Mount Peipan

What it is

• A 919.9-meter mountain spanning Asahikawa City and Kamikawa Town.
• Part of the Ishikari Mountains named after the nearby Peipan River.
• A peak with no official hiking trails, requiring navigation skills.
• The summit features a third-class triangulation point.

What to see

• A handwritten summit sign featuring an illustration of rice.
• Views of nearby Mount Piukenai and Mount Kamipeipan.
• Mount Antaru and Mount Antaruma located to the north and east.
• Natural landscapes typical of the Ishikari mountain range.

When to go

• The remaining snow season is the typical time for climbers to visit.

Getting there

• The main climbing route starts near the 21st Century Forest.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.