Senpo

What it is

• A mountain standing at an elevation of 953 meters in Shibetsu Town, Hokkaido.
• A peak located on a ridge north of Mount Musa and south of Shiretoko.
• A wilderness area with no established hiking trails for visitors to follow.
• A destination featuring steep slopes near the summit area.

What to see

• Views from the 953-meter summit overlooking the surrounding Hokkaido mountain ranges.
• The Ikeshomanai River flowing along the initial approach to the mountain.
• Rugged ridges extending toward the Shiretoko mountain range to the north.

When to go

• The remaining snow season when climbers typically ascend the peak.

Getting there

• Start the ascent from Kanayama Bridge located on Route 244.
• Follow the Sasanozawa Forest Road along the Ikeshomanai River.
• Climb the ridge starting from the Sasanozawa second branch line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.