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Winter leisure season has arrived! Enjoy the ice and snow of Sounkyo and Okhotsk [Scenic Byway Hokkaido (17)
Sounkyo-Okhotsk Scenic Byway
Route coordinator for this tour
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I want to stop by on the way of a drive! Recommended Spots
1. Roadside Station Mori no Okhotsk, Engaru Rock Valley Ski Area
2. Garinko-go III IMERU
Okhotsk Drift Ice Park
Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival
1. Roadside Station Mori no Okhotsk, Engaru Rock Valley Ski Resort
This is the first roadside station in Hokkaido with a ski resort attached. It is equipped with 6 courses and a bobsled plaza for both beginners and advanced skiers. The "Rock Valley Lodge" on the second floor of the roadside station provides direct access to the slopes.
The roadside station offers a food menu using local ingredients, local specialties, and a footbath with a highly concentrated carbonated spring that is effective in relieving fatigue.
Roadside Station Engaru Mori no Okhotsk Location
150-1 Nogami, Engaru-cho
Inquiries
0158-42-4536
■Business Hours
Restrooms and rest area on the 1st floor: 24 hours a day
Footbath：9:00～18:00
Shops：9:00-18:00
Food court: 9:00-18:00 (LO/17:00)
Ski area:
December - February] Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 - 20:00, Sunday, Monday and national holidays 9:00 - 17:00
March】Tues-Fri 10:00-20:00, Sat, Sun, Mon, national holidays 9:00-17:00
*Subject to change depending on slope conditions, etc.
Stamping hours: Available 24 hours a day
Regular holidays
Open year-round *Temporary closures for maintenance, etc.
Map code
617 389 299*41
■Map
2 Garinko III IMERU
The smell of the sea, the flow of the wind, the colors of the drift ice and seawater, the sound of the breaking drift ice, and the food court where you can taste dishes made from local products. On January 9, 2021, the new ship "Garinko III IMERU" will enter service. The capacity and speed have been greatly increased from the previous Garinko-go II, which was recognized as a Hokkaido Heritage.
Okhotsk Garinko Tower Co. ■Location
1 Kaiyo Koen, Monbetsu City
■Inquiries
0158-24-8000
■Business Hours
Varies depending on the time of year, day of the week, and type of vessel.
Okhotsk Garinko Tower 8:30-17:30
Kaiyo Koryu Kaikan Food Court (Representative menus in parentheses)
Kaisen Rin Shokudo (Kaisen Don) 11:00～
quattro Garinko (pasta) 11:00～
Takoyaki Boss (Takoyaki) 11:00～
Kita Farm (hamburger) 10:00～
Lurko Simp (Curry) 11:00～
Garinkoya (Yaki-imo) 11:00～
Nishiya (ramen noodles) 11:00-19:00
For more information, please click here.
Closed
January - March, 2022】 【Period
Garinko-go II: Closed on Wednesdays (during the operation period January 20 - March 4)
Food court stores: No regular closing days (each store may close temporarily)
*Nishiya: Closed on Tuesdays in January and March (open every day in February)
*(Garinko ⅢIMERU: closed for the time being due to maintenance)
■Map Code
801 585 792*30
■Map
3 Okhotsk drift ice park
Drift Ice Park Winterland 2022, a winter activity event utilizing the space and facilities of the Okhotsk Drift Ice Park, is scheduled to be held. A variety of activities such as walking skiing, snowshoeing, and snow rafting, as well as nature workshops and snow play squares will be available for visitors to enjoy winter to the fullest.
Okhotsk Dr ift Ice Park Location
101 Motomombetsu, Monbetsu City
Inquiries
0158-27-4560
Hours of operation
10:00-15:00
Closed
Walking skiing and snowshoeing: Open all year round (Experience period: mid-January to early March 2021)
Snow rafting and banana boat experience: Monday-Friday (closed from late January to early March 2021)
Map Code
801 527 539*51
Map
4 Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival
This is a major event representing the winter in Sounkyo. Ice statues made by making the most of nature line the Ishikari River and are lit up to create a fantastic sight. The theme and event content of the ice sculptures change every year. In the past, unique events such as the Extreme Cold Certificate, the Ice Fall Shrine, and ice climbing have been held. Please stay tuned!
Kamikawa-gun Sounkyo 47th Ice Fall Festival ■Location
Sounkyo Onsen, Kamikawa-cho (special venue)
Inquiries
01658-2-1811（Sounkyo Tourist Association)
01658-5-3350（Sounkyo Tourist Association Information Center)
Business hours
17:00-21:30
Closed
No regular closing days during the period from late January to March
■Map code
623 232 018*64
■Map
How was it?
This route allowed you to experience winter snow, ice, and cold to the fullest. Please do your best to enjoy the fantastic scenery and winter-like activities that can only be seen at this time of year!
Please take all precautions against infection by the new coronavirus, and also drive carefully on winter roads to enjoy your drive.
Scenic Byways Hokkaido
The program started in 2005, and currently there are 13 designated routes and 3 candidate routes, with approximately 460 organizations involved in activities.
Scenic Byway Hokkaido
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