Ebino Plateau
A volcanic highland at 1,200m in the Kirishima range with a chain of emerald and cobalt crater lakes, and Japan's most spectacular azalea blooms in late spring. The lake circuit trail passes three different-colored volcanic lakes within a 2-hour walk.
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The volcanic crater lake loop (2–3 hours) passes three lakes of completely different colours — jade, emerald, and cobalt. Check volcanic alert levels before visiting as trails close during elevated activity. The plateau sits at 1,200m — cold even in summer; bring a layer.
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