Downtown Monbetsu 1 day trip course
Flower and Fantasy Filled Tour
Monbetsu City is located roughly in the middle of Hokkaido's coastline facing the Okhotsk Sea and offers a number of local specialty items. These include freshly caught seafood from the Port of Monbetsu and dairy products made on local dairy farms. There are also many wooden arts and crafts. With direct flights between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Okhotsk-Monbetsu Airport, visitors have easy access to regional sightseeing tours starting from Monbetsu City.

Departure
Downtown Monbetsu
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Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park
Check out 1.2 million blooming tulips representing some 200 varieties.
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
Above To Well Up Distinction Police Station Rice Field Market .. Street Earth, To Well Up Distinction Town, Crest Distinction County, North Sea Road, 099-6501, Sunrise
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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
Open daily during the fair -
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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)
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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
4/29-10/31 9:00-17:00
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Wi-Fi
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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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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.
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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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Telescopes onsite
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Admission: free
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Nearby restaurants
1Western Cuisine Tremolo
A classic Western-style restaurant with a varied menu that includes hamburger steaks, fish, and pasta. There is also an extensive dessert menu for those with a sweet tooth.
404 184 233*85
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Address
2-1-3, Higashimachi, Engaru-cho Mombetsu-gun, Hokkaido, 099-0410, Japan
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Inquiries
0158-42-6666
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Opening
11:30am to 2:30pm (last call at 2:00pm)
5:30pm to 8:45pm (last call at 8:00pm)
Closed: Tuesdays -
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1000 to 1500 yen
2Meat Pavilion Yoshikawa
Check out the restaurant's homemade ham, bacon and sausage, which great gift ideas. The attached restaurant is popular for its yakiniku, jingisukan, and set meals.
404 213 010*17
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Address
Odorikita, Engaru-cho Mombetsu-gun, Hokkaido, 099-0404, Japan
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Inquiries
0158-42-0363
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Opening
Restaurant 11:00am to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 8:00pm (last call at 7:30pm)
Store 9:00am to 7:00pm
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Fee
Set meals from 800 yen, jingisukan sets from 1300 yen, and yakiniku sets from 1500 yen
3Ikutahara Onsen Hotel Northking
The hotel's monthly lunch and dinner specials are made from local ingredients and prepared in a variety of styles, from Japanese to Western and Chinese. Drop in for the day spa before or after your meal.
840 619 290*30
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Address
Ikutahara, Engaru-cho Mombetsu-gun, Hokkaido, 099-0701, Japan
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Inquiries
0158-45-2336
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Opening
Lunch 11:00am to 2:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm to 9:00pm (last call at 8:30pm)
Day spa 10:00am to 10:00pm
Open daily -
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Fee
Lunch from 700 yen, dinner from 700 yen, day spa admission 500 yen
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Wooden Toy World Museum 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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Rental item
Wheelchairs and strollers
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Fee
Admission: adults 600 yen and elementary schools students 300 yen
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Lake Saroma
Explore Lake Saroma and its many charms.
Explore Lake Saroma and its many charms. Head to Wakka Wild Flower Park if you want to enjoy the ocean, lake, and beautiful wild flowers. Cape Kimuaneppu is the perfect spot for watching sunsets.


525 789 389*22
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Address
242, Tokorocho Sakaeura, Kitami-shi, Hokkaido, 093-0216, Japan
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Inquiries
0152-54-3434(Wakka Nature Center)
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Opening
Open year-round (Wakka Wild Flower Garden April 29 to October 10)
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Wi-Fi
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Rental item
Wheelchairs and bicycles (650 yen per day)
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Fee
Admission: free
Arrival