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Mountain Ranges
The mountain ranges in Hokkaido can be divided in 5 groups as seen in the below GoogleMap.
- 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.
- Shiretoko: the east end, registered as a world heritage. Summer season is short.
- 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.
- Mashike: the west, accessible, Great view from Mt.Shokanbetsu-dake, the main peak. The mysterious high wetland “Uryu-numa” on the way.
- 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 | |