Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group

What it is

• A massive mountain range in central Hokkaido designated as Japan's largest national park.
• The area contains the largest alpine zone in Japan and is a Special Natural Monument.
• The range includes Mount Asahi, the highest peak in Hokkaido at 2,291 meters.
• A wilderness habitat for brown bears covering approximately 230,000 hectares.

What to see

• Mount Asahi, an active volcano featuring visible fumarolic activity.
• The Ohachidaira caldera which was formed approximately 38,000 years ago.
• Vast alpine landscapes and diverse volcanic peaks across the central range.

When to go

• September is the best time to see the earliest autumn colors in Japan.
• Mid-September typically marks the arrival of the first snowfall of the season.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.