Mount Bankei

What it is

• A mountain standing 604 meters tall in the Chuo-ku district of Sapporo.
• The name originates from the mountain title of the local Myofuku-ji temple.
• It was previously known as Rokumaruyon Highlands based on its specific elevation.
• The peak is not currently listed by name on Geographical Survey Institute maps.

What to see

• A summit view overlooking the urban Sapporo city area.
• A steep drop located on the northeastern side of the mountain peak.
• A hiking trail that passes through the Bankei Citizens Forest.
• The site of a former path that once connected Myofuku-ji temple to the summit.

Getting there

• The trailhead begins 350 meters past the entrance to Bankei Citizens Forest.
• Access to the trail is available from the old Hokkaido Route 82 road.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.