Mount Hōei
Mount Hōei (Japanese: 宝永山, Hōeizan) is a flank volcano on the southeastern side of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It emerged as a result of the 1707–1708 Hōei eruption of Mount Fuji. Its height is 2,693 meters above sea level, and its name comes from the Hōei era.
| Mount Hōei | |
|---|---|
 Mount Hōei (at right), viewed from Jūrigi Highland, Shizuoka Prefecture, with Mount Fuji in the background | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,693 meters (8,835 ft) |
| Coordinates | 35.343°N 138.752°E |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | flank volcano |
Compared to Mount Fuji, Mount Hōei is easier to climb and, at the same time, allows climbers to enjoy the grandeur of Mount Fuji.[1]
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