Mount Uenshiri
ウエンシリ岳
A 1,142-meter peak in Hokkaido featuring summer snow valleys and a rare ice tunnel accessible during a specific July event.
What it is
- A mountain standing 1,142.3 meters above sea level in northern Hokkaido.
- One of the 100 Famous Mountains of Hokkaido.
- The name originates from an Ainu word meaning bad mountain.
- The summit features a first-class triangulation point named Satsukurudake.
What to see
- Snow valleys that remain visible on the mountain even during the summer.
- An ice tunnel located near the Second Mookoppe River.
- Panoramic views from the summit triangulation point.
When to go
- Visit in July for a local event that opens the restricted ice tunnel.
- Summer months allow for viewing the persistent snow valleys.
Getting there
- Main climbing routes start from Nishiokoppe Village.
- One hiking route begins directly from the Uenshiri Campground.
- The Shimokawa route requires a prior entry permit for forest roads.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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