TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER1007 / HONBETSU

Japan · Hokkaido

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Honbetsu

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

Exterior of Stella Honbetsu in September 2026本別町
Local historyFirst-visit planCheck transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Honbetsu in Tokachi, Hokkaido, is known for beans. Begin at its roadside station on a former station site, then discover Yoshitsune-no-Sato Honbetsu Park.

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

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Exterior of Stella Honbetsu in September 202601

A first-visit stop

Stella Honbetsu Roadside Station

道の駅ステラ★ほんべつ

Built on the former Honbetsu Station site, this roadside station offers visitor information and local products. The photograph shows the exterior in September 2026. Check individual shop and dining hours.

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

Flowers and paths in Honbetsu Park in May 201102

A first-visit stop

Yoshitsune-no-Sato Honbetsu Park

義経の里本別公園

Enjoy walks and nature in this park. The photograph shows azaleas in May 2011, rather than current flowering. Check seasonal operation of boats, play facilities and amenities before visiting.

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

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Explore Honbetsu’s beans and bean products. The roadside station introduces the local Kireimame brand and other bean-based goods; check current menus and product ranges.

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.