A drive around Mount Komagatake, the symbol of southern Hokkaido. We recommend the Colorful Road (late May to early June), which is dyed in spring colors by the collaboration of double cherry blossoms and marigolds. Enjoy the early summer blueberries too!

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Hakodate, Onuma, Funka Bay Route

The Hakodate-Onuma-Funka Bay route, which serves as the gateway to Hokkaido by air, sea and rail, allows you to experience the unique characteristics of the region, "not in Hokkaido but not in Tohoku." The route offers a variety of views, from urban to rural and fishing village landscapes, including the exotic townscape surrounding Mt. Hakodate, the area around Onuma where you can experience nature such as horseback riding and canoeing, and the Jomon ruins that exude the romance of ancient times. In addition, the route hosts events such as "Scenic Night" and "Clean Green & Flower Events" to deepen interactions between local residents and visitors.

Let's go for a drive right away!

1 [Viewpoint] Kijihiki Plateau (panoramic observation deck)

An observation deck at an altitude of 560m on the plateau of Hokuto City. The panoramic observation deck is a scenic spot where you can see Mt. Hakodate, Funka Bay, Lake Onuma, and Mt. Komagatake. In the "Scenic Forest" near the Kijihiki Highland Campsite, tree-growing activities are continuously carried out for the purpose of carbon offsetting.

Kijihiki Plateau (panoramic observation deck)

2 Roadside Station Tsudoru Plaza Sawara

From the Tsudoru Plaza Roadside Station Sawara Observation Hall, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Komagatake and Mt. Yotei on the opposite shore of Funka Bay. At the product shop, the refreshingly sweet blueberry soft serve ice cream made from a mix of Komagatake milk cream and Morimachi's specialty blueberries is very popular for its smooth texture and light melting mouthfeel.

Roadside Station Tsudoru Plaza Sawara

3 Shikabe Geyser Park Roadside Station

A geyser is a hot spring that periodically erupts from the ground. At Shikabe Geyser Park Roadside Station, the spectacle of the geyser erupting to a height of 15m every 12 minutes is popular with visitors! You can also enjoy a foot bath using the erupting hot spring water, which improves blood circulation and has a relaxing effect. There is also a steamer on the premises that uses the hot spring water, so you can cook and enjoy the ingredients you purchased at the product shop.

Shikabe Geyser Park Roadside Station

4 Onuma Quasi-National Park

Onuma Quasi-National Park is a natural park located in the center of the Oshima Peninsula, covering an area of approximately 9,000 hectares, and has been selected as one of the New Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan. From within the vast park, you can enjoy views of the active volcano, Mt. Komagatake, and on Lake Onuma, there are 126 small islands of various sizes, and you can enjoy boating and sightseeing cruises. From early to late April after the snow melts, we recommend viewing the beautiful white blooming skunk cabbage in the lakeside wetlands near Higashi Onuma Campsite.

Onuma Quasi-National Park

5 Goryokaku Park and Goryokaku Tower

Goryokaku Park is famous as one of Hakodate's best cherry blossom viewing spots. The spring scenery is spectacular when the cherry trees planted inside and outside the moat are in full bloom. From the tower observation deck, you can see the beautiful star-shaped Goryokaku framed in pink. You can view it from above or take a stroll along the outer moat. The 107m-tall Goryokaku Tower is a Hakodate landmark. Experience this beautiful space created by history.

Goryokaku Park and Goryokaku Tower

summary

How was it? This route allowed us to fully enjoy spring in Hokkaido. I can't wait to enjoy the cherry blossoms starting to bloom in the south in this warm weather! Don't let your guard down against infectious diseases and enjoy an exciting drive.