The is a range of volcanic mountains in central Hokkaidà Â, Japan. The mountain range is made up from the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group and the Tomuraushi Volcanic Group. The volcanoes are part of the Kurile arc of the Ring of Fire. The mountains are also referred to as Kamui Mintara which is an Ainu name meaning âÂÂthe playground of the godsâÂÂ.
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 Mount Tokachi.
Trees found in the Ishikari mountains includes Jezo spruce, ErmanâÂÂs birch, and Dwarf Stone pine. Flowers found in the area include yellow-flowered rhododendron, blue heath, and wedgeleaf primrose.