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Daisetsu
The is a volcanic group of peaks arranged around the wide caldera in Hokkaidō, Japan. In the Ainu language it is known as ''Nutapukaushipe'' (which means "the mountain above the river"),Geographical Survey Institute website , last access 1 July 2008. ''Nutaku Kamushupe'', or ''Optateske''. These peaks are the highest in Hokkaidō. The group lends its name to the in which the volcanic group is located. Geography The volcanic group lies at the north end of the Daisetsu-Tokachi |
Daisetsuzan National Park
, or Taisetsuzan is located in the mountainous center of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaidō. At , Daisetsuzan is the largest national park in Japan, and is approximately the size of Kanagawa Prefecture. Daisetsuzan, meaning "great snowy mountains", an apt description of these peaks. There are 16 peaks over in Daisetsuzan National Park, both with and without trails. The park offers some of the most rugged scenery in Japan. Asahidake (), located in the north of the park, is the highest peak in Hokkaidō. Daisetsuzan National Park spans two subprefectures of Hokkaidō, Kamikawa and Tokachi. Daisetsuzan National Park was established in 1934. Mountain groups Daisetsuzan National Park consists of three volcanic mountain groups. The groups consist of stratovolcanoes piled on top of each other. As one vent becomes active, it builds a peak then stops until a new vent appears. These groups are: #Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group — lies in the northern part of the park and includes H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asahidake
is a mountain located near the town of Higashikawa, Hokkaido and the tallest mountain on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. It is part of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, it is located in the northern part of the Daisetsuzan National Park. Its native Ainu name is ''Kamui-mintara'', which means "the playground of the gods". The mountain is popular with hikers in the summer and can be easily reached from Asahidake Onsen via Asahidake Ropeway. During winter, the mountain is open for use by skiers and snowboarders. Sugatami Pond, directly below the peak, is famous for its reflection of the peaks, snow, and steam escaping from the volcanic vents. History Sulphur was once mined in the fumarolic areas. Geology Mount Asahi is an active stratovolcano, in height that arose southwest of the Ohachi-Daira caldera. The Japan Meteorological Agency gave the region rank C in volcanic activity. The volcano consists mainly of andesite and dacite, Holocene volcanic no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishikari Mountains
The is a range of volcanic mountains in central Hokkaidō, Japan. The mountain range is made up from the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group and the Tomuraushi Volcanic Group. The volcanoes are part of the Kurile arc of the Pacific ring of fire The Ring of Fire (also known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Rim of Fire, the Girdle of Fire or the Circum-Pacific belt) is a region around much of the rim of the Pacific Ocean where many Types of volcanic eruptions, volcanic eruptions and .... References Hokkaipedia, Daisetsuzan Mountains last access 2 July 2008. Mountain ranges of Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaidō
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaidō is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. Sakhalin lies about 43 kilometers (26 mi) to the north of Hokkaidō, and to the east and northeast are the Kuril Islands, which are administered by Russia, though the four most southerly are claimed by Japan. Hokkaidō was formerly known as ''Ezo'', ''Yezo'', ''Yeso'', or ''Yesso''. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hokkaidō" in Although there were Japanese settlers who ruled the southern tip of the island since the 16th century, Hokkaido was considered foreign territory that was inhabited by the indigenous people of the island, known as the Ainu people. While geographers such as Mogami Tokunai and Mamiya Rinzō explored the isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Hokuchin
is a lava dome located in the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, Hokkaido, Japan. See also * List of volcanoes in Japan * List of mountains in Japan The following is a list of the mountains and hills of Japan, ordered by height. Mountains over 1000 meters Mountains under 1000 meters As the generally accepted definition of a mountain (versus a hill) is 1000 m of height and 500 m of prom ... References Geographical Survey Institute Mountains of Hokkaido Volcanoes of Hokkaido Lava domes {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Kuma
, or Mount Kumaga, is a stratovolcano located in the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, Hokkaidō, Japan. See also * List of volcanoes in Japan * List of mountains in Japan The following is a list of the mountains and hills of Japan, ordered by height. Mountains over 1000 meters Mountains under 1000 meters As the generally accepted definition of a mountain (versus a hill) is 1000 m of height and 500 m of prom ... References Geographical Survey InstituteSynonyms and Subfeatures of Daisetsu Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, last access 10 July 2008. Mountains of Hokkaido Volcanoes of Hokkaido Stratovolcanoes of Japan {{Hokkaidō-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Kuro (Hokkaido)
is a lava dome located in the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, Hokkaidō, Japan. Climbing route The easiest way up the mountain is to use the Daisetsuzan Sōunkyō Kurodake Ropeway up from Sōunkyō. This takes you approximately up the mountain. You can then use a chairlift to carry you up past the mark. From there it is a hike with switchbacks the rest of the way to the top. You can also hike the entire route parallel to the ropeway and chairlift from Sōunkyō Onsen. A popular route continues past Mount Kuro, around the Ohachi-Daira caldera, over Mount Asahi and down the Asahidake Ropeway to Asahidake Onsen. See also *List of volcanoes in Japan *List of mountains in Japan The following is a list of the mountains and hills of Japan, ordered by height. Mountains over 1000 meters Mountains under 1000 meters As the generally accepted definition of a mountain (versus a hill) is 1000 m of height and 500 m of prom ... References Geographical Survey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Pippu .
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is a mountain located in the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is in the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group The is a volcanic group of peaks arranged around the wide caldera in Hokkaidō, Japan. In the Ainu language it is known as ''Nutapukaushipe'' (which means "the mountain above the river"), [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Aka (Daisetsuzan)
is a stratovolcano located in the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, Hokkaidō, Japan. See Also *List of volcanoes in Japan *List of mountains in Japan The following is a list of the mountains and hills of Japan, ordered by height. Mountains over 1000 meters Mountains under 1000 meters As the generally accepted definition of a mountain (versus a hill) is 1000 m of height and 500 m of prom ... References Geographical Survey Institute Mountains of Hokkaido Volcanoes of Hokkaido Stratovolcanoes of Japan {{Hokkaidō-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Aibetsu
is a mountain located in the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, Hokkaidō, Japan. See Also *List of volcanoes in Japan *List of mountains in Japan The following is a list of the mountains and hills of Japan, ordered by height. Mountains over 1000 meters Mountains under 1000 meters As the generally accepted definition of a mountain (versus a hill) is 1000 m of height and 500 m of prom ... References Geographical Survey Institute Mountains of Hokkaido {{Hokkaidō-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Koizumi
is a stratovolcano located in the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, Hokkaidō, Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north .... References Geographical Survey Institute Mountains of Hokkaido Volcanoes of Hokkaido Stratovolcanoes of Japan {{Hokkaidō-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Naka (Daisetsuzan)
is located in the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, Hokkaido, Japan. It sits on the north rim of the Ohachidaira caldera. See also *List of volcanoes in Japan *List of mountains in Japan The following is a list of the mountains and hills of Japan, ordered by height. Mountains over 1000 meters Mountains under 1000 meters As the generally accepted definition of a mountain (versus a hill) is 1000 m of height and 500 m of prom ... References Geographical Survey Institute {{Hokkaido-geo-stub Naka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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