Downtown Kitami 1 day trip course
Okhotsk Tour
The city of Kitami stretches across a vast area from the Okhotsk Sea to the foot of Mt. Daisetsusan. Some of the city's natural wonders include Lake Saroma, the largest lake in Hokkaido, and Wakka Wild Flower Garden, which is a Hokkaido heritage site. The city has countless spots that serve as reminders of the Northern Country's charms, including the Kitanodaichino Aquarium in Rubeshibe where you can encounter the rare Sakhalin taimen.
Departure
Downtown Kitami
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Museum of Worldwide Wooden Toys, Chacha World
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A thrilling toy museum that features displays of some 10,000 wooden toys from around the world. Delve into a dream world at the shadow picture museum of Seiji Fujishiro.
840 648 118*58
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Address
143-4, Ikutahara, Engaru-cho Mombetsu-gun, Hokkaido, 099-0701, Japan
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Inquiries
0158-49-4022
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Opening
Summer April to October 9:00am to 6:00pm
Winter November to March 10:00am to 5:00pm
Closed: Mondays from November to March (closed the next day in case of national holiday) and from December 28 to January 1 -
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Wi-Fi
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Rental item
Wheelchairs and strollers
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Fee
Admission: adults 600 yen and elementary schools students 300 yen
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Recommended sightseeing spots
1Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Cosmos Garden Shibazakura
The moss phlox is in full bloom from mid May to mid June. Some 10 million garden cosmos blanket the hills in dazzling blooms from late August to late September.
404 181 748*18
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Address
Marudai, Engaru-cho Mombetsu-gun, Hokkaido, 099-0407, Japan
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Inquiries
0158-42-0488・
0158-42-8360 (Engaru Town Tourism Association) -
Opening
April 29 to October 31 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Foreign Languages
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Wi-Fi
○ (only inside the facility)
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Rental item
Wheelchairs and umbrellas
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Fee
Adults 300 yen and elementary and junior high school students 150 yen
2Ganboiwa Observatory
The 78-meter tall rock stands as a symbol of Engaru Town and was selected as one of the most 100 scenic places in Hokkaido. The rock can be climbed in several minutes. The peak affords commanding views of Engaru Town below.
404 182 518*01
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Address
Nishimachi, Engaru-cho Mombetsu-gun, Hokkaido, 099-0428, Japan
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Inquiries
0158ー42ー8360 (Engaru Town Tourism Association)
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Opening
Open year-round
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Wi-Fi
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Fee
Admission: free
3Miharashi Farm
Miharashi Farm is a cattle ranch operated by the town government. On clear days, the farm's observatory affords views all the way to the Yubetsu moors and the Okhotsk Sea.
617 535 804*85
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Address
Miharashi, Engaru-cho Mombetsu-gun, Hokkaido, 099-0427, Japan
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Inquiries
0158-42-8360 (Engaru Town Tourism Association)
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Opening
April to November 8:30am to 4:00pm
Open daily during its period of operation (admission not permitted during the winter from December to March because snow is not removed) -
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Wi-Fi
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Rental item
Telescopes onsite
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Fee
Admission: free
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Setose Onsen Setose Onsen Hotel
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Enjoy day spa services at this hot spring hotel off the beaten path. The 100% hot spring waters are highly alkaline, which will leave your skin silky smooth.
617 081 418*31
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Address
Yunosato, Engaru-cho Mombetsu-gun, Hokkaido, 099-0345, Japan
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Inquiries
0158-44-2021
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Opening
Day spa 8:00am to 7:00pm (last admission)
Closed: Wednesdays -
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Wi-Fi
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Rental item
Bar soap provided; face towels sold for 200 yen
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Fee
Day spa admission: adults 500 yen and elementary school students 200 yen
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Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park
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Check out 1.2 million blooming tulips representing some 200 varieties. Walk around the fields for up close views and climb the windmill-looking observatory for a more commanding view.
404 550 751*51
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Address
358, Kamiyubetsutondenshigaichi, Yubetsu-cho Mombetsu-gun, Hokkaido, 099-6501, Japan
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Inquiries
01586-2-3600 (Yubetsu Town Tourism Association)
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Opening
Tulip Fair runs from early May to early June 8:00am to 6:00pm
Open daily during the fair -
Foreign Languages
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Guide×
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Wi-Fi
○ (Only near the ticket office)
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Rental item
Wheelchairs, strollers, umbrellas
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Fee
Admission: adults 500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 250 yen (free outside of the fair period)
Arrival