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
Thu
9/17
22°/11°
4%
Fri
9/18
20°/11°
3%
Sat
9/19
17°/12°
63%
Sun
9/20
19°/15°
55%
Mon
9/21
20°/15°
37%
Tue
9/22
21°/12°
22%
Wed
9/23
18°/10°
7%
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.