Otaru is a port city that gives you a nostalgic mood with many historical buildings. A popular spot, Otaru Canal, creates the sense of nostalgia with a line of gas lights at night. A glassware and music boxes are popular souvenirs to remind visitors of their trip to this quaint city.

Yoichi is located in the bottom of the Shakotan peninsula, the western part of Hokkaido. There are many cultural properties for you to explore and learn about the town and its history. The natural bounty, surrounded by the sea and mountains, yields a variety of farming products such as fruits (apple, grape, peer), processed seafood and alcohol (wine and whiskey).

Niki serves as Hokkaido’s leading town of fruits and relaxation. Fresh fruits production starts with strawberries in spring, and continues with cherry, blueberry, grape, prune, apple and peer production until autumn.

With a population of only 1,300, Akaigawa neighbors metropolitan Sapporo and Otaru cities, but is itself located amid the mountains. You can take advantage of the rich natural mountain environment to do outdoor activities and winter sports. Also, a free-flowing hot spring allows you to rest in comfort.