Gardens that color the spring in Tokachi
Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park
Period: Mid-May to late MayPink carpet-like flowers blooming all over the 100,000 square meter hill as far as you can overlook. The best time to see them is from mid to late May. It takes about 1 hour by bus from the central part of Abashiri.
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Moss phlox at Takinoue Park
Period: Mid-May to late MayA grand Moss phlox park, which started from a mandarin-box amount of seedling, has become Japan's largest community over 60 years. The best time to see it is from the mid to end of May, and you should not miss seeing the beautiful pink Moss phlox that colors the entire mountain pink!
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Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park
Period: Early May to early JuneThis is a famous spring spot where 200 kinds of spectacular 1.2 million of tulips imported from the Netherlands are in full bloom.The best time to see them is from early May to early June, and it is 20 minutes by bus from JR Engaru Station.
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Spring Fresh Hairy Crab
Period: April to MayThe best thing among Sea of Okhotsk gourmet in spring is the "Umi-ake (spring fresh) Hairy Crab". The crab that is fed by abundant plankton under the drift ice is known for its superb taste. You can eat it from April to May in Abashiri, Monbetsu etc.
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Shichiku Garden
Period: Late April to November"One woman started gardening in 1989 when she was 63 years old and created Shichiku Garden, which is one of Obihiro's most famous gardens.
The garden is decorated with about as many as 2,500 kinds of flowers, each of which has a different best season. It opens from late April to November."
Tokachi Hills
Period: Late April to NovemberUnder the theme of "Theme Park for Flowers, Food and Agriculture," you can enjoy Tokachi's nature with your eyes and tongue. In the park, you can eat fresh vegetables at restaurants, as well as a well-maintained vast garden.
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Tokachi Millennium Forest
Tokachi Millennium ForestThis garden was evaluated as "the most beautiful garden in the world" by the British Garden Designers Association. The activity of riding a Segway around the vast nature is also popular.
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Grand Sea of Clouds at Tsubetsu Pass
Period: June to OctoberThe massive sea of clouds above Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake, is one of the spectacular highlights. It takes about 20 minutes by car from Kussharo Prince Hotel at the foot of the mountain to get to the best sea of clouds spot, Tsubetsu Pass. You can see it in the early morning from June to October when the weather conditions meet the criteria.
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Naitai Terrace
Period: April to November"An observation facility and cafe opened in June 2019 on the hill of ""Naitai Plateau Ranch"" which is famous as the largest public ranch in Japan.
You can see the view of Tokachi Plain, and you can see dairy cows grazing on the vast site. Soft ice cream is highly recommended."
Shiretoko Downhill
Period: Late April to early Novembert is an exhilarating activity that you can ride a bicycle from Shiretoko Pass (Height above sea level: 738m) in the World Natural Heritage Zone to the hot spring town along the coast. Shiretoko Cycling Support provides the service.
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Kaiyo-dai
Period: Late April to early NovemberKaiyo-dai is located about 15 minutes by car from Nakashibetsu Airport and Nakashibetsu City. It is a scenic spot where you can see a lot of green ranch nearby and Notsuke Peninsula, Shiretoko Mountains and Kunashiri Island in the distance.
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Shiretoko Five Lakes with Autumn Leaves
Period: Late September to OctoberYou can see the autumn leaves of Shiretoko from late September to October. The vivid contrast of red, yellow and green is a superb view that can only be seen in Shiretoko. On a windless day, you can also enjoy the autumn leaves reflected on the lake surface.
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Akan Sightseeing Cruise Viewing Autumn Leaves
Period: Early to mid-OctoberThe autumn leaves on the shore of Lake Akan are in their best season from early to mid-October. When you take a sightseeing boat that goes around the island where the untouched lakeside remains and spherical moss is sleeping, you can see the best autumn leaves which make you accidentally sigh.
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Sunflowers in Omagari Park
Period: Early July to early OctoberFrom early to late July and from late September to early October, there are the best seasons twice for beautiful sunflower fields with approximately 1.5 million yellow flowers. It takes about 10 minutes by car from Abashiri Station.
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Iozan (Mt. Io) with Autumn Leaves
Period: Late September to early OctoberLocated about 3km south of Kawayu Onsen, the "Iozan (Mt. Io)" is an impressive spot with a plume of sulfur rising from the mountain surface making a gurgling noise. And from late September to October, the surrounding mountains are dyed with the red color of the autumn leaves.
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Kamuy Lumina
Period: Late May to early NovemberIt is an experience-based nightwalk that was created at Lake Akan in Hokkaido in July 2019. You will experience a digital art story created by sound and light, based on the story of an indigenous Ainu, set in a real forest in a national park. It is held from late May to early November.
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Farm Picnic
Period: Late September to early OctoberYou can experience harvesting wheat, potato, corn, Chinese yam etc. in the Tokachi field which is usually not accessible, and you can simply cook the ingredients on-site. This is a unique experience of Tokachi, which is the Kingdom of Agriculture! (Itadakimasu Company)
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Shiretoko Utoro Bear Watching Cruise
Operated from June to OctoberDeparting from Shiretoko Utoro district, you head to Rusha Bay in front of Shiretoko Cape, which is said to be a sacred place for brown bears.
You can see brown bears from the sea at the encounter rate of over 80%.
Kita-no-Yatai (Northern Stalls)
Period: Full yearThere are 20 stalls in the city of Obihiro. You can enjoy from local cuisine to roasted meat, Chinese and French dishes. It is also attractive to interact with local customers and shop owners in small stalls.
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