| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | - |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0142-75-4400 |
| Notes | Toilets on site Parking available |
| Location / Getting There | Located bottom left on Lake Toya. 2 minute walk from Hokkai Hotel 168 Tōyakoonsen, Tōyako-chō, Abuta-gun, Hokkaidō 049-5721 |
Views from the park
The Mount usu Eruption Memorial park is a nice stretch of grassland on the south western coast of Lake Toya. It serves as an art park with some fantastic sculptures, plus it also has some information about the Mt Usu eruption, which still shows signs of a fault line that runs through the park. Mt. Usu, which lies a few kilometers to the south is a stratovolcano that has erupted four times since 1900. In the most recent eruption in 2000, a new fault line cut through the road and the park! This fault can still be seen today.
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Beautiful art
The park is a wonderful spot to stroll around, look at the sculptures, take in the gorgeous views of the lake and get some photos. There are about half a dozen sculptures in the park, starting with the carvings of three lionesses, that mark the entrance and the parking area. At the western point of the park , there is a tiny forested outcrop called ‘Chinko Island’ which has a small path running through it. The water around this area is crystal clear and a good spot for a picnic!
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | - |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0158-29-2227 |
| Notes | Shinto shrine |
| Location / Getting There | 10 minute walk from Takinoue Park 5 minute walk from the center of town. 〒 999-5614 Takigami-cho, Monbetsu-gun, Sakuru wilderness 33 address |
Various shrines
Takinoue Shrine is a Shinto Shrine that was built in the heart of Takinoue. The location of a shrine is related to the sacred nature of a place where a holy ceremony took place in the past. In 1954 the center of the town was established by the village company, and the shrine was then constructed 1965. It is said that the spirits of the Gods of Japan exist as a sacred object which is enshrined inside the building. Shinto priests and shrine maidens work there all year round and prepare a variety of ceremonies.
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Top of the hill
The shrine has been constructed on a large plot of land, and it offers great views over the town of Takinoue. Taking the steep steps to the top, you can see Takinoue Park , which is especially beautiful in the month of May. Views of the Rainbow Bridge can also be seen making this shrine a fantastic spot to get some photos, not only of the shrine itself, but of the sweeping views over Takinoue. Being in the center of Takinoue, it is easily accessed, and a quick walk to other sightseeing spots. The festival day of the shrine is September 10th.
| Opening Hours | 9:00 - 17:30 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0158-29-2730 |
| Notes | Souvenir shop Toilets open 24 hours Tea house & road stop Takeout food stall |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute drive from Takinoue city center. Located on route 273. Asahimachi, Takinoue, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido 099-5602 |
First floor
Located on highway 273, the Aroma Village serves as not only a rest area, but it’s a top spot in Takinoue to buy some souvenirs or something for the home. The first floor of this large building has plenty of things to buy, jams, cutting boards from local wood, agricultural products, serving wear and cutlery, plus a large variety of herbs. All the items are locally produced. If you are stopping in for a snack, then the Aroma Village has a small eatery and coffee on the first floor, which has some herbal teas on the menu.
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Ice cream & noodle shops
The small eatery also has some delicious sandwiches, with homemade sausage and cassis or rhubarb jam. They also have fresh cream cheese, fromage blanc, mitarishi dumplings, and zenzai (a sweet bean soup). On the second floor of Aroma Village they have local information on all the sightseeing spots and things to do in Takinoue. Next to the Aroma Village you will find two small huts. One serves up ice cream, the other has a variety of soba and udon noodles. They also have a steak sandwich, with cheese!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥5,300-¥9,300 |
| Opening Hours | Summer - 14:00 - 23:00 Winter - 10:00am - 00:00 |
| Closed | Open year round |
| Contact | +81(0)136 23 2004 http://inkarebaza.com/top/index.html |
| Notes | Walk ins welcome Most major credit cards accepted. Summer Special - 30% discount on entire menu |
| Location / Getting There | 044-0081 AbutaGun Kutchan Cho Aza Yamada 188-9 Hirafu 188 Bld B1 〒044-0081 虻田郡倶知安町山田188-9 Hirafu 188 B1 |
Hermosa Angel is a salon providing Relaxation Massages and an Esthetics Salon. Hermosa Angel are based in Niseko and can pick you up or can provide services at your hotel. Hermosa Angel’s professional staff supply services for your health and beauty.
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They can help, with your daily tiredness in different ways to match your needs and give you a relaxing & rejuvenating experience. They use Sweet Almond Oil with a flowing rhythmic massage to sooth your body, leading to a deep relaxation. Great treatment for after sports such as skiing, snowboarding, golf and tennis. Hermosa Angel welcomes both telephone appointments and walk-ins.
Customer pick up is available. On-site massages are also available, for an additional 1000 yen~, within the Hirafu Area!
Try them today!
| Cottages | 2 |
| 8 people | ￥20,000 per night |
| 4 people | ￥12,000 per night |
| Contact | +81(0)158-29-3399 for reservation |
| Location | 5 minute drive from city center 5 minute drive from Takinoue Park 〒 099-5604 Hokkaidō, Monbetsu-gun, Takinoue-chō |
Four person cottage
The town of Takinoue is a great place to visit, especially in the peak season in May, during the Takinoue Shibazakura Festival . If you are travelling in a group, then the Keikoku Park cottages are a perfect option. The cottages are recently new and are built using local wood. These large cottages can accommodate up to four or eight people, and are available all year round. During the winter, the cottages are equipped with wood fire stoves so you can keep warm and cozy.
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Takinoue Gorge
The cottages are located in Keikoku Park, and are close by to many of Takinoues’ attractions. They sit right on the Shokotsu River, and are next to the Takinoue Gorge beautiful track. It is on the grounds of Keikoku Park, that also has a park golf course, which is the same as mini golf. Keikoku park is also directly across from Kaori no Herb Garden which is great place to check out. On the property next to the cottages is the Takinoue Valley Hotel, which has an onsen if you need it. During the warmer months, there is plenty of grass space, should you want a BBQ. Enjoy!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1200 - ¥2000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 21:30 |
| Closed | December 31 & January 1 |
| Contact | 011-242-7333 http://yellow1996.com/ |
| Notes | Seating 40 English, Korean, Chinese menu Smoking section |
| Location / Getting There | 5 minute walk from Susukino subway station & Odori subway station 〒 060-0063 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo, Minami 3 Jonishi, 1 - chome 12-19 Elm Building |
Counter seating
Soup Curry Yellow is a delicious restaurant located in the city center of Sapporo. Since it opened in 1996, it has been a very popular soup curry restaurant over the years. It’s a large space that has counter seating as well as table seating, for couples and for large groups. There is a basic menu in other languages, plus a full Japanese one. The menu has a chicken curry, vegetable curry, pork, seafood, and a delicious tofu curry. With any curry you order, there is always the option to add toppings to give you the perfect curry.
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The bacon steak soup curry
Once the base is decided, the spice levels range from a very mild ‘one’, to a mouth burning ‘twenty’. Any spice level that is over eleven, a small extra cost is added. It must be said that the level twenty soup curry (as pictured at the top) is one of the hottest soup curries you will find, with soup hue at a deep shade of red. Rice also comes with soup curry, and here you can also extra toppings for your rice, such as cheese or boiled egg. And to wash it all down, Soup Curry Yellow has beer, yogurt lassis, soft drinks, and an Indian chai milk tea!
