Onuma Quasi National Park, located about 30 kilometers north of Hakodate city, is known for its picturesque lakes: Lake Onuma, Lake Konuma, Junsai Swamp, and the majestic 1131-meter-high Komagatake volcano in the background. scene.
You can easily visit Onuma Park on your day trip from Hakodate or stop on the journey between Hakodate and Sapporo, as most express trains between the two cities stop at Onuma Koen, station central railway.
The park's most attractive area is located between two lakes Onuma (large lake, 24km in diameter) and Konuma (small lake, 16km in diameter), formed when rivers are blocked by volcanic mud flows. . Both lakes are connected to a water channel, and there are a total of 128 small islands located in both lakes.
The Junsai Wetland (called "Junsai-numa" in Japanese) is located just west of Lake Konuma, created after an eruption from Mount Komagatake.
The park also offers engaging walking courses that allow visitors to explore the lake's peninsulas and islands, some of which are connected by small bridges, just 15-60 minutes away. easy set.
- Mori-no-Komichi (Forest Trail, approx. 20 minutes): recommended for those who like birdwatching and want to go for a walk in the forest.
- Yuhi-no-Michi (Konima Walk, approx. 25 minutes): Quiet walking path where wild birds and waterfowl appear, there are spots where you can see dramatic sunsets and flowers golden gun.
- Oshima-no-Michi (Oshima Trail, approx. 15 minutes): this is a fairly open paved trail with a beautiful view of Mount Komagatake and the "Memorial of a Thousand Winds". You can easily walk and see roadside flowers such as rhododendrons, cherry blossoms in spring; or Japanese roses in the summer.
- Shimameguri-no-Michi (Island Trail, approx. 50 minutes): Take a stroll and explore the nature of Onuma while crossing the arched bridges connecting the islands.
There is also a bicycle rental service starting at ¥500/hour to travel around the main roads around Lake Onuma (about 10km). During the warmer seasons, sightseeing boat tours are offered to visitors, each lasting approximately 30 minutes (¥1120/person). In addition, there are many different seasonal activities and experiences here: nature walks, mountain climbing, cycling, boating, skiing, fishing and camping.