Mount Rishiri

What it is

• A stratovolcano on Rishiri Island reaching an elevation of 1,721 meters.
• Part of the Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park in Hokkaido.
• One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains with volcanic activity dating back 200,000 years.
• A mountain featuring two distinct summits known as North Peak and South Peak.

What to see

• The North Peak summit accessible via the Oshidomari or Kutsugata climbing routes.
• Kanrosensui spring located at the third station of the Oshidomari course.
• Natural spring water designated as one of Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters.
• The iconic mountain profile depicted on Shiroi Koibito cookie packaging.
• The South Peak which remains visible but off-limits due to dangerous erosion.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.