Ishikari Mountains
Mountain range in Hokkaido, Japan
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The Ishikari Mountains (石狩山地, Ishikari Sanchi) is a range of volcanic mountains in central Hokkaidō, Japan. The mountain range is made up from the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group and the Tomuraushi Volcanic Group.[1] The volcanoes are part of the Kurile arc of the Ring of Fire. The mountains are also referred to as Kamui Mintara which is an Ainu name meaning “the playground of the gods”.[1]
| Ishikari Mountains | |
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| ishikari or ishokarappet | |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Asahi |
| Elevation | 2,290 m (7,510 ft) |
| Coordinates | 43°30′N 143°0′E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | |
| Geography | |
  Ishikari Mountains Location within Japan  Ishikari Mountains Location within Hokkaido | |
Country | Japan |
State | Hokkaidō |
| Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group and Tomuraushi Volcanic Group | |
| Biome | alpine climate |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | island arc |
| Rock age | Quaternary |
| Rock type | volcanic |
Hiking routes
There are a number of hiking routes in the Ishikari Mountains, including the Asahidake to Kurodake traverse, the Daisetsuzan Grand Traverse, and the trails around Mount Tokachi.[1]
Flora and fauna
Trees found in the Ishikari mountains includes Jezo spruce, Erman’s birch, and Dwarf Stone pine. Flowers found in the area include yellow-flowered rhododendron, blue heath, and wedgeleaf primrose.[2]
