Mount Tokachi (十勝岳, Tokachidake) is an active volcano located in Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is the tallest volcano of the Tokachi Volcanic Group, with a height of 2,077 metres (6,814 ft).[1] It is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan.
Mount Tokachi | |
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十勝岳 | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) |
Listing | List of mountains and hills of Japan by height List of the 100 famous mountains in Japan List of volcanoes in Japan |
Coordinates | 43°25′N 142°41′E / 43.417°N 142.683°E |
Geography | |
Parent range | Tokachi Volcanic Group |
Topo map | Geographical Survey Institute of Japan 25000:1 十勝岳 25000:1白金温泉 50000:1 十勝岳 |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Quaternary |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Volcanic arc/belt | Kuril arc |
Last eruption | February to April 2004 |
There are four hiking trails to the peak of Tokachidake. Below is a hut, a campground and a natural hot spring (onsen).