Mount Tencho
天頂山
An active volcano on the Shiretoko Peninsula featuring a 1,800-meter chain of explosive craters and views from Shiretoko Pass.
What it is
- An active Quaternary volcano reaching an elevation of 1,046 meters
- A mountain spanning Rausu and Shari towns on the Shiretoko Peninsula
- A volcanic site composed primarily of andesitic lava
- A peak designated as an active volcano in June 2011
What to see
- A line of over 15 explosive craters running across the summit
- A crater chain extending 1,800 meters across the mountain top
- Visible crater walls that can be seen from the Shiretoko Pass
When to go
- The remaining snow season when climbers typically begin their ascent
Getting there
- Access for climbers begins from the Shiretoko Pass area
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Tencho Open in Google Maps
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