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Features shops selling local foods, go-carts, fishing ponds, and a hot spring, meaning that both adults and children alike can spend a fun-filled day here. The Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival is held every year to celebrate the shibazakura in full bloom! Every year from May 3 to June 1st. 

About 40 minutes from JR Abashiri Station by route bus disembark at “Higashimokoto bus Kaisha mae”, from which it is 5 minutes by taxi. During shibazakura season, a free shuttle car operates between “Higashimokoto bus Kaisha mae” and Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park. (reservation required, limited to those who take the route bus from Abashiri Station to Higashimokoto).

Located in the Hiragishi area of Sapporo that to this day retains many historical features from days gone by, Tenjinyama is a green stretch of the area which, at its highest point, sits 89 meters above sea level. Featuring a Japanese garden, a plum grove, and a cherry blossom garden, as well as a superb view of Mt. Moiwa and Sapporo city, Tenjinyama is a popular spot for residents of Sapporo to relax away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Just a 1-minute walk away from the Tenjinyama Carpark is the Tenjinyama Fuji, an ancient wisteria tree which at 200 years old is Hokkaido’s oldest wisteria! From late-May to early June the wisteria bursts into full bloom and the large clusters of wisteria flowers overflowing from every gap in the trellis are truly an impressive sight to behold.

Tenjinyama is also home to the Hiragishi Shrine, which is believed to grant fulfillment in studies. A visit to this peaceful shrine nestled within the forest is sure to refresh your mind and soothe your soul.

Note: Blooming slightly earlier than the wisteria, from early to late May Tenjinyama is a popular spot to see the bright pink Yaezakura cherry blossoms.

*Various tasty eateries can be found in the area, including The Tenjinyama branch of Soup Curry Suage, as well as the popular ramen restaurant Sapporo Junren which serves Sapporo-style ramen!

A fairytale-like land of wide-open fields and larch trees. Seven larch trees stand at an altitude of about 35 meters up on the ridgeline of Meruhen-no-oka(Marchen Hil)l, a natural beauty spot positioned along National Highway 39 in Ozora, Memanbetsu. Set in perfect symmetry against a backdrop of vast fields, these trees exude an air of idyllic beauty, creating a scene that looks as if it had been taken right out of a fairytale or nursery rhyme! This landscape was used in the movie Dream directed by Akira Kurosawa, making it a popular viewing spot for visitors.

The various faces of Meruhen-no-oka can be enjoyed in each season. For example, in the summer you can enjoy the sight of wheat and potato flowers, bales of hay in the autumn, and fresh white snow in the winter!

Shari’s Road to the Sky is a 28.1km long, straight road that stretches far into the distance as if it is leading straight up into the sky. Although originally known by locals as a place of scenic beauty, in 2016 this road became famous nationwide when the impressive view was published in an airline company’s in-flight magazine.

Although the scenery is certainly impressive during the day, at dusk the road is bathed in a red glow which is sure to take your breath away! From late September to early October, it is also possible to see the magnificent view of the sun setting directly above the middle of the road.

Note: During Winter, the road may be closed some days due to heavy snow conditions.

Minehama, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido

Take National Route 334 from Utoro towards Shari and turn left at Minehama. Proceed up the hill, with the Unabetsu ski area to your left. turn right at the end of the road and you will find yourself on this mysterious road.