Kaminokuni

The Origin of Hokkaido

Roadside Station

Roadside Station [Kaminokuni Monju]

Locally famous processed seafood, fruit pork, and products made from natural black silica found in the area, are sold here. The facility also houses a restaurant with a sweeping view of the Japan Sea.

Aza Harauta 3 Banchi Kaminokuni-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.0139-55-3955
Hours/9:00 - 17:00 (restaurant open 11:00 - 15:00)
Closed days/
Nov-Mar
Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday)
Bus stops nearby /3-minute walk from Harauta stop

Roadside Station

Wi-Fi

Restroom

Gourmet

Strawberry Juice

Delicious smoothie made with Kaminokuni strawberries.

Roadside Station [Kaminokuni Monju]

Kaminokuni-cho Aza Harauta 3 , Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL 0139-55-3955
Hours/9:00 - 17:00 (restaurant open 11:00 - 15:00)
Closed days/
Nov-Mar
Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday)

Tekkui Tempura Donburi

The most popular menu item at the roadside station!
Treat your taste buds to high quality Tekkui (large flounder) tempura.

Roadside Station [Kaminokuni Monju]

Kaminokuni-cho Aza Harauta 3 , Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL 0139-55-3955
Hours/9:00 - 17:00 (restaurant open 11:00 - 15:00)
Closed days/
Nov-Mar
Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday)

Activity

City in the sky which overlooks sea of Japan Katsuyama Hall Area History Guide Program

Recommended for history lovers! Visit the Katsuyama Hall and Former Sasara Residence, an Important Cultural Asset of Japan, in an area first settled by Japanese who traveled from Tohoku to Hokkaido over 500 years ago during the Muromachi Period.

Participation fee/¥1000 per person(Admission fee is not included )
Duration/Approx. 2 hr and 30 min
Period/May - Oct(Need consultation )
Takes place/9:00-16:00
Assemble/Former Sasara Clan Residence
Minimum number of persons required for tour/1 person (Need consultation )
Where to apply/Kaminokuni Town Tourism Association
TEL 0139-55-3955
Reservations/3 days in advance
Please be sure to contact us concerning the time and itinerary at the time you book your reservation.

Tourist Information

Kaminokuni National Hot Springs Retreat Center (Yunotai Hot Springs)

Natural uncirculated carbonated spring. The temperature is kept at a moderate degree so you can soak at leisure. Rich iron and minerals help to soothe neuralgia and muscle pain!

Aza Yunotai 517-5 Kaminokuni-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.0139-56-3147
Hours/10:00 - 21:00 (open until 20:00 between Nov 1 - Apr 30)
Closed days/Every !st and 3rd Monday
Bus stops nearby / 1-minute walk from Yunotai stop

Restroom

Former Sasanami Residence

One of the former families who made their living by fishing for herring. The house, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Hokkaido, is a registered National Important Cultural Asset.

Aza Kaminokuni 236 Kaminokuni-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.0139-55-1165
Hours/10:00 - 16:00
Closed days/Mondays
(the following day if it is a national holiday), the day after holidays,
between the 2nd Monday in Nov - 4th Friday in Apr.
Bus stops nearby /2-minute walk
from Kaminokuni stop

Restroom

Jokokuji Temple

The main hall of Jokokuji Temple is believed to be the oldest temple building in Hokkaido, which was built in 1758. The large hackberry tree in the premise of the temple is the largest hackberry tree in Hokkaido.

416 Kaminokuni, Kaminokuni-cho, Hiyama-gun, Hokkaido
45 minutes by car from Hokkaido Shinkansen Kikonai Station