Mount Yōtei, Stratovolcano in Hokkaido, Japan
Mount Yōtei reaches an elevation of 1,898 meters and features a perfectly symmetrical cone shape that mirrors the silhouette of Mount Fuji.
The volcanic formation process of Mount Yōtei began approximately 60,000 years ago, with its last recorded eruption occurring around 1050 BCE at Lake Hangetsu.
The Ainu people named this mountain Makkarinupuri, meaning female mountain, creating a gender-based connection with nearby Shiribetsu-dake, known as the male mountain.
The mountain offers skiing opportunities during winter months, with climbers needing to start their ascent at 5:15 AM to maximize favorable weather conditions.
The summit reveals a snow-covered crater where skiers can experience descending through untouched powder snow and silver birch tree forests.
Location: Niseko
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Location: Kyogoku
Elevation above the sea: 1,898 m
Made from material: andesite
Part of: 100 Famous Japanese Mountains
Address: Mount Yōtei, Kawanishi, Kyogoku, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0131, Japan 044-0131 Kyogoku
GPS coordinates: 42.82696,140.80674
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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