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Mount Hokkai

北海岳

Kamikawa, Hokkaido / Higashikawa, Hokkaido · Elevation 2,149 m

Mount Hokkai (2,149 m) stands at the heart of the Daisetsuzan range in Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido, forming part of the outer rim of the Ohachidaira caldera. Within Daisetsuzan National Park, it is a key junction on the traverse from Mount Kurodake into the central plateau, with sweeping views over the caldera and seasonal alpine flora including iwabukuro and dryad colonies.

Mount Hokkai at a glance

  • Weather: The most settled day in the next 7 days is Thu, November 5: clear, gusts up to 11 m/s. Wed, Nov 4, Sat, Nov 7, Sun, Nov 8: strong wind (gusts up to 24 m/s).
  • Route: The shortest is Daisetsuzan Ohachidaira Circuit and Mount Hokuchin from Kurodake Seventh Station: about 9 h 32 min, 16.0 km, about 1,230 m of climbing.

Mount Hokkai weather (hourly, 14 days)

Sunrise today 06:06, sunset 16:18

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Mount Hokkai, Kamikawa, Hokkaido / Higashikawa, Hokkaido

Mount Hokkai hiking routes

Hiking times are estimates calculated from the terrain.

Huts, campsites and lodging near Mount Hokkai

Mountain huts

Campsites

  • Kurodake Camp Site 2.4 km from the summit
  • Hakuun Camp Site 2.5 km from the summit
  • Ura-Asahi Camp Site 3.0 km from the summit

Mount Hokkai facts

Elevation
2,149 m
Location
Kamikawa, Hokkaido / Higashikawa, Hokkaido
43.676493, 142.895769
National Park
大雪山国立公園
Website
www.daisetsuzan.or.jp
Trail Map
sounkyovc.net (PDF)

Mountains near Mount Hokkai

Nearby ski resorts