Mount Suribachi Volcano

Mount Suribachi is a steep volcanic cone at the southern end of Iwo Jima (Iōtō), one of the Ogasawara Islands administered by Tokyo, Japan, rising to about 169 meters.

A short climb from the island’s southern beaches reaches the summit ridge, which provides views across the island and surrounding ocean; the ascent is relatively brief compared with larger mountains.

The cone was formed by volcanic processes and dominates the southern tip of the island, standing apart from the island’s flatter central areas.

Situated at the southern extremity of Iwo Jima (Iōtō) in the Ogasawara island group, the hill is reached only as part of organized visits due to the island’s restricted access and military administration.

• Elevation: 169 meters above sea level.
• Access: The island is administered as part of Tokyo Prefecture and public visits are tightly controlled, with civilian access limited and subject to permission.

Mount Suribachi is the volcano on Iwo Jima (Iō-jima) in the Volcano Islands, administratively part of Tokyo. There are no regular civilian flights or ferries to Iwo Jima and access is highly restricted; visits are generally only possible via military transport or specially authorized expeditions. There is no public transport or road connection from mainland Japan, and independent tourist visits are not available without prior permission.

• Access to Mount Suribachi (Iwo Jima) is highly restricted because the island is controlled by the Japanese government/military - general tourist visits are not permitted without official authorization.
• If you have a legitimate reason to visit (research, official commemorations, veteran groups), start by contacting the appropriate Japanese authorities well in advance to arrange permission and a guided, escorted visit; there are no public facilities on the island.