September 30th, 2017
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[Karikachi Pass Observation Deck in Shintoku] Beautiful View of Tokachi Plain Chosen as New 8 Views of Japan

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Karikachi Pass
Karikachi Pass Observation Deck
List of Accommodations

Karikachi Pass

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) on the top on the hill at about 644 m above sea level. 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. An observation deck, a public restroom and a parking lot are built at the site. A restraunt named "Tenbokaku Akutsu (天望閣あくつ)" is also built, but it seems to have been closed down. In addition, a trailhead for Mt. Sahorodake (佐幌岳) is near the restraunt. Admission free. The parking lot is free of charge.

Karikachi Pass Observation Deck

Karikachi Pass Observation Deck (狩勝峠展望台) is built at a high ground in the opposite of the road. After going up steps, the observation deck for a windbreak comes into sight. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful view without shivering with cold. Few visitors come, so please enjoy a typical scenery of the Tokachi such as forests and fields to the fullest.

Movie of Observation Deck

Admission fee	Free of charge
Parking lot	Free parking is provided (50 cars)
Business hour	Open 24 hours
Regular closing day	Open all year round
Telephone number	+81-156-64-0522
Home page	Home page is here
Mapcode	608 767 846*14

List of Accommodations

Refer to following websites for the accommodations near the Karikachi Pass Observation Deck. You can get information regarding online reviews and photos.

Yadoya cafe ARUKU(宿屋cafe ARUKU)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Japanese Hotel MIYAGIYA(宮城屋旅館ジャパニーズホテルMIYAGIYA)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
YORKSHIRE FARM(ヨークシャーファーム)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Club Med Hokkaido Sahoro(クラブメッド北海道サホロ)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten

Map

Transport Facilities

Transportation to Karikachi Pass Observation Deck

New Chitose Airport station (新千歳空港駅) --> (Approximately 5 minutes by Rapid Airport Express (快速エアポート)) --> Minami Chitose station (南千歳駅) --> (Approximately 85 minutes by Limited express Super Ozora [To Kushiro] or Limited express Super Tokachi [To Obihiro] (特急スーパーおおぞら「釧路行き」/特急スーパーとかち「帯広行き」) --> Shintoku station (新得駅) --> (Approximately 30 minutes by Taxi)

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