Mount Sounnai

What it is

• A mountain in the Teshio Mountains of Horokanai reaching 607.9 meters in elevation.
• The name originates from the Ainu word for a river with a waterfall.
• A second-class triangulation point marks the summit of the peak.
• The Soeushinai area is located at the foot of the mountain.

What to see

• The southern ridge route used by climbers to reach the summit.
• A triangulation point located at the highest point of the mountain.

When to go

• Climbers typically visit during the season when snow remains on the ground.
• The mountain has no established hiking trails for summer use.

Getting there

• The main climbing route starts from a parking space on Route 239.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.