Mount Samakkenupuri

What it is

• A Quaternary andesitic stratovolcano located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido.
• The peak stands at an elevation of 1062.3 meters above sea level.
• The name originates from the Ainu word meaning horizontal mountain.
• Volcanic activity at this site occurred between 1.1 million and 800,000 years ago.

What to see

• A summit that borders the towns of Kiyosato and Nakashibetsu.
• Natural volcanic landscapes spanning across Kiyosato, Nakashibetsu, and Shibetsu towns.
• Wild terrain with no maintained climbing trails for visitors to follow.

When to go

• Climbing is easier during the season when snow remains on the ground.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.