Shinhidaka (Shizunai) | Travel

Nijukken Road

二十間道路桜並木

10km northeast of Shizunai bus terminal

Nujukken Road (meaning 36m-width road) is Central Hokkaido’s top cherry-blossom destination. For a few weeks from early to mid May, about 10,000 trees bloom a 8km-long road in the Niikappu Farm founded in 1872. Shizunai Sakura Matsuri (しずない桜まつり) is held during the blooming period at the Cherry-blossoms Tunnel,

Shinhidaka Town Museum

新ひだか町博物館

5min walk from Suehiro-cho bus stop

The town’s modern red brick museum houses a one-room exhibition provides a history of Shizunai and Mitsuishi from ancient times. There is also a pleasant library on-site. It is about 1km northwest of Shizunai bus terminal, right side of Yamate Park.

Shinhidaka Town Ainu Folk Museum

新ひだか町アイヌ民族資料館

23min walk from Irifune-cho bus stop

Sits a hilltop Mauta Park (真歌公園), one-room exhibits are items of gear, extinct Hokkaido wolf skull, restored thatched house and oceangoing vessel. Here was the site of Ainu’s Shibechari Fortress used until the mid 17th-century. Approximately 3km east of Shizunai Station. Don’t miss the great Shakushain Statue (英傑シャクシャイン像), the legeldary local Ainu chief.

Riding Hills Shizunai

ライディングヒルズ静内

25min walk from Irifune-cho bus stop

This public stable inside Mauta Park offers horse riding and trekking for beginners. You can do a 3-minute short ride or take a Japanese-speaking riding lesson. Reservation required for riding lessons.

Shizunai-gawa Swan Square

静内川白鳥ふれあい広場

15min walk from Shizunai bus terminal

From November to March, you will see lovely swans and mallards on the bank of Shizunai-gawa backed by the snow-capped Hidaka Mountains. The square is about 1km east of Shizunai bus terminal.

Shizunai Onsen

静内温泉

1min walk from Shizunai-onsen bus stop

About 8km southeast of the town center, this isolated onsen has contemporary facilities for day bathing. It is an ideal place to break up a long distance travel along the coastal road.

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Shizunai Eclipse Hotel

静内エクリプスホテル

10min walk from Shizunai bus terminal / 4min walk from Miyuki-cho bus stop

Located near the town hall, the Eclipse Hotel is Shizunai’s top hotel. There are 12 types of Japanese- and Western-style rooms. It boasts a restaurant on the 9th floor overlooking the town and ocean. Buffet breakfast is highly reputable.

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Hotel Annex Inn

ホテル アネックスイン

5min walk from Shizunai bus terminal / 1min walk from Shizunai-Honcho bus stop

Hotel Annex Inn lies 300m east of Shizunai bus terminal and offers simple rooms. Buffet breakfast include local ingredients and made-in-Shizunai raw honey.

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Hotel Laurel

ホテルローレル

7min walk from Shizunai bus terminal / 1min walk from Miyuki-cho bus stop

About 500m walk straight down from Shizunai bus terminal facing Route 235 crossroads, this hotel has simple and functional rooms. The restaurant Hokkai serves seasonal seafood and local beef.

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