Mount Hakuun

What it is

• A 2,230 meter peak located in the Kamikawa and Biei regions of Hokkaido.
• The third highest mountain in Hokkaido and part of the Daisetsuzan volcanic group.
• One of Hokkaido's 100 famous mountains featuring a third-class triangulation point at the summit.

What to see

• A summit depression that transforms into a seasonal lake from snowmelt water.
• The Hakuun-dake Refuge Hut situated on the eastern side of the mountain.
• Panoramic views from the trail passing through Mount Aka and Mount Koizumi.

When to go

• Visit in the spring to see the seasonal lake formed by melting snow.

Getting there

• The main climbing route begins from the Ginsendai trailhead.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.