Musa-dake, Mountain summit in Hokkaido, Japan.
The 1005-meter Musa-dake peak rises between Nakashibetsu and Shibetsu towns, offering views of the Shiretoko Mountains and Konsen Plains below.
The name Musa-dake derives from an Ainu word referring to nettle plants, reflecting the indigenous heritage of Hokkaido's earliest inhabitants.
Local hikers frequently gather at Keisei Lodge near the mountain base to rest and collect water from the Kei-no-sawa River before ascending.
Visitors can reach the trailhead by taking the Choyuu Bus to Tozanguchi-mae stop from Nakashibetsu's Koutsuu Center, followed by a 4-kilometer walk.
The summit terrain changes through Sakhalin fir forests, dwarf stone pine areas, and fields of cowberry and wild rosemary during the ascent.
Location: Nakashibetsu
Location: Shibetsu
Elevation above the sea: 1,005.2 m
GPS coordinates: 43.67780,144.88181
Latest update: March 27, 2025 04:56
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