Otaru Canal Museum & Information Center

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Otaru City General Museum Canal Museum has an extensive collection that introduces the history of Otaru City including information on the natural environment. The exhibition includes 20,000 objects and materials in its collection. The museum is located by Otaru Canal and can be found in the 'former Otaru warehouse'. Read More ....

Tokai Lavender Fields

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On the Tokai Sapporo School campus the grounds really comes alive with lavender. It is said that the south district of Sapporo, where the campus is located, is known as the birthplace of lavender cultivation in Japan. Read More ....

Urahoro Shrine

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During the Meiji Era, as the town of Urahoro (on the south east coast of Hokkaido) was being developed, the pioneers called for the construction of a shrine to serve as a spiritual centre. On August 15, 1896, a small shrine was erected, enshrining Amaterasu (goddess of the sun and the universe). Read More ....

Onnenai Visitor Center

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The Kushiro Shitsugen National Park, also known as the Kushiro Marshland is a sprawling national park to the north of Kushiro. There are half a dozen observation decks, museums, and walking paths that surround the park. The Onnenai Visitor Center is one of these museums and can be found on the western side of the marshland. Read More ....

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

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The Kushiro Shitsugen National park (better known as the Kushiro Marshland) is a national park, located to the north of Kushiro on the eastern side of Hokkaido. The park is known for its wetlands ecosystems. 'Shitsugen' translates to wetlands in English. It was designated as a national park on 31 July 1987. The massive park covers an area of 268.61 square kilometres on the Kushiro plain and is well known for its wildlife and vegetation. Read More ....

Kushiro Marsh Observatory

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Perched at the top of a large hill, overlooking Kushiro Marsh, you can find the Kushiro Marsh Observatory. This is one of the most interesting buildings in Hokkaido. The exterior, and especially the interior, has a strange and unique design and is reminiscent of a cool sci-fi movie. The central hall of the museum is definitely a place to get some photos. Read More ....

Obihiro Shrine

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In 1881, a man named Benzo Yoda and others from Shizuoka Prefecture organized a pioneer group called the "Bansei-sha". This group and settled inShimo-Obihiro Village and started pioneering. During this time, they started holding festivals and later built a small shrine, though the connection with the current Obihiro Shrine is still not well known. Read More ....

Kushiro City Museum

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The history of the Kushiro City Museum dates far back to 1936. Originally, an exhibition room was set up as the "Kushiro City Folk Museum" on the second floor of the Kushiro City Hall Waterworks Construction Office. Over the decades, the location changed and finally on November 3rd, 1983, the "Kushiro City Museum" was born. Read More ....

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Green Stay Lake Toya Auto Campsite

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Cost per night	¥15,000 Lodge (40m²) power, water & toilet ¥10,000 Cabin (16m²) power & water ¥8,500 Bungalow A (9m²) power & water, deck, chairs ¥8,000 Bungalow B (9m²) power supply ¥6,000 Camper dedicated Power & water ¥5,000 Camp B1 Power supply ¥4,000 Camp B2 ¥700 Motorcycle
Open	All year
Check in times for lodges & cabins	Check in from 13:00 Checkout from 9:00 - 12:00
Contact	0142-75-3377 http://www.town.toyako.hokkaido.jp/tourism/outdoor_camp/odc001/#paragraph5286
Notes	Lakeside campsite, Washing area, Toilets, Parking, Camping gear available to rent
Location / Getting There	Located on the west side of Lake Toya along the coast road 56 Tsukiura, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5723

Lake Toya has a nice coastal drive around it offering beautiful views over the water. There are many hotels to stay at in the onsen district. If you are looking for something out of town and a bit more rustic, then the Green Stay Lake Toya Campsite might be the perfect option for you. The campsite can be found along the main road around the lake, on the western side of Lake Toya. The campground caters to anyone from families, couples to solo bikers on a bike tour. They have lodges, cabins, and tent sites. The campground is enormous which is great fro anyone looking for a little privacy.

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The Green Stay Lake Toya Campsite’s main office can be found near the entrance and parking lot. It is here where you can pay for your stay. They have camping equipment to rent. You can get a tent, sleeping bag, lantern, table for four, camping stand, cooking gear, a BBQ stove, and gas. The price ranges from ¥2000 to ¥200 for your gear. At the main office you can also find benches, washing machines for use, plus maps & guide pamphlets on the activities that you can do around the lake. With plenty of space, well cared for cabins and lawns, this campground is the perfect spot for a little getaway!