Mount Hattaomanai

What it is

• A 1,021.2 meter mountain located in the southern Yubari Mountains of Hokkaido.
• The name originates from an Ainu phrase referring to a stream with a deep pool.
• The mountain body extends approximately 20 kilometers from north to south.
• A first-class triangulation point marks the highest point of the summit.

What to see

• Panoramic views from the summit across Mukawa Town and Biratori Town.
• The Sekisho Jukai Road monument located near the designated parking area.
• Natural landscapes spanning the border of two Hokkaido districts.
• The Okotan Bridge which serves as a landmark for the climbing route.

When to go

• The remaining snow season is the standard time for climbers to visit.
• Winter or early spring is preferred as there are no established hiking trails.

Getting there

• Park near the Sekisho Jukai Road monument to begin the ascent.
• The common climbing route starts near the Okotan Bridge and passes through Shufuku.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.