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Hokkaido Prefecture
Hokkaido is the northern most island in Japan representing 22% of Japan’s total land mass and only 5% of its population. As of December 1999, the population of Hokkaido was about 5,720,000 people, and about 50% live in the major cities. It consists of one large island and 5 smaller islands. It was formerly known as Ezochi. There are six national parks, five quasi-national parks and twelve prefectural parks. Portland, Oregon is Sapporo’s sister city. The Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk and the Pacific Ocean surround Hokkaido. Hokkaido has 13 airports, 8 of which are connected to major cities in Japan. International service began in 1989, and more routes are being added every year.
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Hokkaido is blessed with arguable the most magnificent natural beauty in Japan. Furthermore, the relatively cooler climate makes it an ideal get away during Japan’s sweltering summer. There are four distinct seasons, (no rainy season!), and can be enjoyed year round. Summer is popular because of its comfortable temperature, and in winter many people flock to the world-class ski resorts.
Hokkaido was almost exclusively inhabited by the Ainu, (Japan’s Native people), until mainlanders began settling in the southwest region during the Edo era (1603-1867). The Ainu reportedly came to Hokkaido about 800 years ago, and like the Native Americans, they were often discriminated against. As the government banned hunting and fishing, and forced them into labor, their culture was basically destroyed. Eventually many took Japanese names and tried to assimilate into Japanese society. Today there are about 15,000 Ainu still living in Hokkaido, and some have started community efforts to revive the Ainu language and culture.
At the time of the Meiji period (1868-1912) the government encouraged settlers in an effort to modernize the economy. These settlers persevered through harsh conditions and their efforts are now visible in the well-developed industry, agriculture and fishing. Nowadays, Hokkaido is one of the nations major sources of food.
Facts:
- Flower: Sweet Brier
- Tree: Silver Fir
- Bird: Japanese Crane
- Area (rank): 83,452 km²
- Population: 5,690,000
- Average Temperature: 9.5° C
- Annual Rainfall: 1,331 mm
- Capital: Sapporo City
- Natural Resources: Coal
- Major Industries: Agriculture, Fishery, Forestry
Natural features
Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost island, but Cape Soya situated in the northern extremity of the island is in the lower latitude than Paris, and Sapporo City is in the same latitude as Marseilles in southern France. Hokkaido, which is as large as both of Switzerland and Denmark together, accounts for about 22q2 of the total land mass. Throughout a year, many people visit the prefecture where remain Mighty Nature. It is cool and comfortable in summer and you can enjoy any kind of winter sports in winter. 
Climate and vegetation
The climate varies in different localities. While it is mild in the west coast district owing to the Tsushima current, the temperature is relatively low in the east coast district due to the Chishima current. In the inland areas which have a continental climate is a greater range in temperature between summer and winter. Although the snows last five to six months from the middle of November to the end of April, it is usually fine and refreshing weather with the less amount of precipitation during June and July which correspond to the rainy season in Honshu.
Geographical characteristics
Hokkaido is bounded by the Sea of Okhotsk on the east, the Sea of Japan on the west, and the Pacific on the south. In the center of the prefecture, several mountain chains including the mountain system of Daisetsuzan which rises to a height of over 2000 meters range of northward and southward. From those mountains the rivers such as the Ishikari-gawa, the Teshio-gawa and Tokachi-gawa flow through alluvial plains and basins that have flourishing agriculture.
Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō?, literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city.
Men and history
It is in the Meiji era that the land of Hokkaido was reclaimed in real earnest, but since former times there have been the Ainu, aboriginal tribesmen who have their own culture. In Matsumae-cho which was the fief of Matsumae before the Meiji era, and in Esashi-cho which is known for herring fishery, remain numerous places of cultural and historical interest. The clock tower and the building of the former Hokkaido Government Office in Sapporo are precious structures of European style built during the Meiji era.
Culture and festivals
The Sapporo Snow Festival (the Yuki Matsuri), which is now world-famous, takes place in February every year, and recently the number of visitors from Asia has increased. Other popular festivals in association with snow and ice are held in many cities of the prefecture in winter. During summer, in the coastal towns, port festivals (the Minato Matsuri) are performed with the prayers offered for a rich haul and the safety of fishermen.
Industries
Hokkaido, which has large cultivated land that yields good food crops, occupies a very important place in Japan as the source of food supplies. Though influenced by the liberalization of external trade, dairy farms are run on a extensive scale. The sea around the island is a fertile source of marine products like salmon, trout, crabs and scallops.
One-point tourist guide
Hokkaido, where you can find Mother Nature, boasts many sight-seeing places which include the hot-spring resorts of Noboribetsu and the Jozankei gorge in Donan (Southern Hokkaido), Shikotsu-Toya National Park, the Shiretoko Peninsula, the Shakotan Kaigan coast, Daisetsuzan National Park which comprises the backbone of the island, the Daisetsu Mountains, and Kushiro Swamp that rare creatures inhabit.
Getting There:
HOKKAIDO GOVERNMENT
Kita 3-jo, Nishi 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-8588 Japan
TEL: 011-231-4111(switchboard)
Website: http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/foreign/English.htm
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Hokkaido Local Tourist Information Centers:
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Northern Area:
Name Address TEL Asahikawa 6-10,Asahikawa +81-166-25-7168 Asahikawa Tourist Association 1,Tokiwa-dori,Asaikawa +81-166-23-0090 Shibetsu Tourist Association West 2-5, Shibetsu +81-1652-9-2225 Nayoro Minami 1-1, Odori, Nayoro +81-1654-3-2111 Nayoro Sightseeing & Town Planning Association West 3 South 5,Nayoro +81-1654-9-6711 Furano Tourism Association 1-26,Hinode-cho,Furano +81-167-23-3388 Takasu 5-1,Minami 1 jo 3 chome,Takasu +81-166-87-2111 Higashikagura 3-2, South 1 West 1,Higashikagura +81-166-83-2113 Toma 11-1,3 jo Higashi 2,Toma +81-166-84-2111 Pippu 1-2-1,Kita-machi,Pippu +81-166-85-2111 Kamikawa 180,Minami-machi,Kamikawa +81-1658-2-1211 Sounkyo Tourist Association 98-5, Chuocho, Kamikawa +81-1658-2-1811 Higashikawa 1-16-1,Higashi-machi,Higashikawa +81-166-82-2111 Biei 6-1,Motomachi 4 chome,Biei +81-166-92-4321 Biei Town Tourist Association 2-14,Motomachi 1 chome,Biei +81-166-92-4378 Kamifurano 2-2-11,O-machi,Furano +81-167-45-6983 Kamifurano Tokachidake Tourist Association Central Plaza, 1-8, Nakamachi 1-chome, Kamifurano +81-167-45-3150 Nakafurano Tourist Association 9-1,Hon-cho,Nakafurano +81-167-44-2121 Minamifurano 867,Aza Ikutora,Minamifurano +81-167-52-2115 Shimukappu Aza Chuo,Shimukappu +81-167-56-2121 Wassamu 120,Nishi-machi,Wassamu +81-1653-2-2421 Shimokawa 63,Saiwai-cho,Shimokawa +81-1655-4-2511 Simokawa Tourist Association 6,Kyoei,Shimokawa +81-1655-4-2718 Bifuka Tourist Association 1,E2 N5,Bifuka +81-1656-9-2470 Nakagawa 337,Aza Nakagawa,Nakagawa +81-1656-7-2811 Rumoi 1-11,Saiwai-cho,Rumoi +81-164-42-1840 Rumoi Tourist Association 3-1, Omachi 2, Rumoi +81-164-43-6817 Mashike Bentencho 3-chome,Mashike +81-164-53-1111 Tomamae Tourist Association 37-1,Aza Asahi,Tomamae +81-1646-4-2212 Haboro 1-1,Minami-machi,Haboro +81-1646-2-1211 Shosambetsu 96-1,Shosambetsu,Shosambetsu +81-1646-7-2211 Embetsu 3-37,Aza Hon-cho,Embetsu +81-1632-7-2111 Teshio 8,Shinsakae-dori,Teshio +81-1632-2-1001 Horonobe Tourist Association 1,Miyazono-cho,Horonobe +81-1632-5-1111 Wakkanai 13-15,Chuo 3 chome,Wakkanai +81-162-23-6161 Wakkanai Sightseeing Association 9-13,Chuo 3 chome,Wakkanai +81-162-24-1216 Sarufutsu 172Nishi-machi,Onishibetsu,Sarufutsu +81-1635-2-3132 Hamatombetsu Tourist Association Chuo Minami 1,Hamatombetsu +81-1634-2-2345 Nakatombetsu Tourist Association Michi-no-eki "Pinneshiri"Binneshiri, Nakatombetsu +81-1634-6-1111 Esashi 916,Hon-cho,Esashi +81-1636-2-1234 Toyotomi Tourist Association Higashi 4 jo 3 chome,Toyotomi +81-162-82-1728 Rebun island Tourist Association Aza Ton'nai,Kabuka Village,Rebun +81-1638-6-1001 Rishirifuji Tourist Association Fujino,Oshidomari,Rishirifuji +81-1638-2-1114 Rishiri-fuji Tourist Association 14-1,Aza Midori-machi,Kutsugata,Rishiri +81-1638-4-2345 -
Eastern Area:
Name Address TEL Obihiro Tourism & Convention Bureau W2 S12,Obihiro +81-155-22-8600 Otofuke Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association S14,Tokachigawa Onsen,Otofuke +81-155-32-6633 Shihoro Tourist Association Shihoro Community Center, 225 Shihoro, Shihoro +81-1564-5-5213 Kamishihoro Tourist Association Higashi 3-238,Aza Kamishihoro,Kamishihoro +81-1564-2-3355 Shikaoi Tourism Association 15,Higashi-machi,Shikaoi +81-1566-6-2311 Shintoku Tourist Association 26,3 jo Minami 4,Shintoku +81-156-64-0522 Nakasatsunai Tourist Association 3,Odori Minami 2,Nakasatsunai +81-155-67-2311 Hiroo Tourist Association W4-7,Hiroo +81-1558-2-0177 Ikeda Tourism Association W1-7,Ikeda +81-1557-2-2286 Toyokoro Tourist Association 125,Moiwamoto-cho,Toyokoro +81-1557-4-2211 Honbetsu Tourist Association 4-1,Kita 2,Honbetsu +81-1562-2-2141 Ashoro Tourist Association Michi-no-eki "Ashoro Ginga Hall 21"1-1, Kita 1-jo, Ashoro +81-152-54-2111 Urahoro Tourist Association Town Office, 15-6, Sakura-cho, Urahoro +81-15-576-2181 Tokachi Tourist Association W2 S12,Obihiro +81-155-22-1370 Kitami Tourist Association 5-4,Odori Nishi 1,Kitami +81-157-32-9900 On'neyu Onsen Tourist Association On'neyu Onsen, Rubeshibe-cho, Kitami +81-157-45-2921 Abashiri S6 E4,Abashiri +81-152-44-6111 Abashiri Tourism Association 2-2,Shin-machi,Abashiri +81-152-44-5849 Mombetsu 2-1-18,Saiwai-cho,Mombetsu +81-1582-4-2117 Mombetsu Tourist Association 5-24-1,Saiwai-cho,Mombetsu +81-1582-4-3900 Higashimokoto Tourist Association 393,Aza Suehiro,Higashimokoto +81-152-66-3111 NPO Memambetsu Tourist Association 2-7, Memambetsu Hondori, Ozora +81-1527-4-4323 Bihoro Tourism and Products Association 97-2,Aza Shin-machi 3chome,Bihoro +81-1527-3-2211 Tsubetsu Tourist Association 41,Aza Saiwai-cho,Tsubetsu +81-1527-6-2151 NPO Shiretoko Shari Tourist Association 29-8, Honcho,Shari +81-152-22-2125 NPO Kiyosato Tourist Association Suigencho 12, Kiyosato +81-152-25-4111 Koshimizu Tourist Association 217,Aza Koshimizu,Koshimizu +81-152-62-2311 Oketo Tourist Association 181,Aza Oketo-cho, Oketo +81-157-52-3311 Saroma Tourist Association 3,Eidai-cho,Saroma +81-1587-2-3448 Engaru Tourist Association Minami 2-chom, Iwamidori, Engaru +81-1584-2-5201 Kamiyubetsu Tourist Association 3021-1,Aza Nakayubetsu,Kamiyubetsu +81-1586-2-3600 Yubetsu Tourist Association 112-1,Sakae-machi,Yubetsu +81-1586-4-3200 Takinoue Sakaemachi, Takinoue +81-15829-2111 Omu Honmachi, Omu +81-1588-4-2121 Kushiro City 7-5, Kurogane-cho, Kushiro +81-154-31-4549 Kushiro Tourism Association 3-3,Saiwai-cho,Kushiro +81-154-31-1993 Akan Tourist Association 2-1-15,Akanko Onsen-cho, Akan-cho, Kushiro +81-154-67-2254 Kushiro Town 1-1,Beppo,Kushiro +81-154-62-2111 Akkeshi 1-2-1,Aza Shin'ei-cho,Akkeshi +81-153-52-3131 Akkeshi Tourist Association 1-2-1,Aza Shin'ei-cho,Akkeshi +81-153-52-3131 Hamanaka 35-1, Higashi 4-1, Kiritappu,Hamanaka +81-153-62-2111 Hamanaka Tourist Association 35-1, Higashi 4-1, Kiritappu,Hamanaka +81-153-62-2111 Shibecha 4-2, Kawakami, Shibecha +81-1548-5-2111 Shibecha Tourist Association 5-23, Asahi 2, Shibecha +81-15-485-2264 Teshikaga 3-1, Chuo 2-chome, Teshikaga +81-1548-2-2191 Mashuko Tourist Association 3-1,Mashu 3-chome, Teshikaga +81-1548-2-2200 Tsurui West 1-1,Tsurui, Tsurui Village +81-154-64-2112 Shiranuka 1-1,W1 S1,Shiranuka +81-1547-2-2171 Nemuro City Tourist Association 2-10,Kowa-cho,Nemuro +81-153-24-3104 Betsukai Tourist Association 280,Betsukai Tokiwa-cho,Betsukai +81-1537-5-2111 Nakashibetsu 2-22,Maruyama,Nakashibetsu +81-1537-3-3111 Shibetsu 1-3,N2 W1,Shibetsu +81-1538-2-2131 Rausu 100-83,Sakae-machi,Rausu +81-1538-7-2162 -
Central Area:
Name Address TEL Sapporo N1 W2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo +81-11-211-2376 Sapporo Tourist Association 2fl.,City Hall,N1 W2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo Tel: 011-211-3341
Fax: 011-231-1970Municipal City of Sapporo (Also Provide Tourism Information) Kita 1 Nishi 2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City (Sapporo-shi), Hokkaido Prefecture 060-8611 Phone: 011-211-2111 (outside of Japan, +81-11-211-2111) (in Japanese)
Open: from 8:45 to 17:15, Monday through Friday (except for National Holidays)
Municipal City of Sapporo Govt. Website: http://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/english/
Sapporo Information Service: http://www.sapporolife.info/english/index.html
Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation: http://www.plaza-sapporo.or.jp/plaza_sapporolife/en/index.htmlFormer Hokkaido Government Office in Sapporo 6 Kita 3 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture 060-0003, Japan Tel: 81-11-231-4111 Sapporo Convention Center 1-1-1 Higashi-Sapporo 6-jo, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo City (Sapporo-shi), Hokkaido Prefecture 003-0006, Japan Phone: TEL: +81-11-817-1010
FAX: +81-11-820-4300
Office hours 9:00-18:00
Website: http://www.sora-scc.jp/eng/index.htmlJozankei Hot Springs Tourism Association (Jozankei Tourist Association) 3-222 Jozankeionsenhigashi, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture 061-2302, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 42.966006,141.16667799999999] Tel: +81 11-598-2012, +81 11-598-2537 Sapporo Snow Festival 2 Kita 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City (Sapporo-shi), Hokkaido Prefecture 060-0001, Japan Tel: 011-211-3341
Fax: 011-211-2376
Website: http://www.snowfes.com/english/Susukino Tourist Association Old Hosui Elementary School,S8 W2 Chuo-ku,Sapporo City (Sapporo-shi), Chuo Ward, Hokkaido Prefecture 064-0808, Japan Tel: 011-518-2005
Fax: 011-518-2004
Website: http://www.susukino-ta.jp/ (Japanese only)Ebetsu Tourist Association 6 Takasagocho, Ebetsu, Hokkaido Prefecture 067-0074, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 43.103743999999999,141.53616] TEL: 011-381-1023
Fax: 011-381 -1072
E-mail: kan...@city.ebetsu.lg.jpChitose 2-34,Shinonome-cho,Chitose +81-123-24-3131 Chitose Tourist Association Shinchitose Airport,Bibi,Chitose +81-123-45-7062 Eniwa 1,Kyo-machi,Eniwa +81-123-33-3131 Eniwa City Sightseeing Association (Eniwa Tourism Association) 817-18 Minamishimamatsu, Eniwa, Hokkaido Prefecture 061-1375, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 42.897265999999995,141.585667] TEL :0123-37-8787
FAX :0123-37-8760
E-Mail: Postmasterattoeniwa.OrgKitahiroshima Tourist Association 4-2-1,Chuo,Kitahiroshima +81-11-372-3311 Ishikari 30-2,6 jo 1 chome,Hanakawa kita,Ishikari +81-133-72-3167 Ishikari Tourist Association Ishikari Office:
107 Oyafunecho, Ishikari, Hokkaido Prefecture 061-3377, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 43.243640999999997,141.35095699999999]
TEL(0133)62-4611
E-mail: unjo...@muse.ocn.ne.jpAtsuta Office (Northern Ishikari Chamber of Commerce):
47-4 Atsutaku Atsuta, Ishikari, Hokkaido Prefecture 061-3601, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 43.399274000000005,141.43537599999999]
TEL: (0133)78-2513
E-mail: ats...@ishikari-kankou.net+81-133-62-4611 Shinshinotsu Tourist Association Kita 13,Dai 47 Sen,Shinshinotsu +81-126-57-2111 Otaru 2-12-1,Hanazono,Otaru +81-134-32-4111 Otaru Tourist Association 2-1-20,Ironai,Otaru +81-134-33-2510 Suttsu 40-1Aza Oshima,Suttsu +81-136-62-2511 Kuromatsunai Tourist Association 631-20,Aza Kuromatsunai,Kuromatsunai +81-136-72-3231 Rankoshi 258-5,Rankoshi +81-136-57-5111 Rankoshi Tourist Association 258-5,Rankoshi +81-136-57-5111 Niseko 47,Aza Fujimi,Niseko +81-136-44-2152 Niseko Resort Tourist Association Ltd. 77-10,Aza Moto-machi,Niseko +81-136-44-2420 Makkari Tourist Association 35,Aza Makkari,Makkari +81-136-45-2243 Rusutsu 175,Aza Rusutsu,Rusutsu +81-136-46-3131 Kimobetsu 123,Aza Kimobetsu,Kimobetsu +81-136-33-2211 Kyogoku Tourist Association 527,Aza Kyogoku,Kyogoku Tel: +81-136-42-2111
Fax: 0136-42-3155Kutchan N1 E3,Kuchan +81-136-22-1121 Kutchan Association of Tourism N1 E3,Kuchan +81-136-22-1121 Kyowa 38-2,Minamihoroni,Kyowa +81-135-73-2011 Kyowa Tourist Association 38-2,Minamihoroni,Kyowa +81-135-73-2011 Iwanai Tourist Association 47-1,Aza Bandai,Iwanai +81-135-62-1184 Tomari 191-7,Aza Usubetsu,Oaza Kayanuma,Tomari +81-135-75-2101 Kamoenai 81-4,Oaza Kamoenai Village,Kamoenai +81-135-76-5011 Shakotan 48,Aza Funama,Oaza Bikuni,Shakotan +81-135-44-2111 Shakotan Tourist Association 380-6,Aza Funama,Oaza Bikuni,Shakotan +81-135-44-3715 Furubira 40-4,Aza Hama-machi,Furubira +81-135-42-2181 Niki Tourism Association 16-121,Higashi-machi,Niki +81-135-32-2711 Yoichi 26,Asahi-cho,Yoichi +81-135-21-2125 Muroran 1-2,Saiwai-cho,Muroran +81-143-22-1111 Muroran Tourist Association 2-1-25,Kaigan-cho,Muroran +81-143-23-102 Tomakomai 4-5-6,Asahi-machi,Tomakomai +81-144-32-6448 Tomakomai Tourism Association (Inc.):
http://www.tomakomai-kanko.jp/
http://www1.tomakomai.or.jp/kanko/taikai/index.html6-4-3 Omotemachi, Tomakomai, Hokkaido Prefecture 053-0022, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 42.639458999999995,141.59699799999999] Tel: +81 144-34-7050, +81 144-34-2000
FAX: (0144) 37-3311Noboribetsu 60,Noboribetsu Onsen-cho,Noboribetsu +81-143-84-2018 Noboribetsu Tourist Association 60,Noboribetsu Onsen-cho,Noboribetsu +81-143-84-3311 NPO Date Tourist Association 57-1,Umemoto-cho,Date +81-142-25-5567 Toyako Toyako Onsen 142, Toyako +81-142-75-4400 Toyako Onsen Tourist Association Toyako Onsen 144, Toyako +81-142-75-2446 Toya Tourist Association Toya-cho 100, Toyako +81-142-75-4400 Sobetsu 245,Aza Takino-machi,Sobetsu +81-142-66-2121 Sobetsu Tourist Association Sobetsu Information Center I, 384-1, Takino-cho, Sobetsu +81-142-66-2750 Shiraoi 1-1-1,Omachi,Shiraoi +81-144-82-2121 Shiraoi Tourist Association 3-1, Wakakusa-cho 2-chome, Shiraoi +81-144-82-2216 Abira Town 95, Hayakita Omachi, Abira +81-145-22-2514 Atsuma Tourist Association 120,Kyo-machi,Atsuma +81-145-27-2321 Hobetsu Tourist Association 39-5,Aza Hobetsu,Hobetsu +81-1454-5-3610 Mukawa Tourist Association 1-24,Matsukaze-cho,Mukawa +81-1454-7-2480 Hidaka Tourist Association 299-1,Higashi 3,Hon-cho,Hidaka +81-1457-6-2001 Biratori Tourist Association 28,Hon-cho,Biratori +81-1457-2-2221 Shinhidaka Tourist Association 5-1-21, Shizunai Honcho, Shinhidaka +81-146-42-1000 Niikappu Tourist Association 44,Aza Hon-cho,Niikappu +81-1464-7-2421 Urakawa Tourist Association 1-36,Odori,Urakawa +81-146-22-2366 Samani Tourist Association 2, Odori 2-chome, Samani +81-1463-6-2416 Erimo Tourist Association 86-1,Aza Hon-cho,Erimo +81-1466-2-2241 Yubari 4,Hon-cho,Yubari +81-1235-2-3131 Iwamizawa City Tourist Association 1 jo Nishi 1,Iwamizawa +81-126-22-3470 Bibai Tourism and Products Association W2 S2,1-1,Bibai +81-1266-3-4196 Ashibetsu 3,N1 E1,Ashibetsu +81-124-22-2111 Ashibetsu Tourist Association 3,N1 E1,Ashibetsu +81-1242-2-2424 Akabira Tourist Association 4-1,Izumi-machi,Akabira +81-125-32-2211 Mikasa 2,Saiwai-cho,Mikasa +81-1267-2-3997 Mikasa Tourist Association 6-5,Saiwai-cho,Mikasa +81-1267-3-2828 Takikawa Tourist Association 1F, Smile Bldg., 9-2, Sakae-machi 3, Takikawa +81-125-23-0030 Fukagawa Tourist Association 2-17-17,Fukagawa +81-164-26-2264 Naganuma 1-1,Chuo Kita 1,Naganuma +81-1238-8-2111 Kuriyama 3-252,Matsukaze,Kuriyama +81-123-72-1111 Tsukigata Tourist Association 1219,Tsukigata +81-126-53-2321 Shintotsukawa 301-1,Aza Chuo,Shintotukawa +81-125-76-2134 Chippubetsu 4101,Chippubetsu +81-164-33-2111 Uryu Tourist Association Dai 8 chonai,Uryu +81-125-77-2155 Hokuryu 11-1,Aza Yawara,Hokuryu +81-164-34-2111 Numata Tourist Association 6-53, Minami 1-jo 3-chome, Numata +81-164-35-2112 Horokanai Tourist Association Aza Horokanai,Horokanai +81-1653-5-2380 -
Southern Area:
Name Address TEL Hakodate 4-13,Shinonome-cho,Hakodate +81-138-21-3323 Hakodate International Tourism and Convention Association Old British Consulate,33-14,Moto-machi,Hakodate +81-138-27-3535 Matsumae 248,Fukuyama,Matsumae +81-1394-2-2275 Matsumae Tourist Association 116,Fukuyama,Matsumae +81-1394-2-2726 Hokuto Tourist Association 4-1, Inari 3-chome, HOkuto +81-138-73-2408 Nanae 568-3,Aza Hon-cho,Nanae +81-138-65-2511 Onuma Tourist Association 85-15,Aza Onuma-cho,Nanae +81-138-67-3020 Shikabe Miyahama 299, Shikabe +81-1372-7-2111 Mori 144-1,Aza Miyuki-cho,Mori +81-1374-2-2181 Mori Tourist Association 6-22,Aza Hon-cho,Mori +81-1374-2-2432 Yakumo 138,Sumizome-cho,Yakumo +81-1376-2-2111 Yakumo Tourist Association 110-1,Hon-cho,Yakumo +81-1376-3-2525 Oshamanbe 453-1,Aza Oshamanbe,Oshamanbe +81-1377-2-2455 Esashi Tourism Convention Association 193-1,Aza Nakauta-cho,Esashi +81-1395-2-4815 Kaminokuni 100,Aza Odome,Kaminokuni +81-1395-5-2311 Kaminokuni Tourist Association 244,Aza Odome,Kaminokuni +81-1395-5-2121 Assabu 207,Shin-machi,Assabu +81-1396-4-3311 Otobe 388,Aza Midori-machi,Otobe +81-1396-2-2311 Okushiri 806,Aza Okushiri,Okushiri +81-1397-2-2351 Setana Tourist Association 365-4,Aza Hon-cho,Setana +81-1378-7-2888 Imakane Tourist Association 142-39,Aza Imakane,Imakane +81-1378-2-3561
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National Park Resort Villages of Japan, Qkamura (NPRV/Kyukamura hotels)
National Park Resort Villages NPRV/ Kyukamura hotels is not another chain of resort hotels. First, regardless of their locations, all of 36 villages are favorably situated within the territories, of National Parks. In other words, every facility is caressed by Mother Nature. Second. NPRV is a place where you can stay longer, get close to vast wilderness and have fun in a variety of recreational activities. NPRV is open to all. Why not find a destination of your choice and have a great holiday. NPRV is operated by National Park Resort Villages of Japan, a foundation supported by MOE (Ministry of Environment).
National Park Resort Villages of Japan, Qkamura (NPRV/Kyukamura hotels)
2-10-2 Nishitenma, Kita Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 34.696556899999997,135.50172889999999]
TEL: +81 6-6311-1220
NPRV Website: http://www.nihon-kankou.or.jp/
Japan Travel Tourism Association (Japan National regional tourism information center): http://www.nihon-kankou.or.jp/
Scenic Byway Hokkaido Resource Center
２丁目１, Minami 1 Johigashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido [Geo Coordinate: 43.060707199999996,141.35959270000001]
Tel: 011-204-7107 (9:30~17:30)
FAX: 011-204-7108
E-mail: info...@scenicbyway.jp
Website: http://www.scenicbyway.jp/english/index_e.html
Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel Inc.
Offer tour packages in the Ishikari Subprefecture (Ishikari-shinko-kyoku) Area eight cities and villasges of Hokkaido prefecture: Shinshinotsu village (Shinshinotsu-mura), Ishikari City(Ishikari-shi), Tobetsu Town(Tobetsu-cho), Kitahiroshima city ( Kitahiroshima-shi), Chitose City (Chitose-shi), Ebetsu City (Ebetsu-shi), Eniwa City (Eniwa-shi), Sapporo City (Sapporo-shi)
3F- B1 5-1-1 Higashi Sapporo Shiroishiku Sapporo, Hokkaido,
003-0005 Japan
Tel: 81-11-826-3828
Fax: 81-11 815-0886
Email: i...@hokkaido-sightseeig.com
Office Hours 9:00-18:00
Website:
http://www.hokkaido-sightseeing.com/en
http://www.hokkaidoexperience.com
http://sapporo-kouiki.net/
Hokkaido Government Ishikari Subprefectural Bureau
6 Kita, 3 Jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-8588, Japan [Geo Coordinate: 43.064309,141.346832]
Tel: 011-231-4111
Website: http://www.ishikari.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/
Hokkaido Prefecture Government Portal Website: http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/foreign/English.htm
Hokkaido Central Tourist Information Center
Itokato Bldg., 1, N4 W4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0004
TEL: +81-11-231-0941 FAX: +81-11-232-5064
Hokkaido Official Tourist Information Website: http://en.visit-hokkaido.jp/
Other Hokkaido Links:
Shiretoko, the World Nature Heritage Homepage (Dept. of Environment & Lifestyle): http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/ks/skn/ssi/shiretokoHP-en/top-e.htm
Western Hokkaido (Shiribeshi Subprefectural Office): http://www.shiribeshi.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/ss/srk/en/index.htm
Hokkaido-Sapporo "Food and Tourism" Information Center (Office of Tourism): http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/kz/kkd/information-english.htm
Hokkaido Tours: http://www.bfh.jp/tour/
Moerenuma Park: http://www.sapporo-park.or.jp/moere/english.php
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery: http://www.nikka.com/eng/distilleries/yoichi.html
Kiritappu Marsh Center: http://www.kiritappu.or.jp/English/index.html
Japan Rail Hakodate: http://jr.hakodate.jp/global/english/default.htm or http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Hakodate Bus Web Site: http://www.hotweb.or.jp/hakobus/ (Japanese)
Hakodate City Tram Department Website: http://www.city.hakodate.hokkaido.jp/transport/ (Japanese)
Donan Bus, Sapporo Branch: 011-865-5511
Hokuto Kotsu, Hakodate-ekimae Terminal (in front of Hakodate Station): 0138-22-3265
Hokkaido Chuo Bus: 011-231-0600
Hokkaido Bus (in Sapporo): 011-881-2011
Konan Bus, Aomori Branch: 017-726-7575
JR Bus Tohoku, Aomori-ekimae, JR Bus Ticket Office (near Aomori Station): 017-773-5722
Hassha All Right (all clear) Net
Kosoku (express) Bus Net
Hakodate Airport: 0138-57-8881
Japan Airlines (JAL): 0570-025-071
All Nippon Airways (ANA): 0570-029-222
Hokkaido International Airlines (AIR DO): 011-271-4477
Hokkaido Air System (HAC): 011-330-0220
Korean Air Lines (KAL): 0088-21-2001
Trans Asia Airways : 86-2-4498-123(Taiwan)
Ferry Companies |
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| Taiheiyo Ferry Nagoya - Sendai - Tomakomai Sendai - Tomakomai Tel: 81-11-281-3311 http://www.taiheiyo-ferry.co.jp/ |
Shin Nihonkai Ferry Tsuruga - Nigata - Akita - Tomakomai Higashi Tsuruga - Tomakomai Higashi Maizuru - Tomakomai Higashi Maizuru - Otaru Nigata - Otaru Tsuruga - Otaru (designated days) Tel:81-11-241-7100 http://www.snf.jp/pdf/english/pdf |
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Aomori - Hakodate Oma - Hakodate Tel: 0138-43-4545(Hakodate), 017-766-4733(Aomori) http://www.tsugarukaikyo.co.jp/global/english/ |
| MOL Ferry Co., Ltd. Oarai - Tomakomai Tel:81-144-34-3121 http://www.sunflower.co.jp/english/index.shtml |
Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Hachinohe - Tomakomai Tel:81-11-241-8268 http://www.silverferry.jp/ |
Seikan Ferry Tel: 0138-42-5561(Hakodate), 017-782-3671(Aomori) http://www.seikan-ferry.co.jp/ |