Popular routes to experience
the best of Atsuta and Hamamasu

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Hamamasu Fishing Port

Hamamasu Branch

Kawashimo Swimming Beach(Hamamasu Pirika Beach)

Historic Site: The Shonai Clan’s
Hamamashike Jinya Remains

Hamamasu Onsen(hot spring) (P.7)
Hamamasu River (P.6)

Bisha

Senbon NarakurigeRiver

Tunnelbet su※Please access from thenorthside(from Bishabetsu),
not from the south due torough roads

Mt. Kogane, a place of scenic beauty
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Bishabetsu View Point

Here are some recommended sightseeing
routes based on the four seasons:

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231

Hamamasu Local History
Archive Museum

67km long, North to South, Atsuta
and Hamamasu are located in the centerand towards the North of Ishikari.
The varied topography createsamazing views and many activities
to be experienced.

Mt. Ofuyu

Ofuyu Point Tunnel
Ofuyu Point

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Discover what Atsuta
and Hamamasu
have to offerwith a sightseeing routefor each seasonail

RED & BLUE
Outdoor Club, experience area (P.5)

Mt. Betsukari

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Gokibiru Trail, Trail Entrance in Gokibiru

Shin Akaiwa Tunnel

Gokibiru Fishing Port

Spring Route

Futoshimanai Tunnel❶Toda Memorial Park~ ❷ Lovers’ Sanctuary/Atsuta Park View Point~❸Atsuta Campsite and its starry sky

Gokibiru Trail, Trail
Entrance in Yasosuke

Summer Route❶ Kaijo Togyo (parade of portable shrines at sea)~ ❷ RED & BLUE Outdoor Club

Autumn Route

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Atsuta-ku
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Atsuta Kaihin(seaside) Pool

Atsuta Branch

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Kotan Fishing Port

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1 Toda Memorial Park (P.4)

Ishikari Bay

Prefectural HighwayMorai/Tobetsu

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about 45 minutes
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Atsuta Campsite (P.4)

Morai DamMor

Ishikari Swimming Beach(Aso-Beach Ishikari)

about 60 minutes
by cara

Atsuta Port Asaichi (morning market) (P.6)
Kaijo Togyo (parade of portable shrines at sea) (P.5)❶Winter Recreational Festival~ ❷ Hamamasu Onsen (hot spring)

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Atsuta Fishing Port

Winter Routeabout 70 minutes
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Lovers’ Sanctuary / Atsuta View Point (P.4)
Winter Recreational Festival (P.7)

Gokibiru Trail

Ishikari Roadside Station, 231“Ai Road Atsuta”
1❶ Researching Salmon in the Hamamasu River~ ❷ Gokibiru Trail~❸Atsuta Asaichi (morning market)

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Mt. Yasosuke

Takinosawa Tunnel

National Highway
Prefectural Highway
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Sunset View
from Ishikari
Photo credit: Yosuke Iida

Pictures of the sun,the sky and the sea

The expressive sky which changes from moment to moment

Due to Ishikari’s unique landscape,
you can take in the sunset where
the sky meets the sea from the hill
as well as the coastline. Witness
the glory of a scene unchanged

20 minutes before sunset

10 minutes before sunset

5 minutes before sunset

since the formation of the earth 4.6

The sun begins to turn red. A
shining path appears on thesurface of the water.

The sun’s color deepens as it
approaches the horizon.

Just before the sun sets, itpaint s the clouds re d,providing brilliant contrast
which can be captured inphotos.

billion years ago.

When theSun Sets
in Ishikari

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

AugustSeptember

After sunset

October

The time of the afterglow.
The crimson clouds reflect
the surface of the sea andthe dreamy scener y isspread before you.

November

December

4:10 pm 4:47pm 5:23 pm 6:01pm 6:35 pm 7:07pm 7:18 pm 6:56 pm 6:10 pm 5:17pm 4:27pm 4:01pm

Photographer’s
Voice
Interview with a local photographer: the magic of the sunset in Ishikari
Mr. Yosuke Iida, an amateur photographer, was born, raised, and currently lives in Atsuta. We asked him about theattractive aspects of the sunset in this area.
“When I take photos of the sunset, it is interesting to see the changes in the scenery depending on the time and theseason. Aside from the sun, one of the essential elements I consider is the movement and shape of the clouds. I also try
to include local silhouettes such as the lighthouse and the windmills. One of my favorite works is a video I took of a rice
paddy in Morai.”
Mr. Yosuke Iida
His works are on display at the Atsuta Culture Festival. Alongside the sunset, he also specializes in photographing the starry sky.

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Experience
the best of Ishikari

One of the most famous cherry blossom
viewing spots in Ishikari

23
minutesby carThis memorial park covers 1.58 million m2 of land (about 28 times thesize of Sapporo Dome). Known as one of the best cherry blossom
viewing spots, Toda Memorial Park features 8,000 someiyoshino
trees in full bloom. Paths called Ohkan no michi, located in the centerof the park, are lined with cherry trees on either side, whosebranches cross overhead, creating a beautiful pink tunnel. Please
exercise proper etiquette as you stroll through this public park.
You can see Ishikari’s
wind turbines andcherry blossoms
from the same place.

327, Morai, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari
Open /
9:00am-5:00pm, April-November
10:00am-4:00pm, December-March
Closed / Tuesdays (except forholidays, obon summer holidays,
and spring equinox ohigan),
December 28 - January 4
TEL.0133-77-2321

2 Lovers’ Sanctuary /Atsuta View Point
17
minutesby carSpringFrom this view point you can look out over the whole of Ishikari Bay,and visit the first lovers’ sanctuary in Hokkaido. Lovers may attacha padlock, symbolizing their eternal love. Share a special moment
here, watching the sunset.
Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari (Ishikari Ai Road Park)
Open / 24 hours
TEL. 0133-78-2300(Aikaze Co., Ltd.)

3 Atsuta Campsite

This campsite is popular with families because it is safe for children
to play in the river. You can see fireflies in the summer andmigrating salmon in the autumn. Located far from the town, andaway from light pollution, the stars sparkle like diamonds in thenight sky. You can also take a ride down one of four 400m zip lines.
Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari (Ishikari Ai Road Park) Open / April 29 – September 30
200 yen for adults, 100 yen for children (elementary school age),
500 yen for a tent (daytime use only), 1,000 yen for a tent (overnight use)
TEL.0133-78-2100(Local Maintenance Center)Get to know Mother Natureon this romantic spring route.

1 Toda Memorial Park

from top to bottom
Toda Memorial Park,
Lovers’ Sanctuary /Atsuta View Point,
Atsuta’s starry sky

Recommended
Gourmet Spots

Enjoy the flavor and consistencyof homemade soba noodles
made with Hokkaido buckwheat
flour.Their homemade dorayaki,
a pancake with red bean paste,is also famous.

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Enjoy a meal madewith fresh ingredientsand local produce inthis cozy kitchen for alittle over ¥1000.

Savor Atsuta’s seafood
smoked with local
wood at Atsuta Kunsei.

Soba Restaurant, Fujimiya

Country Kitchen an

Atsuta Kunsei (smoked seafoods)

120, Kawashimo, Hamamasu-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-79-2303
11:00am-4:00pm (may change depending on a season)
Open / Mid-March - End of November, with irregular holidays

24-1, Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-78-2377
11:00am-4:00pm Open / Mid-March - End of November, Closed
Mondays with irregular holidays 4 parking spaces available

1023, Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-78-2865
Summer / 7:00am-2:00pm (morning market)
Winter / Contact for business hours Irregular holidays(parade of portable shrines at sea)

Saturday and Sunday before Marine Day(the 3rd Monday of July) every year

A group of ﬁshing boats with tairyo-bata(ﬁshing boat ﬂags) wishing for big catchesof ﬁsh and safety at sea

55
minutesby carAtsuta Shrine Festival is held on the weekend before Marine Day
every year. Yoimiya festival is held on Saturday night. On Sunday, at
8:00am, Kaijo Togyo takes place in order to wish for bountiful
catches of fish and safety at sea by carrying a portable shrine on
one of the fishing boats with tairyo-bata. Its heroic figure is worth
a look. This is Atsuta’s summer tradition.
The fishingboats withtairyo-batalook sospirited.

Atsuta Fishing Port
Inquiries / Community
Promotion Section,
Ishikari City Hall,
Atsuta Branch
TEL.0133-78-2012

2 RED & BLUE Outdoor Club
Enjoy the spectacular scenery around Ofuyu Point through private
sea kayaking and stand-up paddle (SUP) tours, available withreservations.

70-4, Kawashimo, Hamamasu-ku, Ishikari (Minshuku Nihonkai, Guest House)
Open / Mid-June –September
TEL FAX.0133-79-3034
For details
Red & Blue Outdoor ClubFeel the heat on this active
summer route!

1 Kaijo Togyo

Summerfrom top to bottom
Kaijo Togyo, RED &BLUE Outdoor ClubSUP visit to theblue cave

SearchRecommended
Gourmet Spots
CherryPicking

A great place to try seafood
rice bowls such as Uni Don(sea urchin bowl) at reasonable
prices. Combos and noodles
are also available.
With a covered area forrainy days, pet friendly

Minshuku Nihonkai Guest House

Kimura Kajuen Fruit Farm

Zenseien Garden

70-4, Kawashimo, Hamamasu-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-79-3034
10:00am-3:00pm Open / Restaurant: only during the golden
week holidays and obon summer holidays※Guest house is open all year (Long-term stay, group use, andaccommodation plans with outdoor activities are available).

379-2, Poro, Hamamasu-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-79-2835(Home)
0133-79-5033(Farm) Open / Mid May -End of October 7:00am-6:00pm
800yen for junior high school students and older, 400 yen forelementary school aged children, free for preschool aged children

403-1, Poro, Hamamasu-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-79-3014
Open / Late June-Early August(may change depending on the weather)
8:00am-5:00pm 1,000 yen for junior high school students and older,
500 yen for elementary school aged children, 300 yen for 4 years old preschool aged children, free for under 4 years old.

Other fruit picking options are also available (please inquire in advance).

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Feel the weightof the salmon inyour hands.

Salmon ﬁshing in a river!
A unique opportunity!
Salmon fishing in the Hamamasu River is normally prohibited but
an exception has been made for research, to the delight of local
fishing fans. The fish are inspected, and data is collected on thenumber of salmon runs. Fishing volunteers are wanted!
Applications may be submitted in June, and the investigation isconducted starting in early September. Why don’t you give it a try?
23
minutesby car◀A good-sized crowd gathers
for the salmon fishing event.
Fees may vary.

Inquiries:
Committee for Investigation of
Effective Use of Salmon
at Hamamasu River(Ishikari Tourism Association)
107, Oyafune-cho, Ishikari(Ishikari Tourist Center)
TEL.0133-62-4611

2 Gokibiru Trail
5
minutesby carThis 11km long mountain road was constructed between Yasosuke
and Gokibiru in the Edo period. Closed since the construction of
highway 231, this trail has recently been reopened after being
repaired by the Gokibiru Trail Preservation Group. Now it is known
as a lovely trekking course.

Inquiries : Chiaki Watanabe
TEL.0133-79-2213

3 Atsuta Port Asaichi(morning market)

Step into the outdoors
on this enjoyable autumn route.

Salmon1 inResearching
the Hamamasu River

AutumnThe morning market at Atsuta Fishing Port is open from spring toautumn. It is a popular spot to buy freshly caught seafood.

from top to bottom
Researching Salmon in the
Hamamasu River, Gokibiru
Trail, Atsuta Port Asaichi

7-4, Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari
Open / 7:00am-2:00pm (approximately) Open / Every day, early April – mid October
TEL.0133-78-2006(Ishikari Bay Fisheries Cooperative Association, Atsuta Branch)

Recommended
Gourmet Spots

Lyceenne388-159, Morai, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-77-2717
10:00am-sunset 6:00pm-8:00pm for sunset course dinner only
(reservation required) Open / April - End of October
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays 10 parking spaces are available

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Serving mainly lunch boxes
and side dishes made withlocal ingredients, Ho alsooffers curry and rice, andcombos in the morning. Open
until 11:30am with exceptions.

Enjoy a rotating menu
featuring pasta and doria(a rice casserole withwhite sauce) in front ofan amazing ocean view.

Catch the sunset at this stylishcafé situated along Route 231,
which offers seafood ramen
and pepperoncino with
Hamamasu octopus.

Okazu Station Ho

SUNSET

283-124, Shippu, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-77-5876
7:00am-11:30am
Open / all year (with irregular holidays)

45-1, Kawashimo, Hamamasu-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-79-3014
10:00am-6:00pm Open / Early April-Mid November
Closed on Tuesdays

Held every mid-February

Winter

Embrace the cold of Atsuta’s winter28
minutesby carFrolic in the snow at this winter event held at a former ski resort.
Enjoy the ski trails and snow slides built into the hill. Ride up themountain on a snowmobile and warm up at the bottom with hot
drinks and tasty food.

Ishikari Ai Road Park
199, Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari
TEL.0133-78-2012（Community Promotion
Section, Ishikari City Hall, Atsuta Branch）

2 Hamamasu Onsen

A popular
event wherechildren canplay in thesnow.

(hot spring)Experience full body relaxation with a soak in the natural sulfur hot
spring and in the comfort of the spacious building.

254-4, Mita, Hamamasu-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-79-3617
500 yen for adults (250 yen for Ishikari citizens who are over 70 years old),
250 yen for elementary school students
Open / April-October: 10:00am-9:00pm, November-March: 1:00pm-8:00pm
Closed / the 1st of every month (if the 1st is a Sat. Sun. or national holiday,
closed on the next day), New Year’s Day ※It doesn’t close in May and August(left) Winter Recreational Festival(right) Hamamasu Onsen

Recommended
Gourmet Spots

People come fromafar to purchasehomemade Atsuta
tofu and aburaage(thin fried tofu) madedaily.

Play in the snow on thiscold winter route.

1 Winter Recreational Festival

Here, you can buy
Atsuta’s famous sweet,
monaka, a fish shaped
crisp wafer cake filledwith black bean orwhite bean paste.

Uni Don (sea urchin
rice bowl) is besteaten in the summer.
Enjoy seafood ramen
made with delicious
dashi (soup stock).

Seo Tofu Shop

Restaurant Kaiko

Yamamiya Miyazaki Store

31, Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-78-2408
8:30am-sold out Open / all year (closed for the new year’s
holidays) Closed on Mondays 10 parking spaces available

629-2, Hamamasu, Hamamasu-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-79-3666
April-October 11:00am-6:00pm Mid-January-March 11:00am-4:00pm
Irregular holidays in summer, Closed on Saturdays and Sundays in winter55, Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari TEL.0133-78-2418
8:00am-5:00pm Open / all year (closed on new year holiday)
Irregular holidays 5 parking spaces available

And more!

AnnualEvents

Early August

Mid September

Suitable for beginner climbers, you can lookout over the whole of Shakotan Peninsula.

Hosted by the young fishermen and farmers in Atsuta, thisfestival features fresh agricultural products and seafood.
Held from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Atsuta Sogo Center.

This is the first of the 3 largest autumn festivals in Ishikari.
You can buy fresh salmon here.

Mita, Hamamasu-ku, Ishikari
Inquiries / Kogane Sangaku Kai TEL.0133-79-2213

12-4, Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari Inquiries / Community
Promotion Section, Ishikari City Hall, Atsuta Branch TEL.0133-78-2012

Mid May

Atsuta Summer Festival

Climbing season at
Mt. Kogane starts

Early AugustHamamasu Minato (harbor) Festival
You can spend all day enjoying Hamamasu’s fresh seafood
and many events such as fireworks viewing.

South Pier of Hamamasu Fishing Port (2, Hamamasu, Hamamasu-ku, Ishikari)
3:00pm – 8:30pm Inquiries / Youth Association of Hamamasu Area,
Ishikari Bay Fisheries Cooperative Association TEL.0133-79-3225

Late September Held on the Autumnal Equinox every year

Atsuta Furusato (hometown)
Salmon Festival

Hamamasu Furusato (hometown) Festival

Kawashimo Seaside Facilities Event Square (Kawashimo, Hamamasu-ku,
Ishikari) Inquiries / Hamamasu Furusato Festival Committee(Ishikari Tourism Association, Hamamasu Office) TEL.0133-79-5700

Kita no Umi,
Atsuta Aquarelle Exhibition

Take a stab at guessing the weight of the salmon.

Held every 2 years, this national public aquarelle exhibitionis themed Kita no Umi, the North Sea.

Minakuru Tamokuteki Hiroba (27, Morai, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari)
Inquiries / Atsuta Furusato Salmon Festival Committee(Ishikari Kita Society of Commerce) TEL.0133-78-2513

Inquiries /Community Promotion Section, Ishikari City Hall, Atsuta
Branch TEL.0133-78-2012 For details Atsuta Aquarelle
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Front row seats to watch the sunset…

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Local
Products Shop
TouristInformation Center
Shops
24-hour
Restroom

Ishikari Roadside Station

Ai Road Atsuta

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Local History
Archives
Rest Area
Shops

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Rooftop Balcony
Observation Deck

Located on the hill in Atsuta, along Route 231, Ai Road Atsuta
is a place to experience the culture of Ishikari.
Lose track of time as you take in the spectacular ocean viewand feel the sea breeze on the rooftop balcony.

Roadside
Station Annex

Atsuta Campsite↑↑To Hamamasu
231

Ishikari Ai Road Park

Roadside Station
Ishikari Fire Department, Atsuta Branch
Ishikari Atsuta Gakuen (school)“Ai Road Atsuta”

IshikariRoadside Station

Address / 98-2, Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari
Inquiries / Aikaze Co., Ltd. Tel / 0133-78-2300
Access / 70 minutes from Sapporo Station by car

Lets go to the
Atsuta Campsite!
Get freshseafood at Atsuta
Fishing Port!

400m
long zip line!

re flying!
It feels like you’

Ishikari Bay Fisheries Cooperative
Association, Atsuta Branch

For more information,please check the Aikaze official
website, Facebook and Twitter!

AtsutaFishing Port

To downtown Ishikari↓

Making Our Own Community-BasedTourism in Ishikari!
■Kita Ishikari Community Tourism Council

Established by the citizens of Atsuta and Hamamasu, this council
promotes community-based tourism. It aims to promote tourism,
publish PR brochures, and plan community-based tours.
45-5, Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari, 061-3601
Community Promotion Section, Atsuta Branch
Inquiries TEL0133-78-2012■Hamamasu Tourism Promotion Council〜Enjoy the ocean and the mountains. We can’t wait to have you!
Let’s go to Hamamasu.〜
Seasonal information on Hamamasu isavailable on the official website and Facebook
page. Scan the following QR codes to access.
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▲Website

Address:120, Atsuta, Atsuta-ku, Ishikari
Tel:0133-78-2100(Maintenance Center) ※Contact
Aikaze Co., Ltd. during off season Tel:0133-78-2300
Operating Period:April 29-September 30
Fee:200 yen for adults, 100 yen for elementary school
students Bring-your-own tent 1,000 yen per tent
※500 yen for daytime use

Ishikari City Hall, Atsuta Branch
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Post Office▲Facebook

A snowshoeing
tour to find the
1,500 year-old
yew tree!

For your travel informationin Ishikari

Ishikari Tourism Association TEL.0133-62-4611

For more information on tourism in Ishikari,please scan the QR code.
Publisher:Kita Ishikari Community Tourism Council