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Daisetsu Volcano | John Seach
Hokkaido, Japan
43.68 N, 142.88 E
summit elevation 2290 m
Stratovolcanoes
Asahi-dake is the highest peak of the volcanic complex and is the highest mountain in Hokkaido. Daisetsu-zan National Park (the roof of Hokkaido) is the largest in Japan covering 230,000 ha.
The park stretches from Mt.Torashiumu to the Tokachi Mountains.
Hot springs are located at Sounkyou, Yukomanbetsu, Tenninkyou, Nukabira, Shirogane, Shikaribetsu and Tomuraushi.
Further Reading
Katsui, Y. and Takahashi, T., 1960. A note on the chemical composition of the lavas from the Daisetsu-Tokachi volcanic chain. The Journal of the Japanese Association of Mineralogists, Petrologists and Economic Geologists, 44(3), pp.142-151.
Daisetsu Volcano Eruptions
1400 years ago.