Mount Nikoro

What it is

• A mountain standing 829.2 meters tall spanning Kitami City and Saroma Town
• The name originates from the Ainu language meaning river with trees
• The summit houses a National Police Agency radio relay station
• Hiking routes are maintained by the Nikoro Mountain Lovers Association

What to see

• A first-class triangulation point located at the mountain summit
• The Nikoro River flowing on the Kitami City side
• Parabolic facilities served by a management road
• Six maintained hiking trails including the 5.98 kilometer East Ridge Trail
• The Central Trail connecting Fureai Bridge to the mountain top

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.