Mount Kamui

What it is

• A mountain in Noboribetsu City standing at an elevation of 750.1 meters.
• The name originates from the Ainu word meaning mountain of the gods.
• A third-class triangulation point marks the summit of the peak.

What to see

• The Kamui Hutte mountain hut located at the sixth station.
• A steep slope along the trail known as Namidazaka.
• Natural landscapes along the 120-minute ascent from the trailhead.

When to go

• Official mountain opening occurs on the second Sunday of May.
• The climbing season concludes at the end of October.

Getting there

• The main climbing route begins near the Horobetsu Dam.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.