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A spectacular scenic byway of the farthest reaches of nature and gastronomy that soothes travelers from all over the world. Scenic Byway Hokkaido (4)
The coordinator of this route
Driving route
Shiretoko Nemuro-North Pacific Scenic Byway
We set out for a drive as soon as possible!
1 〈Scenic Cafe〉 Akesato Ito☆Ranch
Akesato Ito☆Ranch is located in the beautiful landscape of the vast Nenkushiro Plains, reminiscent of Europe. The restaurant offers a menu that focuses on ingredients such as steaks from Japanese Shorthorn Wagyu beef raised in-house, and the adjoining general merchandise and café offers fashionable and cute products that create a "farming" lifestyle, as well as popular soft-serve ice cream with a rich flavor made from the company's own pasteurized milk.
Address
101 Akego, Nemuro City, Hokkaido, 086-0061 Japan
Inquiries
0153-26-2798
■Opening hours
10:00 - 17:00 (differs depending on the facility. Please inquire)
Closed
Restaurants are closed on Wednesdays and irregular holidays
2Bettoga Pass
Five dairy farmers from Atsutoko to Bettoga in Nemuro City have established the Nemuro Footpath, believing that valuing and conveying the local landscape, climate, history, lifestyle, and nature will lead to a better understanding of the region. One of the footpaths, the Bettoga Footpath, is a path that leads to a precipitous cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, passing through natural forests and marshlands, and preserving a strong sense of the original landscape. The beautiful scenery, which is hard to believe is in Japan, is well worth a visit.
■Address
Baba Farm, Bettoga, Nemuro City, Hokkaido
Inquiries
0153-26-2798 （Meigo Ito☆Ranch, a small general store Etable & Dairy Cafe GrassyHill)
Business hours
10:00-17:00
*Route map (200 yen tax included) and gate key rental are required to walk the Betsuga Pass.
3Old Okugyusu Station
Ekimusu (station) was a facility equipped with station buildings, men and horses, etc., and used to transport goods and to provide lodging in areas where transportation was inconvenient in modern Hokkaido. It is a nationally designated historical site and a transportation heritage site that played an important role as a transportation hub for the development of areas where railroads were not yet developed. Adjacent to the site, you can also see the railroad heritage of Okugyusu Station on the former Shibetsu Line of the Japan National Railways and the remains of the former Betsukai Village track.
■Address
15-12, Okugyo, Betsukai-cho, Notsuke-gun, Hokkaido 086-0213, Japan
Building hours
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open period
May 1 through November 3
Closed
November 4 through April 30, Mondays (open if the Monday falls on a national holiday or a public holiday)
*Except for the interior of the building, the museum is open to the public during the temporary closing period and outside of the open hours.
4Kiritappu Marsh
Kiritappu Marshland is one of the Ramsar Convention registered wetlands, and from May to August, various flowers such as Ezoensis and Ezo Kanzo are in full bloom depending on the season. 4 wooden paths are provided for walking. Trekking on walking skis is also possible in winter. The Kiritappu Marshland Center offers a panoramic view of the vast marshland and provides information on the marshland's attractions and information.
Address
Kiritappu Marsh, Hamanaka-cho, Atsukishi-gun, Hokkaido 088-1561, Japan
Recommended Roads
Click here for driving videos of all the roads with beautiful scenery! 5Roadside Station Atsugishi Gourmet Park
One of the most popular delicacies along this route is "Oysters of Atsugishi". At Michi-no-Eki: Atsugishi Gourmet Park, you can enjoy various menus such as "Escal" restaurant which offers a wide variety of dishes from Japanese to Western cuisine, "Charcoal Grill Aburiya" where you can enjoy barbecue by yourself, and "Oyster Bar Pitoresque" where you can enjoy oysters with whiskey produced in Atsugishi.
■Address
2-2 Suminoe, Atsugishi-cho, Atsugishi-gun
■Inquiries
tel〉0153-52-4139
fax〉0153-52-8139
[maill] info@conchiglie.net
Hours of operation
April - September 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
October-December 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
January - March: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed: Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday)
Open every day in July and August
6"Jimotonatabi" Support Campaign
Jimotonatavi" is "local x adult travel".
It is a proposal by this route and the Hokkaido Nemuro Promotion Bureau for "driving sightseeing in the age of with coronavirus" so that you can enjoy traveling with your loved ones without leaving your hometown and rediscover the good qualities of your hometown that you have never noticed before, while preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection and refreshing your spirits through travel.
Cape Tears
Shiretoko Nemuro North Pacific Scenic Byway "Jimotonatabi" page Cape Tears
■Address
Hamanaka-cho, Atsukishi-gun, Hokkaido 088-1571
■Map Code
614 241 858*74
Summary
How was it?This route is the easternmost part of Japan that Japanese people can currently visit. The route is full of spectacular scenery that changes with the seasons and weather, and the magnificent nature and gastronomy will heal your body and soul.
Hokkaido's long winter is about to begin, so be sure to take precautions against infection and enjoy your drive.
Scenic Byway Hokkaido
The program started in 2005, and as of the end of December 2019, there are 13 designated routes and 3 candidate routes, with approximately 440 organizations involved in activities.
Scenic Byway Hokkaido
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