Mount Chōkai
Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 293: attempt to index local 'data_module' (a boolean value). is a large volcano located in the Tōhoku region of Japan. It is on the border of Akita and Yamagata and is 2,236 meters tall. Because of its size and shape, it is sometimes called Dewa Fuji, Akita Fuji, or Shōnai Fuji[2] It is considered one of the 100 Famous Landscapes of Japan and one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. It is also surrounded by the Chōkai Quasi-National Park and is a National Historic Site of Japan,[3] Many people consider it a sacred mountain and enjoy hiking there.
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| Elevation | 2,236 m (7,336 ft)[1] |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 1,891 m (6,204 ft)[1] |
| Listing | •100 famous mountains in Japan •Ultra |
| Location | |
| Location | Yamagata and Akita, Tōhoku, Japan |
| Geology | |
| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | March to April 1974 |
Other pages
Mount Chōkai Media
Mount Chokai is a volcano in the border between Yamagata and Akita Prefectures, Honshu, Japan.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Japan Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2015-01-01.
- ↑ "鳥海山登山ガイド". Mt. Chokai WEB. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ↑ Mount Chōkai＆Tobishima Geopark