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Developed by railway workers in the 1910s, Otoineppu (音威子府) is Hokkaido’s smallest village by population but appealing place along the river surrounded by tranquil mountain forest.

Forestry town Bifuka (美深) is Japan’s northernmost large-scale rice producing area along Teshio-gawa.

Known as the ‘Suffolk Land’, Shibetsu (士別) is an agricultural city located in the heart of the Nayoro Basin.

Nayoro (名寄) makes a good base for several excursions. In summer lovely sunflowers blooming in the scenic fields. On the other hand, ice-bound winter brings powder snow and mysterious sun pillars.

Kenbuchi (剣淵) is known as the ‘Picture Book Village’, which boasts a picturesque rural landscape like patchwork.

Nagayama (永山) is Asahikawa’s main industrial area, so you can learn about the history and tradition of Asahikawa furniture and sake brewing.

Ishikari Region’s smallest village of Shinshinotsu (新篠津) is ideal for family vacation. You can enjoy camping, ice fishing and getting into hot water around the lake.