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Wildlife Parks, State Parks, and National Parks to Visit in Japan
| Park Name |
Location |
Months to Visit |
Time Required |
Important Tips |
| Asahiyama Zoo |
Hokkaido |
December to March for penguin walk, April to November for general visit |
Half day |
Arrive early to avoid crowds, wear warm clothing in winter |
| Nikko National Park |
Tochigi |
April to November for hiking, autumn for fall foliage |
1-2 days |
Bring hiking gear, visit Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Falls |
| Hakone National Park |
Kanagawa |
Year-round, but best in autumn for fall foliage and winter for hot springs |
1-2 days |
Take the Hakone Ropeway for scenic views, visit Lake Ashi and Owakudani |
| Shiretoko National Park |
Hokkaido |
June to September for hiking and wildlife viewing |
2-3 days |
Bring insect repellent, visit the Shiretoko Five Lakes and see brown bears |
| Yakushima National Park |
Kagoshima |
Year-round, but best in summer for hiking and winter for snow monkeys |
2-3 days |
Bring hiking gear, visit the Jomon Sugi cedar tree and Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine |
| Mount Fuji |
Yamanashi and Shizuoka |
July to September for climbing, autumn for fall foliage |
1-2 days |
Prepare for altitude sickness, bring warm clothing for summit, visit the Fuji Five Lakes |
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