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2007/7/12

ポン山 Pon-yama Mt. Ponyama

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Mt. Ponyama with an altitude of 444 m is located in Rishiri Fuji-cho on Rishiri Island, Hokkaido. Rishiri Island is a round island with Mt. Rishiri in its center. Mt. Rishiri, which is 1721 m above sea level, is counted as one of Japan’s 100 Fine Mountains. As Mt. Ponyama is far smaller than Mt. Rishiri, it is called “Pon” meaning “small” in Ainu. Consequently there are a lot of “pon” mountains on this island. Ponyama generally refers to Mt. Oshidomari Ponyama, the highest of all the “pon” mountains. From the top of the mountain, you can command a wide view of Rebun Island and the streets of Oshidomari area. You can also enjoy viewing alpine plants and wild birds. On the back side of the island rise several parasitic volcanoes such as Oniwaki Ponyama and Senboushi Ponyama. There are also beautiful ponds like Himenuma Pond and Otadomari Pond, which are thought to be the remains of volcanic craters. As the promenade links Sho-Ponyama, Kanrosui and Himenuma Pond, it is easy to get to the summit of Mt. Ponyama

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