Nikaho live webcam – Chokaisan volcano camera, Kamigo 2
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What the Nikaho live webcam shows
The Nikaho live webcam shows Chokaisan volcano camera, Kamigo 2 (volcano) in Nikaho. Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁) operates it for the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), an official source. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 2 minutes straight from Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁). Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁)'s own caption: "Japan Meteorological Agency monitoring camera on Chokaisan (camera site: Kamigo 2, 鳥海山 上郷２). A new image about every 2 minutes; dark at night unless the volcano glows."
Camera details
- Camera ID
- 20901
- Operator
- Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁)
- Volcano
- Chokaisan
- Observatory
- Japan Meteorological Agency
- Camera site
- Kamigo 2
- Site (local name)
- 鳥海山 上郷２
- Image updates
- Every 2 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Exact (from the provider)
- Licence
- Public Data License (Japan) 1.0
- Data source
- JMA volcano monitoring cameras (Japan)
- Working, last 7 days
- Not enough checks yet
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
Live camera in Nikaho, Japan
Nikaho is a town in Japan with about 23,000 people. The camera is about 9.5 km from the center. Yurihonjō, the nearest larger town, is 17 km away. Nikaho keeps Asia/Tokyo time (UTC+9 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
On the map
Live cameras near Nikaho
Closest to this one: Shonai Airport (SYO), Yamagata (44 km).
All Nikaho live cameras · Camera radar centered here · More from Japan Meteorological Agency
Questions about Chokaisan volcano camera, Kamigo 2
Is the Chokaisan volcano camera, Kamigo 2 camera live right now?
We have not checked it ourselves yet; it is listed as working by Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁). It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 2 minutes straight from Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁).
How often does this camera refresh?
About every 2 minutes, on Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁)'s schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Who runs this camera?
Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁) runs this camera, as part of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). It is an official source. Its images are shared under the Public Data License (Japan) 1.0. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About Japan Meteorological Agency Watch at the source
Where is the Chokaisan volcano camera, Kamigo 2 camera?
It is about 9.5 km from the center of Nikaho, Japan. Coordinates: 39.185, 139.945. All cameras in Nikaho
What is the local time at Nikaho?
Nikaho is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 5:42 AM and sets at 5:13 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
No other camera is within 25 km yet. The live camera radar can search up to 250 km around this spot. Open the radar here
Where can I check the alert level for this volcano?
The Japan Meteorological Agency sets Japan's Volcanic Alert Levels (1 to 5) and issues the official warnings, not LiveLocation. Check its latest bulletin for this volcano before any trip. Official camera page