Mount Meakan
雌阿寒岳
An active stratovolcano group in Hokkaido offering volcanic craters, alpine flora, and views from one of Japan's 100 famous mountains.
What it is
- A group of eight volcanoes located within the Akan Mashu National Park.
- The highest peak is Ponmachineshiri which reaches an elevation of 1,499 meters.
- An active volcanic site with activity dating back approximately 13,000 years.
- A destination listed among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
What to see
- Active volcanic vents located at the Ponmachineshiri and Nakamachineshiri craters.
- The symmetrical cone of Akan Fuji, one of the eight volcanoes in the group.
- Unique alpine plants including the Meakan-kinbai and Meakan-fusuma.
- A stone monument at the summit dedicated to a student killed by lightning.
- Seismometers installed by the Japan Meteorological Agency to monitor volcanic activity.
Getting there
- Three main climbing routes begin from Onneto, Meakan-onsen, and Akanko-han.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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