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Royal Road Course

Popular tourist destinations that cannot be missed on a trip to Hokkaido
A tour of the royal road course

Royal Road Course Map

A route that goes to places you want to visit at least once on a trip to Hokkaido, such as Asahiyama Zoo, one of the most popular places in Hokkaido, Sounkyo Onsen in the neighboring town, Abashiri, which has many historical sites, and Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site.
You can fully enjoy the vast scenery and activities that cannot be seen inside to culture.

Hokkaido

Day1
Asahikawa Sightseeing

10:00

Departing from New Chitose Airport

After arriving at the airport, rent a car to get to the Asahikawa and Sounkyo areas where beautiful and magnificent scenery spreads!

Departing from New Chitose Airport
Car
About 90 minutes on foot

11:30

Matsuo Genghis Khan Main Store

Lunch at Matsuo Genghis Khan, a leading Genghis Khan brand in Hokkaido. Genghis Khan, which is said to be the origin of "seasoned Genghis Khan", which is eaten with a taste in advance, and is pickled in a traditional secret sauce, is a representative taste of Hokkaido.

Matsuo Genghis Khan Main Store
Car
About 60 minutes on foot

13:30

Asahiyama Zoo

At the northernmost zoo in Japan, you can see a variety of animals, including polar bears living in cold areas. In the "Underwater Tunnel" of the Penginkan, where you can enjoy it as if you were in the water, and the "Malin Way" of the Azarashikan, you can see the seal swimming up and down up close, and you can enjoy it from children to adults.

Asahiyama Zoo
Car
About 80 minutes on foot

16:50

Accommodation at Sounkyo Onsen

Sounkyo Onsen is one of the largest in Hokkaido in hot-spring town, surrounded by the mountains of Mount Taisetsu. There are many hot springs flowing from the source and secluded hot spring, and there are many attractive inns lined up.

Accommodation at Sounkyo Onsen

Hokkaido

Day2
Sounkyo & Abashiri Sightseeing

9:00

Departing from Sounkyo Onsen

Departure for Abashiri while enjoying the great nature of Sounkyo and the meals of Kitami.

Car
About 10 minutes on foot

9:10

Ginga and Ryusei Falls

The "Galaxy Waterfall" that flows down in an elegant form like a fine and delicate white thread, and the "Meteor Waterfall" that flows down powerfully as a thick one waterfall, are among the 100 Best Waterfalls in Japan. It can be seen up close from the parking lot, and its powerful appearance is a masterpiece.
It seems that there are only two waterfalls with a drop of about 100m lined up in Japan, making it a popular scenic spot for photographers.

Ginga and Ryusei Falls
Car
About 70 minutes on foot

10:50

Aquarium of the Northern Earth

An aquarium where you can see the lively appearance of freshwater fish using an exhibition method close to the natural environment. The number of phantom Ito is one of the largest in Japan, and in winter you can enjoy the fish swimming under the frozen river from the world's first "water tank where the river freezes".

Aquarium of the Northern Earth
Walk By car to the aquarium in the north About 5 minutes

roadside rest area Onneyu Onsen

A pair of Karakuri dolls and one of the largest pigeon watches in the world, is a symbol of roadside rest area. Nearby is the historic hot-spring town Onneyu Onsen.

roadside rest area Onneyu Onsen
Car
About 45 minutes on foot

12:30

Lunch in Kitami City

Enjoy local food such as sushi made with fresh seafood, exquisite ramen, Kitami's specialty yakiniku and B-grade gourmet salt grilled soba.

Lunch in Kitami City
Car
About 50 minutes on foot

14:00

Abashiri Prison Museum

It is the only prison museum in Japan that is rare in the world. You can learn about the history of the prison and enjoy beautiful buildings designated as important cultural properties and registered cultural properties.

Abashiri Prison Museum
Car
About 5 minutes on foot

15:10

Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum

Tourist facility with the theme of drift ice and Sea of Okhotsk creatures. It breeds and displays marine organisms such as crione and lilies, which are said to be drift ice angels. On the popular drift ice experience terrace, you can experience real drift ice in a room of minus 15 ° C, and you can enjoy the "Shibare experiment" that freezes wet towels.

Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum
Car
About 20 minutes on foot

16:30

Accommodation in Abashiri City

One night in Abashiri, a convenient base for sightseeing in Okhotsk and Shiretoko. For dinner, it is recommended to enjoy local food such as sushi and seafood bowls where you can enjoy fresh seafood, Abashiri Zangi bowl and Abashiri Moyoro pot.

Accommodation in Abashiri City

Hokkaido

Day3
Shiretoko Sightseeing

9:00

Departing from Abashiri City

Get up early and start on a journey to enjoy the great nature and gourmet of World Heritage Shiretoko.

Car
About 90 minutes on foot

10:30

Oshinkoshin Falls

Oshinkoshin Falls is one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. You can go up the stairs to the height of the middle of the waterfall, and the waterfall you can see in front of you with splashing is impressive.

Oshinkoshin Falls
Car
About 30 minutes on foot

11:00

Shiretoko Goko Lakes

Shiretoko Goko Lakes is a tourist attraction that represents Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site. You can see five lakes surrounded by old growth forest, the mountains of Shiretoko, and traces of wildlife such as Hokkaido Sika Deer and brown bears. Walking around promenade with Nature Guide will double the fun.

Shiretoko Goko Lakes

Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House

It is the entrance to the promenade around Shiretoko Goko Lakes, where you can walk and give lectures. There is a rest area in the adjacent Park Service Center, which also sells souvenirs and snacks.

Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House

Elevated wooden path

An elevated wooden path with a total length of about 800m and can be freely reached to the shores of Lake Ichiko. You can easily experience the charm of Shiretoko Goko Lakes, such as the Shiretoko Mountain Range reflected in the lake and the Sea of Okhotsk spreading far away.

Elevated wooden path
Car
About 20 minutes on foot

13:10

Lunch in Utoro

Utoro, the west side of the Shiretoko Peninsula, is rich in fresh seafood and fresh vegetables with fat. Please enjoy a meal that uses plenty of ingredients from Utoro that makes your trip energetic.

Lunch in Utoro
Car
About 5 minutes on foot

14:15

Shiretoko-kankosen Orora

Take a sightseeing boat departing from Utoro and enjoy the superb view of Shiretoko, such as cliffs that cannot be seen on the ground and Kamui Wakanoyu Falls. You can spend a relaxing time with less shaking on a large ship.

Shiretoko-kankosen Orora
Car
About 5 minutes on foot

18:10

Accommodation at Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel

Dinner at the hotel is also one of the pleasures of traveling. You can choose your preferred style from buffet meals, Japanese dinner table at the restaurant, and room meals.

Accommodation at Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel

Hokkaido

Day4
Lake Mashu & Bihoro Sightseeing

9:00

Departure from Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel

A variety of Japanese and Western buffets are available at the refreshing breakfast venue overlooking Sea of Okhotsk. After filling your stomach, we will depart for Hokkaido's last trip to Lake Mashu and Bihoro Pass.

Departure from Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel
Car
About 120 minutes on foot

11:00

Lake Mashu Third observation deck

Located in the highest place in the observation deck of Lake Mashu, you can see the beautiful "Mashu Blue" on sunny days. On the deep blue lake surface, the only island that floats like a kubo is Kamuish Island. Kamuish means "old woman who became God" in Ainu language.

Lake Mashu Third observation deck
Car
About 5 minutes on foot

11:25

Mashu-ko Dai-1 Observatory

Mashu-ko Dai-1 Observatory
Car
About 45 minutes on foot

12:30

roadside rest area Gourmet Panorama Bihoro Pass

roadside rest area is famous as a station with beautiful scenery, where you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Lake Kussharo. There is a shop corner that sells local specialties and sightseeing souvenirs, as well as a restaurant where you can enjoy the specialty of Bihoro Pass, "ageimo", as well as a restaurant.

roadside rest area Gourmet Panorama Bihoro Pass

Bihoro Pass observation deck

From the back side of the roadside rest area to the observation deck at the top of the Bihoro Pass, you can see the scenery of Eastern Hokkaido, such as Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest Caldera lake, and the Mt. Io, the Wako Peninsula, and the Shiretoko Mountains. It is a recommended scenic spot where you can overlook the magnificent sea of clouds when the weather conditions are met.

Bihoro Pass observation deck
Car
About 40 minutes on foot

13:25

Memanbetsu Airport

To Memanbetsu Airport, the sky entrance of Okhotsk. The journey that I enjoyed is over, and I will return home while soaking in memories.

Memanbetsu Airport