To ensure the safety of national park users and preserve our natural environments, drone operators must be aware of the following.
1. In advance of any drone flight, please apply for permission to the forest management office or the Hokkaido government office in charge of the area where you plan to fly.
(Application may be required 7 days prior to the planned flight. Be proactive and apply early.)
| Scheduled Location | Submit to |
|---|---|
| Sounkyo, Ginsendai, Kogen Onsen, Numanohara From Tenninkyo to Kaun-dake, Mount Tomuraushi From Shirogane Onsen and Bogakudai to Biefuji, Mount Oputateshike, Tokachi-dake, Biei-dake | Central Kamikawa Forest Office
Kagura 3- 4 chome, Asahikawa city
0166-61-0206 |
| From Tokachi-dake Onsen to Tokachi-dake, Mount Kamihorokamettoku, Furano-dake, Genshigahara | Southern Kamikawa Forest Office
Ikutora, Minami-Furano-cho, Sorachi District
0167-52-2772 |
| From Tokachi-Mitsumata to Yuniishikari-dake, Mount Otofuke, Mount Nipesotsu direction From Tomuraushi Onsen to Mount Tomuraushi, Tokachi-dake, From Nukabira Onsen to Tenbozan, Hakuun-dake direction From Nukabira Onsen to Mount Upepesanke From Shikaoi to Mount Hakuun, Tenbozan, Lake Shinonome, Mount Higashi-Nupukaushi-Nupuri, Mount Minami-Petoutoru From Shikaoi to Nishi-Nupukaushi-Nupuri From Shihoro to Mount Hakuun | Western Tokachi Forest Office
Higashi-Daisetsu Branch Office
Kamishihoro, Kamishihoro-cho, Kato District
01654-2-2141 |
| Aizankei to Hokuchin-dake and Aibetsu-dake direction Asahi-dake Onsen, Sugatami station to Asahi-dake | Hokkaido Kamikawa Regional Promotion Bureau
Southern Forest Office
19 chome, Nagayama 6 jo, Asahikawa city
0166-46-5111 |
Hokkaido Forestry Administration Website
Flying unmanned aircraft (drones, radio-controlled aircraft and others) in national forest areas: Hokkaido Forestry Administration (maff.go.jp)
Hokkaido, Kamikawa General Promotion Bureau Southern Forest Office Website
2. After completing the application for your drone flight, please contact the Ministry of the Environment (Daisetsuzan National Park Management Office, Higashikawa Management Office, or Kamishihoro Management Office) in charge of the area where you plan to fly.
We will confirm the flight zone within the park, flight date and time, and explain the rules for flying drones in Daisetsuzan National Park.
Scheduled Location | Contact person/phone number |
|---|---|
ounkyo, Ginsendai, Kogen Onsen, Numa-no-hara From Aizankei to Hokuchin-dake and Aibetsu-dake direction | Daisetsuzan National Park Management Office |
From Tenninkyo to Kaun-dake From Shirogane Onsen and Bogakudai to Bieifuji,Mount Oputateshike Tokachi-dake, Biei-dake From Tokachi Onsen to Tokachi-dake, Mount Kamihorokamettoku Furano-dake, Genshigahara Asahi-dake Onsen, Sugatami Station to Asahi-dake | Higashikawa Management Office |
From Tokachi-Mitsumata to Yuniishikari-dake, Mount Otofuke, Mount Nipesotsu direction Mount Tomuraushi From Nukabira Onsen to Tenbozan, Mount Hakuun direction From Tomuraushi to Mount Upepesanke From Shikaoi to Mount Hakuun, Tenbozan, Lake Shinonome, Mount Higashi-Nupukaushi-Nupuri, Mount Minami-Petotoru From Shikaoi to Nishi-Nupukaushi-Nupuri From Shihoro to Mount Hakuun | Kamishihoro Management Office |
3. General drone flight considerations
National parks are used by many people who abide by a variety of rules. We ask that you take extra caution not to disturb other park users or adversely affect the natural environment by flying a drone. In particular, please take note of the following.
①Impact on the natural landscape
- The natural landscape of national parks not only include wide open spaces, but also natural sounds such as the wind. National park landscapes are characterized by tranquillity. Noise generated by drone flights in national parks may adversely affect this landscape. This may cause discomfort to other users in the national parks.
- In the event of a crashlanding, we ask that you retrieve the drone. If this happens off-trail, however, and cannot be retrieved, please contact the office in charge of the area at the Ministry of the Environment as described in 2. above, before attempting to retrieve the drone.
②Impact on wildlife
- National parks are home to a variety of wildlife. They are extremely important for the conservation of biodiversity in Japan. If a drone is flown over such areas, there is a risk of adversely impacting the natural behaviour and ecology of wildlife in response to the sound of the drone. Never follow animals with drones.
③Impact on other park users
- A great number of people use national parks. In certain high-use areas or times, the risk of a drone colliding with someone, causing serious injury, increases. When operating a drone, avoid doing so on narrow trails where you may block the passage of other hikers.
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