Mount Piyashiri

What it is

• A mountain standing 986.8 meters tall in the Kitami Range of northeastern Hokkaido.
• The name likely originates from the Ainu word meaning stone mountain.
• The peak borders the municipalities of Nayoro City, Shimokawa Town, and Omu Town.
• A recreational area featuring a ski resort and a professional-grade ski jumping hill.

What to see

• The Piyashiri Wetland located near the summit of the mountain.
• Matsuyama Wetland situated approximately four kilometers north of the peak.
• The Piyashiri Schanze, a hill size 100 ski jump used for competitions.
• An unnamed eastern peak that reaches a height of 991 meters.
• The Nayoro Piyashiri Ski Resort located on the western slopes.

When to go

• Visit in December to watch the Yoshida Cup ski jump tournament.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.