Mt. Asahi

Local name旭岳
LocationHigashikawa, Hokkaido, Japan

Mount Asahi 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.

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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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asahi-dake

Address Japan

Coordinates 43°39'48.965" N 142°51'14.895" E

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