Mount Eniwa
恵庭岳
An active volcano in Shikotsu-Toya National Park known for its sharp peak and history as a 1972 Olympic ski venue.
What it is
- An active Quaternary volcano standing at an elevation of 1,320 meters.
- The name originates from an Ainu word meaning sharp-headed mountain.
- The current shape formed through six distinct eruptive periods over time.
- The site hosted the downhill skiing events for the 1972 Sapporo Olympics.
What to see
- Lava flows that reach directly into the waters of Lake Shikotsu.
- Lake Okotanpe which was formed by a river damming eruption 2,000 years ago.
- Hydrothermal veins containing gold located within the mountain area.
- Marukoma Onsen which has operated at the mountain base since 1915.
When to go
- Public access to the summit is currently restricted due to collapse hazards.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Eniwa Open in Google Maps
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