Shibetya no Mizunara (Giant Japanese Oak)
Shiracha no Mizunara
A majestic Mizunara oak standing 24m tall with a 6m circumference, selected as one of the '100 Great Trees of the Forest' by the Forestry Agency.
The Shibetya no Mizunara is a colossal Mizunara (Japanese Oak) tree located near the border of Shibetya Town and Kushiro Town in Hokkaido.
What makes it special
About Shibetya no Mizunara (Giant Japanese Oak)
- Experience the Scale: Feel the overwhelming presence of a 24m tall tree and a 6m circumference in person.
- Seasonal Beauty: Witness the changing colors, from lush summer greens to breathtaking autumn foliage.
- Nature Photography: Capture the unique textures of the ancient bark and the surrounding forest ecosystem.
- Forest Retreat: Enjoy a peaceful moment of reflection away from the city in the heart of Hokkaido's wilderness.
Weather forecast
Sun
11/1
8°/0°
0%
Mon
11/2
8°/0°
48%
Tue
11/3
9°/0°
55%
Wed
11/4
10°/0°
33%
Thu
11/5
13°/1°
94%
Fri
11/6
16°/7°
97%
Sat
11/7
8°/0°
8%
Tips
Payment
Cash only (No facilities nearby; bring JPY for travel expenses)
Language
Limited English support/signage
Reservation
No reservation required
Clothing
Wear sturdy walking shoes; bring seasonal gear (warm clothes/rain gear)
Photography
Landscape photography is okay; do not damage plants or trees
Accessibility
Difficult for wheelchairs due to unpaved forest terrain
Etiquette
No fires, no plant collection, and no climbing/touching trees. Follow 'Leave No Trace' principles.
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