Daisetsuzan Grand Traverse in Hokkaido

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Most of these are answered in the Daisetsuzan Guide and Wikivoyage. Briefly:

  • April is too early, there will be snow on the ground and average temps are below zero. Most facilities are closed or unmanned until June.
  • The only English-language map I'm aware of is in Lonely Planet's Hiking in Japan, and it's not very detailed. Sapporo has lots of hiking equipment stores, Shugakuso is well-regarded by serious hikers.
  • Everytrail has a selection of GPS tracks for the park.
  • Yes, you can reach all main trailheads with buses, just check the schedules carefully. Basic guidance here.
  • Depends entirely on the weather. If it's a clear sunny day, no problem. If it's foggy or a blizzard rolls in, big problem. On average 5 people a year die in the park.

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