Mount Chubetsu

What it is

• A 1,963-meter andesitic stratovolcano located within the Daisetsuzan National Park.
• An ancient peak formed by volcanic activity between 1,000,000 and 800,000 years ago.
• A mountain spanning the borders of Biei Town and Kamikawa Town in Hokkaido.
• A significant point on the long-distance trail between Mount Kurodake and Mount Tomuraushi.

What to see

• The summit peak featuring a second-class triangulation point.
• Views of Mount Pon-Chubetsu located to the northwest of the main peak.
• A mountain hut and designated campsite situated near the southern saddle.
• Rugged volcanic landscapes characteristic of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.