10:30 [Toyoura Town] The unknown world of scallops
Toyoura Town, facing Funka Bay, is a town where scallop farming is thriving. Why not join a tour all about scallops, a specialty of Toyoura Town, where you can learn about, enjoy, and eat them deliciously?
A local woman will guide you through how scallops are farmed, using felt scallop models and a board game. If you're lucky, you might even get to see fishermen at work at the fishing port. Also, be sure to try out the popular activities of scallop fishing and shucking scallops (paid options). At the end of the tour, you can enjoy delicious scallop dishes at a popular local restaurant. There's no doubt that scallops will taste better than ever before.
[Toyoura Town] The world of scallops you don't know
| address | ： | Meeting place: Toyoura Fishing Port, Kaigan-cho, Toyoura-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido |
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| Tel | ： | 0142-83-2222 |
| business hours | ： | All year round *Depending on weather conditions |
| holiday | ： | Sundays/Holidays |
| Fee | ： | Participation by 2 people: 7,920 yen per person Participation of 3 people: 6,130 yen per person Participation by 4 people: 6,690 yen per person Participation of 5 people: 6,190 yen per person *Can accommodate up to 10 people. Please contact us for prices for 6 or more people. *Mini scallop fishing and shucking experiences are optional and cost extra. ●Mini scallop fishing experience...15,000 yen/group (tax included) ● Scallop shucking experience: 750 yen per person (tax included) |
| access | ： | Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes by car from Sapporo Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport via the expressway About 20 minutes by car from Toyako Onsen town |
Approximately 35 minutes by car
14:30 [Sobetsu Town] Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch
Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch is a popular spot where you can enjoy the nearly 100 brown bears. They are divided into groups by age, so you can feel the brown bears growing up. The sight of the newborn bear cubs playing around in the spring is especially cute and relaxing. You can also feed the bears apples (200 yen) and cookies (100 yen) sold at the entrance. Another must-see spot is the impressive "human cage" where you can observe the life of the bears up close. Take your time to observe the brown bears' entire body in detail. At the end of the day, we recommend stopping by the shop to buy some bear goods that can only be purchased here as souvenirs.
[Sobetsu Town] Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch
| address | ： | 183 Showa Shinzan, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun, Hokkaido |
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| Tel | ： | 0142-75-2290 |
| business hours | ： | Due to the impact of the new coronavirus, we have reduced our opening hours. January to March: 8:30 to 16:30 April 8:30-17:00 May to October 8:00 to 17:00 November to December 8:30 to 16:30 Year-end and New Year holiday opening hours December 31st 8:30-15:00 January 1st 10:00-15:00 |
| holiday | ： | Open all year round |
| Fee | ： | General admission: Adults (junior high school students and above) 850 yen Children (6 years and above) 500 yen Group rates: Adults (junior high school students and above) 750 yen, Children (6 years and above) 400 yen |
| access | ： | Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Sapporo Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport |
| Other Remarks | ： | https://kumakuma.co.jp/ |
Approximately 20 minutes by car
17:00 [Date City] Roadside Station Date History Forest
Roadside Station Date Rekishi no Mori faces National Route 37 and is about a 5-minute drive from the Date IC on the Do-o Expressway. The Date City Tourist and Products Center inside the roadside station sells a wide variety of local products, including fresh seasonal vegetables shipped from about 80 farms in the city, as well as processed foods and sweets. It's a great place to take a short break during your trip, and also a great place to enjoy shopping.
Also, within Date Rekishi no Mori Comprehensive Park, there is the Date History and Culture Museum, where you can learn about the origins and art and culture of the town of Date. At the adjacent Experience Learning Center, you can try your hand at indigo dyeing handkerchiefs and bandanas, as well as observe sword-making, a style unique to the Date clan (reservations required).
[Date City] Roadside Station Date Historical Forest
| address | ： | 34-1 Matsugaecho, Date City, Hokkaido |
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| Tel | ： | 0142-25-5567 |
| business hours | ： | 9:00～18:00 However, tenants are open from 9:00 to 18:00 (April to November) and 9:00 to 17:00 (December to March) |
| holiday | ： | New Year's holiday (12/31 - 1/4) |
| Fee | ： | Bokuya's white pudding (884 yen), golden pork loin with ginger (800 yen), and kinki sushi (3,888 yen) |
| access | ： | Approximately 2 hours by car from Sapporo using the expressway Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport using the expressway |
| Other Remarks | ： | http://www.hokkaido-michinoeki.jp/michinoeki/2253/ |
The contents published are accurate at the time of publication and are subject to change.
