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The natural Toyoura Onsen Shiosai, with its evening view facing the eruption bay and its continuous waves, provides great relaxation and warm peace. The large bathhouse, which looks like a large passenger ship, has two Japanese-style and Western-style designs. You can enjoy eight kinds of hot spring baths in Japanese and Western Japan, including outdoor baths, jacuzzis, high hot water, low-temperature hot water, and general hot water. The spring quality of natural hot springs, which is abundant and good, is a sulfate spring that is effective in the nervous system, cold and fatigue recovery. It gently heals the fatigue of work and travel. There is also a restaurant and accommodation.

Roadside station near JR Toyoura Station. It sells seasonal vegetables from Toyoura and seafood such as scallops. Popular is soft serve using strawberries of a local name. It is located at the confluence of Route 37 and Route 97, and there are also direct sales shops around the area during the strawberry season.

Mount Usu, a scenic spot with a view of Mount Komagake in the distance; along the coast with a series of rock formations, there is a campsite and a literary monument park where the monumentas and monuments of Yosano Tetsaku, Akiko, Shigeyoshi Saito and Seito Ito stand.

Sports experience hotel in the forest. There are plenty of facilities for children to have fun, such as an athletic park, a heated pool, and an amusement park-like restaurant with a locomotive and hammocks to carry food. The outdoor adventure park "Zip & Field Athletic Park Musasabi" has a dynamic "fan course" that makes use of the characteristics of the forest, a "family course" that holds the height of the course and the degree of difficulty of activities, children can enjoy a wide range of things, not to mention adults. The popular long zip line allows you to glide through the forest as if you were flying squirrel. Indoor play equipment park "A Seo Boya" is recommended for small children. There are attractions such as ball pools, large three-dimensional play equipment, and full-fledged climbing walls (separately charged) that parents and children can play. It's nice to be able to play at ease regardless of the weather.

Facing the eruption bay, there is a lot of clear geographically and the sea beach is shallow. Because the waves are calm, the swimming beach is perfect for families where children can also play in the water with peace of mind. There is also a marine athletic facility, "Atui" (separate fee). Nearby is the Cape Altri campsite, which offers sweeping views of the gentle eruption bay.

S. as close to Toyako, which received nationwide attention during the 2008 Toyako Summit. Located on a hill in Date City called "Kita-no-Shonan", you can overlook Mt. Usu and Mt. Yotei from the observatory. It is attractive that you can enjoy the scenery throughout the four seasons, and it is a great break point to refresh. "Golden pork [Koganeton] ginger-yaki set meal" and "Katsunose Muran curry ramen" are recommended. There is also a dog park equipped with watering holes, etc., which is popular among dogs. A "walk-in gate" is installed where pedestrians can enter and exit from the general road.

A service area close to Toyako, which attracted attention nationwide at the 2008 Toyako Summit. It is located on a hill in Date City, which is said to be "Northern Shonan", and boasts a view of the spacious Firm Bay (Uchiura Bay) under your eyes. From the observation square, the active volcanoes Mount Usu and Showa Shinzan to the west. In the south, you can enjoy the majestic panorama that extends to Mount Komagatake. In the shop, which features a silo-style building, you can enjoy the taste of Hokkaido, such as "Golden Pork Ginger Grilled Set Meal" and "Kake Soba Mini Hota Tendon Set", which uses the brand pigs that Date City boasts. There is also a spacious dog run, which is recommended for pet dogs.

It is located within the "General Park Date History no Mori", where the stone walls rise, and is a roadside station that appeals to Date's unique historical culture. The main facility, "Date City Tourist Museum", contains a corner for sales of agricultural and water products and processed goods, as well as information, fast food restaurants and bakeries. Date City, the only production area of indigo in Hokkaido, is also known to be home to a few swordsmiths in Hokkaido and to preserve the techniques of the Japanese tradition. Taking advantage of these characteristics, facilities such as "Ago Kobo", where you can experience Ago dyeing in the largest space in Hokkaido, and "Dade History and Culture Museum", where you can find a swordsmith workshop, are attached.

It is located at the base of the Shiratori Bridge, which shows a beautiful view in Muroran Port, and is registered as Muroran, a roadside station. Volta, a bolt doll made by soldering bolts and nuts, curry ramen, and Muroran yakitori are popular souvenirs at the stand. In the eating and drinking area, there is a "Kujira Shokudo" with an extensive lunch menu, "Tetsuno-gai Coffee" where you can enjoy cafe time, and a tea corner where you can sell "Uuran Soft" soft ice cream using quail eggs. On the second floor, there is a kids corner, an exhibition space to showcase the completion of the Swan Bridge, and an observation deck with views of Mount Yotei and Mount Usu.

A roadside station with views of "Swan-Daibashi", the largest bridge in East Japan. The "Muroran City Shiratori Bridge Memorial Hall" features a corner displaying valuable materials, models and photographs from the design to completion of the Shiratori Bridge, as well as the history of Muroran Port. The observation deck, which can be seen at almost the same height as the line of sight, is also popular as a date spot. In the hall, there are plenty of dining spaces such as restaurants and cafes, and specialty products are also sold. "Muroran Curry Ramen" and "Muroran Urra no Pudding", which makes rich soup addictive, are well received.