Arai live webcam – Niigata-Yakeyama volcano camera, Utana
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About this Arai live webcam
This Arai live webcam shows Niigata-Yakeyama volcano camera, Utana (volcano) in Arai. 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 Niigata-Yakeyama (camera site: Utana, 新潟焼山 宇棚). A new image about every 2 minutes; dark at night unless the volcano glows."
Camera details
- Camera ID
- 30701
- Operator
- Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁)
- Volcano
- Niigata-Yakeyama
- Observatory
- Japan Meteorological Agency
- Camera site
- Utana
- Site (local name)
- 新潟焼山 宇棚
- 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
- Oct 7, 10:45 UTC (18 h ago)
- 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 Arai, Japan
Arai is a town in Japan with about 27,000 people. The camera is about 21 km from the center. The nearest bigger place is Jōetsu, 16 km away. Arai keeps Asia/Tokyo time (UTC+9 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
On the map
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Questions about Niigata-Yakeyama volcano camera, Utana
Is Niigata-Yakeyama volcano camera, Utana working 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 the picture update?
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 operates the Niigata-Yakeyama volcano camera, Utana 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 exactly is this camera?
It is about 21 km from the center of Arai, Japan. Coordinates: 36.859, 138.076. All cameras in Arai
What time is it at the camera, and is it day or night?
Arai is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 5:21 PM there.
Are there more live cameras near Arai?
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
Is this volcano erupting, and where is the official alert level?
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