| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 20:00 Monday to Thursday 9:00 - 22:00 Friday & Saturday 9:00 - 19:00 Sundays & holidays |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | 011-221-5355 http://www.amegyo.com/shop/ |
| Notes | Fishing gear store, parking available |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Sapporo, 4 minutes on foot from Sapporo Station 18 Exit (next to Bic Camera east exit) 2-5, North 5 East 1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
Really good gear. Get it?
The island of Hokkaido is a beautiful place that is famous for its food, ski fields and countryside. With its mountains, fields, sweeping valleys and flowing rivers there are plenty of outdoor activities that one can do. Fishing is a popular recreational activity in Hokkaido whether it be in the ocean, the lakes, or the many rivers that can be found here. The American Fishing Gear store is one of many fishing supply stores throughout Hokkaido. Located in Sapporo, American Fishing Gear is an impressive two story store that has everything you could possibly need for fishing, whether you are an amateur starting out, or an old hand with a fishing reel.
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Huge amount of stock
The American Fishing Gear store is easily accessed being in central Sapporo. There is a parking lot on the premises too. The store is divided into two floors. On the first floor you can find sea fishing goods such as rods, small fishing boats, reels, sabiki bait catching rigs, and fishing wear. The second floor caters to freshwater water fishing, squid and rock fish fishing, trout and carp fishing, jigging, and mountain river fishing. You can also find waders, cooler boxes, nets and lures. There are plenty of firendly staff at hand to help you with any enquiries and can advise you on the best rods and lures to suit your needs.
| Admission | Free (¥200 donation is preferred) |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Closed | Winter |
| Contact | 0166-95-2758 https://www.shikisainooka.jp// |
| Notes | Flower viewing, small shop, photography spot, parking, alpaca farm inside, buggy rentals available |
| Location / Getting There | It's a 12 minute drive from Biei station or a 30 minute drive from Furano train station 〒071-0473 Hokkaido, Kamikawa District, Biei, Shinsei, 第３ |
Beautiful
Shikisai no Oka (known as Shikisai Hill in English) is famous for its sweeping vistas and beautiful flower arrangements covering the hills on this huge expanse of land. Shikisai is open all year and is a great place to visit not only in the summer months but also during the winter. The flowers here are spectacular and a great place to get some photos. Throughout the year, there are different kinds of flowers that are in full bloom. In June, the poppies are out. In July (which is a great time to go), you can see nadeshiko, salvia, marigold, and stunning fields of sunflowers. September is best time for salvia and dahlia.
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Flowers in July
To get round the fifteen hectares of these panoramic gardens, there are walking paths, but there are other options. You can take the popular tractor bus ride around the fields at a cost of ¥300 for children and ¥500 for adults. Alternatively, you can drive yourself around with a buggy ¥500 per person, or a four person cart hire which costs ¥2000 per fifteen minutes. Shikisai no Oka is also open during the winter from early December to early April. Here you can go on a fun snowmobile ride or tour, plus you can rent out sleds, or tubes and enjoy the slopes! Finally, Shikisai no Oka is also home to an alpaca farm. For ¥500 you can go in and feed and meet the dozen alpacas that make their home here.
| Snowmobile rides | ¥1000 for 1km ride ¥5100 for 30 minute course |
| Snowmobile tour 5km (30 minutes) | ¥7200 |
| Snowmobile tour 10km (1 hour) | ¥18,000 one person ¥14,400 two people ¥12,000 three people |
| Snowmobile tour 20km (2 hours) | ¥30,000 one person ¥24,000 two people ¥21,600 three people |
| Snowmobile tour 30 - 40km (2.5 hours) | ¥42,000 one person ¥38,400 two people ¥33,600 three people |
| Cost per night | ¥5000 - ¥9800 per person (depending on plan) |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Contact | 0142-75-4128 http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~p-ohno/index.html |
| Restaurant | Yes |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Notes | Onsen available, lake views, credit card accepted Western style rooms with bath, toilet, TV, refrigerator and air conditioning. Parking available 30 cars |
| Location | Located in Toyako Onsen on the southern side of Lake Toya 56-2 Sobetsuonsen, Sobetsu, Usu District, Hokkaido 052-0103 |
Lake Views
Lake Toya is a beautiful area that is a popular tourist destination, especially during the summer, where you can really enjoy the water and the serenity of the lake. Pension Ohno is a large guest house that is open all year, where you can enjoy comfortable surroundings on the southern edge of the lake. The two story pension has seven twin rooms, and three triple rooms to accommodate up to twenty three guests. There is a nice restaurant on the premises that caters for forty people. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 9:00 (though can be served later on request). Dinner is served from 18:00 to 20:00.
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Summer flowers in bloom
There is also Japanese style banquet hall which can be used for twenty people. During the warm summer months, for some outdoor feasting, there is a large BBQ area to use and enjoy. High-speed wireless LAN can be used free of charge in all guest rooms. After enjoy the sights and activities of the lake and the surrounding area, there is a relaxing onsen (hot spring bath) that can be used to dip and unwind. The best way to get to the pension is by rent a car. From Sapporo its a 2 hour drive over Nakayama pass along route 230. From Chitose Airport its a 1 hour and 40 minute drive via the Hokkaido Expressway. And from the Rusutsu Ski fields its about a 30 minute drive. Alternatively, you can take the Donan Bus from Sapporo station which takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.
| No meal plan | ¥5000 - ¥6000 |
| B&B plan | ¥5800 - ¥6800 Japanese breakfast (western style available on request) |
| Half board plan | ¥8300 - ¥9800 Breakfast plus a Japanese-Western dinner made with locally-grown ingredients. Customers using this plan are requested to arrive by 19:30 at the restaurant. |
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Sightseeing spot , parking available, photography spot |
| Location / Getting There | 12 minute drive from Kamifurano station on route 237 34 Go Nishi 9 Senkita, Kamifurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido 071-0509 |
Photo spot and information
The districts of Furano can be divided into three areas, Furano, Nakafurano, and Kamifurano. These areas are made up of beautiful farmlands, with mountain ranges on either side. It is in the northern district of Kamifurano, you can find a great photo spot that overlooks the valley with the Tokachidake mountain range in the background. This area can be found along route 237 on the right hand side. It is only a couple of minutes past a large ferris wheel and the Trick Art Museum. The ferris wheel and Trick Art Museum are also popular tourist attractions. There are also a couple of restaurants and coffee shops nearby.
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Lavender fields
The lookout area has a wooden viewing platform and an information booth that offers local information to tourists. The view is exceptionally beautiful during the summer months from May to July as this is when the lavender is in full bloom. This sightseeing spot overlooks a large lavender field. This sightseeing spot is easily accessible on National Route 237, which runs from Kamifurano to Biei. This road is about eight kilometres from JR Kamifurano Station. If you get on the “Rapid Lavender” bus that connects Furano and Asahikawa, you can get off at the “Fukayama Pass” stop in front of you.
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Sightseeing spot , parking available, short walking trail |
| Location / Getting There | 12 minute drive from Toyako Onsen on the southern edge of Lake Toya Takinomachi, Machi Sobetsu, Usu District, Hokkaido 052-0101 |
The path up past the shrine.
Sobetsu Waterfall can be found on the southern edge of Lake Toya. It is a beautiful waterfall, where you can take a nice walk to its base. You can get some great photos and experience the waterfall up close. To get to the waterfall you need to follow the road down on route 2 keeping Sobetsu river on your left (coming from Toyako Onsen). At the bottom of the hill, make a U-turn and cross over the river and follow the small road keeping the river on your left. There will be parking on the left hand side. Once parked, simply follow the winding path until you reach the waterfall.
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The flowing stream
The walk to the waterfall is a nice stroll and it takes about 8 minutes to get there. On the way you can enjoy the flowing stream and the surrounding trees creating a picturesque scene. The path crosses over the river twice over small bridges. On the way to the falls you can also find a small Buddhist Shrine on the left. With the falls in the background, this small shrine is also a good spot to get some photos. The path reaches a small wooden viewing platform about 10 metres from the falls. This wooden platform can get slippery so make sure you hold on to the rail. Sobetsu Waterfall is a beautiful spot to visit.
| Admission | - |
| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Sightseeing spot , parking available, rest rooms available, walking trails |
| Location / Getting There | Located along route 452 in the Ashibetsu province, between Yubari and Ashibetsu. 30 minute drive from Furano, 20 minute drive from Ashibetsu. 1 hour 30 minute drive from Sapporo. Ashibetsu, Hokkaido 075-0000 |
The path down to the falls
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The falls during summer
The river in question is the Ashibetsu River. It flows for sixty kilometres, and runs through to the city of Ashibetsu itself. The Sandan Falls can be found around halfway along the Ashibetsu river not far from the park. The falls can range from a small trickle to a raging torrent during spring after the snowmelt. The river is especially beautiful during the spring with a couple of cherry blossoms and in autumn with the foliage along the river. Sandandaki Park has restrooms next to the parking lot, and there are benches to take a seat and enjoy the view.
