Ichinose Visitor Center
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Hakusan National Park
Ichinose Visitor Center
Ministry of the Environment
Ishikawa Prefecture
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Kuroyuri lily (Fritillaria camschatcensis)
Beech forest
Hakusan National Park stretches across an area of 47,700 hectares including parts of Ishikawa, Fukui, Toyama, and Gifu prefectures. The park and its namesake mountain are known as one of the finest environments for alpine plants in Japan. The lower areas of the mountain are covered with vast Japanese beech forests inhabited by a wide range of animals, making it a critically important nature reserve.
Preserve the beauty of Hakusan for future generations:
• Take all waste home with you
• Picking plants or disturbing wildlife is punishable by law
• Only camp in designated areas
• Pets are not allowed in Hakusan National Park
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Ichinose Visitor Center
Open: May 1 to November 5 (heavy snow may cause early closures)
Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Entrance: Free
Access
Bus: From Kanazawa Station, take the bus that goes to Ichinose (a roughly one hour and 45-minute trip.) At Ichinose, switch to the bus going to Betto Deai (around 30 minutes). Be sure to check in advance if the bus will be running on the date you arrive.
Contact: Hokuriku Telephone Service Center, Tel: (076)237-5115
Car: Approx. two hours from Kanazawa or Fukui
Contacts
Ichinose Visitor Center
No-38 Shiramine, Hakusan, Ishikawa 920-2501; Tel: 076-259-2504 (Japanese only)
Ministry of the Environment, Hakusan Ranger Office for Nature Conservation
Ho-25-1 Shiramine, Hakusan, Ishikawa 920-2501; Tel: 076-259-2902 (Japanese only)
Hakusan Nature Conservation Center
Nu-4 Kinameri, Hakusan, Ishikawa 920-2326
Tel: 076-255-5321 (Japanese only); Fax: 076-255-5323 (Japanese only)
https://www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp/hakusan/index.html
Mail: hakusan@pref.ishikawa.jp
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Get to Know Hakusan National Park
Ichinose Visitor Center
The center provides a wide range of information on the animals, plants, and rich history and geology of Hakusan Natural Park. Exhibitions, videos, and maps ensure visitors are fully informed before setting out on the trails. Staff will happily explain the various routes, and can provide the registration forms that everyone climbing Mt. Hakusan is required to fill out.
Nature Trails
For those who prefer to remain at lower altitudes, the Visitor Center is close to several nature trails. Guided nature walks are also held regularly; please ask the staff for more information.
