Kenbuchi (剣淵) is one of the prettiest rural towns in Northern Hokkaido but it is not touristy than Furano Basin. You can explore the peaceful countryside with yourself.
PRACTICAL TIPS
Location 45km north of Asahikawa
Population 3000
Highlights Countryside Cycling Routes, Picture Books Museum
Tourist Information & Bike Rentals Kenbuchi Tourist Information Center (剣淵町観光交流センターまちの駅): Tel 0165-34-3848 / 7-1 Midori-machi / 9am-5pm / www.kembuchi-kankou.com
01 CYCLING
Kenbuchi’s Countryside Cycling Routes
There are 20km- and 38km-long circumference cycling routes around the picturesque town. Among the highlights are upland fields spreading to the west side of town, especially Chobo-no-oka (眺望の丘) bus stop and Patchwork-no-oka (パッチワークの丘) are a bit hard to find but the best places to explore.
You can hire a bicycle from Kenbuchi Tourist Information Center near JR Kenbuchi Station and Michi-no-eki Ehon-no-sato Kenbuchi on Route 40.
02 LIBRARY & MUSEUM
Picture Books Museum
絵本の館 / Ehon-no-Yakata / 15-3 Midori-machi / 10am-5pm / Closed Wed / FREE/ ehon-yakata.com
This pleasant library has a huge collection of ehon (Japanese- and foreign-language picture books) and small galleries of temporary artwork. There is also a cafe and a shop. It is a 10-minute walk from JR Kenbuchi Station.
KENBUCHI MAP
GETTING THERE
TRAIN: JR Soya Line local and rapid trains run roughly hourly from Asahikawa to Kenbuchi (1hr). Limited express trains don’t stop at Kenbuchi.
BUS: Four to five highway buses Kosoku Nayoro-go (高速なよろ号) daily run from and to Sapporo Station and stopping at Michi-no-eki Kenbuchi (道の駅けんぶち) on Route 40.
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