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HOKKAIDO · JAPAN · ASIA
Rishiri Zan
Also known as Rijiri-yama, Rishiri Fuji, Rishiri-dake, Rishiri-yama
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ELEVATIONNot verified
PROMINENCENot verified
TYPEMountain
COUNTRYJapan
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AT A GLANCE
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Explore the mountain’s landscape, local context and practical information below. Sources are included with each section.
MOUNTAIN KNOWLEDGE
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Updated 31 October 2026. Explore the sources with each section, and check current local advice before travel.
About this mountain
Japan’s national geospatial and environment authorities list 利尻山 (りしりざん), also called 利尻富士, at 1,721 m. The official point closely matches the recorded Rishiri Zan identity; the recorded 1,693 m recorded measurements is retained rather than overwritten.
Sources & scope
National geospatial-authority entry only; recorded Rishiri Zan name, point and 1,693 m metric remain unchanged.
- 立体地図（日本の主な山岳） ↗国土地理院 / Geospatial Information Authority of Japan · checked 31/10/2026
- 見どころ・施設 — 利尻礼文サロベツ国立公園 ↗環境省 / Ministry of the Environment, Japan · checked 31/10/2026
Access & planning
The Environment Ministry lists Oshidomari and Kutsugata climbing routes and June–September as the recommended period. Rishirifuji Town requires a climbing plan and current route, weather and condition checks. Reopen the municipal notices before travel because closures and conditions change.
Sources & scope
Responsible national-park and municipal guidance only; current closures, conditions and weather must be rechecked before travel.
- 見どころ・施設 — 利尻礼文サロベツ国立公園 ↗環境省 / Ministry of the Environment, Japan · checked 31/10/2026
- 登山情報 ↗利尻富士町 / Rishirifuji Town · checked 31/10/2026
Geology & landscape
JMA treats Rishiri as an active volcano. The Geological Survey of Japan classifies it as a volcanic complex including a composite volcano, pyroclastic cones, lava domes and maars.
Sources & scope
JMA current status and GSJ exact-record classification only; no future activity prediction.
- 火山活動の状況（利尻山） ↗気象庁 / Japan Meteorological Agency · checked 31/10/2026
- 利尻山 — Quaternary Volcano Database ↗産業技術総合研究所 地質調査総合センター / Geological Survey of Japan · checked 31/10/2026
Culture & local context
利尻富士 (Rishiri Fuji) is an official published alias.
Sources & scope
National geospatial-authority entry only; recorded Rishiri Zan name, point and 1,693 m metric remain unchanged.
- 立体地図（日本の主な山岳） ↗国土地理院 / Geospatial Information Authority of Japan · checked 31/10/2026
- 見どころ・施設 — 利尻礼文サロベツ国立公園 ↗環境省 / Ministry of the Environment, Japan · checked 31/10/2026
Safety & conditions
At access time, JMA reported no special warning matter and no signs of an eruption affecting the crater area, while retaining an active-volcano advisory. Rishirifuji Town warns of narrow, steep and poor-footing route sections. Recheck both authorities immediately before use.
Sources & scope
Time-stamped authority status and general municipal route warning only; not a guarantee of safety or access.
- 登山情報 ↗利尻富士町 / Rishirifuji Town · checked 31/10/2026
- 火山活動の状況（利尻山） ↗気象庁 / Japan Meteorological Agency · checked 31/10/2026
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