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Mount Fuppushi

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An active stratovolcano near Lake Shikotsu offering hiking trails and a unique moss canyon at its base.

Mount Fuppushi
Katsumasa Miyazaki CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • An active andesitic stratovolcano reaching an elevation of 1,102.5 meters in Hokkaido.
  • The name is derived from the Ainu word for Sakhalin fir trees.
  • A mountain formed by volcanic activity that began approximately 40,000 years ago.
  • A peak featuring a lava dome and a third-class triangulation point.

What to see

  • Views of Lake Shikotsu from the southern side of the water.
  • The Koke-no-Domon moss canyon located at the base of the mountain.
  • Dense forests of Sakhalin fir trees along the slopes.
  • Frequent sightings of brown bears throughout the entire mountain area.

Getting there

  • Climbing routes begin from the Mount Tarumae seventh station hut.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Mount Fuppushi Open in Google Maps

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