Daisetsuzan National Park

This national park in the central part of Hokkaido is Japan’s largest national park and includes mountains such as Mt. Asahidake, Mt. Kudodake and Mt. Tokachi, as well as an abundance of rare alpine flora including Oxytropis japonica var. sericea Koidz (field locoweed), avens, weaselsnout and rare alpine fauna such as Parnassius eversmanni (yellow Apollo butterfly) and arctic hare. The area bustles with many mountain climbers due to the numerous hiking spots, climbing roads, and ropeways. The Sounkyo Visitor Center located in the area offers information on the nature observation course in Daisetsuzan National Park, and also exhibits material and images on Daisetsuzan nature (available in English, Chinese, Korean, Thai).

Spot details

Address: Furano City in Hokkaido, Biei-cho in Kamikawa-gun, Kamifurano-cho in Sorachi-gun, others Map
Area: Biei Area
Phone: 0165822574
Parking Lot: Available
Wi-Fi: Available (Available at Sounkyo Visitor Center, Asahidake Visitor Center, Higashi Taisetsu Nature Museum, etc.)
Note: [Ministry of the Environment Daisetsuzan National Park Management Office] 01658-2-2574
[Higashikawa Management Office] 0166-82-2527
[Kamishihoro Management Office] 01564-2-3337
Estimated stay time: Varies depending on usage