Mt.Tarumae 樽前山 | one too many mornings

Mt.Tarumae is an active volcano at a height of 1,041m, which is situated in the south of Lake Shikotsu, in the northwest of Tomakomai City. At the summit of the mountain, there is a huge lava dome that was formed by the eruption in 1909. The dome is designated as a natural cultural asset in Hokkaido. Mt.Tarumae is one of the three Shikotsu mountains with Mt.Fuppushi and Mt.Eniwa. Its name originated from Taoromai of Ainu language meaning “high place at the bank of a river”. Since you can go to the 7th station by car, it’s easy even for children to access the top, it is a very popular excursion spot for local elementary schools.

樽前山は、支笏湖の南側、苫小牧市の北西部に位置する標高1,041mの活火山です。山頂には1909年の噴火によって形成された溶岩ドームがあり、北海道指定文化財の天然記念物に指定されています。樽前山は支笏洞爺国立公園に属する風不死岳、恵庭岳とともに支笏三山の一つに数えられます。アイヌ語で「川岸の高いところ」を意味する「タオロマイ」が山名の由来です。７合目登山口までは車で行くことができ、子どもでも１時間程度で登ることができるため、地元小学校の定番の遠足地となっています。