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Rebun Island


Rishiri Island


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Kurodake


Shiretoko


Niseko


Mt. Tarumae


Mt. Esan


Sapporo


Primeval garden

Alpine Flora and Native Flower Garden
in Hokkaido


Alpine flora and wildflowers in Hokkaido MAP

Enjoy alpine plants with morals and manners.
 It is a crime to break or pick alpine plants and take their flowers away, which is a violation of the Natural Parks Law and the Forest Law. In nature parks and natural environment conservation areas, monitors, police, and private citizens patrol to prevent theft.

Rebun Island


Cypripedium marcanthum var. rebunense(Lebun atsumoriso)
Cypripedium marcanthum var. rebunense(Lebun atsumoriso)


Alpine Flora of Rebun Island

Rebun Island, Japan’s northernmost remote island, is also known as “Floating Island of Flowers.” In summer, more than 50 species of alpine plants are in full bloom. You can also enjoy alpine flora along the trekking course.

Plants you can see
Rebun atsumoriso, Rebun’usuyukisou, Rebun kinbaisou, Oxytropis megalantha, Scorzonera rebunensis, Hemerocallis dumortieri var. esculenta, Eupatorium glehnii, etc.
> Rebun Island Momoiwa > Alpine Botanical Garden


Pedicularis chamissonis var.rebunensis(Rebun shiogama) and Pleurospermum uralense (Ookasamochi)
Pedicularis chamissonis var.rebunensis(Rebun shiogama) and Pleurospermum uralense (Ookasamochi)

Leontopodium disclor (June-July) (Rebun'usuyukisou)
Leontopodium disclor (June-July) (Rebun’usuyukisou)

Lebun hana-sinobo (June) (Polemonium caeruleum subsp.laxiflorum f.insulare)
Lebun hana-sinobo (June) (Polemonium caeruleum subsp.laxiflorum f.insulare)

Trollius riederianus (June) (Rebun kinbaisou)
Trollius riederianus (June) (Rebun kinbaisou)

Caltha fistulosa (May) (Ezono ryūkinka)
Caltha fistulosa (May) (Ezono ryūkinka)

Spriraea media var. sericea (June) (Ezo shimotsuke)
Spriraea media var. sericea (June) (Ezo shimotsuke)

Thymus quinquecostatus var. ibukiensis (August) (Ibukijakōsō)
Thymus quinquecostatus var. ibukiensis (August) (Ibukijakōsō)

Rishiri Island


Aquilegia flabellata var.pumila (June) (Miyama odamaki)
Aquilegia flabellata var.pumila (June) (Miyama odamaki)

Hemerocallis dumortieri var. esculenta (late June to mid-July) (Ezo kanzo)
Hemerocallis dumortieri var. esculenta (late June to mid-July) (Ezo kanzo)


Alpine Flora of Rishiri Island

On Rishiri Island, alpine plants that can only be seen at altitudes of around 2,000 m in Honshu can be seen on the plains, and endemic species such as Papaver fauriei and Trollius altaicus subsp. pulcher can also be seen.

Plants you can see
Papaver fauriei, Hemerocallis dumortieri var. esculenta, Aquilegia flabellata var.pumila, Symplocarpus renifolius, Cirsium umezawanum, Astragalus frigidus subsp. parviflorus, Gentiana jamesii, etc.
> Rishiri Island


Clintonia udensis (May-June) (Tsubame-omoto)
Clintonia udensis (May-June) (Tsubame-omoto)

Symplocarpus renifolius (April - June) (Zazenso)
Symplocarpus renifolius (April – June) (Zazenso)

Therorhodion camtschaticum var. camtschaticum (July) (Ezo tsutsuji)
Therorhodion camtschaticum var. camtschaticum (July) (Ezo tsutsuji)

Asahidake


Sieversia pentapetala (Chinguruma)
Sieversia pentapetala (Chinguruma)


大雪山旭岳の高山植物

Asahidake in Daisetsuzan National Park, 250 species of vegetation have been identified. To fully enjoy the alpine flora along the gentle path, we recommend taking the Asahidake ropeway and walking around the Sugatami no Ike pond.

Plants you can see
Sieversia pentapetala, Sibbaldiopsis miyabei, Dicentra peregrina, Phyllodoce caerulea, Aconogonon weyrichii, Leontopodium discolor, Gentiana triflora var. japonica f. montana, etc.
> Asahidake Ropeway
> Asahidake Walking Course MAP


Geranium erianthum var. erianthum (Chishimafuuro)
Geranium erianthum var. erianthum (Chishimafuuro)

Anemone narcissiflora subsp. nipponica (Hakusan’ichige)

Dicentra peregrina (April - June) (Komakusa)
Dicentra peregrina (April – June) (Komakusa)

Pennellianthus frutescens (April to June)(Iwabukuro)
Pennellianthus frutescens (April to June)(Iwabukuro)

Kurodake


Diphylleia grayi (Sankayo)
Diphylleia grayi (Sankayo)

Dactylorhiza aristata (Hakusanchidori)
Dactylorhiza aristata (Hakusanchidori)


Alpine flora of Kurodake in the Daisetsuzan mountain range

Kurodake can be reached by ropeway and lift to the 7th station. It takes about one and a half hours to reach the summit, where you can enjoy the colony of alpine plants in summer.

Plants you can see
Trautvetteria caroliniensis var. japonica, Dicentra peregrina, Diphylleia grayi, Campanula lasiocarpa, Dactylorhiza aristata, Potentilla matsumurae var. matsumurae, etc.
> Mt. Kurodake in the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range and Ropeway  > Kurodake Walking Course MAP


Campanula lasiocarpa (Iwagikyo)
Campanula lasiocarpa (Iwagikyo)

Potentilla matsumurae var. matsumurae (April-June) (Miyamakinbai)
Potentilla matsumurae var. matsumurae (April-June) (Miyamakinbai)

Dicentra peregrina (April - June) (Komakusa)
Dicentra peregrina (April – June) (Komakusa)


Sounkyo Onsen Tourist Information

Shiretoko


Therorhodion camtschaticum var. camtschaticum (July) (Ezo tsutsuji)
Therorhodion camtschaticum var. camtschaticum (July) (Ezo tsutsuji)


Alpine Flora around Shiretoko Rausu-ko

The steep terrain of Shiretoko, which extends from the sea to the mountains, is a rare place where alpine and marshland plants can be seen at the same time, allowing visitors to enjoy unspoiled nature and scenery.

Plants you can see
Rhodiola ishidae, Therorhodion camtschaticum var. camtschaticum, Iris setosa var. setosa, Phyllodoce caerulea, Cassiope lycopodioides、Vaccinium vitis-idaea、Campanula lasiocarpa, etc.
> Shiretoko  > Shiretoko Walking Course MAP


Therorhodion camtschaticum var. camtschaticum (July) (Ezo tsutsuji)
Therorhodion camtschaticum var. camtschaticum (July) (Ezo tsutsuji)

Campanula lasiocarpa (Iwagikyo)
Campanula lasiocarpa (Iwagikyo)

Hemerocallis dumortieri var. esculenta (Ezo kanzo)
Hemerocallis dumortieri var. esculenta (Ezo kanzo)

Pennellianthus frutescens (April to June)(Iwabukuro)
Pennellianthus frutescens (Iwabukuro)

Rhodiola ishidae (July) (Hosobaiwabenkei)

Sieversia pentapetala (cotton wool) (Chinguruma)

Phyllodoce caerulea (Ezonotsugazakura)


Shiretoko Tourist Information

Niseko


Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Kokemomo)


Alpine Flora around Shinsennuma, Niseko

You can hike around Shinsennuma and the surrounding marshland. Wooden paths are well maintained for easy walking, and alpine flowers and other natural features can be observed.

Plants you can see
Potentilla matsumurae var. matsumurae, Geum ternatum, Iris setosa var. setosa, Helonias orientalis, Vaccinium vitis-idaea, Equisetum sylvaticum, Sieversia pentapetala, etc.
> Shinsen Marsh


Potentilla matsumurae var. matsumurae (June-July) (Miyamakinbai)

Therorhodion camtschaticum var. camtschaticum (July) (Ezo tsutsuji)
Iris setosa var. setosa (Hiougiayame)

Sieversia pentapetala (Chinguruma)

Helonias orientalis (Shoujoubakama)

Mt.Tarumae


Salix reinii (July-August) (Miyamayanagi)

Campanula lasiocarpa (Iwagikyo)
Campanula lasiocarpa (July-August) (Iwagikyo)


Alpine Flora of Mt. Tarumae

Even beginner climbers can climb the mountain. We recommend the “Northeast Flower Garden Course,” which takes about 10 minutes from the trail entrance at the 7th station parking lot, and features a viewing platform and alpine flora in full bloom.

Plants you can see
Alnus maximowiczii, Macrodiervilla middendorffiana, Salix reinii, Campanula lasiocarpa,Anaphalis margaritacea, Spiraea betulifolia var. betulifolia, etc.
> Mt. Tarumae


Spiraea betulifolia var. betulifolia (June) (Marubashimotsuke)

Pennellianthus frutescens (July-August) (Iwabukuro)

Anaphalis margaritacea (Yamahahako)

Esan


Empetrum nigrum (Gankoran)


Alpine Plants of Esan

Despite its low elevation (618 m), Mt. Megumi is home to about 60 species of alpine plants. The dainty flowers blooming quietly on the rugged rocky terrain are a soothing sight on the way to the top of the mountain.

Plants you can see
Aconogonon weyrichii, Empetrum nigrum, Chamerion angustifolium, Lilium medeoloide, Helonias orientalis, Gentiana makinoi, Rhododendron groenlandicum subsp, etc.
> Esan


Aconogonon weyrichii (Urajirotadef)

Chamerion angustifolium (Yanagiran)

Lilium medeoloide (Kurumayuri)

Helonias orientalis (Shoujoubakama)


Hakodate Tourist Information

Sapporo

Extra: Plants Found in Parks in Sapporo City  > Odori Park > Hokkaido University Botanical Garden


Deutzia crenata,forma bicolor , (Sakurautsugi) (June Odori Park)

Kirengeshoma palmata (Kirengeshoma) (August: Toyohira Park, Wildflower Garden)

Glaucidium palmatum (Shiraneaoi) (April Hokkaido University Botanical Garden)

Trollius japonicus (Shinanokinbai) (Hokkaido University Botanical Garden)

Cardiocrinum cordatum (Ooubayuri) (July, Hokkaido University Botanical Garden)

Hylotelephium cauticola (Hidakamisebaya) (September, Hokkaido University Botanical Garden)


Sapporo Tourist Information

Primitive Flower Garden


Lilium pensylvanicum (Ezosukashiyuri) / Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden, Primeval flower garden Ayamegahara, Wakka Primeval Flower Garden

Rosa rugosa (Hermanus) / Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden, Wakka Primeval Flower Garden


Flowers in the wild flower garden

Plants you can see
> Koshimizu : Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden
> Akkeshi : Primeval flower garden Ayamegahara
> Kitami : Wakka Primeval Flower Garden
> Nemuro : Northern Primeval Flower Garden
> Toyotomi:Sarobetsu Primeval Flower Garden
> Hamatombetsu:Beniya Primeval Flower Garden


Geranium yesoense (Ezofuuro) / Wakka Primeval Flower Garden, Primeval flower garden Ayamegahara

Iris setosa (Hiougiayame) / Primeval flower garden Ayamegahara, Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden

Hemerocallis dumortieri var. esculenta (late June to mid-July) (Ezo kanzo)
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus (Ezokisuge) / Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden

Iris ensata (Nohanashoubu) / Beniya Primeval Flower Garden

Vaccinium oxycoccos (Tsurukokemomo) / Sarobetsu Primeval Flower Garden

Eriophorum vaginatum subsp. fauriei (Watasuge) / Sarobetsu Primeval Flower Garden, Northern Primeval Flower Garden

Fritillaria camschatcensis (Kuroyuri) / Northern Primeval Flower Garden

Calystegia soldanella (Hamanasu) / Wakka Primeval Flower Garden

Glehnia littoralis (Hamaboufu) / Wakka Primeval Flower Garden


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