The representative mountain of Tomakomai, Mt. Tarumae.
It was formed by a medium-sized eruption in 1909, resulting in the lava dome that can be seen today.
This lava dome is designated as a natural monument by Hokkaido and is globally significant for academic research.
As of October 18th, the volcanic alert level for Mt. Tarumae is at level 1.
Climbing is possible, but access to the lava dome is restricted for safety reasons, so please enjoy the impressive aerial photos.
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