Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
Daisetsuzan National Park (大雪山国立公園, Daisetsuzan Kokuritsu Kōen) or sometimes pronounced as Taisetsuzan is located in the mountainous center of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaidō. At 2267.64 square kilometers, Daisetsuzan is the largest national park in Japan.
You can view Hokkaido’s highest mountain, Mount Asahi and it’s not the only one there. Daisetsuzan consists of several groups of mountains, hot springs, volcanoes, lakes and forests. It is the ultimate hiker’s paradise.
These volcanic groups lie around a central highlands dominated by Mount Tomuraushi. The park is famous for its wildlife, including brown bears, its alpine meadows and remote backcountry. Daisetsuzan National Park also includes the hot spring resorts of Asahidake Onsen, Sounkyo Onsen and Tenninkyo Onsen.
Asahidake Onsen is a small village tucked in the park and is said to be a good place to start your park’s hike if you have limited time. It gives a perfect view of the park by itself. And if you would like to get away from the hustle and bustle, Tenninkyo Onsen is resort that is situated in a much more remote area where you can stay away from the city to regroup yourself for the coming week.
Source: Wikipedia; Lonely Planet
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