Mount Kataishi
硬石山
A 397-meter peak in Sapporo known for its dacite quarrying history and proximity to the Toyohira River.
What it is
- A central peak reaching an elevation of 397 meters in Sapporo.
- A source of hard dacite stone used for roadbeds and concrete aggregate.
- An active quarry site where operations first began in 1872.
- A mountain distinguished by its hard stone compared to local soft stone varieties.
What to see
- A large terraced quarry located on the eastern side of the mountain.
- The Toyohira River flowing along the south and east sides of the peak.
- Residential areas built into the northern, eastern, and southern foothills.
- Natural dacite rock formations created from ancient Miocene magma.
When to go
- Visitors should note that a brown bear advisory was issued here in 2022.
- The mountain is not generally used for climbing by the public.
Getting there
- The local bus stop for the area is named Kosekiyama.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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