Mt. Kusatsu Shirane

“An active volcano hiding an emerald crater lake above the clouds.”

Beautiful Scenery
Mt. Kusatsu Shirane

Mt. Kusatsu Shirane is an active volcano in the Kusatsu region known for its three crater lakes, the largest one a brilliant shade of blue-green. The mountain is one of the most famous in the region, and it is a popular hiking spot and a great place to see a variety of alpine plants. Please note, though, that entry to the mountain is sometimes restricted due to volcanic activity.

Spot NameMt. Kusatsu Shirane
Postal Code〒377-1711
AddressKusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma
Telephone Number0279-88-0800
Official URLhttps://www.kusatsu-onsen.ne.jp/category/detail/index.php?c=2&g=2&kcd=26
KeywordsBeautiful Scenery

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What is Mt. Kusatsu Shirane?
An active volcano hiding an emerald crater lake above the clouds.
Where is Mt. Kusatsu Shirane?
Mt. Kusatsu Shirane is located at Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma.
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