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Lake Onuma/Lake Konuma Walking Path

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kameda-gun Nanaecho Onumacho

This walking path is located in Onuma Park Plaza, the entranceway to Onuma Quasi-National Park, a park where visitors can come in contact with the great outdoors of Hokkaido through its various lakes and marshes, small islands, swamps, forest, flora and fauna, and majestic Hokkaido-Komagatake. The island-hopping walking path ties together the small islands of Lake Onuma and Lake Konuma like a net. On the nature trail course, visitors can hear the whispers of the forest and the chatter of small birds while observing the activities of the plants and animals which make their home here. Visitors might even encounter Hokkaido squirrels and other small animals. There are four other courses in total, including a bright and open short walking course and a course which primarily consists of islands and bridges, enabling visitors to choose which to take based on the time they have available and their level of physical fitness.
Gennadai Kaihin Park, Sea Pool

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Nishi-gun Otobecho Genna

This leisure pool is in Gennadai Seaside Park, a sprawling area of greenery and play equipment near the sea. This bathing area is fully surrounded by breakwaters to keep the rough Sea of Japan waves at bay, so bathers can play in safety. This is the only beach in Hokkaido included in the Ministry of the Environment's the Best Beach 100 of Japan. It's particularly popular since the interior of the bay is such that the sea water flows steadily through, keeping waves under control for safe swimming. There are barrier-free toilets and changing rooms, with ramps down to the beach and even amphibious vehicles available, so it is a truly barrier-free beach.
Nakamura-ya

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Matsumae-gun Matsumaecho Matsushiro 3

This confectionery store is located five minutes' walk from Matsumae Castle. A variety of Japanese and Western confectionery is sold here, centered around the store's main product, Awabi Monaka, made in the image of awabi (abalone) which is a specialty product of Matsumae. Matsumae's famous Awabi Monaka is a confectionery filled with the bean paste made from the finest adzuki beans and mochi in the image of abalone adductor. The balance between the fragrant outer layer and the fine bean paste in the center is also incredible. The pink colored castella, Hana no Matsumae, with its cherry liquor fragrance and identity as a famous confectionery a symbol of Matsumae City, one of the most prominent spots in Japan for cherry blossoms, is also very popular as a souvenir or gift.
Ezo Matsumae Tatsunoya

Shopping

Hokkaido Matsumae-gun Matsumaecho Fukuyama 74

The store, marked by a stately sign with a sense of history, sells Matsumaezuke, a local delicacy representative of Matsumae in southern Hokkaido, and a pickle that originated in the Ezo region as a preserved food for surviving the harsh northern winters. The shop also offers a variety of delicacies such as yaezakura (double-flowered cherry blossom) jelly and jam, which symbolize the cherry blossoms of Matsumae, as well as salted and pickled abalone and koji zuke (pickled abalone with malted rice).
Lourdes Cave

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hokuto-shi Mitsuishi 392

A statue of the Virgin Mary, standing in the grounds of the Trappist Monastery, the first male Catholic monastery in Japan. The statue is enshrined in a carved rock face, recreating the Lourdes Cave, a French pilgrimage site. While making your way along the undulating mountain path to the cave you can enjoy the avenues of poplar and cedar trees and scenery unique to Hokkaido. The site of the cave is also famous as an observatory and on a fine day you may be able to see across the ocean to Mt. Hakodate or Aomori prefecture.
Seseragi Onsen

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Hokkaido Hokuto-shi Honcho 4-3-20

A day-use hot spring standing on the Ono River in Hokuto City, Hokkaido. The bathhouse incorporates universal design principles. The smooth, clear waters of the bathhouse' sodium calcium chloride spring are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain and muscle soreness. The bathhouse has a large and medium-sized indoor bath as well as a jacuzzi; in addition, customers can relax to the sounds of the murmuring river in an outdoor bath. Keishoku Rushero, a restaurant located in the bathhouse, serves light meals such as soba noodles and ramen, as well as soft serve ice cream and shaved ice, perfect treats to enjoy after a hot bath.
Ubagami Dai-jingu Shrine

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hiyama-gun Esashicho Ubagamicho 99

"This is shrine in Esashi Town is Hokkaido's oldest. It is said to have been founded in the Kamakura period, and has gathered the faith of fishermen as the founder of herring fishing. Old women of Orii are worshiped at the shrine. The shrine is famous for its lucky charms or ""Nishin-Mikuji"" fortune slips unique to the town that flourished with herring fishing and the fine goshuin red seal. One of Hokkaido 's three major festivals, ""Ubagami Daijingu Togyo Festival"", is held in August every year, and 13 gorgeous floats are walked through the town. The Togyo Festival prays for good harvest, good fishing, and good health, and is designated as Hokkaido heritage."
Former Hiyama Nishi County Government Office, Esashi Town Historical Museum

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hiyama-gun Esashicho Nakautacho 112

"This building was erected in 1887 to house a branch of the Hokkaido government and operated as the county office, and a police station. It is currently used as the Esashi Town Historical Museum and has been designated as a tangible cultural property of Hokkaido. Nearby is the ""Pine Tree of Grief"", a tree that Hijikata Toshizo is said to have struck in anguish when he saw the grounded ship ""Kaiyomaru"""
Gokatteya Honpo

4.0

19 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Hiyama-gun Esashicho Honcho 38

"This Japanese confectionery store was founded in Esashi town in 1870. The authentic ""Marukan-Yokan"", cut by a string, and ""Nagashi-Yokan"", are made with great care. It takes great skill to knead the beans, agar and sugar which begins early in the morning and takes all day. The shop is proud of its tradition and continues making products with the same, unchanging flavor. Other than yokan (sweet bean jelly), Monaka (red bean filled wafers) castella, and seasonal Japanese confectionary are available, and all make great gifts. The old-fashioned packaging is popular."

明治時代以前からあるお菓子の店で、江差名物の羊羹で有名。丸缶に入っているのが特徴だが一枚板になっているタイプもある。他にたい焼きのような鮭の形をしたあきあじ最中もある。今は函館市内や空港にも売っているのでわざわざ江差で買うほどでもないが、せっかく江差に来たらいにしえ街道から坂を上がって新地町まで行き、本店を訪れてみたい。
Hokke-ji Temple

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hiyama-gun Esashicho Honcho 71

"This is a temple in Hamanaka Town, Akkeshi, Hokkaido. It is one of the few ancient temples in Hokkaido, located in a vast land with flower wetlands. It was founded in Kaminokuni in 1521 and transferred to Esashi and reconstructed in 1668. The main temple building was erected five years later. The temple preserves artworks of high cultural value such as Buddhist paintings and folding screens. Highlights are the Sanmon gate with a history of more than 300 years, a large tree that is several hundred years old, and the ""Happo-nirami Dragon"" drawn on the seven-meter square ceiling of the main hall. The appearance of the picture of the dragon in the darkness is stunning."
Table de Rivage

4.0

51 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Kamedagunnanaechou Onumachou 141

Located on the bank of Lake Onuma in the Onuma Quasi-National Park close to Hakodate, this cafe restaurant commands glorious views of the magnificent Mt. Komagatake. The warmth of the wood and high ceiling create a comfortable atmosphere and the soothing, relaxing space is one of its main attractions. Soup curry, a Hokkaido specialty, and the one-plate lunch with pasta and salad are particular favorites. The restaurant is frequented by locals and tourists. There’s also a large selection of dishes on the menu which use ingredients from the area, such as Onuma roast beef and Hakodate fish. The lake cruise lunch where guests can enjoy the beautiful Lake Onuma is also hugely popular. The nearest station is Onuma-Koen Station.

This restaurant located at the center of the lake, enjoying the nice lake view with the food. The beef stew is come with rich favours of beef and wine taste, the beef is very tenor as well.
Lumber House

4.0

26 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Kamedagunnanaechou Ikusagawa 19-32

A steak house restaurant in the heart of nature, run from a log house built by the owner himself. Lumber House is a popular place where you can try the exquisite taste of sirloin and round steak, cooked rare. The locally reared Hakodate Onuma Beef is matured for over three weeks to give its superb flavor. With just salt, pepper and lemon butter for seasoning, and served with vegetables, you can savor the rich, juicy flavor of the meat. You can have the meat cooked to your liking on the heated stones. Here you can relax and eat while listening to the bird song and the wind rustling through the trees. The nearest station is Ikedaen Station.

大沼公園を1周時にもっとも惹かれたので入店。テラス席と店内席がある、店内はやや狭く暗い印象。美味しいがこの価格帯のビフテキなら都内でも珍しくないので普通評価。基本はビフテキのお店なので、中グレードのセットを注文。たまたまなのか焼き加減は聞かれず、レアが提供された。おそらく、自分で焼き加減を調整するようだ。レアの状態だと肉の弾力が高すぎて食べづらい。少し焼きを入れるとバランスが取れてくる。味付けは...
Country Kitchen WALD

5.0

12 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hakodate Kameda-gun Nanae-cho Ohnuma 301-3

Country Kitchen WALD is a country restaurant with a distinctive broad wooden terrace and attractively designed roof. Diners can enjoy French and Italian style home cooking that makes extensive use of vegetables, pork and dairy products purchased directly from local farmers. The most popular item on the menu is the “Seasonal Plate,” an exciting dish that features a variety of different foods served on the same plate. The restaurant offers a number of seasonal specialties that are only available at certain times of years; for example, in the winter months, diners can enjoy venison sausages made from the meat of Hokkaido’s Yezo Sika Deer. The nearest railway station is Onuma-Koen Station; Country Kitchen WALD is a great place to stop for lunch and a rest while hiking in the Onuma area.

I was taken to this restaurant after a long train trip,from Sapporo. It was paradise. Amazing food....steak, salads, bread, and even butter. A true find. The owners are charming and even speak...
Sakura-mi Honen (Cherry blossom viewing garden)

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Matsumaegunmatsumaechou Matsushiro In Matsumae Park

Selected by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association as one of the 100 best places in Japan to view cherry blossom, the Sakura-mi Honen is a garden located in Matsumae Park. This botanical garden has a large number of different cherry tree species; besides helping to preserve the individual species, it also functions as a “living cherry tree field guide” by displaying the trees for visitors to view. There are currently approximately 300 individual trees from around 100 different species.
Teramachi

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Matsumaegunmatsumaechou Matsushiro

Fukuyama Castle (Matsumae Castle) was the last traditional Japanese-style castle to be built in Japan. Between the castle and the nearby hill, there was originally a temple district with around 15 individual temples (positioned so as to provide spiritual protection for the castle). However, during the fighting that accompanied the Meiji Restoration, most of these temples were burnt down, and today only five remain. Full of cherry blossom in spring, and autumn foliage in fall, this area still has a real traditional “castle town” atmosphere.
Restaurant Yano

4.0

7 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Matsumaegunmatsumaechou Fukuyama 123

This restaurant is part of the “Onsen Ryokan Yano” Inn in Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-gun, Hokkaido, where you can enjoy a variety of dishes made from Matsumae’s tuna, Yezo abalone, and sea urchin, etc. In addition to tuna sashimi, the restaurant also offers broiled tuna. The “Clan cuisine”, an arrangement of the ceremonial cuisine served at the wedding of the 14th lord of the Matsumae Domain, is popular as a menu for lunch. The restaurant has table seats as well as private rooms and can be used for celebrations or memorial gatherings.

1380円で海苔弁をテイクアウトん？確かに海苔は美味しいかも知れないが、ほっかほっか弁当の海苔弁より千円高い理由が全く見出だせない。日本橋三越の真向かいにある山本屋で海苔を買っているので、海苔には煩い方だが、、、まあ、どんなにボッタクっても880円では？？テイクアウトで味噌汁も付かないのに割引も無く、その点も考慮すると星は精々２つです。
Ezo Sushi

4.0

4 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Matsumaegunmatsumaechou Fukuyama 249-4

A sushi restaurant which serves not Edo style sushi but rather Ezo (Hokkaido) style sushi. Ezo style sushi is said to be characterized by its emphasis on manipulating ingredients as little as possible and focusing on freshness and quality above all else. The restaurant has a tank for keeping live abalone, ensuring you can enjoy the freshest abalone meat straight from the tank. The restaurant's prices are also reasonable and it is popular in part because of its hearty portions of fresh seafood. The restaurant is snug but has 10 counter seats as well as a tatami mat seating area with a sliding shoji door, making it easy for families to eat here as well.

おきまりは夜と同じようだが高くはない。満足できる美味しさ。店の前の駐車場は2台だけ。店内はとても清潔。
Leaves Main Shop

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Hokutoshi Honchou 2-6-21

A cafe and restaurant located in Hokuto City. Dedicated to the concept of creating a unique style and a relaxing space, the cafe has a laid-back, soothing atmosphere. The cafe's menu consists of original sweets, coffee, tea, and more. The restaurant's food menu is primarily made up of Western dishes. During lunch, the cafe offers two varieties of pasta lunches. Visitors can also enjoy shopping while here-the East West Market, a mini junk and antique shop; and Sumireya Yosoten, a clothing shop, operate in the cafe's inner courtyard.
Satsukigura Chamise

Gourmet / Alcohol

Hokkaido Hiyamagunesashichou Ubagamichou 18-1

An old fashioned Japanese home-style cafe in the town of Esashi. The cafe is housed in a warehouse which was part of the old Nisseki group of warehouses built in the Edo period. One of the four warehouses in the group was renovated and opened as this cafe. The cafe's menu primarily consists of local Esashi dishes. Options include keiran, a soup with shiratama flour dumplings in it; fukinko-jiru, a soup with potatoes and mochi rice cakes; and katako-mochi rice makes made by kneading glutinous rice.
Cape Saraki Tulip Garden

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kamisogunkikonaichou Kamekawa 55

A tulip garden on Cape Saraki famous for its 50 thousand tulips spanning 80 varieties which bloom from April to May each year. Long ago, the Kanrin-maru, the vessel statesman Katsu Kaishu took to the United States, sank near here. The garden got its start when Matsumoto Yoshiyuki, then chairman of the Dutch-Hokkaido Persons Association, learned of this event and purchased and planted tulips, the national flower of the country where the Kanrin-maru was built, to honor the ship's meritorious service and achievements. A Tulip Fair is held in spring and many tourists come here to see the colorful tulips.

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Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.