List of Seven Must-Visit Spots in Hakodate

List of Seven Must-Visit Spots in Hakodate
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Written by GOOD LUCK TRIP

6. Visit Onuma Park on the Outskirts of Hakodate to Go Back to Nature!

Onuma Quasi-National Park is a giant natural paradise, and a famous idyllic spot that boasts three beautiful lakes and encompasses Hokkaido Koma-ga-take (Horse Mountain) behind the lakes. A 30-minute ride by limited express can take you from Hakodate Station to the Park. Such a park is well worth a visit, which is definitely rewarding than a glimpse of its picturesque scenery from a passing express.

Onuma Quasi-National Park, a giant natural paradise
Onuma Quasi-National Park, a giant natural paradise

A Perfect Place Representative of Hokkaido for Nature Lovers and a Paradise for Animals ♡

In Onuma Quasi-National Park, there are three lakes, Onuma Lake, Konuma Lake and Junsai Swamp, dotted with over 100 islets. With picturesque and magnificent scenes, the Park is selected as one of the Three New Famous Spots in Japan. The natural scenery of Koma-ga-take and Onuma Lake is most beautiful. The lake water is as tranquil and pellucid as a mirror, and the mountain is as majestic and imposing as a hero. In fine days, you can see the enchanting reflections of whole Koma-ga-take in the lake♪

Koma-ga-take and Onuma Lake, one of the Three New Famous Spots in Japan
Koma-ga-take and Onuma Lake, one of the Three New Famous Spots in Japan

Besides mountains and lakes, the Park still appears like a virgin forest. With many birds and animals living there, it has different ambience in different seasons. ♡

Onuma Park in spring: a woodpecker and a cherry tree
Onuma Park in spring: a woodpecker and a cherry tree
Onuma Park in summer: easy-going swans
Onuma Park in summer: easy-going swans
Onuma Park in fall: a squirrel eating food
Onuma Park in fall: a squirrel eating food
Onuma Park in winter: a fox closing its eyes for a rest
Onuma Park in winter: a fox closing its eyes for a rest

A Treasure Trove of Outdoor Activities ♪

Onuma Park is also a treasure trove of outdoor activities! A variety of activities, such as leisurely strolls around lakes, riding, canoeing, cycling, camping and pleasure boat ride to islets, can be conducted there. Travel by canoe is most recommended, you can take photos of your choice, while you are rowing on Konuma Lake. ♪

Travelling among islets by a pleasure boat
Travelling among islets by a pleasure boat
Rowing on the lake, while admiring scenery
Rowing on the lake, while admiring scenery

Even in winter, there are many outdoor activities available. A thick layer of ice forms on the lakes, which offer the experience of “ice fishing for wakasagi (smelt)”. You can make a hole in the ice, reel in small fishes through the hole, have them deep-fried, and enjoy them. Snow-shoeing, skiing, snowmobile ride or off-road vehicle ride on snow are also available. You may choose any activity you like in a world of white!

Enjoying the pleasure of skiing
Enjoying the pleasure of skiing
Exciting snowmobile ride
Exciting snowmobile ride

You can derive great pleasure from merely a lakeside walk. When sauntering in the forest beside charming lakes and breathing fresh air, you might feel as if you are refreshing yourself. ♡

You can derive great pleasure from merely a walk along the lakeside.
You can derive great pleasure from merely a walk along the lakeside. ♪

Savoring Choice Onuma Beef, a Specialty and Delicacy of Hakodate

A visitor to Onuma should not miss the chance to savor another specialty and delicacy of Hakodate, “Onuma beef”. The beef from the cattle that graze on Hokkaido’s luscious natural pastures is, of course, full-flavored!

After passing the ticket booth and walking along the road for around 10 minutes, you can get to Kogetsu Bridge and be greeted with Table De Rivage, an excellent lakeside restaurant, where you can savor choice Onuma beef, while you are enjoying the wonderful view of Onuma from inside the glazed restaurant.♪

Table De Rivage, a lakeside restaurant in Onuma Park
Table De Rivage, a lakeside restaurant in Onuma Park
Beefsteak made from choice Onuma beef
Beefsteak made from choice Onuma beef

Moreover, it is no ordinary lakeside restaurant. ……( You can click the following link for details! ^^)

Basic information on Table De Rivage

Name in Japanese
ターブル・ドゥ・リバージュ
Address
In Onuma Park
Hours
11:00-19:00
Closed
Tuesday
Access
Pass the ticket booth and walk along the road for around 10 minutes (beside Kogetsu Bridge)
Official website (in Japanese)
http://www.gengoro.jp/rivage.html

Basic information on Onuma Park

Address
85-15, Onuma-cho, Nanae, Kameda District, Hokkaido
Phone
0138-67-2170
Access
Take the Super Hokuto at JR Hakodate Station, get off at Onuma Park Station about 30 minutes (or 50 minutes for common train) later, and walk for 5 minutes
Parking lot
Free
Official website (in traditional Chinese)
http://onumakouen.com/zh-hant/