Mt. Yōtei (1,898 m) is an independent stratovolcano in southwestern Hokkaido known as Ezo-Fuji or Shiribeshi-yama, counted among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Comprehensive guide covering all four routes (Hirafu, Makkari, Kyōgoku, Kimobetsu), the 9th-station emergency hut, bus timetables from Sapporo and Kutchan, and essential safety notes (no water sources, bear precautions).

Mt. Tokachi (2,077 m) is the principal peak of the Tokachi range in central Hokkaido, an active volcano with continuous fumarolic plumes, counted among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Full guide to the Bogakudai course (Biei side) and Tokachidake Onsen course (Ryōunkaku) with Kamifurano Town Bus schedules and essential safety notes (volcanic alert, evacuation shelter, hydrogen-sulphide gas, no water sources). Famous for Japan's earliest autumn colours in mid- to late September.

Mt. Poroshiri (2,052 m) is the highest peak in the Hidaka range, a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan and one of the hardest. Reservation-only access: Toyonuka-sanso ⇔ Second Gate shuttle bus (¥10,000 round trip) + Horoshiri Hut (¥1,000/night, Jul–Sep only) must be booked together. Over a dozen Nukapira river crossings, one-night stay effectively mandatory, dense brown-bear habitat. Reservations open at 0:00 on 20 December for the next season.

Daisetsuzan (Asahi-dake 2,291 m, Hokkaido's highest) is a vast volcanic group in central Hokkaido known as Kamuy Mintar, the 'Garden of the Gods', a 100 Famous Mountain of Japan. Full guide covering Asahidake and Kurodake ropeways, Ide-yu Bus / Dohoku Bus schedules, 2026 hut operation, the toxic-gas Ohachi-daira crater and Japan's earliest autumn colours.

Mt. Akan (Meakan 1,499 m, Oakan 1,370 m, Akan-Fuji 1,476 m) is the Akan volcanic group in Akan-Mashu National Park, eastern Hokkaido, counted among the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. Mt. Meakan summit is closed under volcanic alert Level 2 since 2025/9/15; this article covers the climbable Mt. Oakan (Takiguchi trailhead, ~6 h round trip) and lakeside Onneto walks, with full Akan Bus schedules from Kushiro Station and Kushiro Airport.