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[Hinode-misaki Observation Deck La Luna in Oumu] Cool Obervation Deck Fitted with Glass Protects against Cold

Cape Hinode (日の出岬) is a cape in Oumu town located in the northeastern direction of Asahikawa city. As its name suggests, the cape is well-known as a good place to see the beautiful morning sun, and the beautiful sunset also has a good reputation. In a winter, drift ice flows around the cape, and here is one of good places to enjoy seeing the drift ice, too.

[Ueno Farm in Asahikawa] About 2,000 Types of Flowering Plants Can Be Enjoyed from Spring to Autumn at Hokkaido Style Garden

Ueno Farm (上野ファーム) is a popular farm garden in Nagayama located in the northeastern part of Asahikawa city. Ms. Sayuki Ueno (上野砂由紀), a gardener, made a Hokkaido-style garden suited for climate and natural features of Hokkaido as the foundation for an English-style garden at their site.

[Rice Paddy Art in Asahikawa] Art Work Created by 6 Types of Different Color Rice Plants

Rice Paddy Art (田んぼアート) is a art work that a rice field is used to resemble a canvas in Higashitakasu located in the northeastern part of Asahikawa city, and has been started since 2006. It is one of the Rice Paddy Arts held in about 20 places in Japan.

[Esanuka Line in Sarufutsu] Straight! Straight! Straight Road!

Esanuka Line (エサヌカ線) is a village road in Sarufutsu village. A part of the road is a straight road of about 4 km and a straight road of about 8 km, and the roads grow straight towards the horizon, so a typical scenery of Hokkaido is popular with motorcycle touring riders and tourists.

[Kitoushi Forest Park in Higashikawa] Marriage Cherry Blossoms Are in Full Bloom Every Year

Kitoushi Forest Park (キトウシ森林公園) is comprehensive leisure facilities in Higasikawa town located in the southeastern direction of Ashikawa city. In a spring, flowers of Dogtooth violet, moss pink and cherry blossoms can be enjoyed, and Lavender can be seen in a summer.

[Tomayama Hitome Senbon Zakura in Toma] One of Cherry Blossom Spots in Northern Hokkaido

Mt. Toma (当麻山) is a mountain with an elevation of 292 m in Toma town located in the eastern direction of Asahikawa city, and the distance is about 2.5 km away from the center of the toma.

[Asahiyama Park in Asahikawa] About 2300 Yezo Mountain Cherry Tress Are in Full Bloom at One of Most Famous Good Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Asahikawa

Asahiyama Park (旭山公園) is a park at Mt. Asahiyama with 295 m in height in the eastern part of Asahikawa city. There are famous Asahiyama Zoo (旭山動物園), Asahiyama Miura Garden (旭山三浦庭園) asn Asahiyama Snow Village at the site, too.

[Tomayama Observation Deck in Toma] 360 Degree View Refreshes Yourself After Going Up Mountain

Mt. Toma (当麻山) is a mountain with an elevation of 292 m in Toma town located in the eastern direction of Asahikawa city, and the distance is about 2.5 km away from the center of the toma. An observation deck is built on the top of the mountain.

[Shujitsu-no-Oka Hills in Asahikawa] Roller Coaster Road and Fields with Good Views

Shujitsu-no-Oka Hills (就実の丘) is a hilly country in Nishikagura located in the southeastern part of Asahikawa city, and is close to Asahikawa Airport, and the distance is far away from here to downtown of the Asahikawa. A road to the Shujitsu-no-Oka Hills called a roller coaster road is famous, too.

[Yayoi Park in Nayoro] One of Popular Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Nayoro

Yayoi Park (弥生公園) is in Yayoi, Nayoro city located between Asahikawa city and Wakkanai city, and the distance is about 8 km far away from downtown to here. Yayoi Shrine (弥生神社) and Former Teshio Yayoi Station "Tabibitoyado and Inaka Shokudo" (天塩弥生駅「旅人宿&田舎食堂」) are close to the park.

[Furen Bokodai Nature Park in Nayoro] Cherry Blossoms around Lake Chureppu

Furen Bokodai Nature Park (風連望湖台自然公園) is in Furen, Nayoro city located between Asahikawa city and Wakkanai city, and the distance is about 10 km far away from downtown to here. The park has Churreppu Dam (忠烈布ダム), Lake Churreppu (忠烈布湖) and an auto campsite, and cherry trees are planted here and there.

[Shiokari Pass Hitome Senbon Zakura in Wassamu] 1,600 Cherry Trees Can Be Enjoyed at Setting of Novel

Shiokari Pass (塩狩峠) is a pass with altitude of about 260 m in Wassamu town (和寒) located in the northern direction of Asahikawa city, and is a strategic traffic point connecting the Asahikawa with Northern Hokkaido. National Route 40 (Nayoro National Route) and Soya Main Line (宗谷本線) are built on the pass.

[Place That Hokkaido Was Named in Otoineppu] Place That Mr. Takeshiro Matsuura Get Hint About Name of Hokkaido

The place that Hokkaido was named (北海道命名の地) is a monument in Otoineppu village between Wakkanai city and Nayoro city. The distance is about 8 km away from the center of the Otoineppu.

[Sarufutsu Park in Sarufutsu] Sea of Okhotsk and Reasonable Scallops Can Be Savored at Road Station

Sarufutsu Park (さるふつ公園) is a park at Sarufutsu village ranch (猿払村営牧場) along National Route 238 in Sarufutsu village located in the southeastern direction of Wakkanai city, and is about 2 km away from the center of the Sarufutsu.

[Ofuyumisaki Observation Deck in Mashike] Good Views of Sea and Mountain Can Be Seen at Lookout Point

Ofuyumisaki Observation Deck (雄冬岬展望台) is a lookout point in the southern part of Mashike town. In Shokanbetsu Teuri Yagishiri Quasi-National Park (暑寒別天売焼尻国定公園), it has been built since 1999 at Ofuyumisaki Ganseki Park (雄冬岬岩石公園). Cape Ofuyu is one of the 3 famous secret capes together with Cape Ochiishi (落石岬) and Cape Chikyu (地球岬) in Hokkaido.

[Kitami Kamuimisaki Park in Esashi] Beautiful Blue Sea Is Not Inferior to Blue Sea of Shakotan Peninsula

Cape Kitami Kamui (北見神威岬) in North Okhotsk Prefectural Natural Park (北オホーツク道立自然公園) is a cape between Esashi town and Hamatonbetsu town located in the southeastern direction of Wakkanai city.

[Usutaibe Senjoiwa Rocks in Esashi] Rugged Andesite and Blue Sea

Usutaibe Senjoiwa Rocks (ウスタイベ千畳岩) is a rocky seashore in Esashi town located in the southeastern direction of Wakkanai city. Although the seashore is located in North Okhotsk Prefectural Natural Park (北オホーツク道立自然公園).

[Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum in Asahikawa] Sake Brewing Maker Can Be Sampled and Visited

Otokoyama Sake Brewery (男山株式会社) is a sake brewing maker in Nagayama located in the northeastern part of Asahikawa city, and Otokoyama Junmai Daiginjoshu (男山純米大吟醸) has been given the gold medal by Monde Selection for about 40 years ago.

[Kamuikotan in Asahikawa] Good Place to See Fall Foliage That Violent and Resistant God Used to Live

Kamuikotan (神居古潭) is a picturesque scenery in the southwestern part of Asahikawa city, and the Asahikawa city keeps former Kamuikotan Station as a park between Fukagawa City and the Asahikawa city. A combination of meandering and rocks is beautiful scenery, and here is well-known as a good place to see fall foliage and a haunted place, too.

[Sheep Ranch in Yagishiri Island] Scenery Like Scotland Can Be Enjoyed at Grassland

Sheep Ranch (めん羊牧場) is a ranch run by Hoshu Farm (萌州ファーム) in the centeral part of Yagishiri Island (焼尻島), and they raise about 500 suffolk sheep at the grassland of about 80 ha. Those meat are well-known as "Pré Salé Yagishiri (プレ・サレ焼尻)".

[Takanosu-enchi Observation Deck in Yagishiri Island] 360 Degree View Can Be Enjoyed at Highest Place in Yagishiri

Takanosu-enchi Observation Deck (鷹の巣園地) is a lookout point on a small hill in the western part of Yagishiri Island (焼尻島). Visitors can enjoy 360 degree panorama such as Teuri Island (天売島), Hokkaido mainland and the sea.

[Arashiyama Observation Deck in Asahikawa] Townscape of Asahikawa Can Be View at Night View Spot

Arashiyama Observation Deck (嵐山展望台) is a viewing platform built in 1965 in Etanbetu cho located in the northwestern part of Asahikawa city, and is close to Asahikawa Takasu Junction (旭川鷹栖ジャンクション). Here is well-known as a famous place to see a night view.

[Reuke Ranch in Rumoi] Good Place to See Beautiful Setting Sun, Canola Flower and Sea of Japan

Reuke Ranch (礼受牧場) is a municipal ranch on a hill along the Sea of Japan in the southern part of Rumoi city. The Rumoi or the sea of the Japan can be viwed, and it is well-known for enjoying a good view. The ranch is stopping a business, but only Reuke Ranch Stockbreeding Hall Trim (礼受牧場畜産館トリム) opens a business in the site.

[Cape Ogon in Rumoi] Famous Place to See Beautiful Setting Sun and Catch Beach Crab

Cape Ogon (黄金岬) is a lower cape together with Cape Soya and Cape Noshappu in Ogonmisaki Kaihin Park (黄金岬海浜公園) located in the northwestern part of Rumoi city. Because herrings used to gather to spawn, and those lit up by the setting sun looked brilliant in the old days, the cape was named the Cape Ogon.

[Senbodai Lookout in Rumoi] Whole Rumoi Can Be Viewed at Famous Place to See Setting Sun

Senbodai Lookout (千望台) is on a hill at about 180 m above sea level in the southern part of Rumoi city, and visitors can view whole city of the Rumoi. Here is a good place to see the setting sun, and was chosen as "100 Best Setting Sun in Japan (日本の夕陽百選)" once. It is also famous as a night view tourist attractions.

[Miyanodai Observation Deck in Toyotomi] Sarobetsu Plain and Grassland Can Be Viewed at Lookout Point

Miyanodai Observation Deck (宮の台展望台) is a lookout point in Toyotomi town located in the southern direction of Wakkanai city. Grassland of the Toyotomi that is well-known as a milkshed and Sarobetsu Plain (サロベツ原野) can be viewed.

[Horonobe Reindeer Ranch in Horonobe] Phantom Blue Poppy and Reindeer Meat Can Be Enjoyed at Only Reindeer Ranch in Japan

Horonobe Reindeer Ranch (トナカイ観光牧場) is a tourist facility in Horonobe town located in the southern direction of Wakkanai city. The reindeer ranch is well-known as the only reindeer ranch in Japan, and about 60 reindeers are bred. About 50,000 tourists come here.

[Cape Sky in Rebun Island] Beautiful Scenery Like Southern Countries in Northernmost Island in Japan

Cape Sky (澄海岬) is a lookout point in the northwestern part of Rebun Island (礼文島), and is well-known for having an atmosphere such as a beach of a southern country with transparent blue sea, and is one of most popular toursit attractions to enjoy relatively easily a superb view in the Rebun island.

[Cape Gorota in Rebun Island] Visitors Are Impressed with 360-Degree Panoramic Scenery

Cape Gorota (ゴロタ岬) is a lookout point in the northwestern part of Rebun Island (礼文島), and Cape Sukoton (スコトン岬), Awabikotan (鮑古丹), Cape Kaneda (金田岬), Gorota Beach (ゴロタ浜), Teppu Beach (鉄府浜) and trails of Cape Tour Course (島巡りコース) can be viewed.

[Todojima Observatoion Deck in Rebun Island] Curving Road and Nice Panoramic View Are Comfortable

Todojima Observatoion Deck (トド島展望台) is a lookout point in the northwestern part of Rebun Island (礼文島), and Todo island (トド島), Cape Sukoton (スコトン岬), Cape Kneda (金田岬) and Mt. Gorota (ゴロタ山) can be seen from the lookout point at about 110 m above sea level.

[Cape Sukoton in Rebun Island] Feeling like Furthest Reaches of Japan Can Be Enjoyed in Nearly Northernmost of Japan

Cape Sukoton (スコトン岬) is one of the Japan's northernmost lookout point in the northwestern part of Rebun Island (礼文島). Todo Island (トド島 * The Todo means the Sea Lion in Japanese) can be viewed, and Sakhalin Island (サハリン島) can be seen just a little, too, if the weather is good.

[Kita-no-Kanaria Park in Rebun Island] Kita-no-Kanaria Park Is One of Most Viewing Spots that Rishiri Island Looks Beautiful

Kita-no-Kanaria Park (北のカナリアパーク) is a tourist attraction in the southern part of Rebun Island (礼文島), and is nearly the southernmost tip of the island. It has opened a business since 2013, and about 40,000 tourists come.

[Kanrosensui Spring in Rishiri Island] Underground Water of the Mt. Rishirifuji Chosen as One of Selected 100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters in Japan

Kanrosensui Spring (甘露泉水) is a famous spring in the northern part of Rishiri Island (利尻島), and the spring is gushing out along Mt. Rishirifuji (利尻富士) Trail "Oshidomari Course (鴛泊コース)" of the 3rd station at 290 m above sea level.

[Nozuka Observation Deck in Rishiri Island] Lookout Point with Good Views and Monument of Ranald MacDonald

Nozuka Observation Deck (野塚展望台) is a lookout point beside Hotel Unigoden (ホテル雲丹御殿) that is famous for sea urchin dishes in the northern part of Rishiri Island (利尻島). Cape Peshi (ペシ岬), Oshidomari Port (鴛泊港) and Mt. Rishirifuji (利尻富士) can be seen from here.

[Numaura Observation Deck in Rishiri Island] Lookout Point Associated with Shiroi Koibito Cookies (White Lovers)

Numaura Obseravation Deck (沼浦展望台) is a lookout point in the southern part of Rishiri Island (利尻島). Mt. Rishirifuji (利尻富士), Otatomari Pond (オタトマリ沼), Numaura Wetland (沼浦湿原), Numaura Beach (沼浦海岸) and the sea of Japan can be viewed on a hill at about 43 m above sea level.

[Mikaeridaienchi Observation Deck in Rishiri Island] Mt. Rishirifuji Can Be Looked up Cloely, and Renun Island and Kutsugata Port Can Be Viewed at Lookout Point

Mikaeridaienchi Observation Deck (見返台園地) is a lookout point in the western part of Rishiri Island (利尻島). Magnificent Mt. Rishirifuji can be looked up, and the sea view can be viewed.

[Senboushi-misaki Park in Rishiri Island] Friendly Harbor Seals Can Be Watched at Lava Rocky Place

Senboshi-misaki Park (仙法志御崎公園) is a park in the most southern part of Rishiri Island (利尻島), and is the rocky seaside with a lot of strangely shaped rocks made from lave of Mt. Rishirifuji. Here is a pond surrounded by rocks like a fish preserve, and is famous for watching a harbor seal.

[Kustugata-misaki Park in Rishiri Island] Small Lookout Point Covered with Rocks

Kustugata-misaki Park (沓形岬公園) is a park at Cape Kustugata located in the westernmost tip of Rishiri Island (利尻島), and is also a lookout point next to Kustugata port (沓形港). It is famous for seeing beautiful rising sun and sunset.

[Yuhigaoka Observation Deck in Rishiri Island] Good Views in Daytime Can Be Also Enjoyed at Sunset Spot

Yuhigaoka Observation Deck (夕日ヶ丘展望台) is a lookout point in the northern part of Rishiri Island (利尻島), and is relatively near Oshidomari Ferry Terminal (鴛泊フェリーターミナル). As its name suggests, the small cape was named after seeing the beautiful sunset.

[Cape Peshi in Rishiri Island] 360-Degree View and Beautiful Setting Sun Can Be Enjoyed near Oshidhomari Port

Cape Peshi (ペシ岬) is a cape in the northern part of Rishiri Island (利尻島), and is also a lookout point adjacent to Oshidomari Port (鴛泊港). The cape is famous for seeing the beautiful sunset. Peshimisaki Observation Deck (ペシ岬展望台) is built on the mountaintop, and nice 360-degree view can be seen.

[Lake Taisetsu in Daisetsuzan Mountain Range] Fishing and Good Views Can Be Enjoyed in Man-made Lake

Lake Taisetsu (大雪湖) is a man-made lake in Kamikawa town located in the southeastern direction of Asahikawa city. Taisetsu Dam (大雪ダム) was built near a junction of Daisetsu National Route and Kamikawa National Route (National Route 273) in 1975, so the Lake Taisetsu was borned.

[Cape Noshappu in Wakkanai] Good Place to See Setting Sun Has Legend of Dolphin

Cape Noshappu (ノシャップ岬) is a cape located in the northwestern part of Wakkanai city. The Noshappu means "A place that the cape is like jutting out a chin" in Ainu language. As its name suggests, the cape is at the tip of Wakkanai Peninsula.

[Wakkanai Park] Good Place to See Night View and Cherry Blossoms Is Famous for Hyosetsu-no-Mon Gate

Wakkanai Park (稚内公園) is a park in Wakkanai Peninsula located in the western part of Wakkanai city, and is well-known as a viewing place to command a panoramic view of the downtown and a port from a small hill. It has opened the park since 1954, and also is adjacent to Forest Park Campsite (森林公園キャンプ場).

[Buckwheat Field in Horokanai] Japan's Largest Buckwheat Fields of 3,200 ha Are Exhaustively Covered with About 6 mm Small White Flowers

Horokanai town in the northwestern direction of Asahikawa city is the best buckwheat town in Japan. In a summer, the buckwheat fields are covered with white flowers, and I think that visitors are moved by the views.zh]位於旭川市西北部的幌加內町是日本第一的蕎麥鎮。蕎麥種植總面積為3,200公頃，蕎麥產量2,900噸以上，這些是日本最大的面積和生產量。蕎麥的質量也是日本最佳等級，幌加內蕎麥麵（幌加內そば）享有良好的聲譽。在夏天，蕎麥田覆蓋著白色的花朵，我認為遊客會被景色感動。

[Nayoro] Sunflower and Glutinous Rice Can Be Enjoyed in One of Coldest Regions in Hokkaido

Nayoro (名寄) that about 30,000 people live is the 24th largest commercial city in Hokkaido, and is located between Wakkanai city and Asahikawa city, and is one of regional hub cities of the North Hokkaido area.

[Sunflower Fields in Nayoro] 6 Million Sunflowers in Total Are Covered with Ground Yellowly

Nayoro city is located in the northerneastern direction of Asahikawa city, and 6 million sunflowers such as Harurinzo and cobalt in total are planted in some fields of about 50 ha in the whole Naoyoro. Those are in full bloom from late July to mid August.

[Rumoi] Tourist Attractions, Setting Sun and 3 Major Surges in The World Can Be Enjoyed in Port City

Rumoi (留萌) that about 20,000 people live is the 32th largest port city in Hokkaido, and is one of regional hub cities of the Northern Hokkaido area. It is located in the northwestern direction of Asahikawa city, and seafood processing is flourished. Market share of Herring Roe (カズノコ) grows to 50% of the total domestic production.

[Rumoi Dam and Lake Chibaberi] Unusual Shape Dam and Lake Branched into Two

Lake Chibaberi (チバベリ湖) is a man-made lake in the southeastern direction of Rumoi city, and is also the unusual lake that its shape is branched into two. Rumoi Dam (留萌ダム) was built in 2009, and the lake was born. The water surface is 2.2 km2.

[Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa] Active Animals Can Be Enjoyed in Northernmost Zoo in Japan

Asahiyama Zoo (旭山動物園物語) is a zoo in the eastern part of Asahikawa city, and is well-known as the northernmost zoo in Japan, and has the 4th largest visitors after Ueno Zoo (上野動物園), Higashiyama Zoo (東山動物園) and Tenoji Zoo (天王寺動物園) in the Japan.

[Asahikawa] Sweets, Tasty Foods and Tourist Attractions Can Be Enjoyed in Commercial City

Asahikawa (旭川) that about 340,000 people live is the 2nd largest commercial city in Hokkaido, and has flourished as the center of the North Hokkaido area. Popular tourist attractions such as Asahiyama Zoo (旭山動物園) and Biei (美瑛) are around the Asahikawa, so a lot of tourists use tourist bases in the North Hokkaido.

[Wakkanai] Tourism and Seafood Can Be Enjoyed in Japan's Northernmost Fishery City

Wakkanai (稚内) that about 35,000 people live is the 21th largest fishery city in Hokkaido, and was named after Yamuwakkanai that means "A river with cold water" in Ainu language. It is one of regional hub cities of the North Hokkaido area, and is the port town in Japan.

Northern Hokkaido Area

Northern Hokkaido Area is the northern district of Hokkaido around Asahikawa city and Wakkanai city. It is called Dohoku by Hokkaido people. In a winter, it has much snow, and the temperature often fell as low as -30 degrees in inland areas. A sightseeing spot that is the most famous in Northern Hokkaido is Asahiyama Zoo.

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