Mount Makaza

Mount Makaza (まかざ靸; makaza-iru) is an active volcano located at the base of the Sangsai Peninsula in Miyoirito. It is fairly isolated, with the nearest settlement being the town of Sawai ten miles south-east. Mount Makaza is known for its long dormant periods, not having erupted for over 400 years.

In folk legend, it is said that Yuyaka, the great sairo, once scaled the mountain in just one week with nothing but the clothes on his back. For this reason, it is sometimes known as Yuyaka-iru or Mount Yuyaka (ゆやか靸) as a way of paying homage to this marvelous (though not entirely plausible) accomplishment.