The great experience with the delicious Hokkaido gourmet and Highlights from Asahikawa to Obihiro/Kushiro [IN: Asahikawa / OUT: Kushiro] 4 days Stay in Asahikawa/Obihiro/Kushiro

JR Inn Asahikawa

Asahiyama Zoo

Asahiyama Zoo, Japan’s Northernmost Zoo Located in Asahikawa, is renowned for its innovative "Behavioral Exhibition" approach, which creates natural habitats that encourage animals to display their authentic behaviors. Visitors can witness Lively, Active Animals in environments tailored to their needs. In Winter, the Zoo’s beloved Penguin Walk is especially popular and not to be missed.

Asahikawa Station

Tokachi Gardens Hotel

Located in front of JR Obihiro Station, Tokachi Gardens Hotel features a large communal bath with the same botanical "Moor Onsen" as Tokachigawa Hot Spring, renowned as the "Spring of Beauty." Relax and indulge in this unique experience. The breakfast, made with fresh ingredients from Tokachi, is also highly favored by guests.

Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan or Lake Nukavira etc

Enjoy Seasonal Wonders at Shikaribetsuko KOTAN (Late January to Mid-March) or Lake Nukabira (Ice Bubbles). Experience the magic of winter with unique events and ice art found only during this time of year.

Obihiro Station

VISIT TOKACHI PASS offers unlimited rides on all route buses within the Tokachi area with a fixed price, making it the perfect way to explore the region. For more details, search for VISIT TOKACHI PASS.

Kushiro Prince Hotel

In the Port City of Kushiro, be sure to savor the freshest seafood. From the famous "Robata-yaki (Grill)", which originated in Kushiro, to the local specialty "Tsubu-yaki" (grilled whelk), and conveyor belt sushi with the generously-sized fresh sushi toppings, Kushiro offers a wide variety of delicious local cuisine to enjoy.

Tsurumidai (20 minutes)

Located on the Northern Side of the Kushiro Wetland, Tsurui Village is a premier Crane-Watching destination. As one of the two major feeding spots for the Red-Crowned Cranes in their homeland, Tsurui Village sees large numbers of these majestic birds flocking here from December to March to search foods.

Lake Kussharo (20 minutes)

Lake Kussharo, the largest caldera lake in Japan and the second largest in the world, is a must-see destination. The bus stops at "Sunayu", a unique spot where hot springs bubble up from the sandy shore right next to the lake, offering a perfect place to enjoy a foot bath. In winter, the area becomes even more magical as many swans gather along the lakeshore.

Lake Mashu 1st Observation Deck (Lake Mashu Kamui Terrace)　　

Lake Mashu, a Caldera Lake with a maximum depth of 211.4 meters and World-Class Clarity, occasionally freezes over in winter, offering a rare and breathtaking sight. At the adjacent Mashu Lake Kamui Terrace, you can enjoy the stunning views of the lake from the comfort of indoors in the coldest months. The terrace also offers light meals, soft- ice cream, and coffee.

Akanko Onsen (Lake Akan Hot Spring) (60 minutes)