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…
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- Tenninkyo Gorge
- Tenninkyo Gorge lies in the upper reaches of the Chubetsu River, which flows from Mt. Chubetsu on the southeastern slopes of Dai…
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- Tenninkyo Hot Spring
- Tenninkyo Onsen is a historic hot spring village set in a dramatic gorge along the Chubetsu River inside Daisetsuzan National Pa…
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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,…
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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 Observatory
- Mikuni Pass Observatory is one of Hokkaido’s most scenic driving routes. Its name comes from its location on the former bo…
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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…
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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
- 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
- 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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- 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 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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