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Summer in Hokkaido
Hello! This is Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel writer Tsuyama. Guys, have you decided on your summer vacation? One of the most popular summer destinations is Hokkaido! The summer in Hokkaido is cool and ideal for sightseeing, so many tourists come from Japan and abroad.
In the summer of Hokkaido, it is attractive that both families and couples can enjoy not only magnificent nature, but also gourmet food and photo spots.
However, there are many people who are wondering where to go, Hokkaido, which accounts for about one-fifth of Japan's area, is too large to go?
Therefore, this time, we will introduce "Recommended sightseeing spots and gourmets in Hokkaido that can be enjoyed only in summer" carefully selected with the staff of Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel. It is a must-see if you are going to Hokkaido for sightseeing this summer!
Enjoy nature, history and animals at Sapporo Maruyama Park in Central Hokkaido
First of all, we will introduce the Maruyama Park area, a spot where you can enjoy nature, history, and animals together in the city of Sapporo!
Source: Maruyama Park Official Website
Maruyama-koen Park, which has a shrine and a zoo, is very convenient for transportation and is only a 3-minute walk from Maruyama Koen Station on the subway.
Let's introduce each spot in detail.
Maruyama Park
Source: Maruyama Park Official Website
At Maruyama Park in summer, you can enjoy old growth forest, designated as a national natural monument, as well as animals such as dragonflies and Ezo squirrels. There is also a mountain trail at an altitude of about 200m that can be enjoyed with children in the park.
Hokkaido-jingu Shrine
Source: Hokkaido Jingu official website
After strolling around Maruyama Park, let's go to Hokkaido Shrine next door. Founded in 1869, it is a shrine that has long been loved by locals as a guardian deity of the development and development of Hokkaido.
In fact, at Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, there is a shop of Rokukatei, which is famous for its butter sand, where locals always drop in after visiting.
Source:It is the most popular rice cake called "Hankan-sama", but you can only taste it at Hokkaido Jingu Shrine. You need to buy it when you drop in!
Source: Do you know the cheap and good judge? Limited menu at Rokukatei Jingu Chaya
Maruyama Zoo
Source: Maruyama Zoo official website
For those with children, Maruyama Zoo is a 10-minute walk from Maruyama Park. The entrance fee at Maruyama Zoo is reasonable at 800 yen, but you can enjoy full-fledged animal appreciation such as 3 polar bears, Asian elephants, and red pandas.
There are plenty of tours such as a breeding staff experience for children, so there is no doubt that both adults and children can be very satisfied! If you want to go to the zoo only, there is also a direct bus from Maruyama Park Subway Station.
Official Website:
Maruyama Park
Hokkaido-jingu Shrine
Maruyama Zoo
Enjoy Northern Hokkaido, Biei & Furano Blue Pond and Lavender
Biei and Furano are famous for their beautiful lavenders, but there are other beautiful spots. Here are 3 recommended spots unique to summer!
Platinum blue pond
Shirokane Blue Pond, a 20-minute drive from JR Biei Station, is a famous pond that shines in the mysterious cobalt blue.
In summer, when there are many sunny days, many people gather, especially because you can take pictures of the deep blue lake.
In addition, near the blue pond, there is a shop called "Blue Pond" that sells only blue goods such as blue puddings and mascots. The most popular among them is the blue pond soft with ramune flavor!
Why don't you buy blue pond software and take a commemorative photo with the blue pond?
Shirabeard Falls
Next is the white beard waterfall. It takes 4 minutes by car from Shirokane Blue Pond. With a drop of about 30m, you can enjoy the waterfall flowing down the Biei River shining in cobalt blue. The best recommendation is to see the white beard waterfall from a nearby bridge called the Blue River!
It is a blue pond and a white beard waterfall, but in fact, a tour bus departs from JR Biei Station from June to early October. If you don't usually get in a car, be sure to visit during the summer!
Official Website:
Platinum blue pond
Shirabeard Falls
Miyu Bus Ticket
Farm Tomita & Tomita Melon House
Farm Tomita is one of the largest lavender fields in Japan, located in Kamifurano near Biei. The flowering is early July, the peak is mid-July, and about 60,000 lavenders are in full bloom.
Farm Tomita has free entrance fees and parking lots, making it a popular spot in the local area. It is especially crowded on holidays, so if you want to enjoy it slowly, it is recommended to visit in the morning.
Also, next to Farm Tomita, there is a specialty store for melon sweets called Tomita Melon House.
From early July to early August, the staff will also have a summer-only luxury melon parfait. In fact, there are many customers who visit for this melon parfait. If the timing is right, please try it!
Official Website:
Farm Tomita
Tomita Melon House
Shiretoko, Eastern Hokkaido Enjoy the Great World Natural Heritage and Japanese Culture
If you are visiting Hokkaido, you will definitely want to enjoy nature! The Shiretoko area is recommended for those who say.
Among Eastern Hokkaido, Shiretoko is the only area in Hokkaido that has been selected as a World Natural Heritage Site. However, during the winter, there are many places where entry is prohibited due to snow, so summer is the best place to appreciate old growth forest and wildlife!
In particular, the places and events introduced this time are not enjoyable in winter, so we recommend that you visit during the summer vacation!
Shiretoko Goko Lakes
Source: Shiretoko Goko Lakes official website
Shiretoko Goko Lakes is the closest and safest spot to enjoy the great nature of Shiretoko. Walking around Shiretoko Goko Lakes is only available from April to November, so if you visit it in the summer, you should definitely go there.
In summer, you can enjoy alpine plants, wild birds, Hokkaido Sika Deer, and sometimes the footprints of brown bears against the backdrop of the lush Shiretoko mountain range.
There are two types of walking routes on Shiretoko Goko Lakes: an elevated wooden path that can be easily enjoyed by children in 40 minutes, and a ground promenade that can be observed over an hour and a half.
Source: Shiretoko Goko Lakes official website
Since the summer season is a brown bear breeding season, a professional guide tour is required when walking on the ground promenade in July.
The cost is about 5,000 yen, but it will carefully explain how to listen to the sounds of wild birds and explain the ecosystem of the flora and fauna of Shiretoko.
If you would like to ask for a guided tour, please refer to this article that introduces recommended guides with real experience!
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Official Website: Shiretoko Goko Lakes
Kamuiwakka Falls
Source: Shari Town Tourism Association official website
Next, in summer, I definitely want to go to Kamuiwakka Falls, a limited time spot from June to October. Kamuiwakka Falls is not ordinary water, but a strong acidic hot spring flowing, so you can actually take a bath!
After walking along the rocky area for about 30 minutes from the estuary, you will arrive at a waterfall pot called "Ichi no Taki".
Source: Shari Town Tourism Association official website
However, even in hot springs, the water temperature is only about 30 degrees, so it feels cold in autumn and spring. In other words, summer is the best time for those who want to take a bath! When walking along the waterfall, please bring socks and shoes that do not slip to prevent injury.
During the Bon Festival holidays in August, cars will be closed and accessible only in shuttle bus. Please be sure to check the latest information on the official website before departure.
Official Website: Kamuiwakka Falls
If you want to know more about sightseeing spots around Eastern Hokkaido, please also refer to this article!
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Shiretoko Shari Neputa
Finally, we will introduce Shiretoko's largest summer festival, Shiretoko Shari Neputa, which the staff of the Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel wants to recommend!
Source: Shari Town Official Website
Speaking of "Neputa", Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture is famous, but since Shiretoko has a friendly city relationship with Hirosaki, "Hirosaki Neputa" was taught to Shari-cho, where Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel is located in 1973.
At present, on the fourth Friday and Saturday of July every year, more than 15 large and small Neputa of Osako will parade about 2.5 km in the town. There is also a Neputa 8m above the ground, and there is no doubt that children will be pleased with the power of Osako!
Unfortunately, it has been decided to cancel in 2022. However, at the Shari Municipal Shiretoko Museum, you can enjoy the state of Neputa every year with images, so if you are interested, please drop in!
Official Website: Shiretoko Shari Neputa
How was it? This time, we introduced the charming summer sightseeing spots in Hokkaido!
If you read this article and are interested in Shiretoko area, please come to the Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel, which was just renewed in April 2010!
As mentioned above, Tsuyama of Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel writer sent it!
