Mountain Ranges

The mountain ranges in Hokkaido can be divided in 5 groups as seen in the below GoogleMap.

1.  Daisetsu-zan: the middle of Hokkaido, the largest one, called”the roof of Hokkaido”.  Mt.Asahi-dake, the highest is in. Many optional routes,  accessible, 4-7 days long traverse can be planned. In summer many hikers visit.
2. Shiretoko: the east end, registered as a world heritage. Summer season is short.
3. Hidaka: the south of Daisetsu-zan, An ancient days’ wilderness remains. The access is limited, few escape route. Basically climb along the stream approaching the ridge.
4. Mashike: the west,  accessible, Great view from Mt.Shokanbetsu-dake, the main peak. The mysterious high wetland “Uryu-numa” on the way.
5. Suburb of Sapporo: Mt.Soranuma-dake traversing Mr.Sapporo-dake. Mt.Eniwa-dake, Mt.tarumae-san and Mt.fuppushi-dake surrounding Lake Shikotsu-ko, a crater of 40 thousand years ago, very accessible.

GoogleMap_Mountains In Hokkaido for hiking

Mountains

The 50 mountains pointed in the above GoogleMap are listed below, which are all illustrated in Yamakei’s book(See Mountains Guide), and 10 of them in Lonely Planet.

If you want to know more in the internet, using the below Japanese as the keyword you can search them in

tozan-guide.com
yamareco.com
mountrec.com

Also check Mountains Guide.

Mountain		Height	Outline	Distance	Difficulty we rated	Lonely Planet
English	Japanese	(m)		(km)	(4: Max)
Rishiri-zan	利尻山	1718.7	Rising high peak on Rishiri Island.	12.5	3	Y
Rebun-dake	礼文岳	490	Trails traveling Rebun Island.	8.5	1	Y
Teshio-dake	天塩岳	1557.6	Along the origin of the 4th longest river.	13	2
Piyashiri-yama	ピヤシリ山	987.1	Quiet sanctuary in the north.	7	1
Meakan-dake	雌阿寒岳	1499	Good walk from forests to a volcano.	7.5	1	Y
Oakan-dake	雄阿寒岳	1370.4	Dynamic one approaching from the lake.	11.5	2	Y
Kamuinupuri	カムイヌプリ	857	Great view of Lake Mashu when fine.	14.5	2
Nishibetsu-dake	西別岳	799.5	East Hokkaido in sight, also connected with Kamuinupuri.	6.5	1
Shari-dake	斜里岳	1535.8	Isolated summit of Shiretoko, adventurous one.	8.5	2	Y
Rausu-dake	羅臼岳	1659.7	The shape is like a fort of Shiretoko, never think it easy.	17.5	3	Y
Iou-zan (traverse)	硫黄山	1562	Mid of Shiretoko, so tough to hike.	23	3	Y
Musa-dake	武佐岳	1005.2	Can experience the great nature in family	9	1
Niseikausyuppe-yama	ニセイカウシュッペ山	1879.1	Trip to the deep inside of Hokkaido, great view of Daisetsu-zan.	11.5	2
Muka-yama	武華山	1759	You may discover something magical.	6.5	1
Asahi-dake/Kuro-dake	旭岳/黒岳	2290.9/1984.3	1day traverse appling ropeway at S/G, including the real summit.	12	2	Y
Kaun-dake	化雲岳	1954.4	Main artery of Daisetsu/ many hikers dream of	39.5	3	Y
Aka-dake/Hakuun-dake	赤岳/白雲岳	2078.5/2230	1day but very luxuary trip to Daisetsu-zan.	13	1	Y
Midori-dake	緑岳	2019.9	Short but steep climbing for beautiful highland.	8.5	2	Y
Tomuraushi-yama	トムラウシ山	2141.2	2 days traverse through wetlands in high.	32	3	Y
Tokachi-dake/Biei-dake	十勝岳/美瑛岳	2077/2052.2	Circuit around the volcanos, the back bone of Hokkaido, check the latest information.	16	2	Y
Kamihorokamettoku-yama/Furano-dake	上ホロカメットク山/富良野岳	1920/1911.9	The contrast of green and rocks, never forgettable.	13	2	Y
Nipesotsu-yama	二ペソツ山	2012.9	Gaining 1.6km hight while 16km walk a day. Worth to challenge after preparing well.	16	3
Upepesanke-yama	ウペペサンケ山	1848	Climbing for a great panoramic ridges.	12.5	2
Ishikari-dake/Otofuke-yama	石狩岳/音更山	1967/1932	Very challenging in deep Daisestu-zan, camping on the ridge.	18	3
Hakuun-zan	白雲山	1186	Good access for the flora and fauna untouchable.	5	1
Higashi-nupukaushinupuri	東ヌプカウシヌプリ	1252	Short hike, but can occupy the “truly Hokkaido like” scenery.	2.5	1
Memuro-dake	芽室岳	1753.8	Northernmost in Hidaka, good to learn Hidaka range.	9	1
Poroshiri-dake/Tottabestu-dake	幌尻岳/戸蔦別岳	2052.8/1959	Stream climbing towards the highest in Hidaka, 2 nights in the hut.	31	3	Y
Kamuiekuuchikaushi-yama	カムイエクウチカウシ山	1979.5	Extreme stream climbing into deepest Hidaka, experienced party only.	31.5	4
Kamui-dake	神威岳	1600.2	First in stream then on steep slope, finally on knife edge, they all in a day.	11.5	2
Rakko-dake	楽古岳	1471.5	Stream and steep ridge is common in Hidaka, but compact a bit there and the hut is good.	9	2
Apoi-dake	アポイ岳	810.2	Southernmost in Hidaka near the cape, so unique flora and fauna, must see.	9.5	1
Ashibetsu-dake	芦別岳	1726.1	Isolated great rock peak and tough to do, loved by many.	14.5	2	Y
Yubari-dake	夕張岳	1667.7	2 days including pre-stay in the hut. many visit for its unique flora.	15	2	Y
Kamuishiri-yama	神居尻山	946.7	Climbing 900m up gives a great panorama of Mashike mountains	11	1
Syokanbetsu-dake	暑寒別岳	1491.6	To the highest in Mashike from the north. also from the east through the unique high wetland Uryunuma.	15	2
Kogane-yama	黄金山	739.1	Southernmost in Mashike, loved as its mysterious shape and flowers.	4.5	2
Shioyamaru-yama	塩谷丸山	629.2	Familiar with Otaru people. Season opened early to late, wide view over Shakotan peninsula.	6	1
Sapporo-dake	札幌岳	1293	Wonderful nature and scenery near the largest city. Hot spa at the base.	11	2	Y
Soranuma-dake	空沼岳	1250.8	Must visit its ancient woods and high lakes. Path to Sapporo-dake for traverse.	15.5	2	Y
Eniwa-dake	恵庭岳	1320	Volcano standing by Lake Shikotsu. Prominent sharp summit can be seen from Chitose.	6.5	2	Y
Tarumae-san/Fuppushi-dake	樽前山/風不死岳	1041/1102.4	Two volcanos active and discontinued, the one without flora and the other greened, memorable.	10.5	2
Muroran-dake(Washibetsu-dake)	室蘭岳（鷲別岳）	911.1	Facing the pacific ocean, calm so can enjoy in family.	6.5	1
Yotei-zan	羊蹄山	1892.7	Icon of Niseko due to its Fuji like shape, climbing just to go up.	13.5	2	Y
Iwaonupuri	イワオヌプリ	1116	Neighboring on Niseko ski area (Annupuri), wild as young volcano.	4.5	1
Chisenupuri	チセヌプリ	1134.2	Known as its high wetland, a fantasy in fog.	8.5	1	Y
Kuromatsunai-dake	黒松内岳	740	Japanese beeches in the Northernmost, rich woods full of charm.	5	1
Yurappu-dake	遊楽部岳	1275.5	Southern mountain differs from others. Climb 1.6km to gain 1.3km height.	18	2
Kariba-yama	狩場山	1520	Getting deep inside of a beautiful valley of Garo, camping area near.	8	1
Daisengen-dake	大千軒岳	1071.9	Through beautiful beeches to wide ridge. Honsyu, the main land, can be seen over the canal Tsugaru.	9	1