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Mount Chinishibetsu

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A 1,317-meter stratovolcano on the Shiretoko Peninsula offering a rugged landscape for experienced hikers seeking off-trail wilderness.

Mount Chinishibetsu
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What it is

  • An andesitic stratovolcano standing 1,317 meters tall on the Shiretoko Peninsula.
  • A natural landmark spanning the border of Rausu and Shari towns.
  • A dormant volcano that was active between 200,000 and 100,000 years ago.
  • A peak situated one kilometer north-northeast of the Ainu-named Mount Pereke.

What to see

  • A distinct lava dome located on the southern side of the mountain.
  • The 1,267-meter peak of nearby Mount Pereke to the south-southwest.
  • Wild volcanic terrain with no maintained climbing trails for visitors.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Mount Chinishibetsu Open in Google Maps

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