Mt. Shirakaba

白樺山

Kyowa, Hokkaido · Elevation 953 m

Shirakabayama is a 953 m mountain on the boundary of Kyowa and Rankoshi in Hokkaido, in the western part of the Niseko range. Reached in about two hours round-trip from the Niimi Pass trailhead, it is known for its accessibility, its stands of Erman's birch, and a wealth of alpine flowers. Traverse routes link it to Mount Shakunage and Mount Mekunnai, and it lies within Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Quasi-National Park.

Mt. Shirakaba at a glance

Weather: The most settled day in the next 7 days is Thu, November 5: clear, gusts up to 7 m/s. Fri, Nov 6, Sat, Nov 7, Sun, Nov 8: strong wind (gusts up to 20 m/s).

Mt. Shirakaba weather (hourly, 14 days)

Sunrise today 06:14, sunset 16:29

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