Mount Poromoi

What it is

• A mountain standing 992.1 meters tall on the northern Shiretoko Peninsula.
• The name originates from an Ainu word meaning large bay.
• A wild area with no established climbing trails for visitors.
• A natural habitat for a large population of brown bears.

What to see

• A third-class triangulation point located at the mountain summit.
• The Poromoi Plateau situated to the south of the peak.
• Shiretoko Pond which is formed on the nearby plateau.
• Views of the Moireushi River valley from the higher elevations.

When to go

• Climbers typically visit during the season when snow remains on the ground.

Getting there

• Access is limited by the ends of Prefectural Roads 87 and 93.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.