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The Hakkōda Mountains (八甲田山系, Hakkōda-sankei) are an active volcanic complex in south-central Aomori Prefecture, Japan, in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Often called Mount Hakkōda (八甲田山, Hakkōda-san) or simply Hakkōda (八甲田), the mountains are collectively listed as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
The Hakkoda Mountains are a natural paradise with volcanic origins and diverse landscapes. You can enjoy skiing and snowboarding in winter, or hiking and trekking in the warmer months, and see the unique phenomenon of snow monsters.
- Aomori-shi, Aomori-ken
Hakkoda Mountains. 205 reviews. #4 of 1,155 things to do in Aomori Prefecture. Mountains. Write a review. What people are saying. By Sarah B. “ Let's Typhoon Hiking! Jul 2019. We had one day this July to hike the Hakkoda Mountains and, of course, a typhoon hit southern Japan, resulting in extremely high winds even across Aomori.
Mt. Hakkoda covers the chain of mountains from the northern Hakkoda range to the southern Hakkoda range. Use the Hakkoda ropeway to access the northern Hakkoda range. Walk from the Sancho-Koen-Eki Station on a pleasant stroll.