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Hiking in Daisetsuzan National Park

Head to Hokkaido and hike through Japan's largest national park!

Experience the unique and abundant wildlife on the northernmost island of Japan while trekking through more than 2,250 square kilometers of jaw-dropping wilderness! From tall peaks that include Hokkaido’s largest mountain, Asahidake (2,290m), to rare wildlife like the brown bear and pika, this natural landscape offers unforgettable hikes for every type of adventurer!
 
 
 
 
 

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What people are saying about these trips

Wim Somers

4.00

September, 2019

4-day Daisetsuzan National Park hiking tour in Hokkaido, Japan

Yuki Nagaya replaced Takao and did a perfect job. Daisetsuzan is very nice, scenery is tremendous and the trail is challenging. Onsen was available in all mountain huts. Apart from bring a great guide; Yuki prepares delicious food.

Maria Grazia Messina

5.00

September, 2019

Hiking in Daisetsuzan Park, Hokkaido

Excellent professional guide and wonderful scenery

Weiie Lee

5.00

October, 2018

1 day hiking in Daisetsuzan on Hakuundake and Kurodake

We had an excellent time hiking up to the summit of Mt Kurodake. Jun gave us a good intro to the flora and fauna on the way up and regaled us with stories all the way up. He set a pace suitable for us and ensured our safety throughout. Jun comes highly recommended!

Gadi Shkolnik

5.00

September, 2018

Hiking in Daisetsuzan Park, Hokkaido

The trip was great. The views are extrodinary.

Selim Balduyck

5.00

September, 2017

3-day hiking in Daisetsuzan from Asahidake to Tenninkyo

Great trip, beautiful and various landscapes. Makato treated us very well and by the way he is a great cook!

Kenton Beerman

5.00

August, 2017

Hiking in Daisetsuzan Park, Hokkaido

Jun did an incredible job guiding us through Daisetsuzan National Park. He was attentive, friendly and courteous. His knowledge of the local flora, fauna, and landscape was superb (that rock garden in particular left a deep impression on me). His cooking was superb. And, we felt like we experienced aspects of the Japanese outdoors and Japanese culture that are very hard to reach.

Kenton

5.00

August, 2017

Hiking in Daisetsuzan Park, Hokkaido

Jun did an incredible job guiding us through Daisetsuzan National Park. He was attentive, friendly and courteous. His knowledge of the local flora, fauna, and landscape was superb (that rock garden in particular left a deep impression on me). His cooking was superb. And, we felt like we experienced aspects of the Japanese outdoors and culture that are very hard to reach. Andy and I had a phenomenal time.

Philipp Vogt

4.00

June, 2017

Hiking in Daisetsuzan Park, Hokkaido

It was a great experience and with Jun we had a fabulous guide. We hope he will be a guide for much longer to join him again. Thanks a lot Jun, どもありがとうございます


 

There are many reasons for choosing Hiking in Daisetsuzan National Park

The massive size of the park allows travelers to get lost in its composition. It is named after the great snowy peaks that tower across it and make way for the valleys, streams, waterfalls, and hot springs that dot the landscape. The diverse flora and geology make it quite an undertaking, so hikers should be ready for a full-on expedition into Japanese nature.

 

Good to know:

Country Code

+81

Language

Japanese

Currency

Yen (JPY)

Weather

Seasons are one of the accommodating features of Daisetsuzan. Its northern location has a continental climate, making for long, cold winters and generally warm summers. Snow can linger late into spring

Best Time to Visit

The best time to hike through Daisetsuzan is during the summer and autumn. Temperatures are favorable and the changing leaves are an unforgettable experience in the park. Spring can start late, though it can also provide reasonable conditions for a visit

How to Get There

Daisetsuzan is centrally located on Hokkaido, so getting there is fairly straightforward from the major cities of the island. The Asahikawa Airport is the closest hub to the northwest of the park. Trains run to the park, and traveling from Sapporo via train should take just under four hours. There is other public transportation available to the park, though its reliability is questionable. Rental cars are also available at major airports and cities

More info about Hiking in Daisetsuzan National Park:

Daisetsuzan National Park, situated on the northern island of Hokkaido, is the largest natural reserve in the country. Hikers of every level will be enchanted by the colors of the forest, the expanse of the valleys and meadows, and the size of the mountains and volcanoes. Fields of wildflowers dazzle hikers as they trek along winding trails. Daisetsuzan is notorious for its rich flora and fauna, including more than half of Hokkaido’s alpine plants. The summit of Asahidake (2,290m), the highest peak in Hokkaido, is a fun challenge for visitors, as are the surrounding mountains, many reaching over 2,000 meters. Other adventurers can enjoy a healthy supply of gorgeous trails that are supplemented by flowing water, breathtaking ridges, and charming forests

 

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