Mount Apoi (アポイ岳) is located in the Hidaka Mountains, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is near the town of Samani. It is well known for hosting a large number of plants that are found only on Hokkaidō, such as Callianthemum miyabeanum (ヒダカソウ). The mountain is made from ultramafic rock of unknown age.

Mt. Apoi Geopark

Mount Apoi Geopark is a geopark covering whole territory of Samani. Mt. Apoi Geopark is a geological area where visitors can learn about and enjoy the valuable geological heritage and the rich natural environment as well as the history and culture of Samani. The area is home to mountains and gorges made of peridotites featuring purity and variety found in few places worldwide as well as endemic alpine plant communities that thrive in the area's particular soil. The town also has a long history and a rich culture based on its development as a trading hub thanks to the favorable natural harbor created by its unusual coastal terrain. The Mt. Apoi Geopark was certified as a Japanese Geopark in 2008, and a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2015.

Flora of Mt. Apoi

Mt. Apoi and the surrounding area consist of a mixed forest of needle-leaved and broad-leaved trees, with a mixture of cool-temperate northern Japanese spruce and subalpine Ezo spruce. The distribution of alpine plants and Ezo spruce descends to lower elevations than what one would typically see. Mt. Apoi is a hotspot for biodiversity. About 80 species of alpine plants grow on Mt. Apoi despite its low elevation (810 m), and there are nearly 20 endemic species, including subspecies, varieties, and varieties. The reasons for this include:

Fauna of Mt. Apoi