Hakusan National Park

It is a national park consisting of the three peaks of Mt. Hakusan (Gozengamine, Onanjimine, and Kengamine) and surrounding mountains and is known for having one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall. There are various alpine plants such as chocolate lily and Primla cuneifolia Ledeb. var. hakusanensis (Hakusankozakura), and many rare creatures such as the golden eagle, the mountain hawk-eagle, and the Japanese ermine in Mt. Hakusan which shows various environmental changes depending on the season. Many climbing paths are maintained in the area. There are visitor centers in Ichinose and Chugu hot springs, where material and tourist information about the nature and culture of the district are exhibited, and multilingual brochures are available.