Mount Hira

What it is

• A 1,771-meter mountain located in the Engaru and Kamikawa regions of Hokkaido.
• Part of the Ishikari Mountains within the Northern Daisetsu mountain range.
• Recognized as one of the 100 famous mountains in Hokkaido.
• Characterized by a relatively flat and gentle shape at the summit area.

What to see

• The Gyoun and Reiryo waterfalls located along the mountain hiking trail.
• Views of Mount Niseikaushuppe situated to the northwest of the peak.
• A hiking trail that follows the course of the Shiyubetsu River.
• Connecting routes leading to the peaks of Mount Himana and Mount Himara.
• The Angirasu area on the trail toward Mount Niseikaushuppe.

Getting there

• Access the maintained hiking trail starting from the Shirataki area in Engaru.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.