Mt. Mokoto is located on the north side of Lake Kussharo、Japan’s largest caldera lake, in Akan National Park in the eastern part of Hokkaido. Most of the trail up the mountain is a gentle ridge way and you will get to the summit in only about one hour, enjoying a fine view on your way.

One of the attractions of this mountain is its bountiful nature. As there are many alpine plants, which you can’t see in the mountains lower than 2,000 m above sea level, if in Honshu, a lot of climbers find delight in viewing them blooming along the trail. You may have a chance to see Ezo squirrels, too.

However, the most attractive is the view from the top of the mountain. It commands a panoramic view of Lake Kussharo and its outer rim mountains including Mt. Samakkarinupuri.

Ladle the spring water “Ginrei-sui” at the starting point of the trail to relieve your thirst, and then walk up along the ridge, thinking of the exquisite view from the summit. You have no time to get tired.