Hike to the mountain called On-nepuri “big mountain” in Ainu language
Mt. Shari (斜里岳) is a volcano at the bottom of Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido.
It is a beautiful mountain of independent peak like Mt. Fuji.
In this article I will introduce the Kiyosato course which most hikers choose.
In this course you will cross the small waterfalls of Ichiosawa River left and right to Kami-Futamata, you can enjoy river trekking.
You can also see the Shiretoko mountain ranges and Akan mountain ranges from the summit. You go down a new road while looking to the wonderful view of Mt.Shari.
Detailed Data of Mount Shari (斜里岳)
AREA: Shari cho Kiyosato cho, Hokkaido
HIGHEST POINT: 1547 m, Mt. Shari
LEVEL OF COURSE: ★★★
PLAN: day hike
DURATION: 7 hours and 20 minutes
DISTANCE: About 10 km
DIFFERENCE OF ELEVATION: 867 m
ENDURANCE: ★★☆
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: ★★☆
BEST SEASON: July to September
Mt.Rausu’s Hiking Course Map
The source of above the three maps are “Digital Japan Web System” of The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. The maps were edited a author of this blog.
In Japanese: これらの3枚の地図は国土地理院の電子国土Webシステムから配信されたものをこのブログの著者が加工したものである。
How to travel to Rishiri Island
the total amount: about 8000 JPY
Kiyosato cho Station
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Taxi (about 30 minutes): 4000 JPY
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Seigaku sou
Inquire:
Kiyosato Taxi (清里ハイヤー) 0152-25-2538
By Car:
From Memanbetsu via Route 39 and Route 334 about 70 km
Paking Lot Infomation:
40 units at Seigaku sou
Lodging Facility and Hotel:
Seigaku Sou (清岳荘)
A lodge located nearby trailhead. Let’s ask them because they provide information on Mt.Shari even if you are not a guest.
Tel: 0152-25-4111
Opening: late June to late September
Fee:
2050 JPY / per 1 person (staying without meals)
300 JPY / Bedding rental
Maximum Capacity: 50 people
Adress: Kōnan Kiyosato cho, Hokkaido
Access: 30 minutes from Kiyosato Station by car
Hot Springs After Hiking
Papasu Land Sattsuru (パパスランド さっつる)
There are the hot spring facility with foot baths and open-air baths, normal inside bathes. Local vegetables and special products are also on sale.
Opening hour: 10:00 am – 21:00 pm
Closed: No holiday
Fee: 390 JPY
Access: 10 minutes from Sattsuru Station (札弦駅) on foot.
