Rakuten Travel Experiences offers a variety of exciting tour packages and itinerary options to explore the wild side of Japan's national parks.
Explore Japan's National Parks
From Japan's northern reaches, where you can find one of the world's heaviest snowfall areas, to southern subtropical coral reefs with exceptionally transparent waters, Japan's 34 national parks offer a variety of natural landscapes. These environments are home to diverse flora and fauna and provide a different kind of adventure in each season. Because the parks encompass both private and public land, visitors can experience the unique cultures that have evolved from ancient to modern times, and people's deep connection to the natural environment. Visiting the parks is an opportunity to immerse yourself in Japan's natural beauty, have an adventure, and experience how humans and nature are inextricably intertwined.
National Parks in Hokkaido
Daisetsuzan National Park
Scale towering peaks for spectacular calderas, deep gorges and hardy alpine plants
Akan-Mashu National Park
Discover age-old forests and crater lakes in the snowy reaches of Hokkaido
Shiretoko National Park
Bears, killer whales and rare birds of prey roam wild at the end of the earth
Kushiroshitsugen National Park
Lose yourself in the vastness of Japan's largest marshland, hemmed in by mountains
Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
An isolated peak and remote islands shroud Japan's northern tip in mystery
Shikotsu-Toya National Park
Experience the earth's power through massive volcanoes and belching fumaroles
Explore Japan's 34 national parks by region
Hokkaido Stories
Land, Sea and Sky: The Wild Nature of Shiretoko
The mountainous landscapes and glittering waters of Shiretoko National Park are a safe haven for some spectacular wildlife
Guide to Adventure Travel in the Parks
Exciting activities abound for adventurous travelers all year long
Exploring the Lands and the Worldview of Hokkaido's Ainu
Discover rich Ainu culture in Akan-Mashu, Daisetsuzan, and Shiretoko national parks
The Wild Flavors of Hokkaido
International chefs and serious foodies come to discover some of the world’s best seafood, within the national parks of Hokkaido
Guide to Adventure Travel in the Parks
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Active Adventure 360° VR Video in Akan-Mashu National Park
Akanko Ainu Kotan 360° VR Video in Akan-Mashu National Park
Drift Ice Walking 360° VR Video in Shiretoko National Park
Kaminokoike Pond and Lake Mashu 360° VR Video in Akan-Mashu National Park
Rausu's fishing port 360° VR Video in Shiretoko National Park
Ezo Deer 360° VR Video in Shiretoko National Park
Shiretoko Goko Lakes 360° VR Video in Shiretoko National Park
Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort 360° VR Video in Shiretoko National Park
Cape Puyuni 360° VR Video in Shiretoko National Park
Adventure Travel in Akan-Mashu National Park
Akan-Mashu National Park offers visitors the chance to explore the wild, sacred land of the Ainu, get in touch with their unique culture, and experience the true beauty of Hokkaido. Discover the park's caldera lakes, volcanic landscapes and ancient forests through numerous outdoor activities, including trekking, cycling, canoeing and many more.
Learn MoreAdventure Travel in Chubusangaku National Park
Climb steep, rocky trails to experience the rugged, alpine beauty of Chubusangaku National Park. This untouched area encompasses the Northern Japanese Alps, offering towering peaks, breathtaking landscapes, and unspoiled nature. Scale some of Japan’s highest mountains and rejuvenate your mind and body in one of Japan’s historical hot spring areas.
Learn MoreExplore Hokkaido's 6 national parks
Hokkaido is Japan's wild northern frontier. Immerse yourself in the beauty of rugged volcanic landscapes, gently rolling hills, lush forests, and tranquil lakes of its six distinct national parks. Explore these incredible landscapes on remote island treks, discover the wildlife of its protected wetlands, coasts, and forests, paddle across pristine lakes, and climb up awe-inspiring alpine peaks.
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