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Kagaminuma-Mirror Marsh Location: North-East side of Mt. Annupuri
In a calm sunny day with no wind, the water surface will reflect the surrounding scenery like
a mirror. "Kagaminuma" means mirror marsh in Japanese.
Around the marsh, you can see remnants of the original Hokkaido forest - this includes some
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| Lake Hangetsu National Park Location: at the foot of Mt. Yotei
The Lake Hangetsu or "Half Moon Lake" National Park has a beautiful nature walk around a
volcanic crator lake at the foot of the breathtaking Mt.Yotei. It takes about 15 minutes to
the lake from a parking lot, about 1 hour around the lake by foot.
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Shibazakura-Moss phlox Location: Asahigaoka Park or Mr. Mishima's garden
One of the symbolic flower in spring, moss phlox, blooms between later May and early June every
year. In Asahigaoka park, you can walk along the foot path through the lovely moss phlox to find
a superb town view from the top of the hill. Mr. Mishima's garden is skillfully made by Mr. Mishima,
an ex-farmer. The garden is symbolic representation of Mt. Yotei using earth shape, white and pink
moss phlox. |
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Iwaonupuri Red Maples
Mt. Iwaonupuri is located on Route 58 (closed in winter) and is the next mountain after
Mt. Annupuri from Kutchan town. Here, Japanese maple and birch turn brilliant red and yellow
in the autum. Its beauty attracts many tourists from all over Japan and the world.
Enjoy walking through the mountain range, and then relax after in Goshiki natural hot spring. |
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Hirafu Kogen Chuo Park Location: Hirafu area (closed in winter)
It is located between Hirafu-zaka and Gondora-zaka streets in upper Hirafu. A pond, water fall
and flowers create a relaxing atmosphere. A great place to be in a sunny day. The park has amazing
views of Mt. Yotei. |
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@Nihon-Ichi-no-Mizu-The best water in Japan
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Jagata-kun stone statue sits in front of JR Kutchan station. It provides cool drinking water
for everybody. Jagata-kun is a town mascot. This fountain is to showcase the high quality
drinking water provided by Mt. Yotei. |
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Camping sites in Kutchan town
ASAHIGAOKA PARK is located at the foot of Asahigaoka ski resort. It has a camping site and
opens from later May to later October. Public toilet, outside water and fireplace are available.
The capacity is 15 tents. Enjoy camping and 800 square meters of glass field with beautiful view
of Mt. Yotei. 5min to Hotel Yotei and 10 min to the nearest supermarket.
Another camping site is located in LAKE HANGETSU NATIONAL PARK. It has a public toilet,
outside water, and primitive forest. 1 minutes to the trailhead of Kutchan trail course in Mt. Yotei. |
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Shu Ogawara Museum of ArtiRjEKutchan Natural History MuseumiLj
Shu Ogasawara was born in Kutchan town and is a famous pioneer of Japanese modern art.
This art museum exhibits his arts and has beautiful views of Mt. Yotei through its huge windows.
At the Kutchan natural history museum, you can also see and touch some exhibits such as
traditional tools, livingwares, stuffed local animals...
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Kutchan Natural Hot Spring
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In a sunny day, you can see a beautiful view of Mt. Yotei.
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Hanazono Natural Hot Spring
‘@Niseko Weiss Hotel@TEL@OPRU|QR|RRPP
@ Situated at the hillside of Mt.Weisshorn, the hotel boasts a refreshing view of
Mt.Yotei & Niseko peaks from such a height.
Hirafu Natural Hot Spring
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type of water. Enjoy and relax in beautiful natural hot spring. |
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