Mt. Tossho
Experience a Sea of Katakuri in Bloom
Mt. Tossyo is a 239-meter hill between Asahikawa City and Pippu Town. Its 225 hectares of deciduous woodland support a variety of local plants and wildlife, forming a valued satoyama landscape.
In spring, wildflowers cover the forest floor, especially Katakuri lilies. Its colonies are among Japan’s largest and bloom from late April to early May, before the trees come into leaf. Ezo-engosaku and other spring flowers grow here.
Gentle trails wind through the woodland, offering opportunities to enjoy nature in every season. Spring brings wildflowers, summer invites forest walks, and autumn colors the trees. In winter, visitors can explore snowy paths on traditional snowshoes called kanjiki.
The woodland is an example of community-led conservation. After a golf course development plan prompted local efforts to protect the area, the two municipalities acquired the land in 2000. Today, residents, an NPO and local authorities cooperate on ecological surveys and environmental education, helping protect the woodland.
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- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒078-0322
- Address
- 北海道上川郡比布町北2線
- Telephone Number
- （Morinet Hokkaido）
- Car Park
- 40 spaces, free (Katakuri Square)
200 spaces, free (Otokoyama Nature Park) - Directions
- ●By car: About 30 minutes from JR Asahikawa Station
- Website
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