Mount E Mountain
Hokkaido mountain, part of regional volcanic range
On Hokkaido, Mount E provides seasonal hiking routes and views over nearby towns; routes range from short walks to longer alpine hikes depending on conditions.
Mount E at a Glance#
How to Get to Mount E#
Getting to Mount E typically involves traveling to Hokkaido’s regional transport hubs (Sapporo or Kushiro) and then using regional buses or rental car to reach the mountain’s trailheads. Rural bus frequencies are low; plan connections in advance and confirm seasonality.
Tips for Visiting Mount E#
- Check local trail conditions in Hokkaido - late spring snowmelt can leave trails muddy.
- Combine a visit with nearby coastal towns for a contrast between volcanic peat bogs and the Pacific shore.
- Use public transport timetables: rural bus services are infrequent and may not run year-round.
Best Time to Visit Mount E#
Best visited in summer for reliable trails and milder weather; winter brings deep snow in northern Japan.
Weather & Climate near Mount E#
Mount E's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1323 mm/year), wettest in August.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 1° | -8° | 75 mm | overcast | 81% | 5.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 66 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 75 mm | overcast | 78% | 5.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 100 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.4h |
| June | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 109 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 14° - 20° | 17° | 150 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.7h |
| August | Good | 17° - 22° | 19° | 180 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.7h |
| September | Acceptable | 13° - 19° | 16° | 180 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 105 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.7h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 79 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |