This is a list of active and extinct volcanoes in Japan. An Orange background indicates a volcano considered active by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Japan has over 100 active volcanoes, more than almost any other country and accounts alone for about 10% of all active volcanoes in the world. The volcanoes belong to the Pacific Ring of Fire, caused by subduction zones of the Pacific plate beneath continental and other oceanic plates along its margins.

Most of Japan's volcanoes are found in Hokkaido, the Tohoku, Kanto and Chubu regions, and on Kyushu, while comparatively fewer are found in the Kansai, Shikoku and Chugoku regions. Mount Fuji is the tallest and most famous volcano in Japan.

Out of 67 volcanos in Japan, 55 are considered still active. Additionally there is one active submarine volcano off the coast. Japan is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which stretches for about 40,000 km around the Pacific Ocean.

2024年6月7日 · From majestic Mount Fuji to an underwater volcano that formed a new island just last year, Japan's 109 active volcanoes account for around 10 percent of all of the active volcanoes in the world.

Japan is home to 108 of the world’s 1,500 or so active volcanoes, including more than 10 percent of the active volcanoes that are a threat to human populations. Volcanoes in Japan are ranked A to C in accordance with the degree of their volcanic activity, with A being the most active.

Volcanoes have helped shape Japan’s National Parks. Explore its active and extinct peaks and identify cinder cones, shield volcanoes, lava domes, and stratovolcanoes.

2025年1月14日 · Most of the volcanoes in Japan are found in the Hokkaido, Kanto and Chubu regions, the Tohoku, and on the island of Kyushu. A few ones are found in the Kansai, Shikoku, and Chugoku regions.

2022年7月21日 · Japan has many volcanoes, both active and dormant. Here's what you need to know about Japan's volcanic sites and some of the most famous volcanoes.

2021年4月12日 · Japan is home to around 10% of Earth's active volcanoes. In this article, we introduce the most active volcanoes and volcanic sites where you can hike or relax in the onsen hot springs.