Mount Chō

Mount Chō [闲山; ちょう・さん] is a mountain located in the Ganyama range in southern Ganyama Prefecture. It has an estimated elevation of around 1,750 metres. It is a volcanic mountain, but is considered to be dormant or even extinct.
The mountain has a conical crater which is almost perfectly symmetrical in shape. The nearby area surrounding this crater is home to many hotsprings and have made it a popular tourist attraction. Within the crater itself lies the tarn, Lake Ūka.
Visitors can drive to within distance of the crater and can also use various hiking trails on the slopes of the mountain. Fishing on the shores of Lake Ūka is permitted, although only possible on its eastern and southern banks. There is also a visitor centre along the roadway near the crater, where a collection of eateries, facilities, a carpark and a bus-stop are located.
Category:Mountains