22 Highlights of Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park
Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park spans 1 city, 11 towns, and 1 village in the Hidaka and Tokachi regions. Centered around the Hidaka Mountains, known as the backbone of Hokkaido, it is Japan's largest national park. The park includes Mt. Apoi and its surroundings, known as a UNESCO Global Geopark, as well as the coastline stretching from Cape Erimo to Hiroo Town. This area is rich in wildlife and plants representative of Hokkaido, offering numerous attractions.
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- Hidaka Range Mountain Center
- The rich natural environment of the Satsunaigawa Park in the Hidaka Mountains Erimo Tokachi National Park is located in the Hida…
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- Cape Erimo
- Cape Erimo is located at the southernmost tip of the Hidaka Mountains and juts out spectacularly into the Pacific Ocean. The blu…
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- Cape Erimo Wind Museum
- Cape Erimo is one of Japan's most prominent strong wind areas, experiencing winds of over 10 m/s on more than 260 days a yea…
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- Lake Toyoni
- Lake Toyoni’s perfect heart shape sets it apart from anywhere else in the world. This site can only be truly experienced f…
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- Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum
- This museum exhibits about 1,000 folk tools used by the Ainu people, allowing you to learn about their culture and lifestyle. Th…
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- Mt. Apoi Geopark Visitor Center
- Mt. Apoi Geopark, recognized as a "Japan Geopark" in 2008 and a member of the "UNESCO Global Geoparks" in 20…
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- Mt. Apoi Geopark
- Mt. Apoi Geopark, known for its unique geology and home to endemic plant species, is an extraordinary area that includes five re…
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- Hidaka Mountain Range Museum
- The Hidaka Mountains Museum is a geo-museum of the Hidaka Mountains that exhibits the relationship between the magnificent natur…
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- National Hidaka Youth Nature House
- At Hidaka Youth Nature House, you can experience nature, sports and outdoor activities, crafts, and other hands-on activities, a…
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- Daimaruyama Forest Park
- This park features diverse flora, including 12,000 blooming Ezo mountain azaleas from mid-May to early June. It is also renowned…
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- Pyotan Falls
- This waterfall was formed in 1955 (Showa 30) when a small power plant was buried by a flood. With the Hidaka Mountains as a back…
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- Saru River Headwaters Primeval Forest
- Located on the Hidaka side of the Nissho Pass, this forest is designated as a National Natural Monument. It is part of the Hidak…
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- Nissho Pass
- Nissho Pass, at an elevation of 1,106 meters, is the watershed between Hidaka and Tokachi. Before the highway opened, it was the…
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- Mt. Poroshiri
- Mt. Poroshiri means "big mountain" in Ainu and is the only mountain in the Hidaka Range exceeding 2,000 meters, with a…
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- Hunbe Falls
- Hunbe Falls is located about a 5-minute drive from Hiroo Bridge on Route 336 (commonly known as the Golden Road) towards Erimo. …
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- Tenma Kaido
- Tenma Kaido is Route 236 that crosses southern Hidaka, offering magnificent mountain scenery from the car windows as it passes t…
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- Apoikuwagata
- The Apoikuwagata (Veronica schmidtiana) is a perennial plant unique to Mt. Apoi, standing about 10 cm tall and blooming bluish-p…
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- Hidakaso
- Hidakaso is an endemic species that grows only in the Hidaka Mountains and is designated as a critically endangered species. Due…
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- Harbor seal
- The only seals that permanently reside along the Japanese coast. At Cape Erimo, where about 1,000 seals live, you can observe th…
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- Biratori Town Memu Lily of the Valley・Lily of the Valley Viewing Event
- The lily of the valley, a flower that represents early summer in Hokkaido, can be found in the wild lily of the valley colony at…
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- Rafting
- The Saru River has been selected as the best clear stream in Japan. Mukawa River, known as the most intense rapids in Hokkaido, …
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- Packraft
- Packraft refers to a one-person raft boat that can be carried in a backpack. You can experience paddling through calm waters or …
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View Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park on a map (17 points)
- Hidaka Range Mountain Center
- Cape Erimo
- Cape Erimo Wind Museum
- Lake Toyoni
- Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum
- Mt. Apoi Geopark
- Mt. Apoi Geopark Visitor Center
- Hidaka Mountain Range Museum
- National Hidaka Youth Nature House
- Daimaruyama Forest Park
- Pyotan Falls
- Saru River Headwaters Primeval Forest
- Nissho Pass
- Mt. Poroshiri
- Hunbe Falls
- Tenma Kaido
- Biratori Town Memu Lily of the Valley・Lily of the Valley Viewing Event
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