Hakusan's high altitudes and primeval beech forests are home to alpine plants and wildlife that include Asian black bears, golden eagles and Japanese serow, monkeys and stoats.

Hakusan is located in southwestern Ishikawa Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Japan and is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west and Fukui Prefecture to the south, and Gifu Prefecture and Toyama Prefectures to the east. The southeastern portion …

With some of the highest peaks in western Japan, volcanic plateaus, tranquil volcanic crater lakes and primeval forests, Hakusan National Park contains a wide range of habitats in its 49,900 hectares. As a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, its abundant …

Hakusan—literally translated as White Peak—stands at over 2,000 meters high, and is recognized as one of Japan's three sacred mountains, along with Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka and Mt. Tateyama in Toyama.

One of the approximately 20 varieties of plants taking the name "Hakusan (Mt. Hakusan)." In Japanese, it is called "hakusankozakura" or "sakura originating from Mt. Hakusan" and is found between the subalpine and alpine zones in colonies in snowy valleys and on grasslands. Blooms in July and August.

Hakusan National Park; main body. Characteristics; Guide of Highlights; Access/Facilities Efforts; Notes on Use! Contact Us. Chubu Regional Environment Office. Sannomaru 2-5-2, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0001 Tel: 052-955-2135 Fax: 052-951-8919 E-mail: [email protected].

Hakusan National Park is stretching approximately 40 km north-south and 30 km east-west comprising the three peaks of Mt. Hakusan--the highest, Gozengamine (2,702 m above sea level), Onanjmine (2,684 m above sea level), and Kengamine (2,677 m above sea level)--and surrounding mountains.

Mount Hakusan (白山) is a dormant volcano that lies along the border between Ishikawa and Gifu Prefectures. This 2702 meter high mountain at the center of Hakusan National Park is the country's tallest peak west of the Japanese Alps.

2025年1月16日 · Hakusan National Park (白山国立公園) encompasses some of the highest peaks in western Japan, this park also features volcanic crater lakes, plateaus, and lush forests. As a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Hakusan is home to a variety of biodiversity, such as the famous 1800-year-old cedar trees in Gujo (a must-see!)

Mt. Hakusan has a long religious history, being the pilgrimage destination for monks since the early 700s. Nowadays it is a popular hiking destination for people of all ages, from school children and families, to elderly hikers.