Hokkaido Tourism Information Station|Marumaru Hokkaido

Support site for “Hokkaido Comprehensive Tourist Map (Marumaru Hokkaido)” for a bird’s eye view of sightseeing in Hokkaido

Hokkaido Information for Slow Travel|Marumaru Hokkaido|Northern Hokkaido Area


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Northern Hokkaido Area

It is one of the most popular “nature/experience” areas in Japan, connected to Daisetsuzan National Park, the largest national park in Japan, including lavender, hot springs, and mountain cities.


Asahikawa Airport Information

Northern Hokkaido Area

A Town Recommended for Sightseeing

Asahikawa


Kamikawa
Sounkyo


Biei


Nakafurano


Furano

Asahikawa City

Asahikawa, located almost in the center of Hokkaido and a transportation hub for Hokkaido tourism, is one of the best food cities in Japan, gathering seafood from the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk, meat such as beef, pork, and sheep from the surrounding area, and grain and vegetables grown in high-quality water. Come eat in Asahikawa!

Popular stores


Asahikawa/AEON MALL
AEON MALL Asahikawa Station

Morinoyu Hotel Hanakagura
Morinoyu Hotel Hanakagura

Asahiyama Zoo

Area Attractions
Kamuikotan / Arashiyama Park / Ueno Farm / SANROKU-GAI / Heiwadori Kaimono Kouen / Penguin Walk / Asahikawa Furniture / Asahikawa Winter Festival / Tokiwa Park

Local Gourmet
Asahikawa Ramen / Shio Horumon(salted pig intestines) / shinko-Yaki / Local Sake / Jingiskan / Seafood


Asahikawa Tourist Information

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Kamikawa Town
Sounkyo Onsen

This town is popular among domestic and international tourists for its natural beauty and Sounkyo hot springs, which spread out at the foot of Kurodake in Daisetsuzan National Park. Visitors can enjoy the unspoiled nature of the Daisetsuzan Federation and the colors of spring, summer, fall, and winter up close.

Area Attractions
Sounkyo Onsen / Kurodake Ropeway / Mikunitoge Pass / Ginga no Taki (Milky Way Falls) / Ryusei no Taki (Shooting Stars Falls) / Married Couple Falls / Distinct Colummer Joints, Obako/Ginsendai/Icefall Festival

Special Product
The best ramen in Japan / Soft Ice Cream / Sake Lees / Local Sake


Kamikawa Sounkyo Onsen Tourist Information


Onsen Triangle / Sounkyo Onsen

Biei Town

Biei-cho was popularized by several photographers. Farming scenery in the undulating hills. The charm matched with the four seasons and the sky spread quickly. This is a town where you can fully enjoy the artistic sense.

Area Attractions
Blue Pond / Shikisaino-Oka / Patchwork Road / Mizusawa Dam / Biei Farm / Norokko-go / Shirahige Waterfalls / Biei Shrine / Panorama Road / Activities / Shirogane Onsen

Special Product
Biei Curry Udon / Bread / Soft ice cream / Aoi Ike Cider


Biei Tourist Information

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Nakafurano Town

Farm Tomita’s lavender fields are representative of Hokkaido’s summer tourism. It is a tradition in Nakafurano Town that attracts visitors not only from Japan but also from all over the world. It is a treasure trove of agricultural products, growing rice, melons, onions, sweet corn, and many other crops.

Area Attractions
Farm Tomita / Hokuseiyama Lavender Garden / Misatosekka(White Lavender) / Cycling / Local Sake Festival / Lavender Festival & Fireworks Display / Rural Scenery

Special Product
Vegetable curry / Nakafurano melon / Watermelon / Green asparagus / Clean rice / Sake lees sweets / Furano wagyu beef


Nakafurano Tourist Information

Furano City

Furano City is popular as a ski resort in Hokkaido. Gourmet foods such as cheese, wine, Hokkaido wagyu beef, and fruits, as well as experience menus such as canoeing and rafting are popular as health resorts.

Area Attractions
Kaze no Garden / Furano Ski Resort / Rokugo no Mori / Ningle Terrace / Furano Marche / Rafting / Hot Air Balloon / Furano Ashibetsu Provincial Natural Park

Special Product
Furano Wine / Furano Cheese / Music Box / Campana Rokkatei


Autumn Foliage in Furano

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Special Features in Area

Autumn Foliage in Kurodake and Sounkyo


Autumn Foliage in Furano


Autumn Foliage in Asahidakev


Asahiyama Zoo



Gourmet / Shopping

AEON MALL Asahikawa Station


AEON Asahikawa Nishi


Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum



Relaxing Hotel / Onsen

Morinoyu Hotel Hanakagura


Sounkyo Onsen



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Northern Hokkaido Area


Asahikawa Airport Information


Travel Time within Area

Northern Hokkaido Area

Transportation information from Asahikawa Airport


Flight time from Japan

Flight time from Japan

Hokkaido domestic flights $37~, domestic flights $74~.


Transportation in Asahikawa


Asahikawa Transportation


Special Tickets


Asakuru Pass


Southern Hokkaido Area


Central Hokkaido Area


Northern Hokkaido Area


Okhotsk Area


Eastern Hokkaido Area


Onsen Triangle Area

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