Akkeshi Nature Park
〜Hanasaki Line〜
Catch a glimpse of the Kiritappu Wetland
and the Pacific Ocean
on a 1-day trip for views on a large scale.
KUSHIRO Sta.
AKKESHI Sta.
14min. on foot
Road Station Akkeshi
Gourmet Park Conchiglie
A facility that pays special attention to its food, including local Akkeshi oysters. There are also snacks and a rich collection of souvenirs like regional products.
2-2 Suminoe, Akkeshi, Akkeshi-gun
TEL: 0153-52-4139
Apr. - Oct. 9:00-20:00
Nov. - Dec. 10:00-19:00
Jan. - Mar. 10:00-18:00
Closed: Mon.(No closing days in Jul./Aug.)
AKKESHI Sta.
CHANAI Sta.
Hamanaka Town Bus
Kiritappu Shitsugen Line
CHANAI Sta. - Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu - 20min. on foot
Cape Azechi
Look out over the shorelines of Biwase Bay and Hamanaka Bay from the cape on the western edge of the Kiritappu Peninsula. The fishing boats leaving the port all at once in kelp-gathering season make a grand spectacle.
Kiritappu, Hamanaka, Akkeshi-gun
TEL:0153-62-2111
(Hamanaka Town Tourism Association)
20min. on foot
Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu
A hot spring establishment in a corner of the Mt. Tofutsu, overlooking the town of Kiritappu at an elevation of 42 m. The view of the sea is attractive in any season.
432 Tofutsu, Hamanaka, Akkeshi-gun
TEL:0153-62-3726
Bathing 10:00-22:00
Hamanaka Town Bus
Kiritappu Akkeshi Line
Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu - Biwase Observatory
Shitsugen Utopia
A restaurant near Biwase Observatory, with a full menu including dishes like oyster donburi, ramen, and steak.
738 Biwase, Hamanaka, Akkeshi-gun
TEL:0153-62-3439
10:00-18:00
Closed: Tues.
Biwase Observatory
A truly superb, 360-degree prospect overlooks the expanse of the Kiritappu Wetland and the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Ocean.
Biwase, Hamanaka, Akkeshi-gun
TEL:0153-62-2111
(Hamanaka Town Tourism Association)
Hamanaka Town Bus
Kiritappu Akkeshi Line
Biwase Observatory - Nenohi Park
Nenohi Park
A famous spot for the glorious bloom of its hundreds of thousands of Sargent's cherry blossoms overlooking Lake Akkeshi. Also familiar to many as the site of the Oyster Festival in spring and fall.
6-9 Ponto, Akkeshi
Kushiro Bus
Akkeshi-Kushiro Line
Nenohi Park - AKKESHI Sta.
AKKESHI Sta.
KUSHIRO Sta.
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when actually considering your itinerary.