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Rishiri Zan

Japan · Elevation not verified

Reviewed routes

No reviewed route is included. Missing route information does not establish safe or legal access.

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 and scope

National geospatial-authority entry only; recorded Rishiri Zan name, point and 1,693 m metric remain unchanged.

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 and scope

Responsible national-park and municipal guidance only; current closures, conditions and weather must be rechecked before travel.

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 and scope

JMA current status and GSJ exact-record classification only; no future activity prediction.

Culture & local context

利尻富士 (Rishiri Fuji) is an official published alias.

Sources and scope

National geospatial-authority entry only; recorded Rishiri Zan name, point and 1,693 m metric remain unchanged.

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 and scope

Time-stamped authority status and general municipal route warning only; not a guarantee of safety or access.