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Delicacies produced by Hokkaido's nature! Six famous water spots in Hokkaido
The taste of water produced by the great nature of Hokkaido is exceptional! In this issue, we will introduce six famous water spots recommended in Hokkaido, where you can draw spring water and enjoy each of them.
1. Yotei no Fukidashi spring water (Kyogoku Town)

Yotei, this mineral-rich spring water gushes out from the rain and snow that has fallen on the mountain and percolated underground over several decades. The volume of spring water is about 80,000 tons per day, and many people come with bottles to draw water at the water-drawing station in Fukidashi Park. It has been selected as one of the 100 best waters and is recognized as a Hokkaido Heritage Site.
2. Nandoro Sensui (Rishirifuji Town)

This is the northernmost famous water in Japan, which flows from the subsoil of Mount Rishiri, a superb mountain that towers over Rishiri Island. As the name suggests, it has a subtly sweet taste that quenches the thirst of climbers of Mt. It has been selected as one of the 100 best waters, and the surrounding area has been selected as one of the 100 best forests for forest bathing in Japan.
Nandoro Spring Water

Location:Rishirifuji-cho, Oshidomari Fujino
Business hours: Open all year round (Rishiri Hokuroku Camping Ground, where the parking lot is located, is closed during the winter)
View details of "Ganro Sensui" on Domingo
3. Naibetsu River Spring (Chitose City)

More than 60 springs of various sizes, including the Naibetsu River Spring, are essential to the daily lives of Chitose citizens due to their abundant water volume and high quality. The "Usakumai Ruins" are located in the headwaters area and are protected, so it is not possible to collect natural raw water, but water can be collected and drunk from the water pumping station at the "Meisui Fureai Park" located downstream.
Meisui Fureai Park

Location: 4 Rangetsu, Chitose-shi
Operating hours: April 4th Saturday - November 15th 9:00 - 18:00 (Open until 17:00 from October 1st to November 15th)
View more details about "Meisui Fureai Park" on Domingo
4. Daisetsu Asahidake Genzui (Higashikawa Town)

Daisetsuzan, located in the center of Hokkaido, is a mineral-rich spring water that has been stored over a long period of time by nature. Higashikawa Town is the only town in Hokkaido without a water supply system, and is loved by many residents for use as water for daily life and agriculture, a key industry. It is also registered as one of the 100 best waters of the Heisei era.
Taisetsu Asahidake Genzui Park

Location:Nokanan, Higashikawa-cho
Business hours: Open year-round *Toilets are closed from November to April
View details about "Daisetsu Asahidake Gensui Koen" on Domingo
5. Niufu Cold Water (Mibuka Town)

Niubu Cold Water is a spring that originates from the Matsuyama Marsh, which is home to 16 waterfalls called "Juroku-taki" that are scattered throughout the Niubu area. The spring water is cool, refreshing, and delicious, with a water temperature of 6°C even in mid-summer, and may be a good place to visit while enjoying a tour of the waterfalls. It is also registered as one of the 100 best waters of the Heisei Era.
Niubu's cold water, Juroku Waterfall

Location:Niubu, Mibuka Town
Hours:The entrance gate to the forest road leading to Niubu no Chusui (cold water of Niubu) is closed during the winter season.
Fee: Free of charge
View details about Niubu's Lengshui and Juroku Falls on Domingo
6. Raiun-no-mizu (Shari Town)

Raiun-no-Mizu is located in Raiun Park in Shari Town, Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage site. It is well known among locals as soft, easy-to-drink water from the subsoil of Shari-dake (Mt. Shari). It is also popular as a power spot due to its auspicious name.
Raiun Park
Location: Raiun, Shari-cho
View details of Raiun Park on Domingo
The information is current as of November 2022.
Please check the official website for details.
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