East Asia

Volcanoes in Japan

Japan has 94 volcanoes, 71 with Holocene or historical eruptions.

Volcanoes
94
Historically active
71
Highest
3,776 m

Japan lies at the junction of four tectonic plates and experiences roughly a fifth of the world鈥檚 strongest earthquakes. Below is an interactive map and list of volcanoes in Japan, with type, status and elevation. Volcano data is sourced from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program and partners.

Volcanoes in Japan

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