Eastern Hokkaido - Sightseeing Spots

Location of sightseeing spots

Furano Area

Furano

The Furano area is famous for its vast views of the Tokachi Mountains and endless fields of lavender. Popular tourist spots also include the beautifully scenic "Aoi-ike" and "Shirogane-no-taki" waterfalls in Biei.

Route Map of Furano Area

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Asahikawa Furano

900 JPY
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Asahikawa eki mae Biei

580 JPY
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Asahikawa Shirogane Onsen

1,220 JPY
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Asahikawa Area

Asahikawa

Asahikawa is known for its Asahiyama Zoo where visitors can view animals in their natural habitats, as well as the Asahikawa area that is home to a ski resort boasting some of the highest quality snow in Japan. It is a popular tourist destination for the young and old alike to enjoy food, culture, and sports.

Route Map of Asahikawa Area

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Asahikawa Airport Asahikawa

630 JPY
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Asahikawa / Asahikawa Airport Asahidake

1,020 JPY
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Asahikawa / Asahikawa Airport Asahiyama Zoo

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Asahikawa Airport Asahikawa sta.

900 JPY
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Kamikawa Sounkyo

890 JPY
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Asahikawa Sounkyo

2,140 JPY
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Biei sta. Asahikawa eki mae

580 JPY
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Shirogane Onsen Asahikawa eki mae

1,220 JPY
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Furano Asahikawa

900 JPY
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Kushiro Asahikawa

6,100 JPY
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Obihiro eki mae Asahikawa eki mae

3,600 JPY
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Kitami Asahikawa

3,950 JPY
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Abashiri Area

Abashiri

Abashiri is known for the drift ice on the Sea of Okhotsk. There are many facilities that take advantage of this natural phenomenon, such as the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum where visitors can learn about drift ice, ice walking. Other activities include tours of the ice and a seasonal icebreaking ship.

Route Map of Abashiri Area

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Memanbetsu Airport Abashiri

920 JPY
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Tokoro Abashiri

890 JPY
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Kitami Area

Kitami

Kitami is the largest city in the Okhotsk region, an area overflowing with natural beauty. It is located about 40 minutes by airport bus from Memanbetsu Airport. Visitors can attend the beautiful Northland Aquarium, historical museums such as the Kitami Mint Memorial Museum, as well as the Kitami Family Land theme park.

Route Map of Kitami Area

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Memanbetsu Airport Kitami

1,000 JPY
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Tsubetsu Kitami

1,330 JPY
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Kushiro Kitami

3,800 JPY
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Michinoeki Onneyu Onsen Kitami Bus Terminal

1,330 JPY
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Rubetsube Kitami Bus Terminal

830 JPY
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Rikubetsu Kitami Bus Terminal

1,330 JPY
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Katsuyama Onsen Kitami Bus Terminal

1,460 JPY
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Oketo Kitami Bus Terminal

1,140 JPY
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Kunneppu Kitami Bus Terminal

580 JPY
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Tsubetsu town office Kitami Bus Terminal

1,000 JPY
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Tokoro Kitami Bus Terminal

1,870 JPY
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Asahikawa Kitami

3,950 JPY
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Shiretoko Area

Shiretoko

The Shiretoko Peninsula is a registered World Natural Heritage Area full of things to see. In particular, visitors of the Five Lakes of Shiretoko can enjoy the beautiful views of mysterious, virgin forests and the Shiretoko mountain range reflected in the waters. The scenic nature of Shiretoko changes greatly depending on the season, from the overflowing greenery of summer to the silver snow and drift ice of winter. From spring to autumn, visitors can see 10-20 different species of wild fauna. It is a perfect place for those looking to enjoy nature.

Route Map of Shiretoko Area

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Shari Bus Terminal Shiretoko Nature Center

1,800 JPY
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Kushiro (Shiretoko Kushiro go) Shiretoko

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Membanbetsu Airport Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal

3,300 JPY
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Utoro Area

Utoro Port

Utoro Port is the gateway to the World Natural Heritage Site "Shiretoko." There is a port for cruise ships and sightseeing boats from which the hot spring town of Utoro spreads outward. The east coast of Utoro Port is an excellent place to view the sunset and "ice walk" tours are held in the winter season when the ice flows in.

Route Map of Utoro Area

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Membanbetsu Airport Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal

3,300 JPY
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Rausu Utoro

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Mashu Area

Lake Mashu

Lake Mashu is known for its deep, mysterious blue waters called Mashu Blue. Lake Mashu, which has world-class transparency, is also called "Kamuito" in the Ainu language, which means "Lake of the Gods." One of the charms of the lake is that its surface changes depending on the climate and sky conditions.

Route Map of Mashu Area

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Kawayu Mashu sta. (Biruwa line)

570 JPY
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Mashu eki mae (Mashu line) Lake Mashu

570 JPY
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Nakashibetsu Area

Nakashibetsu

Nakashibetsu Airport, located in Nakashibetsu, is only 100 minutes from Haneda Airport in Tokyo. It is the gateway to the sky for eastern Hokkaido. The town of Nakashibetsu is surrounded by popular tourist destinations such as Shiretoko, Obashiri, Mashu, and Akan, Nakashibetsu Town and offers a wide range of both natural scenery and ranch scenery. Dairy farming is a core industry for this scenic town.

Route Map of Nakashibetsu Area

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Attoko sta. Nakashibetsu Bus Terminal

1,000 JPY
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Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport

1,920 JPY
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Kushiro Nakashibetsu Bus Terminal

2,930 JPY
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Akan Area

Lake Akan

Lake Akan is a special national treasure and well-known for its habitat of marimo. It is famous not only for its beautiful lakeside views, but also for its Ainu culture, and is a place where you can experience both nature and culture. There are four islands in Lake Akan: Ojima, Kojima, Yaitai Island, and Churui Island, the last of which contains the Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center. Visitors wishing to learn about marimo are encouraged to visit by steamship.

Route Map of Akan Area

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Kushiro Airport Akanko Onsen (Akan Airport Liner)

2,190 JPY
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Kushiro (Akan line) Lake Akan

2,750 JPY
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Kitami Lake Akan

3,800 JPY
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Obihiro Area

Obihiro

Obihiro is located in the eastern part of Hokkaido and is one of Hokkaido's major agricultural areas, the Tokachi region. Tokachi, known as the "Treasure Trove of Ingredients," grows an abundance of fresh and locally produced foods, including wheat, potatoes, and assorted dairy products. Many local delicacies can be enjoyed here, but visitors are advised to start with a pork bowl, the specialty of Obihiro.
From outdoor activities such as rafting, canoeing, and horseback riding, to milking, harvesting, and wool processing experiences, there is an experience for everyone here. One must-see spot is "Banei Tokachi," where people near and far come to see world-class horse racing.

Route Map of Obihiro Area

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Kushiro Airport Obihiro

3,000 JPY
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Kamishihoro Obihiro sta.

970 JPY
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Lake Shikaribetsu Obihiro sta.

1,680 JPY
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Shikaoi Obihiro sta.

1,020 JPY
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Shintoku Obihir sta.

1,200 JPY
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Tomuraushi Onsen Shintoku sta.

Currently unavailable
Tomuraushi Onsen Obihiro sta.

Currently unavailable
Asahikawa ekima Obihiro sta.

3,600 JPY
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Tokachi Obihiro Airport Obihiro sta. bus terminal

1,000 JPY
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Tokachi Obihiro Airport Otofuke / Hotels in Obihiro city

1,200 JPY
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Kamishihoro Obihiro sta.

970 JPY
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Memuro Obihiro sta.

3,600 JPY
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Nukabira Obihiro sta.

1,330 JPY
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Rikubetsu Obihiro sta.

2,300 JPY
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Tokachigawa Onsen Obihiro sta.

500 JPY
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Hiroo Obihiro sta.

1,910 JPY
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Obihiro sta. Nishi 17 jo 6 chome

1,000 JPY
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Obihiro Zoo Obihiro sta. bus terminal

220 JPY
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Kushiro Area

Kushiro

Kushiro is known for its vast, grassy wetlands that evoke images of an open prairie. The Kushiro Wetlands, the largest in Japan, is said to have once been a sea before the tide receded. It is home to a wealth of rare plants and animals. The wetlands are also known as a habitat for red-crowned cranes.

Route Map of Kushiro Area

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Lake Akan Kushiro (Akan line)

2,750 JPY
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Rausu Kushiro (Kushiro Rausu line)

4,940 JPY
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Tsurui Kushiro

1,280 JPY
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Nemuro Kushiro

2,290 JPY
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Akanko Onsen (Akan Airport Liner) Kushiro Airport

2,190 JPY
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Asahikawa Kushiro

6,100 JPY
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Nenohi Park Kushiro

1,300 JPY
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Nemuro Area

Nemuro

Nemuro is located at the very easternmost edge of Japan, facing the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk. It is a city of marine products with rich marine resources in the North Pacific, and has a long history of helping to develop northern fishing.
The blue king crab and mackerel pike, abundant throughout the year, compromise Japan's largest annual catches. They are even representatives of Nemuro itself with events such as the Crab Festival and the Pike Festival where crowds of citizen and tourist revelers can eat seasonal ingredients on the spot.

Route Map of Nemuro Area

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Kushiro Nemuro

2,290 JPY
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Nakashibetsu Airport Nemuro

1,920 JPY
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Nosappu Misaki Nemuro sta. terminal

1,970 JPY

Mombetsu Area

Mombetsu

The city of Mombetsu is known for being the only place in Japan where drift ice flows to in the winter. Besides the "Crab Claw" sculpture, which is a symbol of Monbetsu, there are other attractive tourist spots, such as the lavender fields of the Okhotsk Drift Ice Park. The Okhotsk Toccari Center, the only seal shelter in Japan, offers the chance to see the graceful swimming and eating habits of seals. These attractions make Monbetsu a popular destination for visitors of all ages.

Route Map of Mombetsu Area

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Engaru Mombetsu

1,330 JPY
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Takinoue Mombetsu

1,030 JPY
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Sightseeing SpotsSearch bus routes by sightseeing spots

Location of sightseeing spots

Furano Area

Furano

Route Map of Furano Area

Asahikawa Area

Asahikawa

Route Map of Asahikawa Area

Abashiri Area

Abashiri

Route Map of Abashiri Area

Kitami Area

Kitami

Route Map of Kitami Area

Shiretoko Area

Shiretoko

Route Map of Shiretoko Area

Utoro Area

Utoro Port

Route Map of Utoro Area

Mashu Area

Lake Mashu

Route Map of Mashu Area

Nakashibetsu Area

Nakashibetsu

Route Map of Nakashibetsu Area

Akan Area

Lake Akan

Route Map of Akan Area

Obihiro Area

Obihiro

Route Map of Obihiro Area

Kushiro Area

Kushiro

Route Map of Kushiro Area

Nemuro Area

Nemuro

Route Map of Nemuro Area

Mombetsu Area

Mombetsu

Route Map of Mombetsu Area