In July 1958, Onuma Quasi-National Park was designated as the 13th in the nation and the only quasi-national park in southern Hokkaido.
The Park is at the center of Oshima Peninsula, about a 20-min drive from Hokkaido Shinkansen’s Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station. It covers a green marshy area with Onuma Lake, Konuma Lake, Junsai Swamp, etc. which were created by Mt. Koma-ga-take’s eruptions. Koma-ga-take is a uniquely-shaped, famous active volcano in southern Hokkaido. The whole park boasts 9083 hectares of the majestic landscape.
Onuma Lake, born from the repeated eruptions, is surrounded by dense forest and you can see animals and plants uniquely Hokkaido’s. Koma-ga-take is reflected on the Lake and the fantastical scenery will allow you to feel the power of nature.
In recent years, Hokkaido Shinkansen was opened through Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station. Better access has brought attention to this tourist spot.
Highlights
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The only quasi-national park in southern Hokkaido.
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Known for the gorgeous fall foliage against Koma-ga-take.
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Activities such as canoeing are plentiful.
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Hokkaido Shinkansen takes you close to the area.