Mount Setaushi

What it is

• A 865-meter mountain peak located in the Hidaka Mountains of Hokkaido.
• The name originates from the Ainu language meaning place with wolves.
• A second-class triangulation point is located at the summit.
• The summit features a sign with kanji for a cow with horns.

What to see

• Views from the highest peak reaching 865 meters above sea level.
• Dense natural bush and vegetation covering the mountain slopes.
• A summit marker identifying the triangulation point.

When to go

• The remaining snow season is the preferred time for climbers.
• Summer visits require pushing through thick bush and heavy vegetation.

Getting there

• Start by walking from the gate located on Prefectural Road 746.
• Follow the Mikawa Right Fork Forest Road toward the mountain.
• There are no established hiking trails leading to the summit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.