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Daisetsuzan NP 大雪山国立公園

Japan’s largest national park; ‘rooftop of Hokkaidō’

Mt. Asahi wetlands

Japan’s largest national park sits smack in the middle of Hokkaidō and offers up some wonderful nature and hikes. 大雪山 means ‘big snowy mountain’ and there can be snow on the high trails through until July.

You’ll want to have your own wheels to make the most here - there are three main access points, all with wonderful hot springs:

Asahidake Onsen - in the northwest - ride the Asahidake Ropeway up to 1600m to hike short trails or climb Asahidake (2290m).

Sōunkyō Onsen - in the northeast - ride the Kurodake Ropeway up to 1520m to climb Kurodake (1984m).

Tokachidake Onsen - in the southwest - at 1280m, from where you can climb Tokachidake (2077m).

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Hiking

Hokkaidō 北海道

National & Regional Parks

Hokkaidō In-18-Days

The wilds of northern Japan - for adventurers with a rental car

Japan In-A-Month

Classic adventurer with a 21-day JR Pass (+ ferries)

Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by Raita Futo