Mt. Teshio（天塩岳, Teshiodake）
200 Famous Mountains of Japan
| Elevation | 1558 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 200 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Hokkaido Pref. (北海道 紋別郡) |
| Coordinates | 43.96444, 142.88806 |
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Highlights of Mt. Teshio
- Selected as one of the 200 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 1558 m
- Located in Hokkaido Pref.
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About Mt. Teshio
Mount Teshio (天塩岳, Teshio-dake) is the tallest mountain in the Kitami Mountains. It is located on the border of Shibetsu and Takinoue, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is the source of the Teshio River.
History
On January 6, 1978, Mount Teshio and the surrounding region was designated the Mount Teshio Prefectural Natural Park (天塩岳道立自然公園, Teshio-dake Dōritsu Shizenkōen).
Geology
Mount Teshio is composed of felsic non-alkali rock from 15 to 7 million years old.
Flora and fauna
At the base of the mountain there are abundant black woodpeckers as well as Japanese red foxes and Hokkaidō brown bears. Near the summit, pika can be found.
Prominent alpine plants on the mountain are Rhododendron aureum and Diapensia lapponica.
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