Mount Kamon Volcano
Scenic mountain in Gunma Prefecture popular for hikes
Mount Kamon in Gunma offers ridge walks and viewpoints; hikers include it on regional itineraries through forested slopes.
Mount Kamon at a Glance#
How to Get to Mount Kamon#
Access is by local roads from towns in Gunma Prefecture. Regional buses and local taxi services connect trailheads to nearby rail stations; driving gives the most flexibility.
Tips for Visiting Mount Kamon#
- Check local trail guides for difficulty and seasonal closures before setting out.
- Morning hikes reward with clearer views of nearby Haruna and Akagi; cloud builds in afternoons.
Best Time to Visit Mount Kamon#
Best visited in spring through autumn for comfortable hiking and better visibility; winter snow will make some trails impassable without equipment.
Weather & Climate near Mount Kamon#
Mount Kamon's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1606 mm/year), wettest in August.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 2° | -7° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -8° - 2° | -8° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 3.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 5° | -5° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 12° | 3° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Good | 6° - 17° | 11° | 134 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 11° - 20° | 15° | 214 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.4 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.5h |
| July | Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 218 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.2h |
| August | Good | 16° - 25° | 20° | 254 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 12° - 20° | 16° | 241 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 3.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Acceptable | 0° - 10° | 2° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 3.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Acceptable | -5° - 5° | -3° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 3.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
