Mt. Kaimon

In Japanese: 開聞岳

A 924 m cone-shaped volcano, known as Satsuma Fuji, and the symbol of Ibusuki. One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, its summit gives views of Kirishima, Sakurajima, Lake Ikeda and Yakushima.

One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains; Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park

Nearby

Nishi-Oyama Station ≈ 20 min by car
Lake Ikeda ≈ 20 min by car
Cape Nagasakibana ≈ 25 min by car
Kamafuta Shrine ≈ 30 min by car
Ibusuki Sand Bath (Saraku) ≈ 35 min by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there: About 20 min on foot from JR Kaimon Station to the trailhead (Kaimon Sanroku Fureai Park); about 30 min by car from JR Ibusuki Station
Good to know: About 3 hr up and 2.5 hr down (5.5 hr on average). There are rocky sections and ladders, and no toilets on the trail or summit. The trail gets dim by evening, so start down early. Parking is free
Time needed: 5 h 30 min

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Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info