Mount Tossho

What it is

• A mountain conservation area spanning Asahikawa City and Pippu Town in Hokkaido.
• The name originates from the Ainu word for cliff.
• The land was purchased for nature conservation in 2000 by local municipalities.
• Otokoyama Nature Park is located at the southern end of the mountain.

What to see

• One of the largest dogtooth violet colonies in Japan.
• A monument marking the birthplace of the Hokkai Bon Uta song.
• Nature park area owned by the sake maker Otokoyama.

When to go

• Mid-April to early May for the flower viewing season.

Getting there

• The site is accessible via the Otokoyama Koen bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.