[Hokkaido ]9 recommended places to drive in Niseko area
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2023-03-13
Niseko is one of the most popular areas in Hokkaido. The town of Niseko and its surrounding towns offer many attractive spots for nature, hot springs, activities, and dining. In this issue, we will introduce some of the best spots for a drive in the Niseko area, from classic sightseeing spots to local favorites!
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Mt. Yotei (Niseko Town, Kutchan Town, Kimobetsu Town, Kyogoku Town, Makari Village)
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Also known as "Yezo Fuji "because of its shape, it is a famous mountain loved by local residents. Located on the border of Niseko Town, Kutchan Town, Kimobetsu Town, Kyogoku Town, and Makkari Village, you can enjoy a different view of the mountain depending on where you look.
It boasts an elevation of 1,898 meters and is visited by many climbers. There are four mountain climbing courses of varying difficulty, each taking 7 to 9 hours to complete the round trip.
The contrast between the vast expanse of fields in the Niseko area and Mt. Yotei is wonderful, so be sure to take a commemorative photo from your favorite angle!
Fukidashi Park (Kyogoku Town)
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"Fukidashi Park "is a spot where Mt. Yotei's subterranean water is constantly gushing out, with a whopping 80,000 tons of water flowing through the park each day!
It was selected as one of "the 100 best waters "established in 1985, and is sold as mineral water at "Seicomart ", a local convenience store that is the pride of the people of Hokkaido, and is also used for shaved ice and coffee jelly, making it one of the best waters in the province.
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You can fetch subsoil water in the park, and many people bring their own bottles to fetch water. Empty bottles are available for purchase, but they are relatively expensive, so we recommend that you bring your own empty bottle or water bottle.
The water temperature is around 6.5 degrees throughout the year, making it cool even in summer, making it a natural cooler spot.
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"Fukidashi Park "has stalls selling souvenirs and snacks, one of which is "Kyogoku Meisui Sweetshop Emori "where you can get a plump, clear water bun. The water manju is popular for its Instagram-worthy appearance and excellent texture.
"Store Information "
Name: Kyogoku Meisui Kanmiho Emori
Address: 〒044-0131 44 Kawanishi, Kyogi-cho, Gadabata-gun, Hokkaido
Phone number: 080-5594-4312
Hours of operation: 10:00 - 16:30
Closed: Thursdays, winter (Nov. to mid-April)
Parking: available at Fukidashi Park (294 spaces for regular vehicles)
Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024404445562
Shiribetsu River Rafting (Niseko Town)
Yotei, the Shiribetsu River is so clear that it has been repeatedly voted the No. 1 first-class river in terms of water quality. You can enjoy rafting on this beautiful river.
You can enjoy the great outdoors while rowing hard with friends and family. The dynamic experience of splashing in the water at a place where the current is a little faster is definitely something you should experience once!
Many activity companies offer tours, and it is recommended that you compare the content, time, and price, and join the one that best fits your itinerary. Many companies offer tours from late April to late October, but April and May are especially good months for rafting, as the melting snow increases the amount of water and makes the rafting more exciting.
On many tours, a photographer will take photos for you and you can get the data so that you will have a pleasant memory of your trip.
Daini-Arishima Dacho Farm (Niseko Town)
Ostrich farm, where ostriches live on spacious grassy plots with a magnificent view of Mt. You can watch the ostriches roaming around, dozing off, and spending their time as they please 24 hours a day.
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"At the Daini-Arishima Ostrich Farm ", you can purchase a feed bag (100 yen) and feed the ostriches! The power of the ostriches and the fear of being pecked may make you cringe at first, but the ostriches are surprisingly gentle and you can feed them without worry.
The ranch has a café where visitors can enjoy ostrich egg dorayaki, pudding, ostrich meat sausage, coffee, and more.
If you use a car navigation system or map application to search for an address, you may get lost instead of going to the exact location, so we recommend that you use a map code search.
"Facility Information "
Name: Daini Arishima Dacho Ranch (Dai ni Arishima Dacho Bokujo)
Address: 239-2 Aza-Toyosato, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 048-1543
Map code: 398 118 364*40
Phone number: 090-8273-8324
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Fixed holidays: Winter (mid-November to mid-April)
Garage: Yes
URL：https://ostrichfarm.mystrikingly.com/
Plativo (Niseko Town)
Niseko Takahashi Farm "is lined with stores selling sweets and ice cream made from fresh milk ". "Plativo "is a restaurant located on the premises. A buffet is available for lunch, and a course meal is available for dinner.
The lunchtime buffet includes delicious main dishes such as meat, pasta, and gratin, but the best dishes are the vegetable dishes. The simple flavors of the fresh local vegetables, which are mainly grown locally and take full advantage of their natural sweetness, are so delicious that you will want to eat as many as you can. The desserts, such as homemade pudding and sponge cake using fresh milk from Takahashi Farm, are also delicious.
Yotei in front of you, you can enjoy your meal while taking in the natural surroundings.
"Within Niseko Takahashi Farm "you will find a variety of other delicious gourmet foods at "Plativo ". We recommend "Kodawari Cream Puffs "sold at "Milk Kobo ". They are made to order and filled with cream made with plenty of fresh milk, giving them a crispy texture. Also available at the buffet at "Plativo "is "Niseko Milk Kastera ", which is also served at the buffet at Plativo , is another delicious dish with a soft and bouncy texture.
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"Niseko Takahashi Farm "Inside the farm, there are grass rolls and tractors to take pictures with Mt. Yotei in the background. "Yotei in the background! "You can take pictures with Mt. Yotei in the background.
"Store Information "
Name: Prativo
Address: 888-1 Soga, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 048-1522
Phone number: 0136-44-3734
Business hours: Lunch 11:00-16:00 (L.O. 15:00) / Dinner by reservation only
Closed: Lunch: None / Dinner: Wednesdays
Garage: Yes (230 units)
URL：https://www.niseko-takahashi.jp/prativo/
Niseko Cheese Factory (Niseko Town)
Niseko Cheese Factory "is so good that it won the highest award at the world's largest cheese contest ". It is so famous that some fans visit Niseko for this cheese.
Blue Cheese "Niseko Ku: [ku: ]"and "Dessert Cheese Niseko Yukika: [sekka: ]"A diverse selection of both classic and creative cheeses.
The restaurant also has eat-in menu items such as "4 cheese plates "and "Camembert cheese soft ", so "you can't carry cheese on a long drive! "You can also enjoy them if you can't carry your own cheese on a long drive! I often buy the "Sarekiru Cheese Niseko Shirakaba [shirakaba ]Special Spicy "products and eat them as an accompaniment on my drives. It is an adult's cheese with a hint of black pepper.
"Store Information "
Name: Niseko Cheese Factory
Address: 425-6 Aza-Kondo, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 048-1542
Phone number: 0136-44-2188
Hours: May-Oct 10:00-17:00 / Nov-Apr 11:00-17:00
Closed: May-Oct: None / Nov-Apr: Wed & Thu
Garage: Yes
URL：https://www.niseko-cheese.co.jp/
FUJI sweets (Kutchan Town)
Located only 110 meters from JR Kutchan Station, this confectionery shop focuses on ingredients from the Niseko area and Hokkaido. Although it is a small confectionery, it is popular for its unique and wide variety of Japanese and Western sweets.
Especially popular among drivers and bikers are the crispy "Fujii's Puffs "and "Custard Cream Pie ", which can be filled with custard cream after ordering. Customers line up to buy them to take a break from driving.
Cute and delicious sweets that make you want to take pictures are also popular, such as "Daifuku (salted butter rice cake) with a cute, relaxed expression "and chiffon cake using soy milk "to-fu chiffon ".
"Store Information "
Store name: Oshikashi no Fujii
Address: 3-4, Kita 1-jo Nishi, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, 044-0051, Japan
Phone number: 0136-22-0050
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
Closed: Tuesday
Parking: Available (shared parking lot across from the store is available)
URL：https://sweets-fujii.com
Hotel Nectar Forest (Niseko Town)
Nestled in the forest, the hotel is impressive for its large, open-air baths and open-air baths. Not only overnight stays, but also one-day trips to the baths are available.
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The water is clear and colorless with a slightly cloudy tinge and a faint scent of sulfur. The water is thick and leaves the skin smooth after bathing.
"Basic Information "
Name: Hotel Kanro no Mori
Address: 415 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 048-1511
Phone number: 0136- 58-3800
One-day bathing hours: Weekdays 11:00 - 21:00 (last admission 20:30) / Weekends, holidays, GW, Obon, SW, year-end and New Year) 11:00 - 17:00 (last admission 16:00)
Regular day off: irregular
One day trip bathing fee: Adults 1000 yen, elementary school students 300 yen, preschool children free
URL：https://kanronomori.com
Hilton Niseko Village (Niseko Town)
"Hilton Niseko Village "is a Hilton hotel where you can enjoy natural hot springs. Not only lodging is available, but also day-trip bathing is available.
The best part is the open-air bath with its spectacular view! Yotei, and the open-air baths are surrounded by a series of ponds where carp swim, creating an open atmosphere. The water is clear, colorless, thick, and of such high quality that it has been selected as one of the "warming hot springs recommended by a 4-star onsen sommelier ( ").
This is a spot where you can enjoy a little bit of luxury in a casual one-day bathing experience.
"Basic Information "
Facility name: Hilton Niseko Village
Address: Higashiyama Onsen, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 048-1592
Phone number: 0136-44-1111
One-day bathing hours: 12:00 - 21:00
Closed: No holidays
One day trip bathing fee: Adults 1200 yen, children (6-12 years old) 700 yen
URL：https://nisekovillage.hiltonjapan.co.jp
summary
A drive in the Niseko area is a great way to spend a great day, enjoying the great outdoors and gourmet food, followed by a refreshing day trip to a hot spring. The Niseko area is an easy one-day drive from Sapporo, so be sure to visit!
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