is the tallest mountain in the Kitami Mountains. It is located on the border of Shibetsu and Takinoue, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is the source of the Teshio River.
History On January 6, 1978, Mount Teshio and the surrounding region was designated the .
Geology Mount Teshio is composed of felsic non-alkali rock from 15 to 7 million years old.
Flora and fauna At the base of the mountain there are abundant black woodpeckers as well as Japanese red foxes and Hokkaidō brown bears. Near the summit, pika can be found.
Prominent alpine plants on the mountain are Rhododendron aureum and Diapensia lapponica.
Popular Culture Mount Teshio has been used to inspire the fictional location Teshio Ridge in the 2025 action-adventure video game Ghost of Yōtei. In the game, it serves as the primary location where the player hunts the Kitsune, a member of the Yōtei Six, the main antagonists of the game.
Climbing routes There are three climbing routes up the mountain: is and 3.5 hours to the top. is and a 4-hour climb over Mount Mae Teshio. starts on the Mount Mae Teshio trail and branches off. It is and 3.5 hours to the top. This trail is only for experienced climbers. There is a connecting path between the new trail and the other two trails.
External links Mount Teshio Prefectural Natural Park Trail Map, Official Hokkaido website.
References
Geographical Survey Institute