Mount Hakuto

What it is

• A 916-meter mountain within the Meakan mountain group in Kushiro City.
• The name originates from the milky white streams flowing on the mountain.
• A peak featuring a ski area on the northeastern slope and hot springs at the base.
• The eastern side contains the Hakuto Nature Trail for hikers.

What to see

• Active mud volcanoes known as bokke located within the area.
• A lookout point at 815 meters offering views of Lake Akan and Mount Akan.
• The Lake Akan Ski Area situated on the northeastern slope.
• A forested summit that lacks a view and has no established path.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.