Mount Shari (斜里岳) | 100 Famous Japanese Mountains #005

Hike to the mountain called On-nepuri “big mountain” in Ainu language

Mt.Sharidake's view from Kiyosato cho, this is a big mountain connected to the south Mt.shari and Mt.Onnebetsu, Mt.Unabetsu.
Mt.Sharidake’s view from Kiyosato cho, this is a big mountain connected to the south Mt.shari and Mt.Onnebetsu, Mt.Unabetsu.

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)

Walking while enjoying a beautiful waterfalls such as Seven-fold waterfall (七重の滝).
Walking while enjoying a beautiful waterfalls such as Seven-fold waterfall (七重の滝).

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 Kiyosato course (清里コース) | Click on the image above to open the enlarged image in a separate tab.
the Kiyosato course (清里コース) | Click on the image above to open the enlarged image in a separate tab.

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

Taxi (about 30 minutes): 4000 JPY

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.