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Forest fire on Mt. Myogi in eastern Japan

A helicopter is engaged in operations to fight a fire on Mt. Myogi in Tomioka in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Forest fire on Mt. Myogi in eastern Japan

Photo taken from Annaka in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, shows a forest fire spreading on Mt. Myogi in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025.

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Forest fire on Mt. Myogi in eastern Japan

Photo taken from Annaka in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, shows a forest fire spreading on Mt. Myogi in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025.

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Forest fire on Mt. Myogi in eastern Japan

A forest fire spreads on Mt. Myogi in Tomioka in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025.

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Forest fire on Mt. Myogi in eastern Japan

A forest fire spreads on Mt. Myogi in Tomioka in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025.

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Stone steps up to Mt. Myogi

Myogi Shinto Shrine, located on the side of Mt. Myogi, preserves the architectural heritage of the 18th century when temples and shrines coexisted and indigenous and Buddhist beliefs were incorporated into one religious system. These 165 stone steps separate the temple area from the shrine area.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number85‐32‐0]

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An unusual rock,Mt. Myogi

Mt. Myogi, one of the three mountains of Kamige, is famous for its mysterious rock formations. Today it is a national park. This rock formation is called Daiichi-Sekimon (First Stone Gate) and can be viewed from the car window even today. There are four such stone gates.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number65‐36‐0]

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Mt. Myogi

The English title reads Myogisan-Joshu. Mt Myogi of Joshu province (present-day Gunma Prefecture) is known for its unique rock formation, but this photograph does not capture that scenery. It may be a view from Mt. Myogi.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number65‐35‐0]

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A rocky mountain,Mt. Myogi

Mt. Myogi, one of the three mountains of Kamige, is famous for its mysterious rock formations. Today it is a national park. This photograph was taken from the plateau area and depicts the Tenguiwa (Goblin Rock), the Soma Peak and the Baraone mountain range. This scenery is the same to this day.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number65‐14‐0]

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Teahouse at Mt. Myogi

A tea house sheltered with marsh-green screens. To the back, an aged man takes a bath and a man lights the fire to heat the bath. In the background is seen steep mountains with bare rocks. To the right corner of the photo is written ONAKACHAYA.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐62‐0]

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Myogi Shinto Shrine

Myogi Shrine at the eastern foot of Hakuunzan of Omote Myogi, surrounded by old cedar trees. The building of the shrine was built from the Hoei years to the second year of Horeki (1752). The Gods worshipped are the Nihon Buson, Hojutaishin, and Sugawara Michizane. It possesses the national cultural asset of Jizo Bosatsu Reigenki. A priest is seen in front of the shrine building.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐64‐0]

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Koken-in Sekitoji Temple at the foot of Mt. Myogi

Sekitoji of Kokenin of Hakuunzan which was located at the shrine office of the Myogi Shrine during the mixture of Shinto and Buddhist religions. It was the guardian of Myogi Shrine. The rough rocks of Mt. Myogi can be seen in the back. Several people including children watch the camera from the approach.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐63‐0]

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Fourth stone gate at Mt. Myogi Nakanodake

One of the four great toriis in Mt. Kondo (also called Nakanodake) which is the highest among the mountains of Myogi famous for the peculiar shaped rocks and stones. Due to washing away of tuff by winds and rain, only the harder rocks remain.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐60‐0]

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Stone steps at Mt. Myogi Nakanodake

A woman holds an umbrella and looks toward the camera from slightly above the torii. This photo is taken from an almost identical angle as that numbered 38-58, but the time the photo was taken seem to differ. To the right bottom is written 200steps.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐56‐0]

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Second stone gate at Mt. Myogi Nakanodake

One of the four great toriis in Mt. Kondo (also called Nakanodake) which is the highest among the mountains of Myogi and famous for the peculiar shaped rocks and stones. Due to washing away of tuff by winds and rain, only the harder rocks remain.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐61‐0]

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First stone gate at Mt. Myogi Nakanodake

One of the four great toriis in Mt. Kondo (also called Nakanodake) which is the highest among the mountains of Myogi and famous for the peculiar shaped rocks and stones. Due to washing away of tuff by winds and rain, only the harder rocks remain.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐59‐0]

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Stone steps at Mt. Myogi Nakanodake

A woman holds an umbrella and looks toward the camera from slightly above the torii. This photo is taken from an almost identical angle as that numbered 38-58, but the time the photo was taken seem to differ. To the right bottom is written 200steps.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐58‐0]

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Monastery at Mt. Myogi Nakanodake

A newly built practice room with a triangular roof with white painted walls can be seen. To the right is attached a smaller room still under construction, and another building also under construction can be seen to the left. The steep mountains of Mt. Myogi spread in the background.==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐57‐0]

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Stone steps at Mt. Myogi Nakanodake

Stone steps at Mt. Myogi Nakanodake ==Date:unknown, Place:Gunma, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)