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Located in the northwest of Otaru City, Mt. Akaiwa looks like a hill when viewed from the city center, but when viewed from the sea side on a sightseeing boat that tours the Omotai Coast, the rugged appearance of the numerous reddish-brown rocks and peaks rising from zero meters above sea level is an overwhelming and impressive sight.

It is also one of the best rock climbing fields in Hokkaido, and many climbers come here to climb the rocks. Mt. Akaiwa consists of two peaks, Mt. Akaiwa (371.1 meters) and Mt. Shimoakaiwa (approximately 278 meters), and Mt. Akaiwa is generally called "West Akaiwa" and Mt. Shimoakaiwa is generally called "East Akaiwa."

The Otaru Coast Nature Trail is a hiking trail along the ridge of Mt. Akaiwa. Most of the area on the ocean side from this ridge is a rocky ridge, which is a climbing area. The Otaru Coast Nature Trail is a hiking trail that stretches for approximately 5.5 kilometers, passing near the summit of Mt. Akaiwa and the summit of Mt. Shimo-Akaiwa. This undulating trail is located within a quasi-national park, and you can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery below and the seasonal flora.

Scenic spot <br>Mount Akaiwa

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