[Hokkaido Driving Course] Enjoy the blue waters of Shakotan and fresh seafood!

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This is a luxurious driving course where you can enjoy both the spectacular scenery and food of Shakotan, Hokkaido. For lunch, enjoy the delicious sea urchin rice bowl, which is in season in summer, at "Oshokudokoro Misaki." At Shakotan's view spots, "Kamui Cape" and "Shimamu Coast," you can enjoy the spectacular views created by the dynamic topography.

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Distance: Approximately 170 km one way, Travel time: Approximately 2 hours one way

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A trip to enjoy Shakotan Blue and seafood

Driving course departing from New Chitose Airport

New Chitose Airport

The airport is capable of 24-hour takeoff and landing and has a wide range of facilities.
The rental car information desk is located at the arrivals gate on the first floor of the airport, and there are many rental offices within a 10-minute drive. When you leave the arrivals lobby and go to the reception counter, each rental car company will take you to their office free of charge. You can complete the procedure at the office and rent a car.

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Route to the next spot: Sea of Japan Oiwake Soran Line/National Route 229 Distance: Approximately 155 km Time required: Approximately 2 hours 22 minutes

Cape Kamui

Cape Kamui is located at the tip of Shakotan District, Hokkaido, where an 80-meter sea cliff stretches out towards the Sea of Japan. Looking back at the Shakotan blue sea in front of you, you can see a dynamic landscape that juts out like the spine of the earth.

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Route to the next spot: Raiden Highway / National Route 229, Prefectural Route 913 Distance: Approximately 12.4 km,
Duration: Approximately 16 minutes

Restaurant Misaki

This restaurant serves Shakotan's seafood, including the specialty raw sea urchin rice bowl.
You can enjoy the best natural sea urchin without any additives.

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To the next spot Route: Route 913 Distance: Approximately 2.5 km Time required: Approximately 5 minutes

Shimamuki Beach

This is a view spot representative of Shakotan, located at the northernmost tip of the Shakotan Peninsula.
Once you pass through the Shimabuki Tunnel, a beautiful coastline that has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches comes into view. At dusk, you can enjoy a spectacular view as the silhouettes of the surrounding rocks emerge against the orange-hued sky.

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