Mount Tarumae
樽前山
An active volcano in Shikotsu-Toya National Park featuring a rare lava dome and panoramic views of southwestern Hokkaido.
What it is
- An active volcano located within the Shikotsu-Toya National Park in southwestern Hokkaido.
- One of the Three Mountains of Shikotsu and listed among Japan's 200 Famous Mountains.
- The name originates from the Ainu word taor-oma-i.
- A mountain featuring a 1,041-meter lava dome formed during a 1909 eruption.
What to see
- A massive lava dome designated as a Hokkaido Natural Monument.
- Views of the surrounding national park from the hiking trails.
- Volcanic landscapes resulting from major eruptions in 1667 and 1739.
Getting there
- A hiking trail begins at the seventh station parking lot.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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