Mount Hōei
Mount Hōei (Japanese: 宝永山 = Hō-e-i-zan) is a flank volcano on the southeastern side of Mt. Fuji (3,776 meters (12,388 ft) above sea level). It emerged as the results of the 1707-08 Hōei eruption of Mount Fuji. Its height is 2,693 meters above sea level, and its name comes from the Hōei era.
| Mount Hōei | |
|---|---|
 Mt. Hōei (at right), viewed from Jūrigi Highland, Shizuoka Prefecture, with Mt. Fuji in the background | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,693 meters (8,835 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | flank volcano |
Mt. Hōei, compared to Mt. Fuji, is easier to climb and, at the same time, allows the climbers to enjoy the grandeur of Mt. Fuji.[1]
See also
- Mt. Fuji
References
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