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The park has more than 510 plant species, including 110 tree species, as well as more than 200 species of mushrooms, 140 species of birds and 1,300 species of insects. Yezo squirrels, Japanese hares, Yezo brown frogs, Hokkaido salamanders and other animals inhabit the park.
The biggest symbol of the park is the Centennial Memorial Tower located near the western entrance. The tower was built in commemoration of the Hokkaidō Centenary, in September, 1970. The height of the tower is 100 m, and includes a view room located at a height of 23.5 m inside the tower.
However the tower will be demolished in May 2024 due to the high cost of maintaining the tower.
The Historical Museum of Hokkaido, located inside the Park, details Hokkaido’s development from prehistoric to modern times, the section on the indigenous Ainu has displays of clothing, a house, items used for trade with the Japanese and other artifacts, along with descriptions of their forced assimilation into Japanese culture. Another section is about Hokkaido’s early contacts with
Russia, the lives of 19th-century Japanese pioneers, the opening of
Map of Natural Parks of Hokkaidō
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Map of Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park
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Prefectural Natural Park
and of Japan are places of scenic beauty that are designated for protection and sustainable use by the Minister of the Environment under the of 1957. National parks are designated and in principle managed by the Ministry of the Environment. Q ...
in western Hokkaidō
is the second-largest island of Japan and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel.
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, Japan
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. Established in 1968, the park spans the municipalities
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of Ebetsu
is a Cities of Japan, city in Ishikari Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
History
Ebetsu was settled originally by Japanese people in 1871, who came from the Miyagi Prefecture on Honshu. In 1878, tondenhei began moving into the area. When the M ...
, Kitahiroshima, and Sapporo
is a Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital ...
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The park is home of a number of attractions such as, the Hokkaido Centennial Memorial Tower, the Historical Museum of Hokkaido and the Historical Village of Hokkaido; covering the culture, history and lifestyle of Hokkaido.
Overview
The park has more than 510 plant species, including 110 tree species, as well as more than 200 species of mushrooms, 140 species of birds and 1,300 species of insects. Yezo squirrels, Japanese hares, Yezo brown frogs, Hokkaido salamanders and other animals inhabit the park.
The biggest symbol of the park is the Centennial Memorial Tower located near the western entrance. The tower was built in commemoration of the Hokkaidō Centenary, in September, 1970. The height of the tower is 100 m, and includes a view room located at a height of 23.5 m inside the tower.
However the tower will be demolished in May 2024 due to the high cost of maintaining the tower.
The Historical Museum of Hokkaido, located inside the Park, details Hokkaido’s development from prehistoric to modern times, the section on the indigenous Ainu has displays of clothing, a house, items used for trade with the Japanese and other artifacts, along with descriptions of their forced assimilation into Japanese culture. Another section is about Hokkaido’s early contacts with
Russia, the lives of 19th-century Japanese pioneers, the opening of Hakodate
is a Cities of Japan, city and seaports of Japan, port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As of January 31, 2024, the city had an estimated population of 239,813 with 138,807 househol ...
Port, the establishment of Sapporo Agricultural College, and more. Finally, the Living Experience Room, provides many interactive displays.
The Historical Village of Hokkaido. also located inside the Park, is an open-air museum with more than 50 historical Japanese and Western-style buildings, dating mostly from the Meiji and Taisho periods, and brought here from different locations in the Hokkaido Prefecture
is the second-largest island of Japan and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel.
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The Shizen Fureai Kan, a nature center, located at the north side of the park, provides information about the nature in the park.
Access
*JR Hokkaido
The is one of the constituent companies of the Japan Railways Group (JR Group), and is often referred to by its official abbreviation: . It operates intercity and local rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart c ...
: 20 minutes walking distance from Shinrin-Kōen Station.
*JR Bus
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: 15 minutes from Shin-Sapporo Station (JR Hokkaido
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& Sapporo Subway) to Nopporo Shinrin Koen Bus stop.
See also
* National Parks of JapanReferences
External links
*Map of Natural Parks of Hokkaidō
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Map of Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park
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