TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER1012 / KAMINOKUNI

Japan · Hokkaido

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Kaminokuni

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

Katsuyamadate archaeological site in Kaminokuni in 2019上ノ国町
Local historyFirst-visit planCheck transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Explore archaeology and historic ways of life in Kaminokuni, southwestern Hokkaido. Check locations and opening guidance separately for Katsuyamadate and the former Sasanami residence.

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

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Katsuyamadate archaeological site in Kaminokuni in 201901

A first-visit stop

Katsuyamadate

勝山館

Learn about this medieval archaeological site. The photograph shows the site in 2019. The guidance facility lists an opening season of 11 April–8 November 2026; confirm indoor opening and outdoor site access separately.

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

02

A first-visit stop

Former Sasanami Residence

旧笹浪家住宅

This former fishing household offers a look at local life in the past. Check official guidance for winter closures and the day’s opening, and follow on-site instructions about accessible interiors.

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

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Kaminokuni promotes locally caught hirame, or flounder. Ask restaurants about origin, the day’s catch and current menus. Menus may vary with the season and catch.

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.