Mount Nishibetsu

What it is

• A 799.5-meter pre-caldera volcano located in Shibecha Town, Hokkaido.
• Part of the Mashu Volcano complex within Akan-Mashu National Park.
• A hiking destination featuring a trailhead at the Nishibetsu Hut.

What to see

• A larch forest located along the lower ascent route.
• A steep hiking section known as Gaman-zaka.
• An open mountain ridge that is not covered by trees.
• Views of Mount Mashu located to the west-northwest.
• A trail junction near the summit connecting to Mount Risuke.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.