Best places: Peaks in Sapporo, Japan

Landmark peak with a cable car to the summit, known for its nighttime panoramas over Sapporo.

This active lakeside volcano features a hiking trail on its east side & a 4,330-ft. summit.

A steep trail with a few chains leads to the top of this dormant volcano overlooking a caldera lake.

Wooded mountain offering a hiking trail lined with statues, plus expansive city vistas & squirrels.

👍👍 I have bad knees, so I climb as part of my rehabilitation. There are occasional climbs to the top of the mountain, but I think it's pretty tedious. I like that there is a sense of play even before going up the mountain trail. Isn't it also good for people who are climbing for the first time?