Mount Rausu

What it is

• The highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula standing at 1661 meters.
• A stratovolcano topped with a lava dome also known as Shiretoko Fuji.
• Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site and a designated national park.
• Listed as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.

What to see

• A prominent lava dome at the summit of the mountain.
• The Kinoshita Hut located near the climbing area.
• Brown bears that frequently appear throughout the local terrain.
• Views from the highest point of the Shiretoko mountain range.

Getting there

• Climbing routes begin from the Rausu Onsen trailhead.
• Access is available via the Iwaobetsu Onsen starting point.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.