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Asia / Japan / Mt. Rishiri South Peak
Record SL-722407 · Wikidata Q2154758

Mt. Rishiri South Peak

Ultra
Elevation
1,721 m
5,646 ft
Prominence
1,721 m
Isolation
Coordinates
45.1785° N, 141.2420° E
Grid ref
Mt. Rishiri South Peak
Mt. Rishiri South PeakWikimedia Commons

Description

Wikipedia

Mount Rishiri (利尻山, Rishiri-zan) is a Quaternary stratovolcano located off the coast of Hokkaidō, Japan in the Sea of Japan. It rises out of the Sea of Japan forming Rishiri Island. Because its cone shape resembles Mount Fuji it is sometimes referred to as Rishiri Fuji. It is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. Mount Rishiri's opening festival is held annually on July 2 and July 3. This festival officially opens the climbing season.

Best months

Rows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.

Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Mt. Sancho 1,461 m W 283° 0.7 km
zhang guan shan 1,219 m N 351° 1.7 km
Mt. Oniwakipon 411 m SE 141° 4.7 km
Mt. SHinjou 302 m S 179° 4.8 km
Mt. Shopon 413 m N 349° 5.0 km