Japanese geopark presentation

1. Mount Apoi
UNESCO
Geopark

2.  Located at Saima Town in the eastern Hidaka area of Hokkaido Japan.
 Mount Apoi is fully rich with natural environment.
 It was certified as a Japanese Geopark in 2008, and it has been designated as
a UNESCO Global Geopark since 2015.
 The town has a long history and rich culture.
 Hidaka area consisting of three districts:
1) the rugged area of the Hidaka Mountains
2) Hiroo Town to Cape Erimo; and
3)Mt. Apoi (a flower-covered peridotite mountain). With a total area of
103,447 hectares, it is Japan's largest park.
Introduction

4. History and Themes
 The Hidaka Mountains formed as a result of a collision between two
continental plates 13 million years ago.
 Mt. Apoi Geopark provides a variety of opportunities to learn about
and enjoy phenomena relating to the earth's transformation.
 Mt. Apoi provides habitats for alpine vegetation due to its unique soil,
weather and geographical conditions