1967 Metre Summit

What it is

• The third highest peak in the Hidaka Mountains, standing 1,967 meters above sea level.
• A member of the Hokkaido 100 Famous Mountains located between Obihiro and Hidaka.
• A mountain named for its elevation because maps do not list a formal name.
• A remote destination first climbed by recorded explorers in July 1925.

What to see

• Dense thickets of Siberian dwarf pine covering the summit area.
• A natural water source called Totta no Izumi located along the trail.
• Views of nearby Mount Pipairo and Mount Kitatottabetsu from the ridge.
• Rugged alpine scenery with no mountain huts or man-made shelters.

Getting there

• Access the climbing route via the Chiroro River trail in Hidaka Town.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.