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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Asahidake
Every year, in mid-June, the Chishimazakura, known as "the latest blooming cherry blossoms in Japan," bloom, and from …
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Sugatami-no-Ike
This scenic hiking course from the Asahidake Ropeway Sugatami Station takes less than 2 hours to complete and is suitable for no…
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Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway
The ropeway connects the mountain base station of Asahidake (at an elevation of about 1,100 meters) to Sugatami Station (at an e…
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Asahidake Hot Spring
Asahidake, the highest peak in the Daisetsuzan Mountains in central Hokkaido at 2,291 meters above sea level. The hot spring was…
Asahidake Hot Spring
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Tenninkyo Gorge
Tenninkyo Gorge, located in the upper reaches of the Chubetsu River flowing from Mount Chubetsu on the southeastern slopes of Da…
Tenninkyo Gorge
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Tenninkyo Hot Spring
Tenninkyo Hot Spring is a historic hot spring located in a steep gorge along the Chubetsu River within Daisetsuzan National Park…
Tenninkyo Hot Spring
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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway & Lift
The ropeway connects the Sounkyo hot spring resort area to the 1984m Kurodake fifth station (1,300m above sea level). In spring,…
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway & Lift
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Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival
Held from late Jan. to mid Mar.Nearly every day in Sounkyo temperatures reaches below zero, freezing the streams, rivers, and su…
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Sounkyo Hot Spring
Sounkyo Onsen, located in Daisetsuzan National Park, is the largest hot spring resort in northern Hokkaido, attracting 2 million…
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Daisetsuzan Kurodake Ski Resort
Located in the northeastern part of the Daisetsuzan mountain range at an elevation of 1,984 meters. It takes about 7 minutes by …
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Ginsendai
The Sounkyo area is famous for having the earliest autumn foliage in Japan. The Ginsendai viewing spot in particular attracts co…
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Ryusei Falls & Ginga Falls
These two stunning waterfalls, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, are iconic scenic spots representing Sounkyo O…
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Daisetsu Kogen Hot Spring
Developed in 1954, this hot spring area is located at an elevation of 1,260 meters within Daisetsuzan National Park. It serves a…
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Mikuni Pass Observation Deck
Mikuni Pass offers beautiful scenery that changes with each of the four seasons. It's a stunning viewpoint where you can wit…
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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, its legacy beautifully remains around Lake Nuka…
Former JNR Shihoro Line Concrete Arch Bridges (Taushubetsu River Bridge)
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Lake Nukabira
Lake Nukabira, located in central Hokkaido, is a man-made lake created in 1955 by damming the Otofuke River. Surrounded by untou…
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Nukabira Hot Spring Village
Nukabira Gen-senkyo, which already prospered as a therapeutic hot spring resort in the Taisho era (1912-1926), is a hot spring r…
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Lake Shikaribetsu
Lake Shikaribetsu is the only natural lake located within Daisetsuzan National Park. Situated at an altitude of 810 meters, it h…
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Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan
Held from late Jan. to late Mar.Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan is a fleeting village that appears only during winter—built entire…
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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
Located 1,280 meters above sea level in the middle of the Tokachi Mountain range, Tokachidake Onsen is the highest hot spring re…
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Fukiage Hot Spring
Fukiage Hot Spring is located halfway up Mt. Tokachi. Hakugin-so, an accommodation facility located deep in the heart of nature,…
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View Daisetsuzan National Park on a map

  • Asahidake
  • Sugatami-no-Ike
  • Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway
  • Asahidake Hot Spring
  • Tenninkyo Gorge
  • Tenninkyo Hot Spring
  • Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway & Lift
  • Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival
  • Sounkyo Hot Spring
  • Daisetsuzan Kurodake Ski Resort
  • Ginsendai
  • Ryusei Falls & Ginga Falls
  • Daisetsu Kogen Hot Spring
  • Mikuni Pass Observation Deck
  • 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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