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Map
A map showing the locations of national park sightseeing spots is included. Click the link below to view in PDF Format.
Access
Access routes are examples. For more information, please inquire with each transportation facility or check their website.
*The time required in each section is a rough indication.
Course 1
Tokyo Station
Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen (About 100 min.)
Nagoya Station
JR Limited Express (About 90 min.)
Takayama Station
Nohi Bus (About 80 min.)
Hirase Onsen
Taxi (About 30 min.)
*The taxi service is available only in the summer season
*The taxi service is available only in the summer season
Oshirakawa
Course 2
Tokyo Station
Hokuriku Shinkansen (About 150 min.)
Kanazawa Station
Hokuriku Railroad Hakusan Tozan Bus (About 110 min.)
Ichinose
*Bus stop closest to Ichinose Visitor Center
Course 3
Tokyo Station
Hokuriku Shinkansen (About 150 min.)
Kanazawa Station
Kaga Hakusan Bus (About 110 min.)
Hakusan Taikenmura
*Bus stop closest to Hakusan National Park Center
Area of Accommodation
Chugu Onsen
Ichinose
Hirase Onsen
Facilities
Ichinose Visitor Center
Ichinose Visitor Center is located in the largest gateway (830 m above sea level) for mountain climbers hiking up Mt. Hakusan, and also serves as the point of departure for mountain buses heading to the start of trails when the use of private cars is restricted during the summer. The center features a large number of exhibits that showcase the natural beauty of the Ichinose area, and also provides information regarding the surrounding environment and mountain hikes to Mt. Hakusan. It also organizes weekend walks guided by volunteers, which have proven popular.
| Address | Shiramine No 35-1 (Ichinose), Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | 076-259-2504 (Tel) |
| Open | 8:45 - 17:00 (May 1 - November 5; subject to change due to snowfall and other factors) |
| Closed | Closed during winter. Open daily throughout the operating period. |
| Usage Fee | Free of charge |
Universal Design Correspondence
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Wheelchair Lending Service -
Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet -
Parking for Physically Disabled -
Multipurpose Toilet -
Communication Assist Display Board
Chugu Onsen Visitor Center　Chugu Museum Hall
Chugu Onsen Visitor Center and Chugu Museum Hall utilize models, photographs and video footage to introduce in an easy-to-understand manner the animals and plants that live in the Chugu area, and the natural environment and topography of Mt. Hakusan. They also feature exhibits that allow visitors to enjoy a virtual experience of the local natural environment comprised of Japanese beech trees, and get in touch with the culture of the people living on Mt. Hakusan.
| Address | Chugu O-9, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | 076-256-7111 (Tel) |
| Open | 9:00 - 16:30 (May 1 - early November) (Subject to change due to snowfall and other factors) |
| Closed | Closed during winter. Open daily throughout the operating period. |
| Usage Fee | Free of charge |
Universal Design Correspondence
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Wheelchair Lending Service
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Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet
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Parking for Physically Disabled
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Multipurpose Toilet
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Communication Assist Display Board
Mt. Bunao Observation House
Mt. Bunao Observation House is a facility located near the Ishikawa Prefecture entrance of the Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road, where visitors can observe Japanese Macaque Monkeys, Japanese Serows, Asian Black Bears, golden eagles and other animals in their natural habitat. Visitors can freely make use of the permanently installed large binoculars and telescopes. During the snow season, snowshoe hikes (mini nature observation events) are organized in the weekend, during which participants go for a stroll in the snow-covered forests wearing snowshoes.
| Address | Ozo So-72-5, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | 076-256-7250 (Tel) |
| Open | 10:00 - 16:00 (from November 20 - May 5; (However, not applicable to the end and beginning of the year)) |
| Closed | With the exception of the end and beginning of the year, the observation house is in principle always open during the operating period. However, it may close due to snowstorms or other extreme weather. |
| Usage Fee | Free of charge |
Katsurako Visitor Center / Lake Katsurako Auto-campsite
Located near Lake Katsura (a dam lake), Katsurako Visitor Center provides information about animals and plants in the surrounding environment and about the lifestyle of the residents of Gokayama area. Visitors can rent canoes to explore Lake Katsura or enjoy various outdoor activities on the adjoining wide lawn area, auto campground or cottage.
| Address | Katsura, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | 0763-67-3120 (Tel) |
| Open | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Closed | Tuesdays (if coinciding with a national holiday, the center will be open), closed during winter |
| Usage Fee | Access is free for the visitor center, but requires a fee for other facilities. |
Hakusan-Murodou Lodge (Hakusan-Murodou Visitor Center)
Hakusan-Murodou Visitor Center is located in the Murodou Plateau (2,450 m above sea level), making it the closest facility to the summit (Gozengamine) of Mt. Hakusan. It features a wide range of facilities including lodging buildings, a restaurant, a clinic, a post office, and a shop. In the summer, the facility is permanently staffed by guides from the Ishikawa Prefecture Nature Guide Association, and organizes walks to explore ponds situated on the summit and nature observation events in the Murodou area. Visitors are advised to factor some leeway into their mountain hiking plan, and check in by 16:00.
| Address | Shiramine, Hakusan Town, Ishikawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | Booking required. 076-273-1001 (Dedicated phone number for bookings; bookings are accepted from April 1) |
| Closed | Open daily throughout the operating period |
| Usage Fee | Requires a fee |
Minami-Ryugabanba Visitor Center (Nan-Ryu Central Lodge), Nanryu Sanso Lodge, Minami-Ryugabanba Campsite
Located at Mimani-Ryugabanba, the saddle between Gozengamine and Mt. Bessan (2,100 m above sea level). The area hosts a large number of facilities including a visitor center, the lodging facility Nanryu　Sanso Lodge, the Minami-Ryugabanba Campsite (the only designated camping site on Mt. Hakusan), and a cabin that can be booked in its entirety. In the summer period, the facility is permanently staffed with guides from the Ishikawa Prefecture Nature Guide Association, and organizes slide screening events.
| Address | Shiramine, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | Booking required. 076-259-2022 (Dedicated phone number for bookings; bookings are accepted from April 1) |
| Closed | Open daily throughout the operating period |
| Usage Fee | Requires a fee |
Hakusan-Shirakawago White Road (Formerly known as the “Hakusan Super Rindo Road”)
The Hakusan-shirakawago White Road is a 33.3km-long toll road that connects Shirakawa Village in Gifu Prefecture and Hakusan City in Ishikawa Prefecture. It takes roughly one hour to travel the road, during which drivers can enjoy the abundant natural landscape consisting of primeval forests populated by primeval Japanese beech forest, beautiful valleys, and majestic waterfalls, as well as views of Mt. Hakusan. There are walking courses and trails that start from parking lots, and the area is famous for its alpine plants during the summer and colored leaves during the autumn.
| Address | Shirakawa Village, Ono County, Gifu Prefecture/ Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Contact | (Ishikawa Prefecture) 076-256-7341 (Hakusan Rindo Ishikawa Administration Office) (Gifu Prefecture) 05769-6-1664 (Hakusan Rindo Gifu Administration Office) * Both accessible when the road is open. |
| Opening Period | Early June - November 10 (subject to change) * Common business hours: June - August: 7:00 - 18:00; September - November: 8:00 - 17:00 |
| Usage Fee | Requires a fee |
Contact List
Chubu Regional Environment Office
Sannnomaru 2-5-2, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0001
Tel: 052-955-2135 Fax: 052-951-8919
http://chubu.env.go.jp/
Hakusan Ranger Office
Shiramine Ho-25-1, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-2501
Tel: 076-259-2902 Fax: 076-259-2085
Hakusan Nature Conservation Center, Ishikawa
Kinameri Nu-4, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-23264
Tel: 076-255-5321 Fax: 076-255-5323
http://www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp/hakusan/
Hakusan National Park Website
Sannnomaru 2-5-2, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0001
Tel: 052-955-2135 Fax: 052-951-8919
http://chubu.env.go.jp/
Hakusan Ranger Office
Shiramine Ho-25-1, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-2501
Tel: 076-259-2902 Fax: 076-259-2085
Hakusan Nature Conservation Center, Ishikawa
Kinameri Nu-4, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-23264
Tel: 076-255-5321 Fax: 076-255-5323
http://www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp/hakusan/
Hakusan National Park Website
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Chubu Regional Environment Office
Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan (JCN1000012110001)
Sannomaru 2-5-2, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0001, Japan
Tel: 052-955-2135 Fax: 052-951-8919 E-mail: REO-CHUBU@env.go.jp Location
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