Actually, Japan is larger than you thought. The picture above is obviously Japanese scenery, I took it when I climbed up Mt. Karakuni, which is part of Kirishima mountain range. The mountains are located across the Kagoshima and Miyazaki area, but it will be easier to access from Kagoshima.
Kagoshima is the southernmost area in Japan, it's quite far from Honshu island.
It takes four hours from Osaka by Shinkansen. It costs about $200 but you don't need to worry if you have a JR pass. You can get to Kagoshima easily but going Kirishima mountain range requires taking a bus or renting a car.
You can see an overwhelming crater, or caldera, when you climb up the mountains. You won't notice it is the sign of an eruption due to the unusual size. Indeed, the mountain range has been continuing its volcanic activity, thus some of the mountains are prohibited to enter. If you look back when you are climbing up, you'll notice you are in the line of volcanoes. You wouldn't forget the scenery there.
And one more thing, the local dishes in Kagoshima are the greatest. You should try them even if you aren't interested in the volcanoes.
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