Shiriuchi

City of delicious oysters and Chinese chives

Roadside Station

Roadside Station [Shiriuchi]

Sells mainly processed seafood, and fresh local produce such as shiitake mushrooms, and Chinese chives.

Aza Yunosato 48-13 Shiriuchi-cho, Kamiiso-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.01392-6-2270
Hours/Apr - Nov 8:00 - 18:00, Dec - Mar 9:00 - 17:00
Closed days/ Dec-Mar Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday)
Bus stops nearby /1-minute walk
from Shiriuchi Ekimae stop

Roadside Station

Wi-Fi

Restroom

Shinkansen Observation Tower

The Shinkansen Observation Tower located next to the roadside station, is 14 meters high, with an observation deck on the 2F and roof, so visitors can see not only the Shinkansen(bullet train) up close, but can also get a view of the entrance to the Seikan Tunnel as well as the three-rail track system.

Gourmet

Fried Oyster Set

Large size fresh oysters dipped in batter and deep-fried, come with a large side of sliced cabbage!!

Kawanami

Shiriuchi-cho Omonai 31-86, Kamiiso-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL 01392-5-6588
Hours/11:00-13:30/16:30-18:30
Closed days/some irregular closed days

Activity

Southern Hokkaido [Blue Cave] and
Yagoshi Cruises- a view of the cliffs from the sea

Cruise along the Yagoshi Coastline, which is known as the [Final Frontier of Hokkaido] due to the characteristic steep cliffs that drop into the ocean, and the blue sea that seems to continue forever. Catch an early morning cruise and you might see dolphins!

Participation fee/Adults ¥5,000 per person, children ¥2,500 per person
Duration/Approx. 1 hr and 30 min
Period/End of April - early October (scheduled)
Assemble/Kotaniishi Fishing Port
Minimum number of persons required for tour/2 persons (maximum of 10 person)
Where to apply/Yagoshi Cruises TEL 01392-6-7854(8:00~18:00)
HP http://www.854.jp
Mail info@854.jp
Embarkation Check-in/15 minutes before departure
*By reservation only
*Pregnant women and persons under the influence of alcohol are not permitted
*Cruise may be cancelled depending on the weather and sea conditions.

Tourist Information

Shiriuchi Hot Springs Yutopia Warakuen Ryokan

Nestled deep in the mountain woods, stands the 800 year old hot spring, the oldest hot springs, in Hokkaido. Visitors can enjoy 5 different types of baths, all of which use only uncirculated 100% natural spring water.

Yunosato 284 Shiriuchi-cho, Kamiiso-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.01392-6-2341
Hours/7:00 - 21:00
Closed days/Open throughout the year
Bus stops nearby /15-minute walk
from Yunosato Onsen Iriguchi stop

Wi-Fi

Restroom

Kotaniishi, Ikarikai Parking Park

Camping is allowed on the pebble area next to the parking lot. You can also go to the beach from the parking lot. Enjoy your time gathering seashells on the seashore and fishing, including Ikarikai Island off the coast. On a fine day, Honshu on the opposite side off the coast can also be seen.

Kotaniishi, Shiriuchi-cho, Kamiiso-gun, Hokkaido 049-1105
Take Route 228 toward Shiriuchi from the city area of Hakodate City.
Turn left to Prefectural Road 531 and proceed along the coast to the site on your left.
57 kilometers from Hakodate City Hall.


Omonai Shrine Observatory

Omonai Shrine in Shiriuchi Town. A straight, long stairway of 200 steps awaits you at the back of the main shrine building. The climb is rewarded by a view of the path ahead of the stairway stretching all the way to the ocean in a straight line.

Omonai, Shiriuchi-cho, Kamiiso-gun, Hokkaido
Access: [Car] About 15 minutes by car from the south exit of Kikonai Station (11.5km)