Mount Oakan
雄阿寒岳
An active stratovolcano in Hokkaido's Kushiro region, listed among Japan's 100 Famous Mountains for its diverse alpine flora and views.
What it is
- An active andesitic stratovolcano located in the Kushiro region of Hokkaido
- A peak listed among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains
- A volcanic site with activity dating back more than 14,000 years
- A mountain featuring a lava dome and historical weather station ruins
What to see
- Coniferous forests of fir and spruce covering the lower slopes
- Dwarf stone pine vegetation found at altitudes above 1200 meters
- Taro Lake and Jiro Lake situated near the trail entrance
- Visible fissures on the slopes caused by the 1993 Kushiro-oki earthquake
- Views of Lake Akan and the nearby hot spring town from the mountain
Getting there
- The main trailhead is located at a spot called Takiguchi
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Oakan Open in Google Maps
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