Mount Yotei
羊蹄山
A 1,898-metre cone-shaped stratovolcano nicknamed “Ezo Fuji” for its resemblance to Mount Fuji, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains and the landmark of Niseko.
Mount Yotei is a stratovolcano within Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Its almost perfectly symmetrical silhouette can be seen from all the surrounding towns, and in winter its snowy summit, reflected across the fields, is especially striking. There are four climbing routes: Hirafu, Makkari, Kyogoku and Kimobetsu. The Hirafu route takes about 8 to 10 hours round trip. The summit has a crater about 700 metres across, and alpine flowers bloom in July. Climbers need full gear, and the summit shelter requires advance booking. Non-climbers can enjoy the view from Hirafu, the Michi-no-Eki roadside station or Hangetsu Lake. Mountain weather changes quickly, and bears are a concern. In winter, climbing is limited to experienced ski mountaineers.
Opening hours
Open all day (climbing season approx. Jun–Oct)
Nearby sights
- Lake Hangetsu
- Kyogoku Fukidashi Park
- Michi-no-Eki Niseko View Plaza
- Rusutsu Resort
- Hirafu Village
- Niseko United
- Shiribetsu River Rafting
- Niseko HANAZONO Resort