Mount Niseicharomappu

What it is

• A 1,760-meter mountain peak located within the Northern Daisetsu mountain range in Hokkaido.
• The name originates from the Ainu language and refers to the Niseicharomappu River.
• The mountain spans the border between Kamikawa Town and Engaru Town.
• A wild peak that is not listed on official Geospatial Information Authority maps.

What to see

• A high-altitude ridge connecting the summit to the nearby Shiyubetsu-dake to the northeast.
• Rugged terrain consisting of rocky streams and dense natural bushland.
• The confluence where the Niseicharomappu River joins the Ishikari River at Ohako.

Getting there

• Access the mountain via the Penke Shiyubetsu Forest Road.
• The ascent requires navigating the Ishinosawa River route without official trails.
• Reaching the summit involves climbing through rocky streams and significant bushwhacking.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.