Famous tourist resort　　Travel time map of the car


1. Central city of Hokkaido / Sapporo and surrounding area


【Summary】
Sapporo is the center city of politics, economy, culture, and fashion in Hokkaido.
Typical event as Snow Festival and Yosakoi Soran Festival are held every year, and one million tourists are gather during the period.
In 1972 the relations of Japan-China was restored, and Winter Olympic were held, the first in Asia.
Otaru canal is very popular, 40 minutes by train.

【Tourism resources】
Seeing：Susukino, Tanukikoji, Odori Park, Hokkaido University, Sapporo Clock Tower, Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, Otaru canal, Kiroro Resort, Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort
Stay：Sapporo, Jozankei Hot spring, Asarigawa Hot spring
Food：Sapporo Ramen, Genghis Khan (Grilled Lamb), Sushi, Crab, Soup Curry, Sweets, Biratori Beef
【Major cities】
Sapporo-shi, Otaru-shi,Yoichi-cho, Ishikari-shi, Ebetsu-shi, Tobetsu-cho, Eniwa-shi, Kitahiroshima-shi, Chitose-shi, Tomakomai-shi, Shinhidaka-cho, Urakawa-cho, etc.
【Transportation】
New Chitose Airport, Okadama Airport, JR Sapporo sat., Bus


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2. The largest National Park in Japan / Mt. Taisetsu, Asahikawa, Furano area


【Summary】
10座高达2,000多米的大山延绵不断，被指定为特别自然纪念物地区。
在此生长着大量的动植物，随处可见。周围分布着层云峡温泉、天人峡温泉、然别湖温泉等14处温泉地，而且到了冬天，这里还是非常著名的滑雪圣地。

【Tourism resources】
Seeing：Asahidake, Kurodake, Sounkyo,Lake Shikaribetsu, Furano ski resort
Stay：Sounkyo Hot spring, Tenninkyo Hot spring, Shikaribetsu Hot spring, Furano, Asahikawa
Food：Sansai cuisine (edible wild plants like brackens), Venison, Asahikawa Ramen, Furano Omlet-curry, Furano Beef
【Major cities】Asahikawa-shi,Furano-shi, Biei-cho, Nakafurano-cho, Kamikawa-cho, etc.
【Transportation】Asahikawa Airport, JR Asahikawa sta., Bus, Car


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3. Popular of Alpine plants / Rishiri, Rebun, Sarobetsu area

【Summary】
是日本最北端的国立公园地区。利尻、礼文岛等离岛因高山植物而闻名。
在利尻岛有利尻富士，是登山家梦想征服的高山。另外，Sarobetsu原野作为原生花园而非常有名，并登记于《拉姆萨尔公约》。此处的自然环境未遭人类破坏，是一个休闲漫步圣地。

【Tourism resources】
Seeing：Alpine plants, Mt. Rishiri, Sarobetsu Plain
Stay：Rishiri, Rebun, Toyotomi, Wakkanai
Food： Seafood, Urchin, Abalone, Rishiri konbu (kelp)
【Major cities】Wakkanai-shi, Rishiri-cho, Rebun-cho, etc.
【Transportation】Wakkanai Airport, JR Wakkanai sta., Bus, Ferry, Car


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4. Historical and exotic town / Hakodate and surrounding area




【Summary】
函馆港曾经作为美国、俄国的补给基地而很早就被开放了，函馆是一个随着港口的发展而发展起来的城市。位于函馆山山脚的元町地区遍布着俄式、英式建筑，充满了异国情调而非常受欢迎。另外，还因明治政府的最后一战是在五?郭发生的而非常著名。
这里还是春天赏樱的圣地。

【Tourism resources】
Seeing：Observatory of Mt. Hakodate, Motomachi Area, Goryokaku, Kanemori Red Brick WarehouseOnuma park
Stay：Hakodate, Yunokawa Hot spring
Food：Seafood, Squid, Ikameshi (boiled squid stuffed with steamed glutinous rice), Hakodate Ramen, Hakodate Beef
【Major cities】Hakodate-shi, Hokuto-shi, Nanae-cho, Matsumae-cho, Esashi-cho, Shikabe-cho, Yakumo-cho, etc.
【Transportation】Hakodate Airport, JR Hakodate sta., Hakodate Bus, Ferry, Car


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5. Wonderful landscape made of volcanic activity / Noboribetsu, Toya, Niseko area

【Summary】
由于此处的火山喷发而形成的火山口湖——洞爷湖。1945年的昭和新山隆起及2000年的有珠山火山喷发等，此处至今仍是持续活动的火山地带，尽管如此能够近距离接触到自然是其魅力所在。若乘坐缆车到达山顶，还可以在火山口附近散步。

【Tourism resources】
Seeing：Mt. Usu, Mt. Showa Shinzan, Lake Toya, Rusutsu resort
Stay：Toyako Hot spring, Noboribetsu Hot spring, Karurusu Hot spring
Food： Crab, Seafood, Shiraoi Beef
【Major cities】Noboribetsu-shi, Shiraoi-cho, Toyako-cho, Rusutsu-cho, Niseko-cho, etc.
【Transportation】New Chitose Airport, JR Noboribetsu sta., JR Toya sta., Bus, Car


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6. The biggest Granary spot in orient / Tokachi area

【Summary】
位于大雪山国立公园南侧广阔的十胜平原是在火山灰地中通过拓荒者的辛勤努力而开垦出来的。现在是日本国内有数的大豆、小豆、甜菜、小麦、土豆等产地，而且牛、猪、鸡等家畜饲养也非常发达，其肉类及乳制品非常有名。因此，这里也被称为“食物的王国”。

【Tourism resources】
Seeing： Many gardens, Ban'ei Horse Racing, Ikeda Wine Castle. Sahoro resort, Tomamu resort, Lake Shikaribetsu
Stay：Obihiro, Tokachigawa Hot spring, Nukabira Hot spring, Sahoro resort
Food：Tokachi Beef, Buta don (Pork bowl), Shintoku Soba (Buckwheat noodle), Vegetables, Milk, Cheese, Wine, Sweets
【Major cities】Obihiro-shi, Ikeda-cho, Shintoku-sho, Shikaoi-cho, Kamishihoro-cho, etc.
【Transportation】Tokachi-Obihiro Airport, JR Obihiro sta., Tokachi Bus, Car


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7. National park of beautiful lakes and wetland / Kushiro, Akan, Nemuro area


【Summary】
钏路湿原和阿寒湖两个国立公园连成了一片，是一个环境非常优美的地区。在阿寒湖畔还保留着日本最大的爱奴族部落，继续承传着爱奴文化。钏路湿原还保持着原始风貌，并登记于《拉姆萨尔公约》。

【Tourism resources】
Seeing：Lake Akan, Kushiro Wetlands, Laku Kussharo, Lake Mashu,
Stay： Akanko Hot spring, Kawayu Hot spring, Kushiro, Nakashibetsu, Nemuro
Food：Sansai cuisine (edible wild plants like brackens), Venison、Konbu (Kelp), Hanasaki crab, Hokkai shimaebi (shrimp)
【Major cities】Kushiro-shi, Teshikaga-cho, Nemuro-shi, Bekkai-cho, Shibetsu-cho, Nakashibetsu-cho, etc.
【Transportation】Tancho Kushiro Airport, JR Kushiro sta., JR Nemuro sta., Akan Bus, Nemuro Kotsu, Akan Chauffeur Tours


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8. World natural heritage / Shiretoko, Okhotsk, Abashiri, Monbetsu area


【Summary】
该地区拥有世界自然遗产知床和网走国定公园，气势非常壮观。面向着因流冰而闻名的鄂霍次克海，随着流冰带来的大量浮游生物（微生物）使得此处的山珍海味非常丰富。为了寻找富饶的土地，来自大陆的鄂霍次克文化的人群移居至此，并带来了他们的文化，使此处充满了浪漫情调。

【Tourism resources】
Seeing： Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Iceberaker Ship, Shiretoko Sightseeing ship, Monbetsu Garinko ship, Stroll of world naatural heritage, Mt. Tento, Lake Tofutsu, Lake Saroma
Stay：Utoro Hot spring, Rausu, Abashiri, Onneyu Hot Spring, Kitami
Food：Seafood, Crab, Sansai cuisine (edible wild plants like brackens), Venison
【Major cities】Abashiri-shi, Kitami-shi, Ozora-shi, Shari-cho(utoro), Rausu-cho, Kiyosato-cho, Saroma-cho, etc.
【Transportation】Memanbetsu Airport, Nakashibetsu Airport, JR Abashiri sta., JR Shari sta., JR Shibetsu sta., Shari Bus, Abashiri Bus


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