Mount Niseikaushuppe, Mountain summit in Kamikawa, Japan
Mount Niseikaushuppe is a mountain summit in the Ishikari Mountains of the Kamikawa region, Japan, rising to 1,883 meters (6,178 ft). It has two peaks named Oo-yari and Ko-yari, giving it a recognizable two-pronged shape when seen from a distance.
The original route up the mountain started from the Kiyokawa district near the Ishikari River, following a forest path through the lower slopes. That old trail has since been abandoned and is no longer in use.
The name of the mountain comes from the Ainu language and refers to its position above Sounkyo gorge. From certain points along the trail, hikers can look down and see that deep gorge below.
The trailhead sits at the end of Furukawa Forest Road, and access to this road requires a passcode obtained in advance from the local forestry service. It is worth requesting the code well before your visit, as entry is not possible without it.
In summer, the upper slopes are covered with Aleutian mountainheath and Kamchatka globeflower growing among Erman's birch trees. These flowers appear only during the warmer months and can be seen on the higher sections of the trail.
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