[1] The volcanoes are part of the Kurile arc of the Pacific ring of fire.

The mountains are also referred to as Kamui Mintara which is an Ainu name meaning “the playground of the gods”.

[1] There are a number of hiking routes in the Ishikari Mountains, including the Asahidake to Kurodake traverse, the Daisetsuzan Grand Traverse , and the trails around Mt Tokachi.

[1] Trees found in the Ishikari mountains includes Jezo spruce, Erman’s birch, and Dwarf Stone pine.

Flowers found in the area include yellow-flowered rhododendron, blue heath, and wedgeleaf primrose.