Raiba-dake

What it is

• A volcano in Noboribetsu standing at an elevation of 1,040.1 meters.
• The name originates from the Ainu language word Raipa-nupuri.
• It serves as the primary water source for the Raiba River.
• The hiking trails are maintained by the Noboribetsu Mountaineering Club.

What to see

• A second-class triangulation point located at the mountain summit.
• Panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Mount Yotei from the top.
• Mount Koraiba situated on the western side of the mountain.
• Glaucidium corymbosum and other alpine plants blooming along the trails.

When to go

• Visit around June to see the alpine plants in bloom.

Getting there

• The primary climbing route starts from Karurusu Onsen.
• The trail passes through Sanlaiva Ski Resort to reach the fifth station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.