Ebino Kogen Plateau — Crater Lake Circuit
Ebino Kogen (えびの高原, 1,200m elevation) is a volcanic highland plateau in the Kirishima range, featuring a collection of crater lakes, hiking trails through alpine meadows, and geothermal vents emitting sulfur steam. The Pond Circuit Trail (池めぐり, 1 hour) passes six crater lakes in succession — each a different color (emerald green, cobalt blue, milky white) due to varying mineral content and algae.
The plateau marks the border between Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, with the Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park protecting the volcanic landscape.
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