back to about 10000 years ago. The crater of Mount Fuji is a huge caldera called Mount Fuji Crater Lake, formed by multiple volcanic eruptions. The last eruption was the Baoyong eruption in 1707, which had a huge impact on the surrounding areas. Renowned for its almost perfect cone shape and snow hat covering the mountaintop, it is a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts and photographers.