ACCESS
By train
SapporoLimited-express train(45 min.)

Local train(80 min.)Transfer

Tomakomai

Local train (3 hr.)SamaniJR Bus(10 min.)Apoi Tozanguchi (trailhead)By bus
JR Hokkaido Bus (Erimo Express)
Sapporo-Samani-Erimo (non-stop): 1 round trip/day, 3 hr. 20 min.

SapporoApoi Sanso hotel
This resort hotel conveniently located forclimbing Mt. Apoi has 19 guestrooms. Its
large communal bath with mineral deposits
from Futamata Radium Hot Spring is open
to the public as well (adults: 500 yen).
Email：samani@apoi-sanso.co.jp
Tel.：+81-146-36-5211
URL: http://www.apoi-sanso.co.jp/

Samani

JR Bus(10 min.)Apoi Tozanguchi (trailhead)By car
Sapporo-Minami IC

Hokkaido
Expressway
40 km

Tomakomai-Higashi IC(Approx. 3 hr. 30 min.)HidakaExpressway
40 km

National highway

Hidaka-Mombetsu IC

100 kmSamani

Mt. Apoi Geopark
Visitor Center

SamaniTown

Trailhead to
Mt. Apoi
Mt. Apoi Research Support Center
To Samani Town center

Apoi Sanso hotel

Mt. Apoi Geopark
Visitor CenterCampsite

Park Golf Course
Higashi Hirau

Apoi-sanroku Family Park Campsite
This campsite at the foot of Mt. Apoi provides several amenities including
running water, a covered camp kitchen and flush toilets. Small bungalows arealso available.
Inquiries:
Mt. Apoi Geopark Visitor Center
Email：apoi.gvc@iris.ocn.ne.jp Tel.：+81-146-36-3601

Fuyushima

Ana-iwa in Fuyushima

Fuyushima
Fishing PortTo Erimo

Mt. Apoi Geopark Visitor Center
Aza Hirau 479-7, Samani Town, Samani-gun,
Hokkaido 058-0004

Apoi-sanroku Park Golf Course
This golf facility has three sloping courses (27 holes) certified by theInternational Park Golf Association. It affords sweeping views of Mt. Apoi
and the Pacific Ocean.
Inquiries:
Apoi Sanso Hotel
Email：samani@apoi-sanso.co.jp Tel.：+81-146-36-5211

Email：apoi.gvc@iris.ocn.ne.jp

Tel.：+81-146-36-3601
URL: http://www.apoi-geopark.jp/● Opening period: April – November ● Open every day during periods of operation● Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ● Free admission

Samani Town, Hokkaido

Information center for learning about andenjoying the geology, ecology and people of SamaniMt. Apoi Geopark Visitor Center serves as a hub
facility for Mt. Apoi Geopark. It provides a wide
range of information on Samani’s geology, naturalenvironment, history and culture, and on local
climbing opportunities. Requests to stay at
Apoi-sanroku Family Park Campsite can also bemade there.
Topographical model of Mt. Apoi Geopark (Samani)This rotating drum showcases the blooming
seasons of flowers that open in succession
on Mt. Apoi over a period of around six months.
Rotate the drum to see flowers that bloomin each season.

Natuand In re, History
dustryZone

Diorama of Alpine Flora on Mt. Apoi

Natureand In , Historydustry
Zone

Alpine Flora Calendar

This diorama reproducing flower
fields near Umanose (the westernridge of Mt. Apoi) showcases thetypical beautiful blooms seen ineach season.

Nature, H

ryTunnel from the Meiji Period and Industryisto
Zone

This cross-section represents a tunnel
dug in the Meiji Period (1868 – 1912) inwhat is known today as the Hidaka Yabakeiarea.

Mt. ApoGeopa irk

This 3D topographical model covering almost the whole area of Samaniexhibits a contrast in terrain between the town center to the west and theApoi Mountains to the east, and also highlights local geosites.

Highlighting of peridotites

Rocksin SamaniRock LabA window into
the dynamics of the earth
Earth Science Zone
HidakaYabakei

OfficeHoromankyoGorge
Mt. Apoi climbing information

Oyako-iwa
Rocks

Geological narratives
in Samani

Information Desk

Mt. Apoi Geopark

Video area

Topographicalmodel ofMt. Apoi Geopark

Areas with a wealth of things to see!

Rest area

Aerial view ofMt. Apoi Geopark

Introduction to Mt. ApoiGeopark

Samani Landscape Panels and Dioramas

Earth S
cienZone ce

Industry
History

Relations between
nature and people(Nature, History and Industry Zone)

The Earth Science Zone highlights
peridotites and other local features of Mt.
Apoi. In its center are displays of dioramas
and panels depicting Mt. Apoi, Oyako-iwa
Rocks and other Samani landscapes. Thiszone is the ideal place to learn about how
local landscapes formed.

Marine organisms

The land in
Samani and its people
Conservation
activities

Peel Specimen of a Fault
This specimen is actually fromthe Hidaka Main Thrust in Mt.
Apoi Geopark, where two
tectonic plates in eastern andwestern Hokkaido once collided.

Alpine flora

Flower calendar

Wild fauna

Horoman peridotite
commentary panels

Mt. Apoi climbing
guidance and information

Video Area

Alpine flora commentary panels

Historical commentary panels

Industrial commentary panels

Diorama of alpine flora

EarthScien
Zone ce