Eastern Area

[Raiun Park in Shari] Raiun Spring Water and Raiun Shrine Are at A Little-Known Tourist Attraction

Meisui-no-Sato Raiun Park (名水の里来運公園) is a park in Shari town. Most of visitors' purposes are the Raiun Spring Water with tasty spring water from Mt. Sharidake (斜里岳) and the Raiun Shrine that fortune likely comes.

[Onnenetsu River in Shari] Salmon and Pink Salmon Going Upstream Can Be Enjoyed at Onnebetsu River Salmon and Trout-Run Viewing Facility

Onnebetsu River (遠音別川) is a river in Shari town. The river is well-known as a good place to see salmon and pink salmon running upstream, and a lots of anglers come to catch those.

[Taushubetsu River Bridge in Kamishihoro] Unexpectedly, It Is Easy Access to Phantom Concrete Arch Bridge

Taushubetsu River Bridge (タウシュベツ川橋梁) is a former concrete arch bridge along Former Japan National Railway Shihoro Line (旧日本国有鉄道士幌線) in Kamishihoro town located in the north part of Obihiro city, and is one of Japan National Railways Shihoro Line Concrete Arch Bridge Group (旧国鉄士幌線コンクリートアーチ橋梁群) desingated as Hokkaido Heritage.

[Manabe Garden in Obihiro] The Largest Conifer Garden in Japan

Manabe Garden (真鍋庭園) is a popular garden at a residential area between National Route 236 and Satsunai River in Obihiro city, and is relatively near Midorigaoka Park (緑ヶ丘公園) with Obhiro Zoo (帯広動物園).

[Shichiku Garden in Obihiro] Various Flowers Can Be Enjoyed at Old Woman's English Garden

Shichiku Garden (紫竹ガーデン) is a popular garden that is one of 8 gardens chosen by Hokkaido Garden Path (北海道ガーデン街道) in the southern part of Obihiro city, and is far away from the downtown of the Obihiro, and is near Kofuku Station (幸福駅) and Tokachi Obihiro Airport.

[Tokachi Hills in Makubetsu] Stylish Garden on Hills

Tokachi Hills (十勝ヒルズ) is a popular garden on a small hill of about 120 m elevation in Makubetsu town adjacent to the eastern part of Obihiro city, and is one of 8 gardens chosen by Hokkaido Garden Path (北海道ガーデン街道), and is near Tokachi Carmelite Monastery and Makubetsu Onsen (幕別温泉).

[Tokachi Millennium Forest in Shimizu] Huge Gardens in Nature

Tokachi Millennium Forest (十勝千年の森) is a popular garden at the foot of Hidaka Mountains in Shimizu town located in the northwestern part of Obihiro city, and is one of 8 gardens chosen by Hokkaido Garden Path (北海道ガーデン街道).

[Maruyama Observation Deck in Shimizu] Magnificent Landscape Can Be Enjoyed

Maruyama Observation Deck (円山展望台) is a viewing platform on a small hill in Maruyama Ranch, Shimizu town. Here is known as a good place to view Tokachi Plain (十勝平野), so visitors can enjoy a good scenery with few artifacts because the Maruyama Observation Deck is surrounded by pastures.

Nissho Pass Observation Deck — easternarea-area

[Nissho Pass 1st Observation Deck in Shimizu] Tokachi Plain Can Be Viewed

Nissho Pass 1st Observation Deck (日勝峠第1展望台) is a viewing point at about 750 m above sea level in Shimizu town located in the northwestern part of Obihiro city, and is near Lookout Restaurant Tokachitei (展望レストランとかち亭).

[Kokutaiji Temple in Akkeshi] Old Cherry Tree Can Be Enjoyed at One of Greatest Ancient Temples in Hokkaido

Kokutaiji Temple (国泰寺) is an ancient temple founded in 1804 in Akkeshi town located in the eastern part of Kushiro city, and is next to Akkeshi Shrine (厚岸神社). The temple is one of The 3 Government Temples in Yezo recognized by Edo shogunate together with Usu Zenkoji Temple (有珠善光寺) in Date and Tojunin (等澍院) in Samani.

[Tree of Success in Teshikaga] A Solo Cherry Tree to Cheer for Intending Examinees

Tree of Success (合格の木) is a solo cherry tree in Okushunbetsu, Teshikaga town, and is near Okushunbetsu Shrine (奥春別神社). The lonely tree designed as a precious tree by the Teshikaga town is planted at a ranch.

[Akkeshi Shrine in Akkeshi] Messenger of God Guided Me to Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

Akkeshi Shrine (厚岸神社) is an old shrine founded in 1791 by Mr. Tokunai Mogami (最上徳内), a famous explorer, in Akkeshi town located in the eastern part of Kushiro city, and is next to Kokutaiji Temple (国泰寺). Shinmeigu Shrine (神明宮), former Akkeshi Shrine, used to be originally at precincts of the Kokutaiji Temple.

[Nenohi Park in Akkeshi] Good Place for Cherry Blossoms and Oysters

Nenohi Park (子野日公園) is a park in Akkeshi town located in the eastern part of Kushiro city, and is well-known as a good place to see cherry blossoms. Suikoen (翆湖園), a private garden, established by Mr. Kouki Nenohi (子野日弘毅), ex-mayor of Akkeshi, was assigned to the Akkeshi town in 1962, and has been well-kept as a park.

[Sekineppu Lookout Open Space in Kushiro] Beautiful Sea Scenery Can Be Seen from Parking Lot

Sekineppu Lookout Open Space (セキネップ展望広場) is a scenic place in Kushiro town located in the eastern part of Kushiro city, and is also located Senboushi that is famous as a producing center for oysters between the Kushiro city and Akkeshi town.

[Fukuhara-sannso Mountain Villa in Shikaoi] One of Fall Foliage Tourist Attracttions in Eastern Hokkaido

Fukuhara-sannso Mountain Villa (福原山荘) is a villa along Hokkaido Road 1088 in Shikaoi town located in the northwestern part of Obihiro city, and is well-known as a good place to see fall foliage.

[Shin-arashiyama Sky Park Observation Tower in Memuro] Typical View of Tokachi Can Be Enjoyed at Lookout Point

Shin-arashiyama Sky Park Observation Tower (新嵐山スカイパーク展望台) is a lookout point in Memuro town. The observation tower is built around the mountaintop of Mt. Shin-arashiyama (新嵐山) of about 340 m elevation, and a typical scenery of Hokkaido can be seen.

[Mikuni Pass in Kamishihoro] Red Bridge through Primeval Forest with Fall Foliage Is Picture-perfect

Mikuni Pass (三国峠) in Kamishihoro located in the north part of Obihiro is the highest pass at 1,139 m above sea level in Hokkaido, and is on National Route 273 (Nukabira National Route (糠平国道)) that connects Kamikawa (上川) with Tokachi (十勝), and penetrates Daisetsuzan National Park (大雪山国立公園) in the north-south direction.

[Karikachi Pass Observation Deck in Shintoku] Beautiful View of Tokachi Plain Chosen as New 8 Views of Japan

Karikachi Pass (狩勝峠) is a pass between Shintoku town and Minami-furano town, and is famous for viewing beautiful Tokachi Plain (十勝平野). The beautiful view has been chosen as one of the New 8 Views of Japan (日本新八景), too. Only the view from the Karikachi Pass is chosen in Hokkaido.

[Biman Panorama Park in Shimizu] Tokachi Plain and Hidaka Mountains Can Be Viewed

Biman Panorama Park (美蔓パノラマパーク) is a parking park in Shimizu town located in the northwest part of Obihiro city, and is also a viewing point along National Route 274. Here is known as a good place to see Tokachi Plain (十勝平野) and Hidaka Mountains (日高山脈).

[Omagari Lakeside Park in Abashiri] Good Place to See Cosmos and Sunflower

Omagari Lakeside Park (大曲湖畔園地) is a former farm of Abashiri Prison (網走刑務所) in the northern lakeside of Lake Abashiri (網走湖). Here is famous for sunflower and cosmos in a summer and an autumn..

[Tawadaira Observaton Deck in Shibecha] 360-Degree Panorama View Covered with Green World

Tawadaira (多和平) is a hill in Shibech town located in the northeastern part of Kushiro city, and is popular as a good place to view a good typical scenery of Hokkaido at the hilltop of about 195 m elevation.

[Shiretoko Pass in Shiretoko Peninsula] Good Viewing Point

Shiretoko Pass (知床峠) is a popular viewing point at 738 m above sea level between Rausu town and Shari town in Shiretoko Peninsula, and is located around the top of National Route 334 (the common name is Shiretoko Crossing Road (知床横断道路)) connecting Utoro with Rausu.

[Rausu Kunashiri Observatory Deck in Rausu, Shiretoko] Rausu and Kunashiri Island Can Be Seen at Sunrise Spot

Rausu Kunashiri Observatory Deck (羅臼国後展望塔) is a resource center in Rausu town, Shiretoko Peninsula, and is built for the return of Northern Territories on a hill at about 167 m above sea level, and is well-known as a good place to see the sunrise.

[Ryugudai Observation Park in Yubetsu] Lake Saroma and Sea of Okhotsk Can Be Seen at Ryugudai Observation Deck

Ryugudai Overlook Park (龍宮台展望公園) is a park in Yubetsu town located in the north part of the Lake Saroma. Ryugudai Observation Deck (龍宮台展望台) at the end of Hokkaido Road 656 is built on sandbar of about 200 m width between the Sea of Okhotsk and Lake Saroma.

[Piraoro Observation Deck in Saroma] Lake Saroma View with Legend of Threwing Body to Death

Piraoro Observation Deck (ピラオロ展望台) is built on a small hill at 26 above sea level in Saroma town located in the south part of the Lake Saroma. The Piraoro means "A place with a precipice" in Ainu language. It is a legendary place that an Ainu young girl threw her body, too.

[Saromako Observation Deck in Saroma] 360 Degrees View and Narrow Raod

Saromako Observation Deck (サロマ湖展望台) is built on the top of Mt. Horoiwa (幌岩山) of 376 m height in Saroma town located in the south part of the Lake Saroma, and is the only tourist attraction to view whole Lake Saroma.

[Furetoi Observation Deck in Koshimizu] Whitish Something May Be Seen in Summer and Winter

Furetoi Observation Deck (フレトイ展望台) is a lookout in Koshimizu town located in the southeastern part of Abashiri city, and is adjacent to Hamakoshimizu Maehama Campsite (浜小清水前浜キャンプ場), and is near Hamakoshimizu Station (浜小清水駅) and Road Station Hanayaka koshimizu (道の駅「はなやか（葉菜野花）小清水」).

[Uchu Observation Deck in Kiyosato] Views of Starry Sky in Evening and Windbreaks and Fields in Daytime Look Beautiful

Uchu Observation Deck (宇宙展望台) is 4-story steel tower of about 12 m height on the hilltop of Kiyosato Town Ranch (清里町営牧場) in Kiyosato town located in the root of Shiretoko Peninsula (知床半島), and was built in 2001.

[Cape Puyuni in Shari, Shiretoko] Beautiful Sunset and Drift Ice Can Be Viewed at Puyuni-misaki Lookout

Cape Puyuni (プユニ岬) is a cape jutting out into the Sea of Okhotsk in Shari town, Shiretoko Peninsula (知床半島). Utoro Port and the Sea of the Okhotsk can be viewed from here. This place is well known as a good place to see the sunset. A winter scenery that drift ice spread over the whole sea looks grand, too.

[Marchen Hill in Ozora] Fields and Japanese Larch Trees Create Fairy Tale World

Marchen Hill (メルヘンの丘) is a tourist attraction along Nationa Route 39 in Memanbetsu, Ozora. 7-8 Japanese larch trees are planted on a ridge of a gentle hill, and it has became popular beauty spot because the scenery was used for famous Japanese movie "Dreams (夢)" filmed by Mr. Akira Kurosawa (黒澤明).

[Road to Heaven in Shari] About 28 KM-Length Straight Road and Nameless Observation Deck

Road to Heaven (天に続く道) is a straight road with about 28 km in total length in Shari town, and was named after stretching to the sky. A view is comfortable in the daytime, and the view with the red sky is good in the sunset, too.

[Kitami Peppermint Memorial Hall] History of Peppermint in Japan Can Be Enjoyed for Free

Kitami Peppermint Memorial Hall (北見ハッカ記念館) is a tourist facility near Kitami Station in the center of Kitami city, and the distance is about 1 km from there to here. It has been opened since 1986. The Kitami is well-known as a peppermint town.

[Seiryuji Temple in Nemuro] Chishimazakura Cherry Trees with Beautiful Colored Gradation Can Be Enjoyed in Place Famous for Cherry Blossoms

Seiryuji Temple (清隆寺) is a temple built in 1893 in the downtown of Nemuro city, and is about 600 m away from Nemuro Station. A main building was built by Mr. Kikuzo Hanawa (花輪喜久蔵) called "Expert Kesennuma Carpenter (気仙沼大工の名工)" in 1912.

[Okubiwase Wildbird Park in Hamanaka] Birdwatching Place for Waterfowls

Okubiwase Wildbird Park (奥琵琶瀬野鳥公園) is at the south side of Kiritappu Wetland (霧多布湿原), Hamanaka town is located between Kushiro city and Nemuro city. In 2004, Kiritappu Wetland National Trust (霧多布ナショナルトラスト) bought this land, and built a wooden path and a birdwatching place.

[Hosooka Canoe Port in Kushiro] Entrance of Kushiro River

Hosooka Canoe Port (細岡カヌーポート) near Hosooka Station at the western part of Lake Takkobunuma is a landing place for canoes along Kushiro River. There are only the canoe port and a parking lot.

[Nihonmatsu Lookout in Shibcha] Secret Tourist Spot with Commanding Fine View in Kushiro-Shitugen Wetland

Nihonmatsu Lookout (二本松展望地) near Nihonmatsu Bridge cross Kushiro River (釧路川) in Shibcha is a lookout at about 40 m above sea lavel in the northern part of the Kushiro-Shitsugen Wetland National Park. It is not a tourist attraction officially, so there is not a facility at all.

[Uramashu Observation Deck in Kiyosato] Lake Mashu Can Be Enjoyed from Back Side

Uramashu Observation Deck (裏摩周展望台) is a viewing point at the end of Hokkaido Road 150 in northeastern part of Lake Mashu. In Akan Mashu National Park, and is in the other side of Mashu 1st Observation Deck (摩周第一展望台) and Mashu 3rd Observation Deck (摩周第三展望台) across the lake, too, and only Uramashu Observation Deck is in Kiyosato town.

[Mashu 3rd Observation Deck in Teshikaga] Highest Observation Deck around Lake Mashu Is That Sea of Clouds and Superb View Can Be Enjoyed

Mashu 3rd Observation Deck (摩周第三展望台) is a viewing spot along Hokkaido Road 52 in western part of Lake Mashu. In Akan Mashu National Park. Overlapped Mt. Mashudake (摩周岳) and Kamuisshu Island (カムイシュ島) can be seen only on this observation deck.

[Mashu 1st Observation Deck in Teshikaga] Only Place Is That Lake Mashu Can Be Enjoyed through All Seasons

Mashu 1st Observation Deck (摩周第一展望台) is a viewing point along Hokkaido Road 52 in southwestern part of Lake Mashu. In Akan Mashu National Park, it built on a somma of the Lake Mashu at 855 m above sea level. Kamuisshu Island (カムイシュ島) can be seen on the left side.

[Highland Koshimizu 725 around Lake Kussharo] Beautiful Lake Kussharo Can Be Enjoyed in Secret Spot

Mokoto Pass (藻琴峠) is a pass at 648 m above sea level in the northern side of the Lake Kussharo, and Highland Koshimizu 725 (ハイランド小清水725) is built at 725 m above sea level on the hillside of Mt. Mokoto (藻琴山) near the hilltop of Hokkaido Road 102 connecting Koshimizu town and Teshikaga town.

[Mokotoyama Lookout Parking Park around Lake Kussharo] One of Lake Kussharo Viewing Points

Mokotoyama Lookout Parking Park (藻琴山展望駐車公園) is a viewing point at 430 m above sea level in the northeastern side of the Lake Kussharo (屈斜路湖), and is built to see the lake along Hokkaido Road 102. You might see a sea of clouds in the early morning if you are lucky.

[Tsubetsu Pass Observation Tower around Lake Kussharo] 360 Degree View and Sea of Cloud Can Be Enjoyed in Highest View Point around Lake Kussharo

Tsubetsu Pass (津別峠) is a pass at 745 m in height in the western part of Lake Kussharo. Tsubetsu Pass Observation Tower (津別峠展望台) near the mountaintop of Hokkaido Road 588 connecting Tubetsu town and Teshikaga town is a popular viewing point with a view of the Lake Kussharo.

[Bihoro Pass Lookout around Lake Kussharo] One of Lake Kussharo Best Views

Bihoro Pass (美幌峠) is a pass at about 493 m in height in the northwestern side of the Lake Kussharo, and is a popular viewing point with a view of the Lake Kussharo on the hilltop of Bihoro National Route (National Route 243) connecting Bihoro town and Teshikaga town.

[Onneto Hot Falls in Ashoro] Largest Generating Manganese Place on Ground

Onneto Hot Falls (オンネトー湯の滝) is a hot spring waterfall in the southwestern part of Lake Onneto, and has been designed as a special natural monument in Japan since 2010 because precious natural manganese was discovered.

[Onneto Lookout in Ashoro] Powerful Mt. Meakandake Comes Into Sight

Onneto Lookout (オンネトー展望台) is a viewing place on the west side of Lake Onneto located in the southeastern part of Lake Akan in Akan Mashu National Park (阿寒摩周国立公園). Visitors go up a mountain from North Trailhead (北登山口) beside a restroom near Onneto Observation Deck (オンネトー展望デッキ).

[Onneto Observation Deck in Ashoro] Lake Water Turning into 5 Colors Spreads in Front of Eyes

Onneto Observation Deck (オンネトー展望デッキ) is on the west side of Lake Onneto located in the southeastern part of Lake Akan in Akan Mashu National Park (阿寒摩周国立公園), and is a tourist attraction that most tourists visit in the neighborhood of the Lake Onneto.

[Akankohan Lookout in Kushiro] One of Best Views of Lake Akan

Akankohan Lookout (阿寒湖畔展望台) is a viewing point in the south side of the Akanko Onsen Resort. The distance is around 3 km away from the center of the Akanko Onsen Resort, and the lookout is built at about 530 m above sea level to overlook Lake Akan on a slope of Akankohan Ski Resort (阿寒湖畔スキー場).

[Sogakudai Lookout in Akan] Viewing Point That Mt. Oakandake and Mt. Meakandake Can Be Seen at Same Time

Sogakudai Lookout (双岳台) in Kushiro city is around 15 km away from Lake Akan, and is well-known as a viewing point to see Mt. Oakandake (雄阿寒岳) and Mt. Meakandake (雌阿寒岳) on the top of a pass at 740 m above sea level along Akan Odan National Route.

[Sokodai Lookout in Akan] Viewing Point That Lake Penketo and Lake Panketo May Be Seen at Same Time

Sokodai Lookout (双湖台) in Kushiro city is around 12 km away from Lake Akan, and is well-known as a viewing point at about 680 m above sea level to view Lake Penketo (ペンケトー) and Lake Panketo (パンケトー) born by an eruption of Mt. Oakandake (雄阿寒岳) along Akan Odan National Route (阿寒横断道路 * National Route 241).

[Kitahama Station in Abashiri] Combination of Drift Ice and Train Can Be Enjoyed at Closest Station to Sea of Okhotsk in Japan

Kitahama Station (北浜駅) is an unmanned train station along the Senmo line (釧網線) in the southeastern part of Abashiri city, and is well-known as the closest station to the Sea of Okhotsk in Japan, and its distance is about 20 m from the station to a beach.

Chanai Rakuno Observation Tower — easternarea-area

[Chanai Rakuno Observatoion Tower in Hamanaka] 360-Degree View Is Scenery of All Dairy Farming

Chanai Rakuno Observatoion Tower (茶内酪農展望台) is an outlook tower in Hamanaka town between Kushiro city and Nemuro city, and is built near Chanai Parking Area (茶内パーキングエリア) along Konsen National Route (National Route 44).

[900 Sogen Grassland in Teshikaga] Typical Scenery of Hokkaido Can Be Enjoyed at Ranch

900 Sogen Grassland (900草原) is a municipal ranch in the southern part of Teshikaga town, and is next to Akan Mashu National Park (阿寒摩周国立公園). About 2,000 cows are bred at the grassland of 930 ha. The 900 Sogen Grassland was named after its grassland area.

[Abashiri] Prison Museum, Common Glasswort Colony and Drift Ice Can Be Enjoyed in Tourist City

Abashiri (網走) that about 40,000 people live is the 20th largest tourist city in Hokkaido, and is one of regional hub cities of the Northeastern Hokkaido area. It is also a fisheries city facing the Sea of Okhotsk, and Crab, Idiot Fish, Whale and Salmon are famous as a local specialty.

[Memanbetsu Sunflower Fields in Ozora] Sunflower Fields with Lake Abashiri, Blue Sky or Airplane Are Good Combination

Sunflowers are planted at 3 sunflower fields, Asahigaoka Park (朝日ヶ丘公園), Tomappugawa Park (トマップ川公園) and a neighborhood of Memanbetsu airport, in Memanbetsu, Ozora town located in the southern part of Abashiri city.

[Abashiri Prison Museum in Abashiri] Retoro Buildings and Weird Wax Dolls Excite Visitor's Curiosity

Abashiri Prison Museum (博物館網走監獄) is one of most popular tourist attractions of Abashiri city between Lake Abashiri and Mt. Tento-san. Buildings of former Abashiri prison (旧網走刑務所) were moved to here, and rebuilt on large land of 169,264 m2, and it has been opend since 1983.

[Lily Park in Koshimizu] 7 Million Lilies Can Be Admired Only Between 2 Months

Yuri-no-Sato Koshimizu Lily Park (ゆりの郷こしみずリリーパーク) is located in Koshimizu town in southeastern Abashiri city and was founded in 1998. About 110 types of 7 million flowers such as lily are planted on 2 hills of around 13 ha.

[Aikoku Station in Obihiro] Aikoku Traffic Memorial Hall Is Famous for Steam Locomotive and Lucky Train Tickets

Aikoku Station (愛国駅) is a former station in Aikoku-cho located in the south part of Obihiro city, and was closed in 1987. The station is preserved as Aikoku Traffic Memorial Hall (愛国交通記念館) at present, and still has some traces of the past.

[Sarubo Observatory and Sarurun Obseravatory in Shibecha] Beautiful Water Scenery

Sarubo Observatory (サルボ展望台) and Sarurun Observatory (サルルン展望台) are observation decks at the northeast part of Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland (釧路湿原), and is located at the northwest side of Lake Toro (塘路湖) and at the south side of Lake Shirarutoro.

[Hosooka Observation Deck in Kushiro] Beautiful Sunset and One of Best Views in Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland

Hosooka Observation Deck (細岡展望台) is the most famous tourist attraction in Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland at the east side of the Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland. It is a popular reason that visitors can enjoy a famous scenery with using ridgeline of Mt. Oakandake (雄阿寒岳) and Mt. Meakandake (雌阿寒岳) as the backdrop.

[Hokuto Lookout in Kushiro] Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland Can Be Seen from Parking Lot

Hokuto Lookout (北斗展望地) is at the west side of Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland (釧路湿原), and is about 1 km away from the north of Kushiro Shitugen Observatory (釧路湿原展望台). It is built beside Hokuto Parking (北斗パーキング) on a small hill at about 78 m above sea level along Hokkaido Road 53, and the Kushiro-shitsugen Wetland can be viewed here.

[Kiritappu Wetland National Trust in Hamanaka] Kiritappu Wetland Can Be Observed on Wooden Paths

Kiritappu Wetland National Trust (霧多布湿原ナショナルトラスト) is a specified nonprofit corporation established for the protection of the wetland in 1986 in Hamanaka town located between Kushiro city and Nemuro city.

[Kiritappu Wetland Center in Hamanaka] Yachibozu Wooden Path, Wooden Toys and Komatsu Milk Are Popular

Kiritappu Wetland Center (霧多布湿原センター) is a tourist attraction facility with viewing the whole wetland on a small hill in the west side of Kiritappu Wetland (霧多布湿原) in Hamanaka town located between Kushiro city and Nemuro city.

[Biwase Observation Deck in Hamanaka] One of Kiritappu Best Views

Biwase Observation Deck (琵琶瀬展望台) is on a hill in the south side of Kiritappu Wetland (霧多布湿原), Hamanaka town is located between Kushiro city and Nemuro city. An observation house of one story is built along Hokkaido Road 129.

[Cape Namida in Hamanaka] Sorrowful Woman Of Face Side Can Be Enjoyed on Namidamisaki Observatoion Deck

Cape Namida (涙岬) is in the Akkeshi side of Hamanaka town located between Kushiro city and Nemuro city, and is a little far from Kiritappu (霧多布). A parking lot is built along Hokkaido Road 123, and the Cape Namida and Tachi-iwa Rock (立岩) can be seen on each sheer cliffs.

[Cape Kiritappu in Hamanaka] Amazing Views from Kiritappu-misaki Observation Deck and Yufutsu-misaki Lighthouse

Cape Kiritappu (霧多布岬) is a cape jutting out into the Pacific Ocean in the eastern edge of Kiritappu Peninsula (霧多布半島), Hamanaka town is located between Kushiro city and Nemuro city, and its formal name is Cape Yufutsu (湯沸岬).

[Kushiro Zoo] The Largest Zoo in Hokkaido Is The Easternmost Zoo in Japan

Kushiro Zoo (釧路動物園) is a zoo in Yamahana Park (山花公園) located in the west part of Kushiro's downtown. The Kushiro Zoo was established in 1975, and is the easternmost zoo in Japan.

[Obihiro] Full Line-Up Such as Sweets, Tasty Foods, Onsen and Tourist Attractions Can Be Enjoyed in Commercial City

Obihiro (帯広) that about 170,000 people live is the 6th largest commercial city in Hokkaido, and is one of regional hub cities of the Eastern Hokkaido area. It has flourished as the center of the Tokachi district.

[Kofuku Station in Obihiro] Real Life Sacred Place for Couples Is Famous for Lucky Train Tickets

Kofuku Station (幸福駅) is a former station in Kofuku-cho located in the south part of Obihiro city, and was closed in 1987. Around here was originally named "幸震 (Satsunai)", but reading out loud is difficult, so they used "福 (Fuku)" and renamed "Kofuku" because a lot of emigrants from Fukui Prefecture (福井県) settled around here.

[Obihiro Banei Horse Racing] Only Horse Racing Style in World

Obihiro Banei Horse Racing (帯広ばんえい競馬) is the only horse racing in the world. Horses with a sled rival each other in power and speed. The horses have a good battle in Obihiro Horse Race Track located in the center of Obihiro city.

[Obihiro Zoo] The 2nd Oldest Zoo in Hokkaido

Obihiro Zoo (帯広動物園) is a zoo in Midorigaoka Park (緑ヶ丘公園) located in the center of Obihiro city, and is the 2nd oldest zoo after Maruyama Zoo (円山動物園) in Hokkaido, and has opened a business since 1963.

[Ganbou-iwa Rock in Engaru] Huge Rock Has Various Legend and Rumor

Ganbou-iwa Rock (がんぼう岩) is a huge monolith in Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park (太陽の丘えんがる公園), Engaru town located in the northwestern part of Kitami city, and was born by volcanic explosion about 7,300,000 years ago. It has became a symbol of Engaru.

[Ikeda Wine Castle] True Name Is Tokachi-Ikeda Reseach Institute for Viticulture and Enology

Ikeda Wine Castle (池田ワイン城) is tourist facilities in Ikeda town. The official name is Tokachi-Ikeda Reseach Institute for Viticulture and Enology (池田町ブドウ・ブドウ酒研究所), and it is called Wine Castle.

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[Tokachi Ranch in Otofuke] Beautiful White Birch Tree Avenue

National Livestock Breeding Center Tokachi Ranch (家畜改良センター十勝牧場) is a ranch in Otofuke town located in the northern part of Obihito city, and was established in 1909. The area is 42 km2. The ranch is one of 12 ranches of the National Livestock Breeding Center in Japan, and has the largest area.

[Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park in Engaru] One of Largest Cosmos Gardens in Japan and One of 3 Major Moss Pink Gardens in Okhotsk Area

Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park (太陽の丘えんがる公園) is a park near Engaru Station in the center of Engaru town. In the park, the moss pink, cherry blossoms, azaleas, tulips can be savored in a spring, and the cosmos can be enjoyed in an autumn.

[Kaiyodai Hill in Nakashibetsu] Earth Looks Round

Kaiyodai Hill (開陽台) is a hill in Nakashibetsu town is located in the northwestern part of Nemuro city. A round observation deck is built on the hilltop at about 270 m above sea level, and is famous for looking over 330 degrees view along the horizon.

[Yamano Aquarium in Kitami] Display Methods of Fishes Conaining World First and Japan First Can Be Enjoyed at Small Aquarium, Onneyu Onsen

Yamano Aquarium (山の水族館) is a small aquarium beside Roadside Station "Onneyu Onsen" (道の駅おんねゆ温泉) near Onneyu Onsen (温根湯温泉) in Rubeshibe located in the west part of Kitami city.

[Cape Notoro in Abashiri] Beautiful View Is Choosen as Shooting Place of Movie and Television Commercial

Cape Notoro (能取岬) is a cape beside Utsukushi-misaki Ranch (美岬牧場) in the northwestern part of Abashiri city. The cape is well-known for a beautiful scenery, and The blue sky, green grass and a blue sea are comfortable in a summer, and a lot of drift ice come in a winter.

[Nemuro] Nature, Tourism and Seafood Can Be Enjoyed in Japan Mainland's Easternmost Fishery City

Nemuro (根室) that about 26,000 people live in is the 26th largest fishery city in Hokkaido, and one of regional hub cities of the East Hokkaido area, and is the easternmost port town in Japan.

[Kushiro] Nature, Tasty Foods, Tourism, Onsen and Red-crowned Crane Can Be Enjoyed in Fisheries City

Kushiro (釧路) that about 170,000 people live is the 5th largest fisheries city in Hokkaido, and is also well-known as a tourist city with rich nature, and has 2 very famous national parks, Kushiro-Shitsugen wetland (釧路湿原), the largest wetland in the Japan, and Lake Akan (阿寒湖) consisted by primeval forests and lava.

Eastern Hokkaido AREA (Around Kushiro and Obihiro)

Eastern Hokkaido Area is the eastern district of Hokkaido and is widely dotted with center cities such as Kushiro city, Obihiro city, kitami city, Abashiri city, Nemuro city. It is called Doto by Hokkaido people. In a winter, the Pacific coastal areas such as Kushiro city have little snow, but inland areas such as Obihiro city have much snow.

[Kitami] Peppermint, Lake Saroma, Okhotsk Kitami Salt Broth Chow Mein and Japanese Barbecue Can Be Enjoyed in Commercial City

Kitami (北見) that about 120,000 people live is the 9th largest commercial city in Hokkaido, and is one of regional hub cities of the Northeastern Hokkaido area. The Kitami became incorporated with Rubeshibe town (留辺蘂), Tanno town (端野) and Tokoro town (常呂) in 2006.

Eastern Hokkaido Area (Around Abashiri and Nemuro)

Eastern Hokkaido Area is the eastern district of Hokkaido and is widely dotted with center cities such as Kushiro city, Obihiro city, kitami city, Abashiri city, Nemuro city. It is called Doto by Hokkaido people. When all is said and done, charms of Eastern Hokkaido are just nature. .