22 Highlights of Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park

Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park spans 1 city, 11 towns, and 1 village in the Hidaka and Tokachi regions. Centered around the Hidaka Mountains, known as the backbone of Hokkaido, it is Japan's largest national park. The park includes Mt. Apoi and its surroundings, known as a UNESCO Global Geopark, as well as the coastline stretching from Cape Erimo to Hiroo Town. This area is rich in wildlife and plants representative of Hokkaido, offering numerous attractions.
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- Hidaka Mountain Range Center
- A hub for nature and learning beside the Satsunai River. Discover the Hidaka Mountains through hiking, wood-fired pizza making, …

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- Cape Erimo
- Experience the raw power of nature at Hokkaido’s southern tip, where the rugged Hidaka Mountains submerge into the depths …

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- Cape Erimo Wind Museum
- At the far end of Japan’s northern frontier, where the “backbone of Hokkaido”—the Hidaka Mountains&mdash…

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- Lake Toyoni
- Lake Toyoni is a rare natural wonder hidden deep within lush ancient forests. Viewed from above, its waters form a striking hear…

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- Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum
- Located in Nibutani Kotan, a community dedicated to preserving Ainu heritage, this museum offers a deep and engaging introductio…

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- Mt. Apoi Geopark Visitor Center
- Discover the unique geology, landscapes, and natural heritage of Mt. Apoi through large-scale topographic models, detailed diora…

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- Mt. Apoi Geopark
- Mt. Apoi Geopark is a rare landscape where fragments of the Earth’s mantle are exposed at the surface. Here, alpine plants…

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- Hidaka Mountain Range Museum
- Discover the ancient story of the Earth at the Hidaka Mountain Range Museum. Featuring large-scale dioramas and rare jade, this …

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- National Hidaka Youth Nature House
- Nestled at the foot of the Hidaka Mountains, the National Hidaka Youth Nature House offers year-round outdoor adventures and han…

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- Daimaruyama Forest Park
- A scenic hillside escape within Hiroo Santa Land, where 12,000 azaleas and winter illuminations meet sweeping Pacific views and …

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- Pyotan Falls
- Pyotan Falls is a striking 10-meter cascade on the Satsunai River, formed when the former Nokyo Dam was buried during a major fl…

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- Saru River Headwaters Primeval Forest
- Set deep within the Hidaka Mountains, the Saru River Headwaters Primeval Forest is a designated National Natural Monument. This …

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- Nissho Pass
- Witness the majestic sweep of the Daisetsu and Akan mountains from above the clouds.Standing 1,106 meters high, Nissho Pass is t…

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- Mt. Poroshiri
- Mt. Poroshiri is the highest peak of the Hidaka Range. Discover dramatic glacial cirques and vibrant alpine meadows in one of Ho…

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- Hunbe Falls
- Located along Route 336, known as the Golden Road, Hunbe Falls is a rare roadside waterfall where spring water flows directly do…

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- Tenma Kaido
- Connecting Tokachi and Hidaka through the majestic Hidaka Mountains, Tenma Kaido is a scenic route known for the 4,232-meter Noz…

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- Apoikuwagata
- Discover the Apoikuwagata, a rare wildflower found only on the rugged slopes of Mt. Apoi. Adapted to Hokkaido's unique perid…

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- Hidakaso
- Hidakaso is an exceptionally rare alpine plant found only around Mt. Apoi in the southern Hidaka Mountains of Hokkaido. Discover…

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- Harbor Seals
- Discover Cape Erimo, one of Japan’s best places to encounter wild harbor seals. This unique coastal destination offers a r…

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- Memu Lily of the Valley Colony & Viewing Event
- Explore Japan's largest wild lily-of-the-valley habitat in Biratori Town. Covering about 15 hectares, this protected woodlan…

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- Rafting
- Originating deep within the Hidaka Mountains, the Saru and Mukawa Rivers offer two of northern Japan's premier rafting exper…

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- Packraft
- Explore the crystal-clear Saru River in a lightweight solo inflatable raft and discover Hokkaido's spectacular wilderness fr…

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View Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park on a map (17 points)
- Hidaka Mountain Range Center
- Cape Erimo
- Cape Erimo Wind Museum
- Lake Toyoni
- Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum
- Mt. Apoi Geopark
- Mt. Apoi Geopark Visitor Center
- Hidaka Mountain Range Museum
- National Hidaka Youth Nature House
- Daimaruyama Forest Park
- Pyotan Falls
- Saru River Headwaters Primeval Forest
- Nissho Pass
- Mt. Poroshiri
- Hunbe Falls
- Tenma Kaido
- Memu Lily of the Valley Colony & Viewing Event
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