Japan · Hokkaido
A little travel guide with Tabi
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
浜中町
Wetlands meet the Pacific in Hamanaka, eastern Hokkaido. Discover two distinct places: Biwase Observatory and Cape Kiritappu.
This guide covers places within Hamanaka, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Two different places: start with whichever interests you.
01A first-visit stop
琵琶瀬展望台
Look across the winding river and wetlands from this southern hilltop, with the Pacific in the opposite direction. The photograph shows brown wetland vegetation in November 2012, rather than summer flowers.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02A first-visit stop
霧多布岬
Also called Cape Tofutsu, this headland offers dramatic coastal cliffs. The photograph shows fog in August 2009. Stay on paths, keep your distance from wildlife and follow the town’s request to avoid drone use.
Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.
02 · A LITTLE BITE
Hamanaka’s farmed sea urchin is raised on local kelp. Check shipping seasons, availability and origin labels with sellers.
Official guide03 · YOUR FIRST WALK
Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.
Check the walking routeCheck actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.
Information checked:
Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.
Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.
