The arboretum of the University of Tokyo Hokkaido Forest (UTHF), which was established in 1899, has a collection of approximately 270 tree species, including native and introduced species from mainland Japan and abroad. Most of the major tall tree species native to the Furano region can be seen here, including one of the oldest plantations of Japanese larch, Larix kaempferi, which is over 100 years old. The arboretum has a variety of larch species and their hybrids, which were used for crossbreeding experiments conducted in the 1960s. Silvicultural species introduced from East Asia, North America, and Europe from 1905 to the 1930s have also been planted. Seedlings of the native conifer species, Abies sachalinensis, Picea jezoensis, and Picea glehnii, are raised in the nursery of the arboretum.
【Opening period】: Weekdays between 1 May to 31 October
【Opening time】: 9:00-16:00
【Fee】: Free
► A pamphlet about the arboretum and nursery is available here.
► A map of the arboretum is available here [PDF 3.9MB].
► You can see seasonal views of the arboretum on the following page.
Visiting procedure
► For personal visits: please write your name at the gate of the arboretum. No prior application is required for a personal visit.
► For organizations/educational groups: prior notice is required for visits by organizations/educational groups. Please submit the following application form to the UTHF Office by the 20th of the month prior to the date you wish to visit the arboretum.
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Notes and Rules
► Use of the facilities is not permitted for profit-making events or events that contribute to the profit of a specific individual, corporation, or organization. Please note that this also applies to tours conducted by travel agencies and guided tours conducted by tour guides for a fee.
► As mentioned above, prior applications are required for visits by organizations/educational groups.
► The UTHF and the University of Tokyo do not take responsibility for any accidents in the UTHF. Please pay attention to safety.
► The following acts are strictly prohibited:
・Entering the nursery;
・Collecting plants and animals, including insects;
・Smoking, fire use, and hazardous items.
► Please park your car in a parking space and visit the facilities on foot.
► Pets are not allowed.
► Assistance dogs, such as guide dogs, hearing dogs, or service dogs, are permitted if you comply with the following rules:
・Clean up feces;
・Keep your dog away from wild animals;
・Do not damage plants or exhibits;
・You are responsible for keeping your dog under control at all times.
► Special attention should be paid to
・Falling branches
・Dead or leaning trees along the path
・Animals, such as wasps, ticks, and bears
・Plants such as poison ivy, Toxicodendron orientale, which can cause a skin rash, and nettles, which have stinging hairs
・Vehicles and machinery operations, such as the mower
► The arboretum may be closed during the usual opening hours for reasons such as adverse weather conditions.
► Please take your rubbish home with you.
► Please follow all instructions from staff.
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Arboretum
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