Overview
Kikin-dake is a 994.5-meter mountain in Tsubetsu, Abashiri District, Hokkaido, forming part of the mountainous terrain of eastern Hokkaido. Its summit holds a second-class triangulation point named "Kikin Rushi," a marker used for surveying purposes.
Highlights
- ●A 994.5-meter mountain
- ●Located in Tsubetsu, Abashiri District
- ●Second-class triangulation point "Kikin Rushi" at the summit
- ●Part of eastern Hokkaido's mountainous terrain
History
Detailed records specific to the mountain itself are scarce, but the second-class triangulation point at its summit, "Kikin Rushi," was established as part of survey work and has played a role in the creation of topographic maps of the area.
Access
Kikin-dake is located within the town of Tsubetsu, and visitors should check with local authorities or mountain information sources in advance regarding trail conditions and the best time to enter. As with other Hokkaido mountains, precautions against bears and sudden weather changes are essential.
Best season
The months from summer through autumn, avoiding the snow season, are generally considered the most walkable period. Even at 994.5 meters, the mountain is subject to the sudden weather changes typical of eastern Hokkaido.
Map
43.5300, 144.0775 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the trailhead from within Tsubetsu (check conditions in advance)
- 2Follow the trail toward the summit
- 3Look for the second-class triangulation point "Kikin Rushi" at the top
- 4Take in the surrounding eastern Hokkaido mountain scenery before descending
Did you know?
💡 The second-class triangulation point at the summit is named "Kikin Rushi," sharing the characters "Kikin" with the mountain's own name, suggesting a link between the peak's name and its survey marker.
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