Daisetsuzan National Park

National Park · Hokkaido, 🇯🇵 Japan

Area 1,762 km²

Time zone Asia/Tokyo

Official website www.daisetsuzan.or.jp

Daisetsuzan National Park

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Daisetsuzan National Park: The Absolute Essentials

Daisetsuzan is Japan's largest national park, covering over 2,200 square kilometers of Hokkaido’s central wilderness. This selection features the island's highest peak, Mount Asahi, and active volcanic ranges like Mount Tokachi. The list includes essential access points like the Sounkyo and Asahidake ropeways, which lead to alpine plateaus and hiking trails. Visitors can explore the dramatic columnar basalt cliffs of Sounkyo Gorge, high-altitude waterfalls, and remote thermal springs like Kanno Onsen.

Daisetsuzan National Park — Map

Daisetsuzan National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-11° (feels like -18°) · extremes -24°–-6°
-19° at night
16 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

-11° (feels like -17°) · extremes -25°–-4°
-19° at night
13 rainy days
4 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

-6° (feels like -13°) · extremes -21°–-1°
-14° at night
12 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -13°–10°
-7° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor

9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -6°–16°
0° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Fair

14° (feels like 12°) · extremes 0°–20°
6° at night
12 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 6°–23°
11° at night
15 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 6°–23°
11° at night
16 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Fair

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 1°–20°
6° at night
14 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -6°–13°
-1° at night
15 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

-2° (feels like -7°) · extremes -15°–6°
-8° at night
18 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

-9° (feels like -15°) · extremes -21°–-2°
-15° at night
18 rainy days
1 sunny day
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 118
Electricity: Type A / Type B
100 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Japanese
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +81

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