Mt. Tomuraushi（トムラウシ山, Yama）
| Elevation | 2141 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Hokkaido Pref. (北海道 上川郡) |
| Coordinates | 43.52722, 142.84861 |
Highlights of Mt. Tomuraushi
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 2141 m
- Located in Hokkaido Pref.
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About Mt. Tomuraushi
Mount Tomuraushi (トムラウシ山, Tomuraushi-san) is located in Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaidō, Japan. Its name was derived from the Ainu words for "place with many flowers" or "place with many water stains". It is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan.
Geology
The peak of Mount Tomuraushi consists of mainly non-alkalai mafic rock from the Pleistocene to the Holocene.
History
On July 16, 2009, eight members of an adventure tour group on a 4-day hiking trek died of hypothermia in bad weather on Mount Tomuraushi. Five others from the group were helicoptered to safety. The victims were believed to have exhausted themselves in strong winds and rain in an area with few mountain lodges. Police investigated the possibility of professional negligence of the climbing tour operators and guides leading to the deaths. On the same day, another climber died on nearby Mount Biei. The next day a lone hiker was found dead on Mount Tomuraushi.
References
External links
Media related to Mount Tomuraushi at Wikimedia Commons