Nakanoshima volcano camera, Yoriki webcam — Japan
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What you are looking at
Nakanoshima is one of the Tokara Islands, a remote chain between Yakushima and Amami in Kagoshima Prefecture, and this JMA camera watches its volcano, Otake, from Yoriki, a low spot near the coast about three kilometers south of the summit. From here the view runs up the island's green slopes to the peak, the highest point in the Tokara chain.
The island is made of two joined volcanoes, but JMA notes that all eruptions in recorded history came from Otake, the northwestern one. Fumaroles steam inside the summit crater and on the southeast flank. JMA put this camera into service in March 2026, together with one on the summit, adding a closer daily watch on a volcano that had little camera coverage before. The island is reached by a ferry from Kagoshima, and typhoons can cut it off in late summer and autumn.
Unlike many Japanese volcanoes, Nakanoshima has no Volcanic Alert Level; JMA instead issues eruption forecasts and warnings, currently reminding people that it is an active volcano and that gas may collect in low ground near the vents. Check JMA's current information for the latest.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- 51001
- Operator
- Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁)
- Volcano
- Nakanoshima
- Observatory
- Japan Meteorological Agency
- Camera site
- Yoriki
- Site (local name)
- 中之島 寄木
- 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)
- Last checked
- 00:15 UTC (3 h ago)
- Working, last 7 days
- 100 % of checks
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
On the map
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Questions about Nakanoshima volcano camera, Yoriki
Is the Nakanoshima volcano camera, Yoriki camera live right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check (Oct 8, 00:15 UTC) it was sending new pictures. 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.
Where does this camera come from?
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 Nakanoshima volcano camera, Yoriki camera?
It is in Japan. Coordinates: 29.833, 129.854.
Is it day or night there now?
The camera is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 5:58 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 2 other cameras are within 25 km of this one. The live camera radar shows them all on a map, nearest first. 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