2025 Kitami Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Zero distance close to the fox, very cute. Some will take the initiative to come up and take pictures. The entrance fee is only 500 yen very cheap, inside there is also a raccoon cat  and some fox  live together . #themepark #travel abroad #familytravel #zoo

#japanhotel Having been to Japan countless times, my favorite is Hokkaido, especially during the winter months. The other main purpose of traveling to Hokkaido in winter, in addition to seeing the snow scenery, is to eat, so usually booking the best local hotel always contains two meals. Compared to other 4, 5 star hotels in Hokkaido, this hotel's dinner variety is less, but the quality is very good, picture 2 ~ 3 is seated after ordering, very fresh, especially oysters, very large, I specially auction I Phone X is together. Order before doing the whole Hokkaido buffet dinner, I did not encounter the other hotel has what it is. So although this hotel is not bad at all, in addition less variety is not bad, do not need to face the many choices. The food in the picture is nothing more than my own choice, the actual variety, although not much, is not that small either. All the ingredients at the hotel are mainly chosen in the Sea of ​​​​Okhotsk near the hotel, so there is no doubt about the freshness. The room was nothing special, as people who frequent Japan know, but I stayed in a room with a private soup. I don't remember the influence inside the hotel at the time, but it was the panoramic view of the Saruma Lake photographed by the hotel (picture 1). #OverseasTravel #JapanTravel #Hokkaido #HokkaidoFood #HokkaidoTravel #Sea of ​​Okhotsk #WinterTravel #WinterTravel #WinterFoodRecommendation #AffordableHotel #HotelBuffet #OnsenHotel #JapaneseOnsen

Wakka Primeval Flower Garden in Tokoro-cho, Kitami-shi, Hokkaido. This flower garden on the shores of Lake Saroma In summer, many rosehip flowers bloom, but in September, the coral grass turns red and is very beautiful. The garden is very large, but the coral grass is within walking distance from the parking lot. Both parking and admission are free. Sakaeura, Tokoro-cho, Kitami-shi, Hokkaido Wakka Primeval Flower Garden #Flower spot #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Summer trip#Breathtaking view

When you think of an aquarium, you probably imagine a place close to the sea. Located in Kitami City, Hokkaido, the Mountain Aquarium (Aquarium of the Northern Lands) is right in the mountains. It's adjacent to a roadside station, so it's a relaxing spot you can drop in to whenever you want. #supporttourism #KitamiCity #Aquarium #supporttourism

Walking into Kitami's Kita Fox Ranch is like stepping into a quiet and vibrant natural classroom. 🦊 freely shuttles through the forest, its fluffy tail sweeps the ground like a paintbrush, and every look is full of wild curiosity and agility. This is not only a place to watch cute animals, but also a window to deeply understand the ecology of Hokkaido. The guide board introduces the habits and habitat conservation of 🦊 in detail, allowing people to appreciate their playful appearance while also paying more respect to the balance of nature. When a 🦊 quietly approaches, its bright eyes look directly at me, and an indescribable excitement and connection surges in my heart. This journey is not only an encounter with 🦊, but also a deep dialogue with the soul of the North. 🦊🦊🦊 Really cute😍😍😍 📍Address: 52-1 Hanaoka, Rube Rui-cho, Kitami City, Hokkaido 🕰️Business hours: 09:00-17:00 💰Average consumption: 500 yen #5月好去处2025

🌟🌟Travel Itinerary Day 1: New Chitose Airport → Hotel Grand Terrace Asahikawa → Jiyuken → Kushidori (Asahikawa Branch) Day 2: Asahikawa Science Museum → Kamikawa Shrine → Steam Clock → Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Okhotsk Abashiri Ekimae Day 3: Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Okhotsk Abashiri Ekimae → Abashiri Prison Museum → Okhotsk Ryuhyokan → Abashiri Shrine → JR Abashiri Station → JR Kitami Station → Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Resort → Akan Lake Ainu Kotan Day 4: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Resort → Takimi Bridge → Akan International Crane Center → Kushiro City Tancho Nature Park → Kushiro Itsukushima Shrine → Kushiro Prince Hotel Day 5: Kushiro Prince Hotel → Sanmanmauomasa → The Kushiro City Museum → Hotel Nikko Sapporo Day 6: Hotel Nikko Sapporo → Sapporo TV Tower → Clock Tower → Odori Park → Tanukikoji Shopping Street → Sapporo Kanihonke (Susukino Branch) → Hokkaido University → JR Tower Observatory Day 7: Hotel Nikko Sapporo → Otaru Inari Shrine → Otaru City General Museum → LeTAO Cheese Cake Factory → Otaru Music Box Museum → Sumiyoshi Shrine → Betsubara Day 8: Hotel Nikko Sapporo → Rokkatei (Sapporo Main Store) 🌴Must-Visit Attractions: Abashiri Prison Kushiro Maibashi Bridge Washo Market Sankaku Market Nijo Market Otaru Music Box Museum

Mint Distillery, next to the Kitami Mint Memorial Museum When you open the door, your heart will beat faster as you smell the wafting aroma of mint. You can see the process by which mint farmers extract the oil, and historical distillation equipment and tools are on display. The process of making mint also has a long history, and I learned for the first time that there are Japanese and Western mints. There are demonstrations every day here (from 10am to 3pm), so you're always surrounded by the aroma of mint...! Inside, there are a variety of souvenirs made with mint that are only available in Kitami. You can buy mint oil, which can be used as an insect repellent or aroma, sweets combined with chocolate, and candies made with oil made at this distillery. Mint that can only be found here, so mint lovers should definitely try it! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📍 1-7-28 Minaminakacho, Kitami, Hokkaido 🚃 10 minutes walk from Kitami Station 📞 0157-23-6200 Opening hours: May-October 9:00-17:00 November-April 9:30-16:30 Closed: Mondays, New Year's holidays, etc. Admission fee: Free Parking available #EnjoyJapan #DomesticTravel #TourismInEasternHokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #SoloTravel #Hokkaido

Calling all mint lovers! Visit the Kitami Mint Memorial Museum in Kitami, the world's leading mint city. This charming museum, marked by its adorable pastel-colored building, is a must-see. Once upon a time, Kitami accounted for 70% of the global mint market. The two-story museum welcomes visitors by having them fill out an entry card (indicating where they’re from) at the entrance. Inside, you’ll find exhibits explaining how mint is produced, showcasing different types of mint, and displaying items that use mint. It’s fascinating to learn that mint, commonly known as xylitol, is used in everyday products like toothpaste and pain relief patches. On the second floor, there’s a unique corner where you can compare the scents of various herbs. Open the cases to experience the aromas of lemongrass, rosemary, and more. This sensory experience is something you can’t replicate at home, making it truly refreshing. Outside the building, there’s a herb garden that flourishes in the summer. Visiting during early summer is highly recommended to enjoy the lush greenery. 📍 Address: 1-7-28 Minami-Nakamachi, Kitami City, Hokkaido 🚃 Access: 10-minute walk from Kitami Station 📞 Phone: 0157-23-6200 Opening Hours: May–October: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM November–April: 9:30 AM–4:30 PM Closed: Mondays, New Year holidays, and other occasions Admission: Free Parking: Available

Located about a 10-minute walk uphill from Kitami Station, this Western-style building was once the residence of American missionaries, the Pearson couple, during the Taisho era. The house has been converted into a museum and is open to the public. The couple traveled across Hokkaido spreading their faith and were instrumental in preventing the establishment of a red-light district in Kitami, thereby saving many women. The residence is also the northernmost architectural work in Japan by William Merrell Vories, a renowned architect known for his Western-style designs. On the first floor, you can find exhibits such as a reed organ from 1878 and other relics like Bibles. As you walk up to the second floor, you’ll hear the creaking sounds typical of wooden structures. The former reception room now displays materials from Kitami’s sister city, Elizabeth City, along with photographs of people who were part of the cultural exchange. Although I am neither a Christian nor an architecture enthusiast, I found this place to be a wonderful spot to experience the atmosphere and history of the era. Admission is free, and visitors are required to fill out a simple registration form (indicating whether you’re from within or outside Hokkaido) before changing into slippers to explore the museum. Behind the building, there’s Pearson Park, a spacious area that’s perfect for families with children to enjoy. If you’re visiting Kitami, this is a must-see spot! 📍 Address: 7-4-28 Saiwai-cho, Kitami City, Hokkaido 🚃 Access: About a 15-minute walk from Kitami Station 📞 Phone: 0157-23-2546 🕰️ Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Closed: Mondays, the day after holidays, and during the New Year holidays 💰 Admission: Free Parking: Available

Experience a one-night stay with two meals at Oe Honke Onsen Hotel in Kitami City, Hokkaido. The package includes dinner and breakfast the following morning. The dinner menu is diverse, featuring fresh sashimi, succulent king crab, and melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, fulfilling all expectations for Hokkaido cuisine. During breakfast, guests can enjoy the enchanting snowy landscape through floor-to-ceiling windows. The snow-covered scenery is serene and magical, like a fairytale. The hotel thoughtfully places pinecones outdoors to attract Hokkaido's unique Ezo squirrels. Although the heavy snowfall prevented sightings of the squirrels, the effort reflects the hotel's respect and love for nature. 🏨 Hotel: Oe Honke Onsen Hotel 📍 Address: 466-1 Rubeshibecho Onneyuonsen, 091-0170 Kitami City, Hokkaido, Japan

During this trip to Hokkaido, we chose to enjoy the Onneyu Onsen in Kitami City and stayed at the renowned Oe Honke, known for its "beauty skin" hot springs. Established in 1899, this inn boasts over 100 years of history while maintaining high-quality services and facilities. In 2012, it received the Michelin "Comfort" rating for inns. Outside the hotel, a winding river flows, its surface covered in ice and snow during winter. The trees along the riverbank are adorned with a silver-white coat, creating a serene and picturesque winter scene. This view not only highlights the chill of the season but also adds a touch of tranquility and poetic charm. The rooms at the inn feature traditional Japanese-style designs, offering elegance and warmth. The staff thoughtfully prepare tatami mats, and the spacious living area is perfect for relaxing with ice cream or a cold drink after enjoying the hot springs. The bathroom in the room is Western-style and relatively compact, but this does not detract from the overall comfort. Most guests opt to visit the large communal bath to enjoy the hot springs, where the facilities are more than adequate to meet basic needs. Onneyu Onsen is famous for its skin-beautifying effects. Since we visited on a weekday, the large bath was relatively empty, making it an ideal setting to unwind and soak in the warm spring water. 🏨 Hotel: Onneyu Onsen Oe Honke 📍 Address: 466-1 Rubeshibecho Onneyuonsen, 091-0170 Kitami City, Hokkaido, Japan

#Spring0yentrip "■Overview "Menya Nakayama Shoten" in Abashiri, Hokkaido is a famous ramen shop loved by locals for its hearty ramen! The thick and voluminous bowls are popular for their strong visual impact🍥 ■Comments The signature dish is the "Rich Miso Ramen"! The soup is creamy and punchy, with a great flavor. The thick slices of pork are on top! It's very filling. It goes great with rice, and it's the best value for money for students✨ ■Access/Tips About 10 minutes by car from Abashiri Station. There is a parking space in front of the store🚗It's a popular restaurant, so you'll have to queue at lunchtime. It's best to go at a different time. Recommended for when you're on a trip where you want to eat a lot! "

#Spring0yentrip "■Overview "Kita-no-Daichi no Aquarium (Mountain Aquarium)" in Kitami, Hokkaido is a unique aquarium that specializes in freshwater fish. It has exhibits unique to cold regions and a realistic reproduction of the local river ecosystem! ■Impressions In the "frozen aquarium," a seasonal winter feature, you can see the fantastic sight of fish swimming under the ice. The exhibits of fish typical of Hokkaido, such as Dolly Varden trout and huchen, were also interesting✨It's small, but the content is super dense! ■Access/Tips It's about a 40-minute drive from Kitami Station, and is very close to Onneyu Onsen. There are buses, but they are infrequent, so a rental car is convenient. There are local specialty goods in the souvenir corner, so be sure to stop by🚗

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enjoyed my day at the fox farm! hokkaido has never seem to let me down one bit! the entry fee was affordable at 500yen each. the foxes were sweet and excited to see us! the place was very clean and there were not many people on a weekday and there was a convenient gift shop at the end of the walking tour. its free and easy and do not be afraid of the foxes. they were so cute and i hope more people can come and visit them! #farm #fox

Kitami City, Hokkaido, is famous for its yakiniku (grilled meat)!! I ate iced offal, pork tenderloin, onions and cold noodles. Both the offal and pork tenderloin were great and had no bad smell✨ The cold noodles were thick and chewy, and quite filling and delicious!! The staff were cheerful, and there was a counter so it was easy to come in alone👍️ [Name] Ajikakuen Main Store [Address] 6F Social Building, Kita 5-jo Nishi 4-chome, Kitami City, Hokkaido 090-0045 #0 Yen Travel Autumn #Hokkaido Trip #Kitami Gourmet #Yakiniku #Domestic Travel

#sapporoattractions Mikuniyama in Hokkaido is one of the most beautiful snow-capped mountains in my mind. The scenery of lakes and mountains is intoxicating. 🏔️ When I arrived at the foot of the mountain, the first thing I saw was the clear lake. The lake surface was like a mirror, perfectly reflecting the snow-white peaks, making people feel the magnificence of nature. 🌊 I climbed up the mountain along the path. The surrounding scenery changed as the altitude rose. The moment the snowflakes fell, I felt like I was in a fairy tale world. ❄️ I was deeply attracted by the spectacular panorama on the top of the mountain. The surrounding white snow and blue sky complement each other, which filled my heart with peace and joy. 🌤️ There are also many hiking and skiing activities here, perfect for those who love the outdoors. ⛷️ Hokkaido’s Mikuni Mountain is really an ideal place to enjoy nature and relax your mind, and it is worth exploring for every traveler! #三国山 # Hokkaido #Snow mountain scenery 🌨️🏞️

This is my second time in Victoria Station but different branch. the services still very good and food are valuable. I like matcha late so much, this is the reason why I went there 😊#steak 🏖️สภาพแวดล้อม/สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกParking💰ราคาเฉลี่ยต่อคน:1000-2000yen#hokkaido

This is my first time driving in Hokkaido We specially came to Beihu Ranch to see it up close But because foxes are still somewhat aggressive So remember to keep a safe distance! # Fox #North Fox #Hokkaido #北见

When you come to Kitami, you have to go in and eat yakiniku as the locals do. I heard that there are 120,000 people in Kitami, but there are more than 80 yakiniku restaurants alone. Kitami people really love yakiniku, and they even hold outdoor yakiniku restaurants even on snowy days. meat activities. I saw everyone sharing and recommending Taste Garden on the Internet, and it happened to be not far from our hotel for the night. Taste Garden alone has several branches. We went to the Sakaemachi store. We went to eat as soon as the store opened in the evening, so there were not many customers in the store and there was no need to queue. We did not choose the all-you-can-eat mode and ordered two kinds of beef platters a la carte, plus drinks. I was full, the beef was really delicious, the quality was really good, and I was very satisfied. It was the first time for our brother to barbecue by himself, and he was very knowledgeable about it. He was responsible for the roasting in the end. Everyone was very satisfied with their meal. In comparison, it should be cheaper than eating in Taiwan. Later, guests came to dine one after another, and many young couples came with their children. I admire them very much. They have to pay attention to the children crawling around and not touch the charcoal fire, and they are busy grilling the meat. It feels like they are in a hurry, but they seem to be very busy. As is customary, there is a small area in the restaurant that is a children's play area, and there is a changing table in the women's restroom. As soon as I entered, I saw a mother washing the little girl's butt. I also saw that diapers of various sizes were provided, which was very considerate. After eating, stop by nearby Uniqlo for a stroll. Kitami Mikakeen Yakiniku 〒090-0832 1-7, 2-chome, Emachi, Kitami City, Hokkaido #Japan #Hokkaido #雪车 #自车 #Free travel #BBQ meat #北见 #gustatory garden #uniqlo #beef #diaper table #diaper #children's play area #drink bar #all you can eat #drink bar

Comfort Hotel is considered a business hotel. We have stayed at several when we visited Sendai in the Northeast before, and we had a good impression of them because their logo is a ball, and the kids simply call it the 'Ball Ball Hotel'. This time, because we drove and parked directly at their hotel parking lot, we entered through the side door, so I actually forgot to take pictures of the main entrance and the front desk! But we were really super lucky, there was still space in the hotel parking lot and it was free! On the first floor, simple welcome drinks like coffee are available for self-service, and towels, yukatas, and toothbrushes can also be taken freely. There is also information available for breakfast crowd surveys for reference. The restaurant is on the first floor, with a simple and bright environment. The room has two beds, very simple and clean, with enough space to open a suitcase - just the basic clean and simple. However, when my brother was about to take a shower, the switch for the shower head fell off, making it unusable, so we quickly called the hotel front desk. They sent someone to look at it and immediately changed our room to the same type. Breakfast is buffet style, and although there aren't many varieties, you can definitely get full, and overall it's not bad. Comfort Hotel Kitami 〒090-0040 Hokkaido, Kitami-shi, Odori Nishi 3-chome 4

#thingstodo Taken in feb during winter. Its a small fox zoo. Amazing place to get close to the foxes. There are racoon dogs there too. Its opens at 9am to 4pm and admission fee is 500 yen for adults. Once inside you got to keep moving there is one fox that seems to keep following you. The keeper mentions that its looking for food and will bite if we are not careful. However if rules are followed it seems fine. We just kept walking around and there was no issue. Most of the other foxes were just minding their own business. Its quite interesting to note that they are quite active during winter. Keep a lookout and you will find foxes up on the trees too.

#日本must-go check-in spot #foodphotography #外游 #狗游 #日本BBQ What an exaggeration! In fact, is Hokkaido really particularly cheap? Three people had beer and different cuts of meat, $900 is really all you can eat! It was a day of heavy snow after arriving here. It got dark very quickly in three days, probably around 4 o'clock! Of course we were very happy when we came to this barbecue restaurant. Each type of meat is particularly delicious, and there are basically all different parts! In addition to the appetizers, there are more than 8 types of beef, and they all use Wagyu beef from Hokkaido, Japan! It’s 100% Wagyu! I really want to go to a restaurant like this again!

Watching foxes in Japan🦊 In addition to the Tibetan King Fox Village..there is a fox ranch that is less visited by tourists in the northern part of Hokkaido! 📍Kitami Fox Ranch (Kitaきつね Ranch) 🚏52-1, Hana Hills, Rubemacho, Hokkaido 🎟️Adult ticket JPY500 / Child JPY300 🔎 Before entering the fox area, buy tickets, there are selling souvenirs / postcards in the park, there are about 60 foxes, winter ❄️ time to go no taste, only see several furry foxes playing / resting What about them! Since the more remote areas do not have much traffic.. I was the only one when I went!! The booking was correct haha🥶 🔎 This point is relatively convenient to drive by car, because it is not close to the train station at all minutes drive. If the train from Sapporo City takes at least 4 hours a trip, it is recommended to plan your itinerary and manage your time before going! 🔎 Don't want to go all the way to North See only one attraction? There is also an aquarium to visit near the ranch, and the more famous local Wengen Hot Spring ♨️ 💭I didn't see a few people in the Liubian area, it was a very peaceful neighborhood, different from the rapid pace of the general big city, I enjoyed living a slow day here, especially in this uninhabited snow scene🤍🩵 #Japan #JapanTravel #Japan Attractions #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTravel #NorthSee #Fox #ParentFateGood #LittleFox #JapanSnowSeason

Trip to Kitami for the Rotary Yoneyama Kinen Scholarship Interview. I arrived on December 10th, then met my friends from the trip to Iburi. Everyone is studying for a master's degree and a PhD, I really admire them. Although my English is not very good, luckily everything went well. Unfortunately, I got infected with Corona, so the interview did not go well. But I unexpectedly got the scholarship. From now on, I can go to more places and explore more. Thank God.

The fireworks this year was awesome. This event always come in summer at night, it lasts around two hours and a lot of people dressed well and girls always makes up very beautiful to see the fireworks. Although it may be hot outside, it will not hinder the people going outside to celebrate. The fireworks are really very beautiful with a lot of special shapes. It always appears in a lot of Japanese TV drama