Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group
大雪山
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group, the heart of Japan's largest national park. Known to the indigenous Ainu people as Kamui Mintara, or 'The Playground of the Gods,' this vast alpine wilderness represents the raw, untamed…
Listen in the app2Mount Asahidake — Hokkaido's Highest Point
We begin at the summit of Mount Asahidake, which towers at 2,291 meters. Asahidake is an active stratovolcano, and its slopes are dotted with fumaroles that constantly vent sulfurous steam, creating a visceral sense of the…
Listen in the app3Mount Kurodake — A Gateway to the Alpine
Mount Kurodake, standing at 1,984 meters, offers one of the most accessible ways to experience the high alpine environment of Daisetsuzan. A ropeway and chairlift bring visitors to the 7th station, leaving only a short but steep…
Listen in the app4Ohachidaira — The Giant's Cauldron
At the center of the northern Daisetsuzan range lies Ohachidaira, a massive caldera measuring approximately two kilometers in diameter. This circular depression was formed by a cataclysmic eruption about 30,000 years ago. …
Listen in the app5Mount Hokuchin — The Defenders of the North
Mount Hokuchin, the second-highest peak in Hokkaido at 2,113 meters, carries a name that reflects the modern history of the region. 'Hokuchin' refers to the 'Defenders of the North,' a name given to the Japanese military division…
Listen in the app6Sounkyo Gorge — The Pillars of Welded Tuff
On the edge of the volcanic group lies Sounkyo Gorge, a 24-kilometer long canyon that showcases the dramatic after-effects of massive eruptions. The walls of the gorge are made of columnar joints—vertical, hexagonal pillars of…
Listen in the app7Akaishigawa — The River of Acidic Red
Descending from the peaks toward the center of the range, we encounter the Akaishigawa, literally the 'Red Rock River.' This stream flows out from the Ohachidaira caldera and is one of the most chemically interesting features of…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group, take a final moment to look back at the smoking peaks and the vast, silent calderas. We have journeyed through a landscape that is both a geological laboratory and a…
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What is Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group?
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| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.6500, 142.8500 |
| Last updated |