Mount Fuji, also known as Fuji-san, is the highest and most iconic Japanese volcano. It is located on the island of Honshu and has an elevation of 3, 776 meters. Mount Asama is another active volcano in Japan, located on the main island of Honshu. It has an elevation of 2, 568 meters and is one of the most active volcanoes in the country. Mount Aso is a large caldera located on the island of Kyushu. It is the largest active volcano in Japan and has an elevation of 1, 592 meters. Mt. Fuji is the most famous of the Japanese volcanoes, but all three are important to the country's culture and history.