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A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
established
Dec 4, 1934
location
Hokkaidō, Japan
coordinates
43.5084 N 142.9844 E
area
2,267 km2875.5 mi2
visitors
1.4 million (in 2018)
The park is known for its rugged mountain ranges, deep valleys, and volcanic landscapes. Its highest peak, Mt. Asahi, rises to a height of 2,291 meters1,423 miles and is a popular destination for hikers and climbers. Other notable peaks include Mt. Tokachi and Mt. Kurodake.
The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including brown bears, sika deer, and Hokkaido foxes. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, skiing, and hot springs.
Daisetsuzan National Park is a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors, particularly during the summer and autumn months when the landscapes are at their most spectacular.
Mount Asahidake
Asahidake Ropeway
location
Hokkaidō, Japan
coordinates
43.5084 N 142.9844 E
area
854 km2329.7 mi2
visitors
1.5 million (in 2019)
most visited attraction
Asahidake Ropeway
closest city
Asahikawa
travel time from Asahikawa
1.5-2 hours
travel time from Tokyo
3 hours
travel time from Sapporo
3.5 hours
popular activity see & do
hiking
popular activity see & do
hot springs
popular activity see & do
skiing and snowboarding
popular activity see & do
camping
The ropeway is a convenient way to get to the base of Mount Asahidake. You can then walk a loop to the fumeroles and back. The views are lovely on the trip up and down. Park at the information centre, which has free parking.
Totally surprised in a big snowing day, good amount of snow around and saw the frozen waterfall with mild flow insideWhat a great nature!
Came during winter and grateful for the good weather as it allowed us to do some snow trekking and the view from the top is surreal. Remember to rent the trekking equipment from the visitor centre below the mountain. However, beware the weather on top can change pretty fast. Check the weather before coming. If not, the view from the ropeway up is very beautiful as well.
From the top of the ropeway, you can walk around the area. It's a loop and it's an easy walk where you can see the steam vents. I also hiked up towards the summit of the mountain. It's quite steep with loose gravel along the way. I only made it about half way because I wanted to catch the last ropeway back down. Give yourself enough time if you want to hike all the way to the summit and back.
Aspecially in the fall. Every where you go in that park - above, below, by foot or by car - you will not be sorry. Try spending couple of days in every side
We came here on a bus tour and lodged overnight in a hot springs hotel. It is Japan's largest national park and a treasure land of nature, surrounded by mountain chain, Hokkaido's "roof," dense woodland, flora and fauna. I only wish we could have spent more time here, but the late afternoon was approaching and we were bustled to our lodging.
