Mount Rishiri

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Mount Rishiri
Mount Rishiri seen from Otadomari-numa
Elevation	1,721 metres (5,646 feet)
Location	Hokkaidō, Japan
Coordinates	45.18° N 141.25° E
Type	Stratovolcano
Last eruption	5830 BC ± 300 years

Mount Rishiri (利尻岳, Rishiridake) is located off the coast of Hokkaidō, Japan in the Sea of Japan. The extinct volcano rises out of the sea forming Rishiri Island. Because of its cone shape resembles Mount Fuji it is sometimes referred to as Rishiri Fuji. It is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan.

The ascent of Rishiri is suitable for novice hikers, but can be challenging in places. There is a campsite part way up the mountain from the dock, and an unmanned hut located a short distance below the summit. There is also a small shrine at the summit. On clear days the view extends to Hokkaidō, the adjacent island of Rebun-to, and as far as Sakhalin Island in Russia.

[edit] References

• Global Volcanism Program