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

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

List of Accommodations

Refer to following websites for the accommodations in the Shintoku. You can get information regarding online reviews and photos.

Shintoku

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
Tokachi Sahoro Resort(十勝サホロリゾート)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Kuttari Onsen Lake Inn(湯宿くったり温泉　レイク・イン)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Oyado Take(お宿たけ)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Village 432(ヴィレッジ４３２)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Guest House Santari(ゲストハウス さんたり)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Minshuku Sahoro House(民宿 サホロハウス)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Tomura Cottage(山の交流館とむら)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Karikachi Highland Campsite(狩勝高原キャンプ場)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Lake Sahoro Campsite(サホロ湖キャンプ場)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Tokachi Dam Campsite(十勝ダムキャンプ場)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Rider House Kuttari(ライダーの館くったり)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten

Tomuraushi Onsen

Kokumin-Shukusha Higashi-Taisetsu-so(国民宿舎東大雪荘)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Tomuraushi Nature Forest Campsite(トムラウシ自然休養林野営場)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten

Osoushi Onsen

Shikanoyu-so(鹿乃湯荘)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten