22 Highlights of Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park

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, …
Hidaka Mountain Range Center
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Cape Erimo
Experience the power of nature at Hokkaido’s southern tip, where the Hidaka Mountains meet the vast Pacific Ocean.Designat…
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Cape Erimo Wind Museum
A facility introducing the strong winds and coastal nature of Cape Erimo. Visitors can experience powerful winds inside the muse…
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Lake Toyoni
The only natural lake in Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park, surrounded by lush primeval forest and offering peaceful sc…
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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 part of the Earth's mantle is exposed at the surface. Its unique geology and clim…
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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
A lodging facility set amid Mt. Kitahidaka and the Saru River, offering a variety of nature experiences and training programs.Th…
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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
An endemic wildflower found only on Mt. Apoi. Its delicate bluish-purple blooms brighten the rocky landscape in early summer.Fou…
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Hidakaso
An endemic alpine plant that grows only in a limited area around Mt. Apoi in the Hidaka region.Hidakaso is an alpine plant that …
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Harbor Seals
Cape Erimo is home to one of Japan’s largest resident populations of harbor seals, which can be observed throughout the ye…
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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
Experience rafting on two rivers with distinct characteristics: the clear waters of the Saru River and the rapids of the Mukawa …
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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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