Hike through Asahi and Mamiya Mountains, Japan
Mount Asahi (旭岳, Asahi-dake) is a mountain located near the town of Higashikawa, Hokkaido and the tallest mountain on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. This mountain is part of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, it is located in the northern part of the Daisetsuzan National Park.
The native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means “the playground of the gods”.
The mountain is popular with hikers in the summer and can be easily reached from Asahidake Onsen via Asahidake Ropeway. During winter, the mountain is open for use by skiers and snowboarders.
Sugatami Pond (姿見の池), directly below the peak, is famous for its reflection of the peaks, snow, and steam escaping from the volcanic vents.
Mount Mamiya (間宮岳, Mamiya-dake) is located in the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, Hokkaidō, Japan. It sits on the western rim of the Ohachidaira caldera.
Video Source: 大雪山 旭岳・間宮岳 from trekking mako-channel on Youtube ⁄ CC BY
