Roadside Station
Roadside Station [Kitamaebune Matsumae]
Enjoy a meal at the [Umikaze Diner], where you can enjoy delicious local produce, or the popular souvenir corner where you can purchase seasonal items! A majestic view of the Tsugaru Straits can be seen from the large windows.
Aza Karatsu 379 Banchi Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.0139-46-2211
Hours/ 9:00 - 17:00
Closed days/ Dec30-Jan 2
Bus stops nearby ／1-minute walk
from Karatsu stop
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Gourmet
Pacific bluefin tuna caught off the coast of Matsumae is the best!
Matsumae is famous for its Pacific bluefin tuna. The fish are bled within minutes after being caught, then put on ice to preserve freshness and taste!
Matsumae Bluefin Tuna Rice Bowl
Matsumae Town is known as a place where bluefin tuna can be caught. This “Matsumae Bluefin Tuna Rice Bowl” is a must-eat if you want to try savoring the delicious, local bluefin tuna.
Umikaze Diner
(inside Roadside Station Kitamae Bune-Matsumae)
Matsumae-cho Aza Karatsu 379, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL／0139-46-2211
Hours／9:00 - 17:00
Closed days／Dec30-Jan 2
Bus stops nearby／1-minute walk
from Karatsu stop
Yano Ryokan (Tuna Dish)
Yano Ryokan is in Matsumae Town, located at the southernmost tip of Hokkaido. Matsumae Town, with a historical cityscape centered around Matsumae Castle, is known for being the most famous cherry blossom viewing location in Hokkaido. It boasts the longest history among the inns in Matsumae Town, founded in 1951. It welcomes guests with dishes using local ingredients, including its specialty tuna, Matsumae nori seaweed, and a natural hot spring.
123 Fukuyama, Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-gun, Hokkaido
Board Hokkaido Shinkansen about 1 hour from Shin-Aomori. Takes about 4 hours from Tokyo.
Activity
Dressing in Japanese Armor
Visit the Matsumae Clan mansion, and see what the streets of Japan looked like during the Edo Period. Dress up in authentic traditional Japanese clothing and armor. From samurai generals to town girls, there are plenty of costumes for the whole family to choose from and have fun! As a token for your travels, you can have your picture taken while dressed in costumes, and have the images made into badges. Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility, so you can walk around in your costumes, take pictures and upload them to Twitter, Facebook and other SNS sites.
Participation fee／¥1,000 (separate from admission)
Duration／1 hour
Hours／9:00-17:00
Period／Apr 1 - Oct 31
Where to apply／Matsumae Tourism Association
TEL 0139-42-2726
Reservations／Same day sign-up possible (by last call at 16:00)