Best Visiting Spot List

An area with a concentration of shops specializing in ”otome-kei” (women-oriented) anime goods and doujinshi. The anime-themed restaurants are also fun.

Located just one meter away from the sea, this is a public open-air bath that Shirahama Onsen is famous for. According to the ancient history books, such as the Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan) and the Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves), Prince Arima visited this place about 1,350 years ago.

Thank you for 50 years of support. We greatly appreciate your patronage. The gondola base station and the surrounding facilities are now open following renewal. The price for kids has also been reduced.

This famous shrine blossoms in full glory from season to season with its flowers

Opening on the 21st November !!A trail layout designed for free and wild skiing. What's more the diverse selection of snow park items and the full-blown cross trail are in great condition! Again this year there are many great value discount days including the 'Ladies Day', 'Nice Friday' and kids go free days!

See “Thunder of the Dragon” during special viewings

[Tenshozan course: Takes around one hour 10 minutes at a regular pace (or 55 minutes if walked in the reverse direction)] [Momiji-no-sato course: Takes around one hour 20 minutes at a regular pace] This is a great course for people who want to hike among nature. You can stroll through primary forest containing cedar, pine, and beech trees while the sunlight through the branches creates patterns along the path. As the song of wild birds echoes among the trees, you will feel the atmosphere of the deep mountain forest. Please enjoy the natural scenery of Okuyugawara while stopping by to see the Hakuun waterfall which resembles silk threads flowing through the greenery, and Tenshozan Shrine, which is beautiful in every season. The newly named Momiji-no-sato is best enjoyed in November. However, it can be crowded during foliage season. Access: From Yugawara Station, take the bus headed to Okuyugawara or Fudo-Taki for about 18 minutes Alight at the Okuyugawara Iriguchi bus stop

One of Japan's famous ancient temples, quietly nestled in Ikaruga

For all the hard-core winter sports fans! Enjoy the ultra-powder “Microfine Snow,” and steep, compacted icy roads and parks.

Shizukuishi Ski Resort has a variety of trails, fun for everyone from beginners to advanced skiers and snow boarders.

A fun spot for both kids and adults inside New Chitose Airport

Powder snow and courses to meet all needs, with lessons to help your children hit the slopes!

The orderly lineup of 1001 thousand-armed Kannon is superb

Where some of Japan's most beloved creatures come to eat

This is a statue of a genius striker, Kojiro Hyuga, who is a rival of Tsubasa Ozora, the main character of ”Captain Tsubasa” or ”Flash Kicker.”

Superb access. A close and convenient ski resort. Thanks to our snow machines we are opening one step ahead of other resorts on the 11th November!!

You can enjoy an onsen hot spring bath and ski & snow board with comfort. It is a reliable ski resort for beginners and small kids.

The Tamura Sake Brewery is a long established Sake Brewery dating back to1882. Its representative brand is ”Kasen”.