Mount Apoi Geopark
Unique geological formation of Mt. Apoi, an exceptional place that nurtures endemic plant species
Mount Apoi Geopark consists of five areas: Shintomi, Mount Apoi, Horoman Gorge, Samani Coast, and Hidaka Yabakei. Apoi-dake, located at the southernmost tip of the Hidaka Mountains, is a unique mountain among the mountains of Hokkaido, made of “Horomitsu kanran rock body”. Although it is a low mountain at 810 meters above sea level, the thick fog from the sea and the special geology exposed on the surface of the ground have resulted in many rare endemic species bearing “Samani” or “Apoi” in their names, such as Samani yukiwari and Apoi kinbai, and there are over 80 species of these. Each area offers a different view, making it a valuable place to learn about the formation of the land, geology, nature, and people's lives in general. It is recommended to do research at the visitor center in advance or learn with a guide in a hands-on program.
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- Nearest airports
General Information
- Address
- 北海道様似町平宇
- Telephone Number
- 0146-36-2119
- Open
- Apr. - Nov.
9:00-17:00
Phone: 0146-36-3601 - Closed
- Open all year round during the period the museum is open.
- Car Park
- free
- Directions
- ●Car: Approx. 3 hr. 30 min. from New Chitose Airport
- Website
- Remarks
- *You can apply for the experience program from the official website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
