Mount Oakan

Mount Oakan rises 1370.5 meters above sea level, featuring three distinct explosion craters at its summit within Akan National Park in eastern Hokkaido.

The volcano emerged during the Late Pleistocene epoch, developing through continuous lava flows and creating pumice deposits in the Minamishikata region.

Local traditions consider Mount Oakan and Mount Meakan, situated on opposite sides of Lake Akan, as male and female manifestations of natural forces.

Hiking trails lead to observation points offering views of the volcanic landscape, with designated rest areas and information stations along the routes.

A fumarole at Kitanakahara, located 800 meters up the mountain, demonstrates the ongoing volcanic activity within the andesite-rich formation.

Location: Kushiro

Elevation above the sea: 1,370.5 m

Made from material: andesite

GPS coordinates: 43.45406,144.16460

Latest update: May 16, 2025 12:57