2020 / Last updated : 2020 takashi miura Sample Itinerary

For Nature Lovers

DAY1　Asahikawa AP – Sounkyo Arrive at Asahikawa airport and head for Asahiyama zoo – one of the most famous zoo in Japan. Then drive to Sounkyo – gorges stretching for 24 kms along the Ishikari River. See waterfalls called “Ginga-no-Taki” and “Ryusei-no-Taki”. Stay overnight this mountain onsen resort.Overnight in Sounkyo DAY2　Sounkyo – Abashiri After breakfast take a ropeway ride for gorgeous view of Mt. Taisetsu and Sounkyo gorges. Then drive to Abashiri. It takes 2.5 hours drive. At Abashiri experience drift ice at Okhotsk Drift Ice museum and visit Abashiri Prison museum.Overnight in Abashiri DAY3　Abashiri – Utoro(Shiretoko) Drive to the world natural heritage site, Shiretoko, today. Stopover at Oshinkoshin waterfall […]

2020 / Last updated : 2020 takashi miura Sample Itinerary

Eastern Nature Sightseeing

DAY1　New Chitose AP – Asahikawa Arrive at New Chitose and transfer to Asahikawa, 2nd biggest city of Hokkaido. Ramen village is good for your lunch or dinner. Asahikawa is famous for Japanese sake. So why don’t you visit Sake factory and taste?Overnight in Asahikawa DAY2　Asahikawa – Sounkyo Today you vist Furano and Biei, very famous spots for tourists. Flower lands, flower gardens, beautiful scenery and wonderful foods!-Melon, corn, potato, ice cream and much more! Take your time and enjoy real Hokkaido! Then drive to Sounkyo and stay at onsen hotel-hot springs tonight.Overnight in Sounkyo DAY3　Sounkyo – Utoro(Shiretoko) First taking a cable car for gorgeous view of Mt.Taisetsu, and then see […]

2020 / Last updated : 2020 takashi miura Sample Itinerary

Winter Wildlife in Eastern Hokkaido(Jan-Mar)

DAY1　Kushiro AP – Kushiro Arrive at Kushiro airport and go to Kushiro Shitsugen, the largest marshland in Japan. Visit several lookouts by walk. There are some options, taking a steam-locomotive train canoeing Kushiro river to watch wildlife. Tonight we recommend to stay at a family-owned inn or auberge in this area.Overnight in Kushiro DAY2　Kushiro – Rausu(Shiretoko) Drive to Rausu today. Head to north, sightseeing spots will be the Lake Kussharo to see whopper swan, an inactive volcano Mt.Iou-zan, Lake Mashu for a great view. etc. Then arrive at Rausu, south harbour of the world natural heritage site – Shiretoko.Overnight in Rausu DAY3　Rausu(Shiretoko) – Utoro(Shiretoko) Get up early morning and catch […]

2020 / Last updated : 2020 takashi miura Sample Itinerary

Eastern Hokkaido in Autumn

DAY1　Asahikawa AP – Sounkyo Arrive at Asahikawa airport and start Asahikawa city sightseeing – Asahiyama zoo, Otokoyama sake factory, ramen village etc. Then drive to Sounkyo – gorges stretching for 24 kms along the Ishikari River. See waterfalls called “Ginga-no-Taki” and “Ryusei-no-Taki”. Autumn leaves this area around end of Sep. Lodging is Sounkyo onsen resort.Overnight in Sounkyo DAY2　Sounkyo – Utoro(Shiretoko) 2 options here to enjoy autumn leaves, one is Mt. Kurodage ropeway and the other is Ginsendai. Must be very busy if the best timing to go. Then drive to Shiretoko area. When approaching there, ”Road that Leads to the Sky” is a good photo spot. Another short photo stop […]