Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

Tomakomai's Hokki-gai boast the highest catch volume in the country. At the morning market 'Umi-no-Eki Platto Minato Ichiba,' you can enjoy a variety of specialty Hokki-gai dishes. You'll be amazed by the rich sweetness, thick and chewy texture, and the deliciousness of the Hokki-gai.

Experience the raw power of nature! Explore the vivid scars left by Mt. Usu's eruption, located close to Toyako hot spring.

This well-maintained trail allows visitors to walk through the disaster area, preserved exactly as it was after the March 2000 eruption of Mt. Usu. By observing the craters and geothermal zones that still release steam up close, the trail serves as a powerful, real-world educational resource for understanding volcanoes.

Reach Mt. Usu's summit station in only six minutes aboard a spacious, 96-passenger gondola.

The ropeway boasts large glass windows, ensuring you can fully enjoy the magnificent scenery during the ascent.

From the summit terrace, where you can relax on comfortable sofas, the grand panorama of Lake Toya and Mt. Showa-Shinzan spreads out below. Hot sandwiches and smoothies enjoyed in this elevated world are exceptionally delicious!

This hot spring town served as the venue for the 2008 Hokkaido Toyako Summit.

In addition to large-scale resort hotels, the area features traditional Japanese inns (Ryokan) and hotels suitable for long-term stays. Besides the long-running fireworks display, the town offers plenty of hand and foot baths, making it enjoyable to explore the various hot spring sources.

The area around Lake Toya is recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark, making this a hot spring resort that the world can be proud of.

Explore the scenic Rebunge Coast and surrounding areas in naturally abundant Toyoura Town.

Toyoura Town, which is part of the Lake Toya-Mt. Usu Geopark, faces Funka Bay (Uchiura Bay). To the north lies a mountainous area featuring Mt. Komagatake, while to the south stretches the Rebunge Coast, known for its dynamic and captivating scenery.

As Toyoura is also famous for strawberries, we highly recommend stopping by the local Michi-no-Eki before or after your walk, where a variety of fresh, seasonal agricultural products are available for you to enjoy.

Date is the only indigo production area in Hokkaido. At the museum complex, you can find a workshop offering indigo dyeing experiences, as well as a swordsmith studio where you can watch demonstrations for free. Take home original creations such as handkerchiefs or eco-bags as unique souvenirs.

The adjacent Michi-no-Eki Date Rekishi no Mori (Roadside Station) offers local specialties, including fresh vegetables from Date City and neighboring areas.

Muroran Yakitori is famous for using pork instead of chicken. Served with onions, it pairs perfectly with Western mustard!

We also highly recommend Muroran Curry Ramen, which boasts a spicy, thick, rich soup and curly noodles.

In addition, you will find various restaurants serving creative dishes using Kurosoi (black rockfish), the signature fish of Muroran City.

Take an about 60-minute cruise to view the industrial complex lighting up Muroran Port and the illuminated Hakuchō Bridge from the deck of a ship. 

The transition from evening to night brings a particularly beautiful and dazzling night view.

Noboribetsu is one of Japan's foremost hot spring destinations, famous for its abundant flow and diverse range of spring qualities.

With a variety of thermal waters offering benefits such as skin beautification and moisturizing effects, it is affectionately called the "Department Store of Hot Springs." The area is a popular tourist destination year-round, boasting many scenic spots like Jigokudani (Hell Valley) and a geyser, as well as famous locations for viewing autumn leaves. Theme parks and experiential facilities are also plentiful.

Jigokudani, located just a few minutes' walk from the hot spring town, features well-maintained exploration trails that wind through the entire area.

Right near Taisho Jigoku (Taisho Hell), you can enjoy a footbath with hot spring water overflowing from Oyunuma Marsh, making it the perfect spot to soothe your fatigue after a long walk.

Upopoy was established in Shiraoi Town as a base for the revitalization and creation of Ainu culture. It is gaining attention as a new spot where people of all ages can engage with the diverse culture of the indigenous Ainu people.

The experiential learning center offers a variety of programs, including traditional instrument performances and hands-on activities such as playing instruments, embroidery, and cooking. (Please check the official website for details on registration times, reservations, and fees for experiences.)