Asahi-dake
Mount Asahi (旭岳, Asahi-dake) is a mountain located near the town of Higashikawa, Hokkaido and the tallest mountain on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. It is part of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, it is located in the northern part of the Daisetsuzan National Park.
| Mount Asahi | |
|---|---|
| 旭岳 Asahi-dake Kamui-mintara | |
Asahi-dake, the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaidō (September 2004) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,290.9 m (7,516 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,290.9 m (7,516 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains and hills of Japan by height List of ultra prominent peaks List of volcanoes in Japan |
| Coordinates | 43°39′N 142°51′E |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Japanese |
| Geography | |
Mount Asahi Location of Mount Asahi in Japan. | |
| Location | Higashikawa, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Parent range | Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group |
| Topo map | Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 旭岳 25000:1 愛山溪温泉 50000:1 大雪山 50000:1 旭岳 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Holocene |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1739 |
Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".
The mountain is popular with hikers in the summer and can be easily reached from Asahidake Onsen via Asahidake Ropeway. During winter, the mountain is open for use by skiers and snowboarders.
Sugatami Pond, directly below the peak, is famous for its reflection of the peaks, snow, and steam escaping from the volcanic vents.
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