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Mt. Kukanuma
Overview
Mt. Kukanuma, 1,251m high, is easy to climb even for beginners and is one of the most popular mountains among Sapporo citizens. The mountain is visited by many climbers and hikers throughout the year, including ski mountaineering in winter. The summit area is designated as Type 1 Special Area of Shikotsu-Toya National Park, where you can see the city of Sapporo, Mt. There are six large and small swamps around the mountain, including Soranuma, which is said to be the origin of the mountain's name, and trails lead from Bankei Swamp, Misu Swamp, and Aonuma Swamp. A gentle 8-km trail from the trailhead will take you to the top in about 3.5 hours. On the way, you are sure to see some adorable Ezo chipmunks.
Location
Norenmai, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Access
・About 40 min. by car from the center of Sapporo City
parking lot
Yes (free of charge, 10 cars)
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