A course to enjoy Japan's northernmost region and a "hot spring where you can take care of your body

A course to enjoy Japan's northernmost region and a "hot spring where you can take care of your body
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Days required
3 days and 2 nights
Main methods of transportation
Car

Wakkanai Hot Spring is the northernmost hot spring in Japan. You can bathe while viewing Rishiri Fuji. Afterwards, we recommend Abundance Hot Spring, which was gushed out by oil drilling. Many people go there because it is believed to be effective for skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis. It is fun to enjoy one hot spring at a time instead of visiting many different hot springs.

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Start
Day1
About 50 minutes by car from Wakkanai Airport

Sarobetsu Wetland Center

Sarobetsu Marsh is registered under the Ramsar Convention. Many migratory birds visit and a variety of flowers bloom. Visitors can enjoy seeing seasonal flowers and meeting rare animals. Take a walk in this rich natural environment.

About 40 minutes by car

Teshio Onsen Yubae

Teshio Onsen Yubae is a hot spring facility where you can refresh yourself while enjoying the magnificent view of the Sea of Japan. When the weather is fine, Rishiri Fuji can be seen, and at dusk you can also enjoy a spectacular sunset view. Enjoy the brownish-brown hot water that makes your skin beautiful. You can also enjoy Teshio's specialty, shijimi ramen.

About 30 minutes by car

Tonakai Reindeer Ranch

The ranch has about 50 reindeer grazing on the property. Babies are born every year from May to June, so if you are lucky, you may be able to see them. Reindeer goods are also available for purchase. In Finland, where reindeer live, they are popular as "good luck charms that bring happiness.

Address
幌延町北進398-1
Telephone Number
01632-5-2050
Open
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (*Facility tours and use of the store) 
[Restaurant] 11:00-14:00 (L.O.14:00)
[Cafe] 14:00-16:00 (L.O.16:00)
Closed
Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, closed the following day), Dec. 31, Jan. 1 - Jan. 5
About 10 minutes by car

[Accommodation] Toyotomi Hot Spring

Toyotomi Hot Spring is said to be gentle on the skin due to its oil content, and its hot spring ingredients easily penetrate the body. The oil content, which is the most important feature of abundant hot spring water, is said to be highly effective in retaining heat and moisture. For dry habits and atopic dermatitis, the tar contained in the oil has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Address
豊富町豊富温泉
Telephone Number
0162-82-1728
Day2
About 75 minutes by car

Municipal Usotannai placer mining park

This is a place where visitors can experience digging for gold dust using "yuri-ita" and "katcha," which are traditional tools for gold digging from ancient Japan. Usotanai" means a river with waterfalls digging each other in Ainu language. Please try your hand at gold dusting.

About 50 minutes by car

Michi-no-Eki Sarufutsu Park

This Michi-no-Eki stands on the magnificent Okhotsk coastline. We recommend the scallop dishes, which boast the largest catch in Japan. Try the fresh seafood caught in the Sea of Okhotsk.

About 75 minutes by car

[Accommodation] Toyotomi Hot Spring

Day3
About 70 minutes by car

Cape Soya

Finally, visit the northernmost point of Japan. The tip of Cape Soya is located at 45 degrees, 31 minutes, and 22 seconds north latitude. It is also popular as a perfect photo spot. Souvenir stores around Cape Soya also sell "Japan's Northernmost Point Certificate.

Address
宗谷岬
Telephone Number
0162-23-6468
About 30 minutes by car to Wakkanai Airport
Goal
  • Sarobetsu Wetland Center
  • Teshio Onsen Yubae
  • Tonakai Reindeer Ranch
  • [Accommodation] Toyotomi Hot Spring
  • Municipal Usotannai placer mining park
  • Michi-no-Eki Sarufutsu Park
  • [Accommodation] Toyotomi Hot Spring
  • Cape Soya

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