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Mount Tomuraushi

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トムラウシ山

A 2,141-meter peak in Daisetsuzan National Park known as one of Japan's 100 famous mountains for its rugged alpine beauty.

Mount Tomuraushi
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What it is

  • A 2,141-meter volcanic peak located in central Hokkaido within Daisetsuzan National Park.
  • Designated as a National Park in 1934 and listed among the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
  • The name originates from the indigenous Ainu language.
  • A remote destination situated between the towns of Biei and Shintoku.

What to see

  • Rocky alpine terrain inhabited by small pika populations.
  • Tomuraushi Onsen located at the foot of the mountain.
  • Expansive views from the highest point of the volcanic group.
  • Rugged landscapes that were first climbed in winter during May 1926.

When to go

  • Summer months are preferred as the shortest climbing route takes over eight hours.
  • Hikers must prepare for extreme weather to avoid risks of hypothermia.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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