Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Mt. Shiomi - Myojinsho

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Mt. Shiomi

alternative words: Mount Shiomi, Mt. Shiomidake, Shiomidake
keywords: mountain
related topics: Shizuoka Prefecture , South Alps
related web sites: http://plaza.across.or.jp/~yamaguch/ , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/southa.htm
explanation: Mt. Shiomi is located almost in the middle of South Alps and generally speaking ,the area toward the south from that peak is called "Southern South Alps" and toward the north, "Northern South Alps". According to a theory, the name of Shiomi has been given because the ocean may be seen from there. Nevertheless, it should be noted that there are many locality names related to the salt such as Shioyu and Shiokawa in its neighborhood, so the name could come from it.

Mt Takao

alternative words: Mount Takao, Mt Takaosan, Takaosan, Takao san
keywords: mountain, tokyo, tourist resort
related topics: Tokyo prefecture , Hachioji city , Shinjuku , Keio electric railway
related web sites: http://www.takaosan.com , http://homepage2.nifty.com/takao-san/
explanation: Low mountain of 600m high, located in the west of Tokyo, Takaosan has become one of the most popular resorts of Tokyo's citizens thanks to a good preservation of its forest and a vicinity to Tokyo's center. It owns at its summit, an old Buddhist temple of Shingon sect, Yokuoin, founded 1200 years ago. One and a half hour of a train trip from Shinjuku station through Keio line then a cable car brings you to the summit from the hill foot. The area belongs to Meijinomori Takao national selection park.

Mt. Tateyama

alternative words: Mt Tateyama, Mount Tate, Tateyama mountain, Mt. Tate, Mt Tate, Tateyama, Tate-yama, Tate yama
keywords: mountain, ski resort, tourist resort, volcano
related topics: Toyama Prefecture , North Alps
related web sites: http://www.tate-yama.com , http://www.alpen-route.co.jp , http://www.tsurugisawa.com , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/tateya.htm
explanation: Mt. Tateyama is one of the 3 most famous mountains of Japan. It designates the chain of splendid mountains of 3000m high which tower in the east of Toyama prefecture. It has been opened as a sanctuary of the mountain faith. There is even a legend which says that by following a white hawk, Saeki Aritomo, late Saint Jiko, would have met Amidanyorai. The anecdote that Sasa Narimasa went over Harinoki Pass is well known too.

Mt. Usu

alternative words: Mt Usu, Mount Usu, Mt Usuzan, Usu zan, Usuzan, Usu san, Ususan, Usu
keywords: hokkaido, hot spring, mountain, volcano
related topics: Hokkaido Prefecture , Lake Toya
related web sites: http://www.usuzan.com , http://www.earthcape.ne.jp/users/sobetsu/ , http://www7.big.or.jp/~eiji/usuzan/
explanation: Young and active composite volcano located on the southern shore of Lake Toya in the southwest of Hokkaido near Muroran City. It has 2 peaks, Ousu (Big Usu, 732m high) and Kousu (Small Usu, 552m high). On the eastern skirt, a new volcano has appeared at the end of WWII. It is called Showa Shinzan (new mountain of Showa era, 402m high). All together with Lake Toya, they belong to Shikotsu Toya National Park. In March 2000, it enters a new phase of activity.

Mt. Yake

alternative words: Mt Yake, Mount Yake, Mt Yakedake, Yakedake, Yake dake
keywords: mountain, nagano, volcano
related topics: Nagano Prefecture , Gifu Prefecture , Kamikochi , North Alps
related web sites: http://www.shiojiri.ne.jp/~tezu/My_HP/yama/arukiki/yakedake.htm , http://www.ipc-tokai.or.jp/~ieda/yama/yake/main.html , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/kamiko.htm
explanation: Towering in the southwest of Kamikouchi, Mt. Yake is a lava dome located in the Hida Mountains, 2455m high, and the unique active volcano in the North Alps (i.e. the Hida Mountains). The explosion of 1915 created Taisho Lake by blocking Azusa River. You can climb there from Kamikochi via Nakao Pass.

Mt. Yari

alternative words: Mount Yari, Mt. Yarigadake, Yarigadake, Mt. Yarigatake, Yarigatake, Yari
keywords: mountain, nagano
related topics: Nagano Prefecture , Gifu Prefecture , North Alps
related web sites: http://www.mcci.or.jp/www/yarigatake/ , http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~alps/ , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/yari.htm
explanation: Mt. Yari with 3180m high is located at the frontier between Gifu and Nagano prefectures, in a bit southern part of the center of Hida Mountains. Its peak's form like a spear has given this name. Belonging to Chubu Sangaku National Park, the most frequently used routes to climb there are from Yari Valley or Nishikama Edge.

Mt. Yatsu

alternative words: Mt Yatsu, Mount Yatsu, Mt Yatsugatake, Yatsugatake, Mt Yatsugadake, Yatsu ga dake, Yatsugadake, Yatsu
keywords: mountain, nagano, volcano
related topics: Nagano Prefecture , Mt. Fuji
related web sites: http://www.alles.or.jp/~akadake/ , http://homepage3.nifty.com/yatsugatake/ , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/hinata.htm
explanation: Mt. Yatsu is a group of volcanos situated between the east of Nagano Prefecture and the north of Yamanashi Prefecture and streching over 20km from the east to the west. Its highest peak is Mt. Akadake of 2899m high. According to a legend, once upon a time, Mt. Yatsu (male) and Mt. Fuji (female) would have disputed over their height. Realized that she is lower than Mt. Yatsu, Mt. Fuji would have given a foot kick to his head. It is why his summit has been split to several peaks.

Muroran city

alternative words: Muroranshi city, Muroranshi, Muroran-shi, Muroran shi, Muroran
keywords: harbor, hokkaido, town
related topics: Hokkaido prefecture
related web sites: http://www.earthcape.ne.jp/users/muroran/
explanation: Located in the south Hokkaido on the Pacific coast, Muroran appeared in the history as a trading post in 17th century. But its real development began in 19th century as a harbor to export coals of Ishikari mine. Later iron and steal factories were implemented and Muroran became a military's industry town. After the world war II, chemical and petroleum industry has been also developed. In 1998, Swan bridge crossing over the harbor was opened. The population is 108,000.

Myojinsho

alternative words: Myojinsho reef, Myojin reef, Myojin sho, Myojinshou, Myojin shou
keywords: island, volcano
related topics: Hachijo island
related web sites: http://www.mirc.jha.or.jp/fushigi/volcano/
explanation: Underwater volcano located at 130km south of Hachijo island, Myojinsho suddenly surfaced in September 1952 and formed an island with 500m high over the sea level. But after multiple explosions and sea erosion, the island disappeared in next year. The disappearance of an observation ship, Daigo Kaiyomaru with 31 crew members in 1952 shows the violence of its explosions. It exploded again in 1970 and currently its summit is 43m under waters.

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