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Kiritappu (official name is Hamanaka) is a foggy town and spreads out the vague wetlands at the eastern end of Kushiro Region, but the poetic natural landscape and fishing villages fascinates travelers from long ago.
The area is designated as Akkeshi-Kiritappu-Konbumori Quasi-National Park (厚岸霧多布昆布森国定公園). The coastal wetland of Kiritappu Shitsugen, at 3168-hectare, is full of colorful wildflowers from June to July.
Sightseeing
Kiritappu Wetland Center
霧多布湿原センター
1min walk from Kiritappu Shitsugen Center bus stop
At the western side of Kiritappu Shitsugen is this center on a hill, where you can learn about and see the wetland. There is a cafe and a shop. Outdoor gear, such as MTB and snowshoes, are available to rent. The staff can arrange private eco tours (need to make reservation).
Azechi-no-misaki
アゼチの岬
22min walk from Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu
From this cape, about 1km west of Kiritappu Onsen, there is a great view over the Biwase Bay with three islands. It makes perfect for strolls on a clear day if the time is limited.
Kiritappu-misaki
霧多布岬
45min walk from Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu
At the eastern end of Kiritappu’s tied island, where the road runs out, is the magnificent Kiritappu-misaki on the beautiful cliff. A 6km return walk to the cape from Kiritappu Onsen takes around two hours.
Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu ♨︎
霧多布温泉ゆうゆ
1min walk from Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu bus stop
The terminus of buses from JR Chanai Station, this hilltop onsen complex has relaxing views of the town and wetland from indoor and open-air baths. The entrance hall has a manga collection of Lupin the Third, written by Hamanaka-born famous comics artist Monkey Punch (1937-2019).
Biwase Wooden Walkway
琵琶瀬木道
5min walk from Biwase-gakko bus stop
From the Kiritappu Wetland National Trust (cafevida-da), you can see colorful wildflowers from a 1km-long return wooden walkway.
Biwase Viewpoint
琵琶瀬展望台
1min walk from Biwase-tenbodai bus stop
Biwase’s hilltop viewpoint offers photogenic views of both Kiritappu Shitsugen and the Pacific Ocean.
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Etopirika-mura
えとぴりか村
1.6km east of Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu
Etopirika-mura is a spectacular rural setting near Kiritappu-misaki. Simple budget rooms don’t have TV, but you can chat with other guests in the lounge. Prices include free breakfast. A free transfer is available from Kiritappu Onsen. Cash only.
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Minshuku Watanabe
民宿わたなべ
1min walk from Nakanohama-nyushoku bus stop
Sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and Kiritappu Shitsugen, this seaside minshuku specialises in dishes prepared using local seafood, such as oyster and Hanasaki crab.
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Cabanon
宿房 樺のん
1min walk from Watarichippu-iriguchi bus stop
About 500m west of Biwase Viewpoint, this hillside place has three Western-style rooms. The owner offers a guided tour around Kiritappu, such as kayaking and driving (check the official website). Note: motorcyclists are not allowed to stay.
Map
Getting There
JR TRAIN
From Kushiro, take the JR Nemuro Line (also called the JR Hanasaki Line) and get off at Chanai Station (1hr). If you plan to visit the town center of Kiritappu, don’t go to Hamanaka Station.
Getting Around
BUS
On weekdays, there are six municipal buses (浜中町営バス), timed to meet all trains on the JR Nemuro Line, between JR Chanai Station and Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu (30min) via Kiritappu Shitsugen Center.
From Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu, municipal buses (only on weekdays) runs to Mochirippu (藻散布) or Nenohi-koen (子野日公園) in Akkeshi, stopping at Nakanohama-nyushoku (仲の浜入殖), Biwase-gakko (びわせ学校), Biwase-tenbodai (琵琶瀬展望台) and Watarichippu-iriguchi (渡散布入口).
Information
Hamanaka Tourist Association
浜中町観光協会
You can check out the places to visit on the official website in English.
Chanai Station
茶内 | 자나이
Address：Chanai-midori, Hamanaka-cho, Hokkaido
Distance：66km from Kushiro
Elevation：42m
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