Mount Chōkai
鳥海山
An active volcano and National Historic Site offering alpine flora and a summit shrine on Tohoku's second highest peak.
What it is
- An active volcano standing 2,236 meters high on the border of Yamagata and Akita.
- The second highest peak in the Tohoku region and a member of 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
- A designated National Historic Site within the Chōkai Quasi-National Park.
- Home to the Chōkai-san Omonoimi Shrine located at the mountain summit.
What to see
- The Shinzan lava dome created during a volcanic eruption in 1801.
- Endemic plant species including the Chōkai-azami and Chōkai-fusuma flowers.
- Evidence of a major volcanic collapse that occurred in 466 BC.
- Panoramic views from the highest peak located in Yuza town.
Getting there
- The mountain is accessible to visitors via the Chōkai Blue Line road.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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