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In the 007 flick You Only Live Twice, Blofeld's lair is inside a volcano.

 

I've seen the making documentary of the film and also done a few searches but I am still unclear as to where exactly that is, there's conflicting info out there.

 

I know it is Kyushu - some places say Aso-san, some say Kirishima.

 

Anyone know exactly the name of that crater?

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Hi big-will

 

I can help. I always loved that film, got me interested in Japan even (maybe).

 

Blofeld's volcano is Mount Shinmoedake 新燃岳 in Kirishima yaku National Park, Kagoshima.

 

Never been but I have always wanted to. It's on my 'places I really want to visit' list.

 

No rocket spaceships of helicopters in these photos, though Blofeld always was a bit publicity shy.

 

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Shinmu-dake&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.171443,66.445312&ie=UTF8&ll=31.90321,130.914803&spn=0.126057,0.259552&t=h&z=13

 

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I vaguely remember that film (or was it Dr Evil!)

 

Looks like a fantastic area though. Anyone on here from down that way?

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I watched that movie last week after seeing this thread. Looks like a really interesting area to explore down there. Love that kind of landscape. I went up to Zao last summer to the crater up there, fascinating places.

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I went to that area last October. Really enjoyed it and the landscapes really are quite impressive. Get lucky with the weather and it's great.

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When I went it was fantastic weather and very clear. If you like the look of the photos, a definitely good place to visit. I didn't see Blofeld though. He might have moved on.

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