Mount Oputateshike

What it is

• A 2,013-meter mountain located on the border of Biei and Shintoku in Hokkaido
• Part of the Tokachi Volcanic Group within the Daisetsuzan National Park
• Listed as one of the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains
• The Ainu name translates to a mountain where a spear stands

What to see

• Alpine plants growing within the dwarf stone pine zone
• Views of nearby peaks including Mount Biei and Mount Bebezu
• The Biei Fuji mountain hut located near the summit area
• A long distance trail connecting the peak to Mount Tomuraushi

When to go

• Spring is the season for skiing from the Shintoku side

Getting there

• A trailhead is located near the Shirogane Onsen area

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.