Kirishima National Park

Located on the border between Miyazaki and Kagoshima Prefectures, Kirishima National Park has 23 volcanic cones and 10 crater lakes.  Takachiho-no-mine, the volcano below, is a popular hiking destination.  Japanese mythology holds that upon this mountain Ninigi-no-mikoto descended from heaven to create the islands of Japan.
 

Hikers near the summit of Takachiho-no-mine.

 

Kirishima National Park from the air,  Takachiho-no-mine in the distance.