Where To Stream Journeys in Japan Season 2017 Episode 24
Taisetsuzan Summer Alpine Discoveries
- Aired September 12, 2017
- 30 Min
Taisetsuzan, also called Daisetsuzan, is a mountain range home to Hokkaido Prefecture's highest peak. In addition to its excellent hiking trails, Taisetsuzan is popular for its clusters of alpine flowers that blossom all the way up to the summit in late July, when summer is in full swing. The primeval woodlands at the base of the mountain range are a habitat of the Higuma brown bear. Summer visitors often see the animals frolicking on slopes where there are still snow patches. Taisetsuzan lies...