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The only quasi-national park in southern Hokkaido where unique native animals and plants can be seen.
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.
Onuma Quasi National Park
The area includes big and small lakes created by eruptions
Eruptions blew out the tip of the volcano, leaving Koma-ga-take in a unique shape
Fall paints a breath-taking view
In winter, swans fly over
Koma-ga-take in winter
Some reviews are AI-translated.
Onuma Quasi-National Park is one of Hokkaido's well-known attractions, offering different beautiful scenery in every season. It's also very easy to get to. Take the JR train to Onuma-Koen Station, and it's just a short walk from there. We chose to drive this time, which was also very convenient.
During our winter visit, the entire park was covered in snow and the lake was frozen, creating a silvery-white landscape. Together with the clear blue sky, the scenery was especially captivating. Winter-only activities such as ice fishing for pond smelt and sledding are also available, making it a great place to experience a different kind of winter fun in Hokkaido.
Onuma Quasi-National Park in winter feels as if the snow has gently pressed the mute button. Here in southern Hokkaido, the lake is covered in a layer of pristine ice and snow, while Mount Komagatake in the distance is draped in silvery-white peaks. The lake and mountain scenery is less lively than in summer, but it has a breathtaking tranquility instead.
Walking along the lakeshore, I stepped through soft snow, hearing only the faint crunch of footsteps and feeling the frigid air blowing toward me. Small islands of various sizes are connected by wooden bridges, and the winter snow outlines the bridges, treetops, and shoreline like a natural watercolor painting. Every so often, I looked up at Mount Komagatake. The magnificent mountain scenery set against the pure white snowfield made me stop and quietly admire the beautiful view before me.
Onuma Quasi-National Park in winter may not have the colorful cherry blossoms of spring, greenery of summer, or maple leaves of fall, but its unique snow-country charm reveals Hokkaido at its purest. A walk along the lakeshore in the cold wind lets you feel more than just the chill of the ice and snow—it also brings a sense of ease, far from the noise of the city and close to nature.
If winter in Hokkaido is a journey in white, then Onuma Quasi-National Park is one of its most memorable pages.
Onuma Quasi-National Park is located near Hakodate in Hokkaido and is a renowned natural scenic area in Japan. It is known for its magnificent landscape formed by Lake Onuma, Lake Konuma, and the volcanic Mount Komagatake. The park has islands and lakes of various sizes connected by bridges, where visitors can enjoy leisurely walks or bike rides while taking in the scenery up close.
Onuma Quasi-National Park is the kind of place you fall in love with as soon as you arrive.
When I visited in autumn, the lake reflected the mountains covered in red and yellow maple leaves, like stepping into a natural painting. In winter, it wears a silvery-white coat, and the quiet lake scenery paired with the snow creates a completely different dreamy atmosphere.
After visiting twice and experiencing Onuma Quasi-National Park in both fall and winter, I really felt the charm of Hokkaido’s changing seasons.
It turns out that the same place can show you an entirely different view just by visiting in another season. Next time, I’d love to explore Onuma in spring or summer and see the beauty of all four seasons.
Onuma in winter is absolutely stunning when the whole lake freezes over. The endless white scenery feels so dreamy, and walking on the ice is such a unique experience. With the snowy view of Mount Komagatake, the whole place has an amazing atmosphere.
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