TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER1003 / HAMATONBETSU

Japan · Hokkaido

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Hamatonbetsu

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Lake Kutcharo shore near the waterfowl centre in October 2017浜頓別町
Local historyFirst-visit planCheck transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Explore lakeside and coastal nature in Hamatonbetsu, northern Hokkaido. Lake Kutcharo and Beniya Wildflower Garden offer two starting points for quiet seasonal observation.

This guide covers places within Hamatonbetsu, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Lake Kutcharo shore near the waterfowl centre in October 201701

A first-visit stop

Lake Kutcharo

クッチャロ湖

Migratory birds rest at this lake, and the lakeside waterfowl centre introduces its natural environment. The photograph shows the lakeshore in October 2017. Bird sightings vary; observe quietly from a respectful distance.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02

A first-visit stop

Beniya Wildflower Garden

ベニヤ原生花園

Wetland and coastal grassland meet at this nature site. Different flowers bloom mainly from spring through summer. Check current path conditions and stay on designated routes rather than expecting blooms out of season.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Hamatonbetsu is known for scallops and processed products such as dried scallops. Check product origins and current availability.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

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.