Mount Pipairo

What it is

• A mountain standing 1916.2 meters high in the northern Hidaka Mountains.
• The name originates from a term meaning a place with many freshwater pearl mussels.
• The first recorded ascent was completed by the Hokkaido University Alpine Club in 1925.
• A third-class triangulation point marks the summit of the peak.

What to see

• The Pipairo River flowing along the northeastern side of the mountain.
• A mountain shelter known as Fushimi Hut located near the trailhead.
• A natural water source called Totta no Izumi found along the climbing trail.
• The mountain trail constructed by the Memuro Alpine Club leading to the peak.
• Views of Gakudaira Mountain and Kitatottabetsu Mountain from the Chiroro route.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.