September 2, 2024
Kaimondake stands at an elevation of 924 meters and is an active volcano with a double structure, featuring a toroid atop a conical shape. Its well-proportioned summit and gently sloping ridges are beautiful, earning it the nickname "Satsuma Fuji," and it is also counted among Japan's "One Hundred Famous Mountains." Due to the lack of surrounding peaks, its conical silhouette can be seen from most areas of southern Satsuma, making it a true symbol of the region.