Mount Nikko-Shirane
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Mount Nikko-Shirane is a prominent volcanic peak in Japan known as the highest mountain in the Kanto region and a popular destination for hiking and alpine scenery.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Mount Nikko-Shirane canonical | 4 |
| Mount Nikkō-Shirane | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4336576 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mount Nikko-Shirane Context triple: [Kanto Mountains, hasPart, Mount Nikko-Shirane]
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A.
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane is an active stratovolcano in central Honshu, Japan, known for its acidic crater lakes and popular nearby hot spring resort of Kusatsu Onsen.
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B.
Mount Norikura
Mount Norikura is a large stratovolcano in Japan’s Northern Alps, known for its high elevation, scenic alpine landscapes, and popularity as a hiking and skiing destination.
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Mount Asahi
Mount Asahi is the highest peak in Japan’s Hokkaido region, known for its volcanic activity, alpine scenery, and popular hiking and skiing routes.
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Mount Yōtei
Mount Yōtei is a prominent, nearly symmetrical stratovolcano in Hokkaido, Japan, often called "Ezo Fuji" for its resemblance to Mount Fuji and popular for hiking and scenic views.
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E.
Mount Haruna
Mount Haruna is an active stratovolcano in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, known for its scenic caldera lake, hot springs, and popular hiking and sightseeing spots.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mount Nikko-Shirane Target entity description: Mount Nikko-Shirane is a prominent volcanic peak in Japan known as the highest mountain in the Kanto region and a popular destination for hiking and alpine scenery.
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A.
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane is an active stratovolcano in central Honshu, Japan, known for its acidic crater lakes and popular nearby hot spring resort of Kusatsu Onsen.
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B.
Mount Norikura
Mount Norikura is a large stratovolcano in Japan’s Northern Alps, known for its high elevation, scenic alpine landscapes, and popularity as a hiking and skiing destination.
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C.
Mount Asahi
Mount Asahi is the highest peak in Japan’s Hokkaido region, known for its volcanic activity, alpine scenery, and popular hiking and skiing routes.
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D.
Mount Yōtei
Mount Yōtei is a prominent, nearly symmetrical stratovolcano in Hokkaido, Japan, often called "Ezo Fuji" for its resemblance to Mount Fuji and popular for hiking and scenic views.
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E.
Mount Haruna
Mount Haruna is an active stratovolcano in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, known for its scenic caldera lake, hot springs, and popular hiking and sightseeing spots.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
mountain
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stratovolcano ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ volcano ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Nikkō-Shirane-san NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| climbingSeason |
early autumn
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summer ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| elevation |
2578 m
ⓘ
8460 ft ⓘ |
| geologicalAge | Quaternary ⓘ |
| hasAccessPoint |
Nikkō Yumoto trailhead
NERFINISHED
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Shirane Kogen (Shirane Plateau) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasActivityStatus | active volcano (Japan Meteorological Agency classification) ⓘ |
| hasCableTransport | Nikko Shirane Ropeway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasClimate | cold alpine climate ⓘ |
| hasCraterLake | Goshikinuma NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNearbyLake |
Lake Chuzenji
NERFINISHED
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Lake Yunoko NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNearbyOnsenArea | Yumoto Onsen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasParentPeak | Mount Nikko-Shirane (topographically independent high point of Nikkō Mountains) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSkiArea | Nikko-Shirane Ropeway ski area (seasonal) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSnowCover | long-lasting seasonal snow ⓘ |
| hasSummitFeature | rocky summit area ⓘ |
| hasVegetationZone |
alpine zone
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subalpine coniferous forest ⓘ |
| hasVolcanicArcOrBelt | Nasu Volcanic Zone NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isHighestPointOf |
Kantō region
NERFINISHED
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Tochigi Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isPartOf | Nikkō National Park mountain landscape ⓘ |
| isPopularFor |
alpine scenery
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autumn foliage viewing ⓘ hiking ⓘ |
| isSubjectOf | mountaineering guidebooks in Japan ⓘ |
| lastEruption | 1952 ⓘ |
| listedIn |
100 Famous Japanese Mountains
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New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Katashina, Gunma Prefecture
NERFINISHED
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Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInProtectedArea | Nikkō National Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion | Kantō region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mountainRange | Nikkō Mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nameInJapanese | 日光白根山 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| overlooks | Oku-Nikkō area ⓘ |
| prominence | 1630 m ⓘ |
| volcanoType | stratovolcano ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Mount Nikko-Shirane Description of subject: Mount Nikko-Shirane is a prominent volcanic peak in Japan known as the highest mountain in the Kanto region and a popular destination for hiking and alpine scenery.
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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Mount Nikkō-Shirane
this entity surface form:
Mount Nikkō-Shirane