22 Highlights of Daisetsuzan National Park

22 Highlights of Daisetsuzan National Park

The national park in central Hokkaido features diverse terrains and landscapes, and is so beautiful that the Ainu people call it "Kamui Mintara - The Playground of the Gods" due to its breathtaking beauty. Unique geological formations such as columnar joints can be seen here, and the alpine plant communities include approximately 250 species, accounting for 40% of Japan's alpine plants. Additionally, you can observe various wildlife such as brown bears, Ezo deer, red foxes, and Ezo pikas amidst the seasonal landscapes. Visitors can also experience local culture through hot springs and nature-based tourism events that coexist with the natural environment. This park is a place where the beauty and diversity of nature blend seamlessly with local culture, offering numerous attractions.

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Mt. Asahidake
Experience Japan’s earliest autumn colors and breathtaking panoramas on Hokkaido’s highest mountain, rising to 2,291…
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Sugatami Pond
Sugatami Pond lies at the foot of the 2,291‑meter Mt. Asahidake, the highest peak in Hokkaido. A 1.7 km alpine trail circles the…
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Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway
Experience sweeping views of the Daisetsuzan mountain range and vibrant alpine flora on Mt. Asahidake, Hokkaido’s highest …
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Asahidake Hot Spring
Experience a historic mountain retreat at the foot of Mt. Asahidake, Hokkaido’s highest peak. Famous for its "beauty-…
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Tenninkyo Gorge
Experience the breathtaking scale of nature at Tenninkyo Gorge, a majestic hot spring destination with over 100 years of history…
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Tenninkyo Hot Spring
Tenninkyo Hot Spring is a quiet retreat where visitors can enjoy dramatic gorge scenery and pure, free-flowing hot spring waters…
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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway & Lift
Experience a stunning transition from the hot spring charm of Sounkyo Onsen to the alpine wonders of Mt. Kurodake. This seamless…
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway & Lift
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Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival
Marvel at the breathtaking frozen sculptures created by the intense winter chill of the Daisetsuzan Mountains at this spectacula…
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Sounkyo Hot Spring
Surrounded by dramatic cliffs stretching for 24 kilometers, this hot spring resort invites visitors to unwind amid stunning cany…
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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort
Located on the majestic Mt. Kurodake within Daisetsuzan National Park, this authentic mountain resort offers premium powder snow…
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Ginsendai
A famous autumn foliage spot located 15 km along the Taisetsu Kanko Road at an elevation of 1,490 meters. As the trailhead for M…
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Ryusei Falls & Ginga Falls
Located in Sounkyo Gorge, Ryusei Falls and Ginga Falls are two famous waterfalls selected for Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls. …
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Mikuni Pass Observatory
Located within Daisetsuzan National Park, Mikuni Pass is one of Hokkaido’s most scenic driving routes. At an elevation of …
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Former JNR Shihoro Line Concrete Arch Bridges (Taushubetsu River Bridge)
The Former JNR Shihoro Line once connected Obihiro and Tokachi Mitsumata. Today, traces of its history still linger around Lake …
Former JNR Shihoro Line Concrete Arch Bridges (Taushubetsu River Bridge)
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Lake Nukabira
Nestled in the forests of Hokkaido, Lake Nukabira is a tranquil artificial lake created in 1955 by damming the Otofuke River. Su…
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Nukabira Hot Spring Village
Nestled in the untouched forests near the southwestern shore of Lake Nukabira, Nukabira Hot Spring Village has been a beloved ho…
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Lake Shikaribetsu
Experience the tranquil beauty of Hokkaido’s highest lake, set at 810 meters above sea level.Nestled deep within Daisetsuz…
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Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan
Built from the ice and snow of Lake Shikaribetsu, this seasonal village appears only in the depths of winter, when the lake free…
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Tomuraushi Hot Spring
Tomuraushi Hot Spring, located in the untouched nature of Eastern Daisetsu, is a hidden hot spring inn at the trailhead of Mt. T…
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Tokachidake Hot Spring
The highest hot spring resort in Hokkaido, perched at 1,280m—your front-row seat to the sky.Located halfway up the majesti…
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Fukiage Hot Spring
Located 1,000m above sea level on the slopes of Mt. Tokachi, Fukiage Hot Spring is a secluded getaway where you can experience t…
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  • Mt. Asahidake
  • Sugatami Pond
  • Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway
  • Asahidake Hot Spring
  • Tenninkyo Gorge
  • Tenninkyo Hot Spring
  • Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway & Lift
  • Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival
  • Sounkyo Hot Spring
  • Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Resort
  • Ginsendai
  • Ryusei Falls & Ginga Falls
  • Mikuni Pass Observatory
  • Former JNR Shihoro Line Concrete Arch Bridges (Taushubetsu River Bridge)
  • Lake Nukabira
  • Nukabira Hot Spring Village
  • Lake Shikaribetsu
  • Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan
  • Tomuraushi Hot Spring
  • Tokachidake Hot Spring
  • Fukiage Hot Spring

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