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Shirotai Ranch Observation Deck

Relaxing Cows and Beautiful Night Views Heal You

At Shirotai Pasture, located at an elevation of 550 meters above sea level, grazing cattle graze peacefully. The ranch has an observatory where visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of Komagatake, Mount Hakodate, and the Ono Plain. At night, the view changes to a jewel-like nightscape of Hakodate's backside. This beautiful scene, which has been awarded the title of “Seven Star Nightscape,” is a well-known nightscape spot for those in the know.


The “Jotai Skyline,” which runs through the ranch, is a winding road that connects the center of Nanae Town with the Onuma district, a tourist destination. It is also popular as a driving course where visitors can enjoy the abundant nature, such as the fresh greenery in early summer and the autumn leaves in fall. After passing through the foot of Mt. Nanae, there is a free parking lot near the top of the skyline, and the view from here is also exceptional.

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒041-1104 
Address
北海道亀田郡七飯町上藤城564(展望台)
Telephone Number
0138-65-2517(Nanae Town)
Open
10:00~16:00
Closed
[Observation Deck] Late Oct.- Apr,
[Skyline] Mid-Nov. - late Apr.
Car Park
free
Directions
●By car: About 45 minutes from JR Hakodate Station
●By car: About 30 minutes from downtown Hakodate
Website

Nanae Town

Remarks
The Joutai Skyline has a series of steep uphills and downhills characteristic of mountain passes, so please drive with caution. Also, the road is usually closed during the winter season from mid-Nov. to late Apr.

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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Numanoya
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