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[Funkawan Lookout in Hokuto] Typical Scenery of Hokkaido Can Be Enjoyed

July 3rd, 2017

CONTENTS

Kijihiki Highland
- Kijihiki Highland Panoramic Lookout
Funkawan Lookout
List of Accommodations

Kijihiki Highland

Kijihiki Highland Panoramic Lookout

Kijihiki Highland (きじひき高原) is a highland on Mt. Kijihiki (木地挽山) of about 660 m elevation in Hokuto city located in the northern part of Hakodate city, and is named after sliding down cutting logs. Ranches, Takumi-no-Mori Park (匠の森公園), Miharashi Park (見晴公園), Kijihiki Highland Campsite (きじひき高原キャンプ場), Panoramic Lookout (パノラマ展望台), Melody Road (メロディーロード), Funkawan Lookout (噴火湾展望台) and Kijihiki Park (きじひき公園) are built at the highland. The Panoramic Lookout built at about 560 m above sea level is famous for a good view, and Mt. Hakodate (函館山), Hakodate Plain (函館平野) and Mt. Komagadake (駒ヶ岳) and Onuma Park (大沼公園) can be seen clearly if it is fine weather. The lookout is also known as a night view spot, and it is often called "Night View from Back Side (裏夜景)" because of locating opposite side of famous Hakodate Night Views. The lookout is a popular secret spot together with Shirotai Ranch Lookout (城岱牧場展望台). By the way, opening hour of a gate on the way is from 08:30 to 20:00, so do not be left behind! They close a business from November to Mid April. Admission free. A parking lot is free of charge, too. Kijihiki Highland Festival (きじひき高原まつり) is held only in a day, mid August. Article is here

Funkawan Lookout

The Funkawan Lookout is built on the mountainside of the Mt. Kijihiki (木地挽山) of 683 m elevation. Green pasture land spreads out before visitors' eyes, and some horses are pastured there. That is a typical scenery of Hokkaido. Mt. Komagadake (駒ヶ岳) and Gulf of Funka (噴火湾) that is origin of its name can be seen if it is fine weather. As for the Gulf of the Funka, it can be seen a little. Except benches and the parking lot, there is not facility on the site.

Atmosphere of Funkawan Lookout Can Be Watched on Youtube

Movie of Funkawan Lookout

Admission fee	Free of charge
Parking lot	Free parking is provided (2 cars)
Business hour	Open 24 hours
Regular closing day	From November to Mid April
Telephone number	+81-138-77-5011
Home page	Home Page is not provided
Mapcode	490 102 846*80

List of Accommodations

Refer to following websites for the accommodations around the Kijihiki Highland. You can get information regarding online reviews and photos.

Loding Hamanasu 2(ロジングはまなすII)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Hotel La'gent Plaza Hakodate Hokuto(ホテル・ラ・ジェント・プラザ函館北斗)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Guest House Hakodate Crossroad(ゲストハウス函館クロスロード)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Business Minshuku Abe(ビジネス民宿あべ)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Hotel Akitaya(ホテル秋田屋)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Murayama Ryokan(村山旅館)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Umezu Ryokan(梅津旅館)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Ryokan Tomiya(旅館とみや)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Ryokan Taneda(旅館たねだ)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Ryokan Yamani(旅館やまに)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Minshuku Shokudoen(民宿食道園)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Sakae-so(榮荘)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Hotel Nanaehama(ホテル七重浜)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten