Mt. Takachiho-no-mine. An ascent popular with many hikers who venture into Kirishimadake’s volcano playground. It is a 1574m high active volcano which was affected by nearby Mt Shinmoedake’s eruption in January 2011. The last lava-spew wiped out a beautiful Shrine at the entrance of Takachiho-no-mine’s hiking trail, since a smaller one called Furumiya-Ato was built … Continue reading Kirishimadake Hiking Pt.2 – Mt. Takachiho’s Hardcore Lava Scramble