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Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park
Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park is a national park in Japan, established in 2024, covering 2,457 km² (949 sq mi). It is the largest of Japan's 40 national parks.
- Area
- 2,457 km²
- Established
- 2024
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- OBO · 44 km
Nearest airports to Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park
- 1 OBO44 kmstraight line
- 2 CTS112 kmstraight line
- 3 KUH125 kmstraight line
More about Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park
Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park is one of 40 national parks in Japan. It covers 2,457 km² (245,668 ha) — about 1.6 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in Japan (9.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2024, 2 years ago — the first national parks in Japan date back to 1934. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park
The closest airport is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO), about 44 km away — around 57 minutes by car; alternatively New Chitose Airport (CTS, 112 km). Other national parks within reach include Daisetsuzan National Park (2,268 km²), Kushiro-shitsugen National Park (288 km²), Shikotsu-Tōya National Park (995 km²) and Akan Mashu National Park (905 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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