NATIONAL PARKS OF JAPAN

Daisetsuzan

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Japan's largest national park in terms of land area, Daisetsuzan towers over Hokkaido with its vast mountain range. This is why it's called “the rooftop of Hokkaido.” Daisetsuzan National Park is mainly comprised of volcanic mountains with an altitude of over 2,000 meters, including the main peak Asahidake. Daisetsuzan's unique terrain is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The alpine plants that thrive in this area's particular soil are rarely seen in other parts of Japan. Here, you can also find rare and endemic species such as brown bears, deer, and Japanese pikas. Enjoy hiking trails with vast expanses of scenic beauty, skiing on powder-snow slopes, seeing the earliest autumn leaves in Japan, and soaking in hot springs. Regardless of the season, there are plenty of activities that will allow you to enjoy Daisetsuzan's beautiful scenery, such as mountaineering. Come to Daisetsuzan National Park and see for yourself why the Ainu, Hokkaido's indigenous people, called it “The Playground of the Gods”!

Getting There

From Haneda Airport fly to Asahikawa (95 min). Then, take the Ideyu-Go Bus to Asahidake Onsen (50 min), or a bus to Asahikawa Station (50 min) and another to Sounkyo Onsen (115 min).

Activitiesaround the Park

RECOMMENDEDItineraries

2 DAY TRIP / 1st day

Stay overnight at RyounkakuDepart from Haneda Airport, then land at Asahikawa Airport in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Then, take a bus to Kami-Furano, which is especially scenic during lavender season in July. From Kami-Furano, take a bus to Yumoto Ryounkaku, an 'onsen ryokan' (inn with hot-spring baths), where you'll spend the night.
8:30Hike to Mt. Tokachidake, and learn about the area on a geotourEnjoy a two-hour hike from Tokachidake Onsen to Mt. Tokachidake's Ansei Crater as your guide introduces you to the Tokachidake mountain range. Depending on when you visit, you might see beautiful alpine plants in bloom.
11:30Have lunch, then soak in Hokkaido's highest-altitude hot springsAfter hiking, admire the Tokachidake mountain range while relaxing in open-air natural hot springs. It's not just any bath — it's the highest-altitude hot-spring bath in Hokkaido!
13:37Move to Asahikawa StationDepart Yumoto Ryounkaku for Kami-Furano by bus. At Kami-Furano, take another bus to Asahikawa Station.
Spend the night at a hotel near Asahikawa StationAs Asahikawa is a major station with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, we recommend choosing a nearby hotel for your accommodation.

2 DAY TRIP / 2nd day

7:11Take a bus to AsahidakeAfter checkout, take a bus to Asahidake (approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes).
9:00Take a photo trek around HigashikawaTour the photogenic streets of Higashikawa, a self-proclaimed "Town of Photography," with a professional photographer for a guide. As they take you to the most beautiful spots around the area, they will also provide in-depth local knowledge and tips for taking the best photos.
15:30Bathe at Asahidake OnsenEnjoy bathing at one of Japan's highest-altitude hot springs. With hot-spring water flowing through one of Hokkaido's deepest virgin forests as its source, Asahidake Onsen is not only popular for hot-spring bathing, but also for a mindful practice called 'forest bathing' — not literal bathing, but mindfully strolling through the woods!
21:00Get ready for your next adventure!Take it easy for the rest of the day — just relax in Asahidake Onsen, and soak away all your aches and pains! For the next day, how about visiting Asahiyama Zoo, one of Japan's most popular zoos?

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