Pirika Nupuri

What it is

• A 1,631-meter mountain spanning Taiki and Urakawa in southern Hokkaido.
• Part of the Hidaka Sanmyaku Erimo Tokachi National Park.
• One of the South Hidaka Three Mountains and Hokkaido's 100 Famous Mountains.
• The name translates to beautiful mountain in the native Ainu language.

What to see

• A second-class triangulation point located at the high summit.
• Views of nearby peaks including Mount Kamui and Mount Soematsu.
• Rugged wilderness with no established climbing trails for visitors.
• The Nubinai River which serves as the primary access route.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.