Mount Pankenushi

What it is

• A mountain standing 1,746 meters above sea level in Hokkaido.
• The peak is located between Shimizu Town and Hidaka Town.
• The name originates from the nearby Pankenushi River.
• It is sometimes referred to as the West Peak.

What to see

• Views of the northern Hidaka Mountains from the summit.
• A hiking trail that connects the peak to Memurodake.
• The surrounding landscape 1.2 kilometers northwest of Memurodake.
• Three gates located along the access forest road.

Getting there

• Access the trailhead via the Omabetsu Forest Road.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.