Whether or not your hobby is climbing mountains, if you visit Hokkaido, you should take the opportunity to climb a mountain there. There are many climbing routes for both alpinists and beginners to have a great experience in climbing a mountain. Daisetsuzan mountain range, often referred as "the roof of Hokkaido", will make you excited enough to try reaching the summit of the mountain. Just remember to prepare things like, organizing a mountain climbing guide, filling out a mountain climbing registration form, getting ready to have everything you need for mountain climbing and having a flexible schedule.