Mt. Chōkai（鳥海山, Dewafuji）
| Elevation | 2236 m |
|---|---|
| Classification | 100 Famous Mountains of Japan |
| Location | Yamagata Pref. (山形県 飽海郡) |
| Coordinates | 39.09917, 140.04889 |
Highlights of Mt. Chōkai
- Selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan
- Elevation 2236 m
- Located in Yamagata Pref.
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About Mt. Chōkai
Mount Chōkai (鳥海山, Chōkai-san or Chōkai-zan) is an active volcano located on the border of Akita and Yamagata in the Tōhoku region of Japan, and is 2,236 m (7,336 ft) tall. Because of its (roughly) symmetrical shape and massive size, it is also variously known as Dewa Fuji (出羽富士), Akita Fuji (秋田富士) or Shōnai Fuji (庄内富士) depending on the location of the viewer. In addition to being one of the 100 Famous Landscapes of Japan, it is also included as one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan, and famous 100 Geographical Features of Japan. It is surrounded by Chōkai Quasi-National Park. It is also a National Historic Site of Japan, and is regarded as a sacred mountain by followers of the Shugendō branch of Shinto which has the shrine Chōkaisan Ōmonoimi Shrine there and is popular with hikers.
Outline
Mount Chōkai is a complex stratovolcano made of two old and new newer volcanoes, composed primarily of basalt or andesite.
Mount Chōkai is shared by two municipalities in Akita Prefecture and four municipalities Yamagata Prefecture; however, its peak is located in Yuza, on the Yamagata side of the border. It is therefore the highest peak in Yamagata, and the second highest in the Tōhoku...