Shiraoi is a town in the central Hokkaido region, about 40 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport and about 1 hour from Sapporo City.
About 75% of the town is forested, and you can enjoy various nature such as the sea, rivers, mountains, and forests.
We will introduce plenty of the charm of Shiraoi Town where you can enjoy the great nature of the four seasons, so thank you.
About 75% of the town is forested, and you can enjoy various nature such as the sea, rivers, mountains, and forests.
We will introduce plenty of the charm of Shiraoi Town where you can enjoy the great nature of the four seasons, so thank you.
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? Lake KuttaraIt ? is a caldera lake in Shiraoi Town and is part of the active volcano "Kuttaraku".
★ According to the Ministry of the Environment's 2001 public water quality measurement results, it ranked first in Japan in the lake category of water quality!
★ A circular caldera lake with a circumference of about 8 km in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park Special Zone.
★ It is a beautiful lake with high transparency after Lake Mashu.
? 【Origin of the name】The meaning of Lake "Kuttarsi To" of Torajo Beach is prevalent
? 【Birth】About 40,000 years ago, the theory of a caldera lake formed by the depression of the summit of the Kuttara volcano is prevalent
? 【Lake Area】4.7 square kilometers Ranked 19th? in Japan
? 【Lake volume】0.491 cubic kilometers, 7th in Japan?
? 【Lake elevation】257 meters, 8th? in Japan
? 【Water depth】Maximum 147 meters, average 104.5 meters, 4th in Japan?
? 【Water quality】COD=0.7mg 1st in Japan?
? 【Transparency】28.3 meters 2nd in Japan?
? 【Limb segmentation volume】1.05 1st in Japan? (* "limb segmentation volume" is close to a circle)
Reservations for Lake ? Kuttara kayaking or ? canoeing: ??
Search ? by "Paddle Street"
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The 11th Sword Exhibition will be held at the Sendai Domain Shiraoi Motojinya Museum from April 22 (Sat.) ~ May 7 (Sun.).
You can also see special precious swords.
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We will continue to disseminate the charms of Shiraoi Town and tourist information, so thank you.
Shiraoi is a town in the central Hokkaido region, and it is known that it is derived from the word "Shiraooi", which means "a place with many arrowheads" in the Ainu language.
It is about 40 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport and about 1 hour from Sapporo City.
About 75% of the town is forested, and you can enjoy various nature such as the sea, rivers, mountains, and forests.
The climate is mild in Hokkaido and is characterized by little snow in winter.
Here are some of the popular sightseeing spots in Shiraoi Town.
・You can learn about the history of the Ainu through the latest technology exhibition at "Upopoy (Symbolic Space for Ethnic Coexistence)"
・Lake Kuttara is one of the clearest lakes in the Japan with a circumference of about 8 km.
・ You can enjoy nature activities such as camping and canoeing at "Poroto Forest (Poroto Natural Recreation Forest)"
・ Sendai Domain Shiraoi Genjinya Museum is also located in a historic park "Shiraoi Sendai Domain Jinya Ruins"
At any tourist spot, you can come into contact with the great nature of the four seasons.
After enjoying the sightseeing spots, eat with Shiraoi Town's specialties and gourmet food!
Here are some of the popular gourmet foods in Shiraoi Town.
・Shiraoi beef
・Torajohama Tarako
・Hair
・Kelp
・Broom shells
・Shellfish
Since it is a city facing the sea, seafood and seafood are abundant.
All of them are recommended gems, so please try them when you visit Shiraoi!
After playing to your heart's content in the great outdoors and enjoying the famous gourmets, we recommend the hot springs in Shiraoi Town.
In Shiraoi Town, you can enjoy hot springs in almost the entire town.
There are bathing facilities that you can enjoy on a day trip to luxury inns and hotels, so please relax and heal your fatigue at the facility of your choice.
Please enjoy an elegant time away from the daily hustle and bustle in Shiraoi Town surrounded by nature.
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ID:1Looks like a nice place. I've only been to Hakodate, Sapporo, and Lake Toya in Hokkaido. Hopefully next time I get the chance to visit this place. I really like the patterns on those robes too. Is that traditional Ainu attire?
