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Various activities such as going down the clear stream by rubber boat while enjoying the calm view of the Shiribe River flowing at the foot of Mt. Yotei, rafting down vigorously, early morning hot air balloon flight and cycling with a guide can be experienced.

You can enjoy a variety of activities to experience the nature of Niseko. A canoe touring that slowly goes down the lower reaches of the Benchigawa River for about 2 hours, which has a gentle flow of 6600 yen, and a mountain stream fishing of 4180 yen at a tributary of the Shiribe River are popular. In addition to easy hiking guides to Niseko Renfeng trekking and Shinsen-numa, there are also programs that are familiar with nature, such as creating a forest craft.

A popular roadside station with a direct sale corner for specialty products. It has a selection of local vegetables and fruits, and is so popular that the afternoon is too scarce. Local gourmet shops such as handmade ham and ice cream are lined up, which is perfect for a break in the middle of the drive.

Road No. 66 is a road that connects the towns of Iwanai and Toyako. In particular, the area between Niseko-cho and Iwanai-cho is called the "Niseko Panorama Line", which is rich in nature and has a good view. An idyllic landscape awaits on the way from Niseko Station and across the Niseko Bridge. In the summer months, flowers bloom along the roadside, and in the fall, it becomes a spot of interest on Autumn Leaves Drive.

A memorial hall that exhibits the life and numerous works of Takeo Arishima, a leading author of the Taisho period who left a number of works such as "The Trouble of Life", as well as letters, photographs, and paintings. It introduces how they liberated the vast Arishima farm they own. His ideas and ideas can be seen from the amount of "mutual assistance" in the autograph. A planned exhibition is held from time to time in the exhibition room of the museum. In addition, the book cafe where you can enjoy reading while tasting the original blended coffee is also very popular. There is also an observation tower with majestic scenery in the back of Mount Yotei and a beautifully maintained front garden, which is ideal for walking. It takes 40 minutes.

At an altitude of 1308m, Niseko Annupuri is the highest peak of the eastern tip of Niseko. There are many alpine plants, and from the summit you can see Niseko Ran Peak, Mount Yotei, the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean, Lake Toya, and in the distance, Mount Komagake, which is popular with hikers. A mountain trail of about 1.3km is also in place, starting from Annupligondola summit station. There is also a mountain trail from Goshiki Onsen in the opposite direction.

At the source of Niseko Yumoto Hot Springs, a snow swamp that springs at the foot of Chisenupuri; white hot water rising already, sulfur balls floating on the lake face, a desolate atmosphere; a touring freedom.

Roadside station in Ranetsu-cho, located halfway between Hakodate and Sapporo. It is located along the National Highway No. 5, and from the road in front of the roadside, you can see the majestic Niseko Renfeng. The station building, also known as the "Furusato no Oka direct sales center", is full of rice "Nanatsuboshi", which is also regarded as the most senior in Hokkaido, as well as agricultural products and processed products produced in Ranetsu-cho. Pickled vegetables and processed produce such as "Fukimoromi" and "Melon Kasuju" are recommended for souvenirs. The freshness of the freshly squeezed milk is well received for ice cream made in an adjacent ice cream factory. There is also a campsite behind the station, and you can enjoy outdoor leisure.

Roadside station located along National Route 229 overlooking the Sea of Japan. Adjacent to the unique "shellhouse" with the image of the shape of shellfish, the station building also sells many of the world's rare shellfish, shellfish, and shellfish accessories. Specialities and agricultural products are also available, and tomato juice made with plenty of local tomatoes and corn ice made with freshly squeezed milk are popular.

An iron-hood fireplace in front of the entrance hall warmly welcomes visitors in the long winter, and creates a space of peace as an artwork during the summer period. The inside of the facility is an idyllic atmosphere where the warmth of the trees is transmitted. The local goods corner sells a large number of such works as woodwork and ceramics, as well as specialty winners and lotus cups, and garnering garlic-related products. "Grazing milk soft", which uses raw milk from grazing cattle in the town, is popular in takeout. In the restaurant, "Stamina Nakagawa" menu with the theme of health, vitality and stamina is developed. Stamina-grilled cutlet curry using homemade cutlets and stamina soy sauce ramen with homemade char siu are popular.