Walking while enjoying the scenery created by active volcanoes
Mount Tokachi (十勝岳) is the main peak of the Tokachi mountain range, and active volcanoes where volcanic activity is still active now. The crater which send up great volumes of smoke and the mountain views of narrow ridge are peculiar, it is a mountain popular with hikers. From the summit you can see the mountains of Hidaka and Mt. Tomuraushi, Mt. Daisetuzan.
Detailed Data of Mount Tokachi (十勝岳)
AREA: Shintoku cho Kami-furano cho Biei cho, Hokkaido
HIGHEST POINT: 2077 m, Mt. Tokachi
LEVEL OF COURSE: ★★☆
PLAN: day hike
DURATION: 6 hours and 55 minutes
DISTANCE: About 10 km
DIFFERENCE OF ELEVATION: 1147 m
ENDURANCE: ★★☆
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: ★☆☆
BEST SEASON: July to September
Mt.Tomuraushi’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 Mt. Tokachi’s Trailhead
the total amount: about 14000 JPY
Biē Station (美瑛駅)
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Taxi (about 35 minutes): 7000 JPY
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Bougakudai (望岳台)
From Shirogane Onsen Bus Stop (白銀温泉バス停) it is possible to get to Bougakudai in about 1 hour and 10 minutes on foot.
North Hokkaido Bus General information (道北バス総合案内) 0166-23-4161
Inquire:
Biē Taxi (美瑛ハイヤー) 0166-92-1181
By Car:
From Asahikawa, take national road No. 237 south, in Biei, take road 966 towards Shirogane Hot Spring, and 52 km to Shirogane Hot Spring. It is 3 km further to Bougakudai.
Paking Lot Infomation:
Bougakudai has public car park (about 40 units)
Hotel:
Daisetsuzan Shirogane Tourist hotel (大雪山白金観光ホテル)
Accommodation in Shirogane Onsen.
A day-long bathing plan of 1300 yen with a meal is recommended.
Tel: 0166-94-3111
Opening: late June to late September
Fee: Need to confirm
Official Web Site: http://www.shirogane-kankou.com/
Access: Immediately from the shirogane hot spring bus stop
Hot Springs After Hiking
Kokumin Hoyō Center (国民保養センター)
Official Web Site: http://town.biei.hokkaido.jp/facility/hoyou.html
One day bathing facilities in Shirogane Onsen.
It is also popular with locals at 100% natural hot springs.
Tel: 0166-94-3016
Adress: Shirogane Onsen Biē cho, Hokkaido
Opening hour: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Closed: Monday
Fee: 300 JPY
Access: Immediately from Hoyō Center Bus Stop
Sightseeing Area
Shirogane Blue Pond (白金青い池)
The pond called “Biē Blue” from the color of the beautiful blue lake surface. The river containing the hot spring ingredients is making beautiful colors.
Adress: Shirogane Biē cho, Hokkaido
Access: About 2.5 Km from Shirogane Hot Spring
Parking Lot: about 100 units