26 — Mt. Rishiri-dake 1719 m

28 July 2019

We could see mount Rishiri rise up from the sea while entering Rishiri harbour on the ferry from Wakkanai. We reached during sunset and enjoyed a beautiful ride along the coast on our way to the place we would rest our heads for the night. The weather was brilliant on hiking day, and the volcanic Rishiri was an absolute joy. I opted for a bit of an adventure on my way down and headed for the dotted line on the map. I Walked in all kind of plants shoulder deep, butterfly mumming in my ears, all alone on a tiny shoulder. Grand adventure.

Start point: +45.241496 +141.228599 (Rishiri main harbor)

Endpoint: +45.186471 +141.132287 (Our hotel in Rishiri)

Distance covered: 20.7 km

Time: 8.50 h

Vertical gain/descent: 1765 m

Weather & Visibility: Clear hot and sunny in the day with clouds coming in the late afternoon.

Good For: Beautiful sea views, butterflies and mountain plants