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About 60km northeast of Sapporo on Route 275, the agricultural town of Urausu (浦臼) has some great picnic spots around Tsurunuma Park. We recommend to visit here in spring.
TRANSPORT
From Sapporo, take the local train to Naie (奈井江駅: 1hr 20min) via Iwamizawa, then transfer to the Urausu Municipal Bus for Emiru (えみる: 24min) at the former Urausu Station (浦臼駅).
⚫︎ For Tsurunuma Park, get off the bus at Tsurunuma-koen-mae (鶴沼公園前). There are also buses to the Emiru via Tsurunuma-koen-mae from Sunagawa and Takikawa Stations on the JR Hakodate Line.
Itinerary
▼ 15min by bus, get off at Tsurunuma-koen-mae
▼ 3min walk
▼ 3min walk
▼ 5min by bus from Tsurunuma-koen-mae
▼ 5min walk
▼ 5min walk
PARK
Tsurunuma Park
鶴沼公園
▶︎ 1min walk from Tsurunuma-koen bus stop
Adjoining the Michi-no-eki Tsurunuma, this marsh park offers campsites, boat rentals, bungalows and an onsen.
SHRINE & FLOWER
Urausu Jinja
浦臼神社
▶︎ 3min walk from Tsurunuma-koen bus stop
Just a short walk from the Michi-no-eki Tsurunuma, you will find the white torii (shrine gate) on Route 275. This hillside shrine is famous for both its lovely ezo-engosaku (corydalis ambigua) and katakuri (dogtooth violet) bloom in the forest from late April to early May. You will see adorable Ezo-risu (chipmunks).
PARK
Ikoi-no-mori Park
いこいの森公園
▶︎ 1min walk from Urausu Jinja
Behind the shrine is a pleasant Ikoi-no-mori Park, with idyllic rural and mountain views. A perfect place for a picnic.
ONSEN
Urausu Onsen
うらうす温泉
▶︎ 1min walk from Tsurunuma-koen bus stop
After a day of play, head to this small public onsen overlooking Tsurunuma Park. The on-site michi-no-eki (roadside station) serves up botan soba and snacks for its use of local foodstuffs.
SHRINE & FLOWER
Urausu Town Local History Museum
浦臼町郷土史料館
▶︎ 5min walk from Emiru (Urausu Station) bus stop
About 500m south of Emiru bus stop (former Urausu Station) near the elementary school, this museum displays on local history until the 1960s. Open Wed-Sun (late Apr-late Oct).
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