Mount Shiitotomushimenu

What it is

• A 799-meter mountain spanning Horokanai and Enbetsu in the central Teshio Mountains.
• The name originates from the Ainu language, historically recorded as Shi-to-tom-shi-me-nupuri.
• A wild peak with no established hiking trails for visitors to follow.
• The mountain faces Mount Pisshiri across a nearby mountain pass.

What to see

• Mount Todomushi standing on the northeast ridge at an elevation of 854.8 meters.
• A third-class triangulation point located at the top of Mount Todomushi.
• Natural river scenery along the Utsunai River used for summit access.
• Views of the surrounding Teshio mountain range from the high ridges.

When to go

• Avoid the winter season when the primary access road is closed to traffic.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.