Mt. Esan
Enjoy the panoramic view and azaleas in full bloom
Mt. Esan, an active volcano between Hakodate and Onuma National Park, stands at 618 meters above sea level. The area surrounding the gas-belching peak is comprised of volcanic rock where no plants can thrive. But skirting around the mountain, where the soil is more palatable to flora, around 600,000 azaleas bloom each year. From late May to early June, many different species of azalea, including delicate Ezo rhododendrons, cover the mountain base in deep shades of red. When gazing across the mountainside, you’ll notice the bright red azaleas contrasting beautifully with the exuberant green of the hills and the cobalt blue waters of the Tsugaru Straight in the distance. The rusty autumn colors which arrive later in the year are just as postcard-worthy and help to brighten up a crisp early morning walk.
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- Category
- With friends
- Girls' trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Activities & Outdoors
- Animal habitats, plant habitats
- Mountain, ridge, plateau, marshland, canyon
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Mountain climbing, trekking
- Parks, green spaces, multipurpose facilities
- Theme parks, tourist facilities
- Visit mountains and forests
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Best for a girls' trip
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒041-0523
- Address
- 北海道函館市柏野町
- Telephone Number
- 0138-85-2336（Hakodate City Esan Branch Industrial Construction Division）
- Open
- (Summer) 6:00-18:00
- Closed
- Closed during winter when snow accumulates
- Car Park
- 100 spaces
Use of Crater Basin Parking Lot - Directions
- ●By bus: About 110 minutes from JR Hakodate Station by bus (No. 91) bound for Esan/Misaki, get off at " Esan Tozanguchi " and walk about 25 minutes
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
