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Mount Ontake (Ontake-san) is an active stratovolcano located on the border of Nagano and Gifu prefectures in central Japan, with a summit elevation of 3,067 meters (10,062 ft). The volcano is considered sacred in the Shinto religion and has been a pilgrimage destination for centuries, with several shrines located along its trails. On September 27, 2014, Ontake erupted without sufficient warning, killing 63 people in what became Japan's deadliest volcanic disaster since World War II. The mountain features multiple crater lakes and remains monitored closely by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

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Where is Mount Ontake located?

Mount Ontake, also called Ontake-san, stands on the border of Nagano and Gifu prefectures in central Japan. It is an active stratovolcano with a summit elevation of 3,067 meters.

Why is Mount Ontake considered sacred?

Ontake has been associated with Shinto worship and pilgrimage for centuries. Religious visitors historically climbed the mountain as part of practices connected with the sacred character of Ontake-san.

What happened at Mount Ontake in 2014?

Mount Ontake erupted suddenly on September 27, 2014. The eruption made the mountain a major example of the hazards faced by hikers on an apparently quiet volcanic summit.

Is Mount Ontake a volcano or an ordinary mountain?

It is an active stratovolcano, not merely a non-volcanic mountain. Its 3,067-meter summit combines a high-altitude hiking destination with ongoing volcanic risk.

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