Sounkyo Visitor Center

A must-visit spot if you want to learn about Daisetsuzan and its surroundings.

If you want to learn about Daisetsuzan and its surroundings, you should definitely visit Daisetsuzan National Park. The theme is the interaction between nature and people. It is a facility aimed at promoting nature learning and experiences, as well as advancing the conservation of the natural environment. There are guides for four representative nature observation courses, and you can learn about the beautiful scenery and the state of the facilities throughout the year. In the free exhibition lecture room, there are photo exhibitions, VR monitors, and screenings of Japanese heritage.

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒078-1701 
Address
北海道上川町層雲峡
Telephone Number
01658-9-4400
Open
9:00-17:00 (8:00-17:30 from Jun. to Oct.)
Closed
Mondays (Closed from Jun. to Oct.),The New Year's holiday(Dec. 31 - Jan. 5)
Directions
●By bus: About 30 minutes from JR Kamikawa Station, get off at “Sounkyo” and walk About 5 minutes
●By car: About 25 minutes from Asahikawa-Monbetsu Expwy Kamikawa Sounkyo IC
Website

Official site (Japanese)

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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