Bright white lighthouse and Cape Erimo down below.
Erimo sea kayak tour
to observe the herd of seals gathered at the end of it.
Forests of Taiki town, where you can experience
Rekifune River, the cleanest river in Japan,
and the thick forest that leads to Hidaka Mountains.
It is a rustic course
to experience Nissho Peninsula with your whole body
by taking in the unique outdoors of Hokkaido.

Story3Seals of Cape Erimo and the forests of Taiki

A travel story surrounding wild animals and the forest

Personal Story
Sea kayak tour guide

Made the seals at “Erimo” into a tourist attraction: Sea kayak tour guide

Expert of the forest in Taiki town

Utilizing life experience and work on the mountains for activities in nature: Expert of the forest in Taiki town

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<Erimo town> Isami Sushi “Sea urchin, whelk, Botan shrimp bowl”

Sea urchin, whelk, and Botan shrimp
An extravagantly piled signature bowl

A Sushi restaurant mainly offering fresh ingredients caught locally. There are numerous dishes featuring the crunchy texture of whelk, caught in the local ocean. “Sea urchin, whelk, Botan shrimp bowl” is a popular signature dish, in which whelk, along with the locally caught sea urchin and Botan shrimp, is piled on top of the rice. Additionally, “sea urchin and whelk bowl” and “sea urchin bowl” are also available.

  1. 【DATA】
  2. Address：86-3 Aza Hon-cho, Erimo town
  3. Phone：+81-1466-2-3141
  4. Business hours：11:30～13:30、16:30～23:00
  5. Closures：Irregular
  6. Parking：Available
Isami Sushi “Sea urchin, whelk, Botan shrimp bowl”

About 1 hour

by car

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<Hiroo town>
Daimaruyama Forestry Park

A romantic atmosphere
because of happiness brought by Santa

Starting with 12,000 azaleas (Ezoyama Tsutsuji), which blossom in June, a variety of plants and flowers grow in this park, which is known as the main symbol of Santaland. It is popular among couples as a “sacred place for couples,” for its romantic atmosphere created by Santa’s house, a symbolic tree, and Santa’s bell. Make a wish and ring “Santa’s bell” together as a couple. During the Christmas season, the park is colorfully illuminated.

  1. 【DATA】
  2. Address：689 Hiroo, Hiroo town
  3. Phone：+81-1558-2-0177 (Hiroo town Town Hall Fishing, Commerce, and Tourism Department)
  4. Business hours：10:00～17:30 (Santa’s house)
  5. Closures：End and beginning of the year; April 1st ~ mid-April
  6. Parking：Available（30 Vehicles）
Daimaruyama Forestry Park

Stop-by menu

Hiroo Fishery Cooperative Association Food Department Store

A wide variety of bounties of the ocean such as salmon, smelt, crab, octopus, and cod roe are sold at direct-sale prices. 4th Sunday of every month is the “Fish Day,” where free soups are distributed (10:00 ~ 11:00).

  1. Address: 3-38 Kaishomae, Hiroo town (In front of Hiroo Fishing Cooperative Food Department)
  2. Phone: +81-1558-2-3202
  3. Business hours: 8:00～17:00 (Saturdays until 12:00)
  4. Closures: Sundays
  5. Parking: Available

Ａ Co-op Santa Mura “Santa Soft”

Made with Hokkaido-only milk and ripe strawberries. It has clean sweet and tart, extravagant flavors. It is popular as a soft-serve ice cream representing Santa’s village.

  1. Address: 18-48 Monbetsu, Hiroo town
  2. Phone: +81-1558-9-5577
  3. Business hours: 8:00～19:00 (until 18:30 on Sundays)
  4. Closures: open year round (Closed on Sundays during November ~ April)
  5. Parking: Available (5 vehicles)

Kashi Kokado “Santa Ferry”

Repeatedly received Grand Gold Quality Award at Monde Selection, an internationally renowned quality award. A healthy cookie made with cream and milk from Tokachi, and chitosan, an element found in crab shells.

  1. Address: 9-12 Hondori, Hiroo town
  2. Phone: +81-1558-2-3243
  3. Business hours: 9:00～19:30
  4. Closures: Wednesdays
  5. Parking: None

Patisserie Ueda “Tuiles”

A thinly backed cookie, also called a Western rice cracker. Popular for the exquisite level of sweetness and doneness, and welcomed as a gift. A famous Western dessert shop, known for fluffy waffles and Maruyama rolls.

  1. Address: 1-12-2 Maruyamadori Kita, Hiroo town
  2. Phone: +81-1558-2-3277
  3. Business hours: 9:00～19:30
  4. Closures: Sundays
  5. Parking: Available (5 vehicles)

goody’s DINER “Sharokke”

“Sharokke” is a fried rice croquette, made with smelt, cheese, rice, and cream sauce. Many restaurants around town offer creative dishes featuring Sharokke. At goody’s DINER, “Sharokke Burger” is popular. Lettuce, tartar sauce, sweet vinegar, and “Sharokke” are served on a bun.

  1. Address: 7-6 Hondori, Hiroo town
  2. Phone: +81-1558-2-6757
  3. Business hours: 10:00～19:00
  4. Closures: Tuesdays
  5. Parking: Available (6 vehicles)

About 50 minutes

by car

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<Taiki town>
Bansei Onsen (Hot spring)

Has the view of the Pacific Ocean from the bathtub
The high concentration of iodine in the water has anti-microbial effects

This hot spring stands isolated on the Pacific Ocean coast in Taiki. It is known as the only place in Tokachi, where you have the view of the ocean from the bathtub. The source of dark brown water is a salty cold spring. The water contains high levels of iodine, a rarity in Japan, and has anti-microbial effects. While there is no outdoor bath, there is a terrace to step outside and admire the view of the Pacific Ocean. For lodging, use “Bansei no Yado” next door.

  1. 【DATA】
  2. Address：2 Aza Bansei, Taiki town
  3. Phone：+81-1558-7-8161
  4. Business hours：10:00～21:00 (Counter is open until 20:30)
  5. Closures：2nd and 4th Tuesdays in April ~ September; every Tuesday in October ~ March
  6. Cost: Bath use ￥500 for adults; ￥300 for Junior high students; ￥200 Elementary students; free for toddlers
    Lodging ￥ 3,000 (Includes bath use fee and tax)
  7. Parking：Available（50 Vehicles）
Bansei Onsen (Hot spring)

Stop-by menu

Gen Farm “Sausage”

Slow smoked sausages with cherry blossom chips do not contain any artificial additives, and pack flavors of the meat. Simply boil and enjoy them with mustard.

  1. Address：111-1 Kaishin, Taiki town
  2. Phone：+81-1558-9-6116
  3. Business hours：11:00～17:00
  4. Closures：Mondays and Tuesdays
  5. Parking：Available (10 vehicles)

Handa Farm “Cheesecake”

Handa Farm makes natural cheese with milk from cows raised under stress-free environment. Enjoy their homemade cheesecake in a warm, wood-themed tearoom.

  1. Address：198 Shimotaiki, Taiki town
  2. Phone：+81-1558-6-3182
  3. Business hours：11:00～18:00
  4. Closures：Mondays and Tuesdays
  5. Parking：Available (10 vehicles)

Patisserie NAOYA HIROSE “Soufflé Cheesecake”

A well-established dessert shop since 1930. Makes a famous fluffy and delicious soufflé cake made with cream cheese manufactured at the local Yukijirushi Factory.

  1. Address：8 Higashihondori, Taiki town
  2. Phone：+81-155-86-3023
  3. Business hours：9:00～20:00（Until 17:00 on Sundays)
  4. Closures：Irregular
  5. Parking：Available (10 vehicles)

Saint Julien “Cheese Salmon Bowl”

It is a Tendon plate combining local ingredients: “string cheese,” made at a local factory, and salmon, harvested around Taiki. Enjoy them with the restaurant’s original salt, dipping sauce, and drizzling sauce.

  1. Address：7-1 Ichijodori, Taiki town
  2. Phone：+81-1558-6-2355
  3. Business hours：11:00～19:00
  4. Closures：1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month
  5. Parking：Available (5 vehicles; free)

About 1 hour

by car

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