Mount Yūbari

What it is

• A 1,668-meter mountain located within the Furano-Ashibetsu Prefectural Natural Park in central Hokkaido.
• One of Japan's 200 Famous Mountains and a designated National Natural Monument.
• A site containing the largest distribution of serpentine rock in Japan.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Geological Sites where coal outcrops were discovered in 1888.

What to see

• Over 600 species of alpine plants growing across the mountain slopes.
• The Hiyamizu, Umanose, and Kanayama hiking trails leading to the summit.
• The Yūbari Hut which provides lodging for hikers on the mountain.
• Extensive serpentine rock formations throughout the protected natural area.

When to go

• Between June and September when the Yūbari Hut is open for lodging.
• During the summer months to view the diverse collection of alpine flowers.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.