Kawayu Visitor Center
A peaceful gateway to the forests of Akan-Mashu National Park
Large windows open onto a tranquil spruce forest, where the sounds of wind and birdsong invite you to slow down and unwind.
Nestled among the Akaezomatsu (Yezo spruce) forests of the Kawayu Onsen area, Kawayu Visitor Center invites visitors to discover the region’s unique ecosystem, wildlife, and cultural history. Through exhibits and visual displays, you can explore the forests, birds, and animals that shape this remarkable landscape. Before a walk, it serves as a place to discover the area’s highlights; afterward, it becomes a quiet space to reflect and reconnect with nature.
Warm wood interiors and the gentle scent of timber create an atmosphere deeply connected to the surrounding forest. Sunlight filtering through the trees, combined with the stillness of the space, makes even a short visit feel calming and restorative.
On the second floor, a cozy café serves locally roasted house-blend coffee from Teshikaga Town. Framed by large picture windows, the deep green forest stretches out before you as time seems to slow. Sip a freshly brewed cup, listen to the rustling trees and birdsong, and settle into a peaceful moment immersed in the vast natural beauty of Hokkaido.
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- Category
- With friends
- Museums, science museums, art galleries, archives
- History, culture, art
- Family
- Travel style
- Parks, green spaces, multipurpose facilities
- Theme parks, tourist facilities
- Travel Inspiration
- Ideas for a rainy day
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒088-3465
- Address
- 北海道川上郡弟子屈町川湯温泉2丁目2-6
- Telephone Number
- 015-483-4100
- Open
- 8:00-17:00 (Apr. – Oct.)
9:00-16:00 (Nov. – Mar. ) - Closed
- Wednesdays(the following day if Wednesday is a national holiday; open every day from the 3rd week of July to the end of Aug.),year-end and New Year holidays(Dec.29 – Jan.3)
- Prices
- Free admission
- Car Park
- 30 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 10 minutes from JR Kawayu Onsen Station
●By car: About 120 minutes from Doto Expwy Ashoro IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
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