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Daisetsuzan National Park

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Daisetsuzan is Hokkaido's largest national park. It preserves a densely forested, mountainous area of virtually unspoiled wilderness, which is larger than some of Japan's smaller prefectures. It is a paradise for hikers, outdoor lovers, deer and brown bears.

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Attractions

1 Asahidake Onsen

Best base for exploring Daisetsuzan.
User rating: 89/100 (29 votes)
Visited by: 67 users

2 Kogen Onsen

Small base for exploring the national park.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 3 users

3 Sounkyo Onsen

Touristy resort in a beautiful gorge.
User rating: 80/100 (42 votes)
Visited by: 106 users

4 Ginsendai

Trailhead famous for early autumn colors.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 4 users

4 Tokachidake Onsen

Small resort in the south of the national park.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 4 users

6 Tenninkyo Onsen

Hot spring resort in the back of a valley.
User rating: 71/100 (7 votes)
Visited by: 28 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation
How to get to and around Daisetsuzan National Park.

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User Ratings

Ratings for Daisetsuzan:

japan-guide.com Rating:		best of Japan
User Rating (by 87 users):	84/100	recommended

Best rated destinations (out of 149):

43. Kumano 85/100

44. Kurobe Gorge 85/100

45. Sapporo 84/100

46. Okuhida 84/100

47. Kanazawa 84/100

48. Daisetsuzan 84/100

49. Otaru 84/100

50. Kume Island 84/100

51. Shosenkyo Gorge 84/100

52. Noboribetsu 84/100

Most visited destinations (out of 161):

83. Zao 222

84. Yuzawa 221

85. Shiretoko 219

86. Lake Hamanako 218

87. Asuka 216

88. Daisetsuzan 213

89. Kakunodate 210

90. Ikaho Onsen 206

91. Tottori 203

92. Kushiro Marshlands 199

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English Links

Daisetsuzan National Park
Official English website.

Japanese Links

Daisetsuzan National Park
Official website.

Related Pages

Travel
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Hokkaido

Asahidake Onsen
Sounkyo Onsen
Tenninkyo Onsen
Ginsendai
Kogen Onsen
Tokachidake Onsen

National Parks

Daisetsuzan: Access and Orientation

News and Reports

	October 18, 2012 Sounkyo Autumn Color Report by schauwecker
	September 28, 2012 Kurodake Autumn Color Report by sean
	September 27, 2012 Kogen Onsen Autumn Color Report by sean
	September 26, 2012 Asahidake Autumn Color Report by sean
	September 21, 2012 Asahidake Autumn Color Report by schauwecker
	September 20, 2012 Kurodake Autumn Color Report by schauwecker
	September 18, 2012 Asahidake Autumn Color Report by schauwecker
	September 14, 2011 Ginsendai Autumn Color Report by schauwecker
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