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Salmon Hometown Chitose Aquarium

The "Chitose Aquarium, Home of Salmon" has one of the largest freshwater aquariums in Japan, where you can see salmon and other freshwater fish from Hokkaido. One of the highlights is the "Lake Shikotsuko Large Tank. Lake Shikotsu is a freshwater lake located in Chitose City and is one of the clearest lakes in Japan, and its deep blue water is called "Lake Shikotsu Blue. The large tank, with a diameter of 7.2 meters, is a replica of the inside of the lake. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful sight of schools of Japanese landlocked salmon and native American landlocked salmon swimming and shimmering in the silver color of the tank. On weekends, divers can be seen diving and feeding the fish. A touch pool where visitors can directly touch the fish and a bait gacha (100 yen per bait, limited quantities available) are also recommended.

Japan's first "Underwater Observation Zone" where visitors can observe the bottom of the river

At Japan's first "Underwater Observation Zone" in the Chitose Aquarium, visitors can look into the river through seven windows in a room embedded in the Chitose River. What can be observed are the schools of salmon that come up in September and October, spawning behavior in winter, young fish in spring, and sea urchins whose body color turns red after the spawning season in summer. Here we have the four seasons of the Chitose River.
It is also attractive to see the river changing its expression depending on the season and weather. On a sunny day, the river is clear, but on a rainy day, the water becomes muddy, creating an unexpected scene. This is a place where you can enjoy the Chitose River as it is.

Chitose Aquarium, home of salmon

• 2-312 Hanazono, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido MAP
• 10 minutes walk from JR Chitose Station. 10 minutes drive from New Chitose Airport.
• 9:00-17:00
• Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays and for maintenance.
• Adults 800 yen, high school students 500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 300 yen, preschool children free *You can enter the museum as many times as you like on the same day.
• 0123-42-3001
• Free *Use the parking lot of "Roadside Station Salmon Bark Chitose

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Furano Wine Factory

Furano Wine is brewed at the Furano Wine Factory of the Furano Grape and Fruit Research Institute. Furano's climate is similar to that of Northern Europe, and it was proven to be suitable for grape growing and wine making. More than 40 years later, the wine has grown into a highly acclaimed wine.
A tour of the factory, which includes an underground aging cellar with large aging barrels and tanks, and an exhibition area with panels explaining the production process, is popular, as is a tasting corner where visitors can enjoy two different types of wine and one type of grape juice, which changes daily.

Furano wine and Furano's bounty at Furano Wine House

Wine and grape juice can be purchased at the factory store. The highlight is the "Zweigeltrebe Seignier & American Oak Matured. Aged for more than 10 years, the vintage is only available at the store.
The Furano Wine House Restaurant is the best place to taste Furano wine onsite. It is only a 2-minute drive from the factory and offers a wide variety of wines directly from the factory. You can enjoy dishes using local ingredients and wine, such as cheese fondue made from Furano milk.

Furano Wine Factory

• Shimizuyama, Furano-shi, Hokkaido MAP
• 5 min. drive from JR Furano Station
• 9:00-17:00
• Year-end and New Year holidays *Temporary closing on Sundays in January
• Free of charge
• 0167-22-3242
• Free of charge

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Glass Forest in FURANO

Glass Forest in FURANO is a glass studio located in Rokugo, Furano City. Their signature piece is "Shibare Glass. This glass is inspired by diamond dust, a natural phenomenon that can be seen locally during the extremely cold season. The "shibare" feeling is expressed by fine cracks. The three-layered structure is created by a special technique that combines hard glass and different types of glass. The fine cracks that spread over time become the individual characteristics of each piece of glass. Visitors can enjoy searching for their favorite pieces in a variety of colors and shapes.

Try your hand at making glass works

At Glass Forest in FURANO, visitors can not only see and buy glass works, but also make them. The program offers six courses, including glass blowing, sandblasting, and tonbo dama (glass beads). The most popular is the "Miniature Dome. This involves laying out small glass accessories, seashells, marbles, etc. inside a glass dome. Visitors can create their own world, such as a world inhabited by dinosaurs or a cute world with dancing angels and hearts. This is an experience that will engage everyone from young children to adults.

Glass Forest in FURANO

• 3, Urban area of Furukugo, Furano City, Hokkaido (next to "Pick-up House")
  Please use the map code (550 798 020) to set the destination in your car navigation system. MAP
• Approx. 20 min. by car from JR Furano Station
• 9:00-18:00 (extended hours until 19:00 in July and August)
• Open all year round in summer, closed in winter (check website).
• Free of charge
• 0167-39-9088
• Free of charge

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Trick Art Museum (Fukayama Pass Art Park)

The Trick Art Museum is the main Property of Kamifurano Town's "Fukayamatoge Art Park. Trick Art is a new genre of art created in Japan based on traditional trompe l'oeil. Using optical illusions, visitors can enjoy the mysterious world in which a picture on a flat surface appears to pop out of its frame, or the same picture changes depending on the angle from which it is viewed. The greatest feature of this museum is that visitors can touch and photograph the works. Each painting has a different trick, and the exhibits are changed from time to time, so visitors will always have something new to discover.

Enjoy Genghis Khan on the covered terrace

From May to September, the covered barbecue terrace of the product center is open. Visitors can enjoy Kamifurano pork sagari and pork belly as well as Hokkaido's typical jingisukan. For dessert, we recommend the "Touge no Cheese Tart" made with rich Furano milk and "Gelato" made with Furano haskap, buckwheat seeds, and natural honey from Biei. At the Experience Corner, visitors can try their hand at glass etching (glass sculpture) and other art experiences that take from 10 to 60 minutes (reservations are required from November to March and held inside the museum).

Trick Art Museum (Fukayamatoge Art Park)

• Fukayamatoge, North 33, West 8 line, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido MAP
• About 10 minutes by car from JR Kamifurano Station. Approximately 20 minutes from Asahikawa Airport by car.
• 9:00-17:00 (until 18:00 from May to August, until 16:00 from December to March) *Last admission to the Trick Art Museum is 30 minutes before closing.
• No admission *Open only for the Trick Art Museum from December to March.
• Trick Art Museum / Adults: 1,300 yen, Junior high school and high school students: 1,000 yen, 5th and 6th graders: 700 yen, 4th graders and younger: free
  Art Experience / 500-800 yen per menu
• 0167-45-6667
• Free of charge

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Ikeda Wine Castle

Ikeda Town is home to the world-renowned "Tokachi Wine. The symbolic "Ikeda Wine Castle" was once a wine factory. Ikeda's winemaking began in June 1963 as part of a plan to rebuild the town's agriculture, which had been hit hard by the 1952 Tokachi-oki Earthquake and two consecutive years of cold weather, and was the first attempt by a municipality to produce wine in Japan. The impetus for the project came from the discovery of mountain grapes growing wild by the mayor of the town at the time. From the mountain grapes, he developed the brewing variety "Kiyomi", and then "Kiyomai" and "Yamayuki". It is now the representative brand of Tokachi wine.

Wine Castle Guided Tour and C Warehouse

Warehouse C, located behind the wine castle, is a sparkling wine production and aging room. The process is the same as that of Champagne in Champagne, France: secondary fermentation in the bottle. It is said to produce fine, persistent bubbles, and also to improve the aroma and taste.
Visitors can freely observe the production process, but we recommend the "Wine Castle Guided Tour," which takes visitors with a guide through Warehouse C, the "Grape Exhibition Garden," and the "Underground Aging Cellar," where wine barrels and vintage wines are lined up. The tour concludes with a Tokachi wine tasting.

Ikeda Wine Castle

• 82 Kiyomi, Ikeda-cho, Nakagawa-gun, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 15 min. walk from JR Ikeda Stn. or approx. 40 min. by car from JR Obihiro Stn.
• 9:00-17:00
  Wine Castle Guided Tour: Daily 11:30, 13:30, 14:30 *Special guided tours during GW and Bon vacation periods
• Year-end and New Year's holidays
• Free of charge
• 015-572-2467
• Free of charge

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Beet Museum, Nippon Beet Sugar Refining Co.

Beet, an essential crop for field cultivation in Hokkaido, is the raw material for sugar. The Beet Museum was built in 1989 on the site of the former Obihiro Sugar Refinery of Nippon Beet Sugar Co.
In the first exhibition room on the first floor, there is a model of the Obihiro Sugar Refinery at the time of its establishment. It was restored to a scale of 1/70th from the original drawing surface stored at the Dyer Company in the United States. The stained glass windows on three sides of the atrium are also worth seeing. The center depicts the Obihiro Sugar Refinery, the windbreak forest that protected Tokachi's fields on the right, and a farm couple standing with farm equipment on the left, creating a scene typical of Tokachi.

Enjoy a guided tour by the director

The history of the beet sugar industry is detailed in two exhibition rooms on the second floor. The theme of the second exhibition room is the history of technology, and visitors can see models of farm equipment used in the past, a continuous leaching tower used in the beet sugar production process, and crystal cans. In the third exhibition hall, the development of the beet sugar industry in Obihiro is explained with materials and panels. The director of the museum offers a guided tour of the museum. The director provides a guided tour of the museum, not a conventional tour, but one that is tailored to the time spent and interests of the visitors.

Beet Museum, Nippon Beet Sugar Refining Co.

• West 14, South 8th Line, Inada-cho, Obihiro City, Hokkaido MAP
• Approx. 10 min. from JR Obihiro Station by car
• 20 min. ride on Tokachi Bus (Ozora Danchi Line) from JR Obihiro Station, get off at Nishi 12-jo 34-chome, 3 min. walk.
• 9:30-16:30
• August 15, September 5, year-end and New Year's holidays
• 300 yen, 200 yen for university students, 100 yen for high school students and younger
• 0155-48-8812
• Free of charge

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Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu

All Guest rooms are spacious and relaxing.

Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, about 90 minutes by train from New Chitose Airport, is surrounded by a vast 1,000 hectares of nature and is a resort that can be visited any time of the year. In summer, "UNKAI Terrace" offers spectacular views, and the "Farm Area" lets you experience the magnificent nature of Hokkaido. In winter, you can enjoy not only the ski slopes but also the "Ice Village," a town of ice, where you can fully enjoy your stay even if you don't ski. Within the area, there are two accommodations, "Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu" and "The Tower," that can be selected according to the purpose of your trip, allowing you to enjoy a stay that is perfect for you.

Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu" is a hotel nestled on a mountainside surrounded by the resort's forest. The 32-story high-rise hotel has only four Guest rooms per floor. The 32-story high-rise hotel has only four guest rooms per floor, providing a spacious and luxurious atmosphere.
All Guest rooms are suites. All rooms are equipped with a jet bath with magnificent views and a private sauna. Traveling with children can be made even safer and more comfortable.
We also offer the "Mamanakudama Suite" and the "Pet Room" where you and your dog can spend time together. The Tower" is the resort's first and only building with a private sauna.

Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu

• Nakatomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido MAP
• 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Tomamu Station
• 0167-58-1145（Reservation)
• Available
• Click here for reservations
  Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu Reservation Site
  Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu Accommodation Plan Reservation Site with Air Tickets

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Hoshino Resorts Tomamu the Tower by Hoshino Resorts

Casual and active living

Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, about 90 minutes by train from New Chitose Airport, is surrounded by a vast 1,000 hectares of nature and is a resort that can be visited any time of the year. In summer, "UNKAI Terrace" offers spectacular views, and the "Farm Area" lets you experience the magnificent nature of Hokkaido. In winter, you can enjoy not only the ski slopes but also the "Ice Village," a town of ice, where you can fully enjoy your stay even if you don't ski. Within the area, there are two accommodations, "Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu" and "The Tower," that can be selected according to the purpose of your trip, allowing you to enjoy a stay that is perfect for you.

The Tower by Hoshino Resorts is a landmark of Tomamu, located in the center of the resort. The twin towers of the high-rise hotel are designed to resemble a forest in summer and winter, respectively. The Tower is close to a variety of Restaurants and Property, and is recommended for those who wish to spend their time actively. A total of 535 Guest rooms are available in various types, including standard rooms and family rooms. They can accommodate a wide range of needs, including couples and families. In particular, the Family Twin and Family Force rooms have low beds and are safe for small children.

Hoshino Resorts Tomamu the Tower by Hoshino Resorts

• Naka Tomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido MAP
• 5 min. by free shuttle bus from JR Tomamu Station
• 0167-58-1122（Reservation)
• Available
• Note: For reservations, click here.
  Hoshino Resorts Tomamu the Tower by Hoshino Resorts reservation site
  Hoshino Resorts Tomamu the Tower by Hoshino Resorts Reservation Site

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Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts

A hotel where you don't stop at just sleeping, but rather, where your trip will be more exciting

Asahikawa, a base city with good Direction to Furano and Biei, is a town that fascinates you with its individuality every time you visit, from the Asahiyama Zoo with its many attractions to the seasonal delicacies you will encounter in the local gourmet ladder. Located in the center of Asahikawa, OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts is also the departure point for airport buses, providing convenient Direction. Public spaces that are also part of the city and Guest rooms that emphasize ease of use for tourists, the Property offers a new way to enjoy Asahikawa, not only as a place to stay overnight, but also as a place to keep the excitement of your trip alive for a long time.

Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts

• 9, 6jo-dori, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido MAP
• 13 min. walk from JR Asahikawa Station
• 050-3134-8095（OMO Reservation Center/9:30-18:00)
• Available
• Note: Click here for reservations
  Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts Reservation website
  Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts Reservation Site for Accommodation Plan with Air Tickets