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Recommended routes in Winter Chilling and serene.

Snowy White A pure white landscape.

The Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark is covered with snow in winter. Visitors can enjoy activities such as horseback riding, snow shoeing, and observing some ice art. The fresh scallops are also very popular. Winter here is full of wonders.

Snow Activity Fun and enjoyment in the snow!

Winter in Hokkaido means to play in the snow! Enjoy the stunning scenery while trying horseback riding or snow shoeing. Enjoy the art that nature makes, like the trees covered with silver frost, splash ice in the lake, or ice stalagmites in the caves.

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List of Activities Please inquire at each facility or shop
for their business hours and prices.

The mystery of nature
mesmerizes us time and time again.

Seasons Specialties The grace of winter.

The scallops from the bay of Uchiura-wan are the best in winter! Nothing beats the taste of freshly grilled scallops topped with butter and soy sauce! Yum yum! Combine that with a hot springs bath for an excellent time.

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Stores and Products Please inquire at each facility or shop for their products and business hours.

Romantic winter
illumination

Sample Routes Need some suggestions?

Here are some suggested ways to enjoy the Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark area in winter.
Please inquire at each facility or shop for detailed information such as their business hours and prices.

  1. Route A

    The mystery of nature!
    An icy cave exploration and fresh scallops.
  2. Start!
  3. New Chitose Airport
    JR Sapporo Station
  4. Otaki ice stalagmites tour
    A guided tour to explore largest natural ice stalagmites cave in Japan! A mysterious phenomenon, the ice pillars called “nyoro-nyoro” are impressive!
  5. Roadside Station Aputa
    Enjoy the taste of winter! Eat some scallops here or try a variety of tasty scallop dishes like scallop curry and the exquisite sea urchin rice bowl.
  6. Toyoura Fishing Port
    The Uchiura bay fishing port is a “hot spot” in the cold winter.
    Stroll around, or join a guided tour to explore the port.
  7. Natural Hot Spring “Shiosai”
    Nothing beats a hot spring in the cold winter, especially with a great view of the bay of Uchiura-wan in front of you. After the relaxing bath, it is time for scallops!

  1. Route B

    Play in the snow in the
    silver-white world of Hokkaido!
  2. Start!
  3. New Chitose Airport
    JR Sapporo Station
  4. Silo Observatory
    Play in the snow at the Silo Observatory! Try snow rafting – zipping over the snow on a snow raft while towed by a snowmobile.
  5. Ippontei
    What’s a popular winter Hokkaido dish? Ramen, of course! Enjoy a bowl at Ippontei, a ramen restaurant awarded the Bib Gourmand by Michelin in 2012.
  6. Toron no Yu
    The foot bath located by Lake Toya. The natural hot springs warm you up while you enjoy the scenery of Lake Toya in the snow.
  7. Orofure Ski Area
    You can’t just leave Hokkaido without trying some skiing and snowboarding! Go to the ski resort and have fun in the snow!
  8. Bankei Onsen
    After having fun in the snow, how about some hot springs? The beautiful snowy landscape and the soothing sound of Osaru River make for a relaxing time.

  1. Route C

    Stunning landscapes of
    Lake Toya in winter.
  2. Start!
  3. New Chitose Airport.
    JR Sapporo Station.
  4. Toya Guide Center
    Join the snow shoeing tour and walk across a snow field. The course covers some parts of the forest which is only accessible in winter.
  5. Wakasa-imo Honpo Sendo-an
    A restaurant located on the second floor, it is a great place to have lunch while gazing out at Lake Toya.
  6. Lake Toya Lunch
    How about some horse trekking! A new perspective on horseback gives you another overwhelming scenery of Lake Toya in winter.
  7. Illumination Tunnel
    Make sure to visit the romantic illumination tunnel at the Toya hot spring resort!

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