Shintoku Town
Nestled in the majestic beauty of the Higashi Daisetsu and Hidaka Mountains, the town of Shintoku is located at the very center of Hokkaido and boasts beautiful scenery in all seasons as well as renowned soba noodles, natural cheeses, and seasonal cuisine. The town also provides a variety of fun from outdoor activities like horseback riding and rafting to things like wool spinning and pottery, all centered around its Sahoro Resort. There are many ways for visitors to have fun while making luxurious use of nature and time. Visitors will also want to try their hands at making the town’s famous soba noodles. After their fun is done, the best option for visitors is to spend a relaxing time in a secluded hot spring up in the mountains. At Bear Mountain, visitors can catch an up-close look at brown bears. Visitors should also not miss out on seeing Japan’s first holiday village, Club Med Sahoro.
Shimizu Town’s close proximity (1 hour and 45 minutes by JR) to New Chitose Airport is also part of its appeal and makes it Tokachi’s gateway to Central Hokkaido.
