🗻🌋 *Mt. Shirane (白根山): Japan’s Volcanic Wonderland with Turquoise Craters* ☁️✨

#summervacay Ready for an otherworldly adventure? **Mt. Shirane** in Gunma Prefecture is an active volcano where **steaming vents, neon-blue crater lakes, and lunar landscapes** collide. A must for hikers, photographers, and thrill-seekers! ### **🌟 *MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS*:** - **Yugama Crater Lake:** A **toxic turquoise lake** (pH 1.0!) that shimmers like a sci-fi portal. View it from the **Kusatsu Onsen ropeway**. 💙☠️ - **Sulfuric Fumaroles:** Walk the **Senjogahara Boardwalk** to see (and smell!) volcanic gases hissing from the earth. 🌋💨 - **Seasonal Contrasts:** Visit in **winter** for snow-covered hellscapes or **summer** for alpine flowers. ❄️🌸 ### **💡 *TRAVEL TIPS*:** - **Check Eruption Warnings:** Access closes if volcanic activity spikes. - **Soak in Kusatsu Onsen** after hiking—its **acidic waters** heal sore muscles. ♨️ - **Pack a Gas Mask:** Sulfur fumes get intense near vents (rentals available). ### **📸 *INSTA-WORTHY SPOTS*:** - **The "Blue Devil" lake** from the ropeway gondola. - **Silhouetted against steam vents** at dawn. **#mtshirane #volcanicjapan #hiddengunma #natureextreme #nofilterneeded** *Mt. Shirane doesn’t just awe—it* terrifies *and enchants.* Tread lightly! 👟🔥 **🚗 *Getting There:* 2hr drive from Tokyo or bus from Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station.** *Ropeway: ~1,300 JPY.* *P.S. Try Kusatsu’s iconic *yakimanju* (grilled buns) post-hike!* 🍡