Utasai Beech Forest Nature Guide Walk
Highlights
- Tours start from 1 person. 50 minutes by car from Niseko or Toyako Onsen
- A local guide will show you the Utasai Beech Forest, a national natural monument
- Discover the beech forest's beauty with a guide's insights
- The guide shares about flowers and birds in the forest
What to expect
Take a guided walk through the Utasai Beech Forest, a designated national natural monument. Enjoy a relaxing time exploring the seasonal beauty of the forest.
Packages (2)
Schedule
- —Meet at Kuromatsunai Tourism Association.
- —Transfer to Utasai Beech Forest Parking ParkIf arriving by car, follow the guide's vehicle and park at Utasai Beech Forest Parking Park.
- —Start the Utasai Beech Forest WalkExplore the northernmost beech forest, a designated national natural monument, and enjoy seasonal flowers, wildlife, and birds.
- —Seasonal Highlights・Flowers: Mizubasho (late April–early May), Ginryoso (mid-June), Oobayuri (July), Beech foliage (late October).
・Wildlife: Ezo squirrels, chipmunks.
・Birds: Uguisu, woodpeckers, and more.
*Sightings depend on season, weather, and conditions. - —Enjoy Nature Through the Seasons
- —Spring to Summer:Walk under dappled sunlight and feel the refreshing breeze. From late April to early May, delicate spring flowers bloom, and by mid-May, the beech trees sprout vibrant light-green leaves. In summer, lush foliage provides shade, and the cool forest air offers a perfect escape.
- —Autumn to Winter:From late September, enjoy vibrant autumn colors, peaking in late October. By November, the bare forest reveals its raw beauty. In winter, explore the snowy landscape on snowshoes.
- —Tour Ends (time is approximate).
- —・If by car: Ends at Utasai Beech Forest Parking Park.
- —・If not by car: Return to the Tourism Association by guide vehicle.
Location and Directions
Check-in
Kuromatsunaikankokyoukai
〒048-0101 Hokkaido, Suttsu District, Kuromatsunai, 545 温泉ぶなの森内
