Transportation Network Stand Destination/Systematic name Direction Major tourist attractions you can visit on this bus. To Kotaniishi ● Cape Yagoshi ● Matsumae Castle ● Matsumae Park ● Kaminokuni National Hot Springs Retreat Center (Yunotai Hot Springs) ● Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum ● Esashi Oiwake Hall/Esashi Float Hall ● Trappist Monastery ● Goryokaku Park ● Goryokaku Tower To Matsumae To Esashi To Hakodate 【First bus 】 1 2 3 4 5 Platform Guide for Trains, Taxis and Buses ※Platforms are subject to change at the last minute. Shinkansen South Hokkaido Railway To Goryokaku and Hakodate 4 To Goryokaku and Hakodate 5 Taxi Taxi stand is located at the South Exit. Roadside Station [Misogi-no-Sato Kikonai] 1 2 3 4 5 11 12 4 South Exit North Exit 5 ◀To Shin-Aomori To Shin Hakodate-Hokuto▶ Map of the station and premises Access from Kikonai Station 《 To Tokyo 》 Shin-Aomori Station Morioka Station Sendai Station Tokyo Station Shinkansen Approx. 50 min Shinkansen Approx. 2 hr and 30 min Shinkansen Approx. 1 hr and 45 min Shinkansen Approx. 4 hr 《 To Matsumae・Esashi 》 Approx. 25 min Bus: Hakodate - Esashi Line Assabu Bus Esashi - Kikonai Line 2 Approx. 1 hr and 40 min Esashi Heart Land Ferry Esashi Okushiri Bus Esashi - Kikonai Line 2 Approx. 2 hr and 10 min Approx. 1 hr and 40 min Shiriuchi Approx. 20 min Bus ●Kikonai ‒ Kotaniishi Line ●Kikonai - Matsumae Line(Rapid Matsumae ) 1 Approx. 55 min Matsumae Fukushima Bus: Rapid Matsumae Kikonai - Matsumae Line 1 Approx. 25 min Bus Hiyama Coast Line Otobe Esashi Bus Esashi - Kikonai Line 2 Approx. 1 hr and 40 min Approx. 1 hr and 10 min Esashi Kaminokuni Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min Bus Esashi - Kikonai Line 2 Bus Taxi stand Shinkansen South Hokkaido Railway To Shin-Aomori 11 To Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Platform Platform Platform Platform 12 Kikonai ‒ Kotaniishi Line Kikonai - Matsumae Line Esashi - Kikonai Line Hakodate Station Bus Center Rapid Matsumae Rapid Matsumae This bus stop is exclusively for drop-offs. This bus stop is exclusively for sightseeing buses. Bus Kikonai Station ※Platform - is exclusively for cargo trains. 1 3 Approx. 5 min Hakodate Station Goryokaku Station South Hokkaido Railway Approx. 55 min Approx. 1 hr and 30 min Hakodate Bus: Rapid Matsumae (Hakodate Station Bus Center Bound) 3 《 To Hakodate 》 Esashi Esashi Kikonai Kikonai Otobe Assabu Assabu Mori Hakodate Hokuto Shikabe Nanae Hakodate Station Goryokaku Station Onuma-Koen Station Mori Station Fukushima Fukushima Shiriuchi Shiriuchi Kaminokuni Matsumae Kikonai Station Shin Hakodate-Hokuto Station Onuma-Koen IC Hokkaido Shinkansen South Hokkaido Railway JR Hakodate Main Line Onuma Quasi- National Park Hokuto-Moheji IC Hakodate IC Akagawa IC Nanae-Fujishiro IC Okushiri Town Hall Okushiri 1 2 Heart Land Ferry Terminal Okushiri Airport Mt. Kamui Okushiri Port Ferry Route 39 Mt. Katsuma 39 37 36 Okushiri Yunohama Hot Springs Hotel Midorikan Kikuchi Inn Osuda Inn 38 Okamoto Inn Okushiri Tsunami Museum Okushiri Winery Wi-Fi WC CARD WC CARD Kitaoimisaki-Koen stop Okushiri Tsunami Museum stop 12 20 8 3 4 5 15 17 18 14 6 7 24 Heart Land Ferry Terminal Esashi Port Matsumae Bay Hakodate Bay 227 229 228 278 5 5 Enkatsura Enkatsura Otobe Hot Springs Ikoi-no-Yu 27 Kawanami 33 42 44 Handmade Soba Nagomi Maei Diner Assabu Confectionery KURAYA Sapporo Shusei Co., Ltd. Assabu Factory 29 13 Kaminokuni National Hot Springs Retreat Center (Yunotai Hot Springs) Gennadai Marine Park [Sea Pool] Former Sasanami Residence Rinmaru and Cape Saraki 10 11 Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum Wi-Fi WC Antenna Shop Puratto Esashi (Inside Esashi Marina Kaiyomaru) Wi-Fi WC CARD 40 41 Yuri Monaka Honpo Fukido Taian Maru Fisherman's Market 31 Sobazo Yamagen 32 Yokoyama Residence 34 Gokatteya Honpo 35 Satsukigura Tea Room Matsumae Castle Matsumae Park Fukushima Seikan Tunnel Memorial Museum Katsuyama Hall Remains Hakodate Airport Mt. Hakodate Mt. Daisengendake Cape Yagoshi Trappist Monastery Mt. Komagatake 23 25 Higashide Liquor Store 26 Donan de's Ocuda Spirits Roadside Station [Misogi-no-Sato Kikonai] Wi-Fi WC ATM CARD Roadside Station [Kaminokuni Monju] Wi-Fi WC Roadside Station [Shiriuchi] Shinkansen Observation Tower Wi-Fi WC 9 Roadside Station [Kitamaebune Matsumae] 30 Kitamae Diner WC WC Esashi Oiwake Hall/ Esashi Float Hall Wi-Fi WC Roadside Station [Assabu] WC ¥ $ Wi-Fi Oyster and Pizza House Shiriuchi Banya 19 WC CARD Shiriuchi Hot Springs Yutopia Warakuen Wi-Fi WC Yoshioka Hot Springs Yutoragi-kan Chiroppu-kan WC WC 67 Ginkonyu 43 Shiriuchi Town Hall Kikonai Town Hall Matsumae Town hall Fukushima Town Hall Wi-Fi WC ATM ¥ $ CARD Roadside Station [Yokozuna-no-Sato Fukushima] Yokozuna Chiyonoyama and Chiyonofuji Memorial Museum Kaminokuni Town Hall Esashi Town Hall Assabu Town Hall Otobe Town Hall 21 22 Assabu Municipal Museum WC Assabu Multipurpose Exchange Park Golf Course WC Matsumae Clan Residence Wi-Fi Wi-Fi WC WC 28 Sengen Soba 16 Daikyu Yoshida Store Wi-Fi Credit Cards Money Exchange Luggage Room/ Coin Lockers ATM(Convenience stores/ Shinkin banks/post office) Restroom Bus stop Roadside Station Rental Car Town Hall 531 Kikonai Ekimae stop Fukushima stop Shirafu stop Matsushiro stop Harauta stop Otobe stop Chomin-Kaikan stop Reku-no-Mori stop Assabu stop Kaminokuni Kaminokuni Ekimae stop Nakauta-cho stop Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum Stop Ubagami Ferry Stop Seikan Tunnel Memorial Museum stop Kotaniishi stop Gennadai stop Yunotai stop Yunosato Onsen Iriguchi stop Daisenji-mae stop Chomin Center-Mae stop Yoshioka stop Shiriuchi Ekimae stop Karatsu Matsumae 9 Kikonai Tourism Concierge on Site The Tourist Information Center has a tourism concierge, where visitors can get get in depth-sightseeing tips on the 9 localities of southern Hokkaido. The staff here is looking forward to assisting to your every travel need. Find great products from all 9 localities! Besides the wonderful local products from all nine localities in southern Hokkaido you can find here, you will also find signature souvenirs of Hokkaido and the Seikan Tunnel area, that make shopping exciting. 23 24 K aminokuni 6 7 8 F ukushima 13 14 15 16 S hiriuchi Shinkansen Observation Tower The Shinkansen Observation Tower located next to the roadside station, is 14 meters high, with an observation deck on the 2F and roof, so visitors can see not only the Shinkansen(bullet train) up close, but can also get a view of the entrance to the Seikan Tunnel as well as the three-rail track system. 18 17 19 Otobe 4 3 5 Okushiri 1 2 E sashi 10 11 12 A ssabu 20 21 22 Okushiri Winery ●Okushiri-cho Aza Yunohama 300, Okushiri-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.01397-3-1414 ●Hours/9:00 - 17:00 ●Closed days/Open daily [late Apr - late Oct] Closed sundays [early Nov - mid Apr] Bus stops nearby /7-minute walk from Kitaoimisaki-Koen stop The only winery in the nation on an island that does everything from growing the grapes to fermentation. Grapes that have been kissed by the salty sea air are full of rich minerals, and an aroma with hints of the sea. Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum ●Aza Ubagami-cho 1-10 Esashi-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-52-5522 ●Hours/9:00 - 17:00 ●Closed days/Open daily [Apr - Oct], closed [Nov – Mar] Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday) , and Dec 31 - Jan 5 Bus stops nearby /2-minute walk from Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum stop The remains of the Bakufu battleship "Kaiyomaru," which sank over 100 years ago, are preserved and on display for the public. Inside the ship, visitors can learn about the history surrounding the battleship, and view the hands-on exhibits. Esashi Oiwake Hall/Esashi Float Hall ●Aza Nakauta-cho 193-3 Esashi-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-52-0920 ●Hours/9:00 - 17:00 ●Closed days/Open daily [Apr - Oct], closed [Nov – Mar] Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday) Bus stops nearby /1-minute walk from Nakauta-cho stop The museum preserves the Esashi Oiwake folk song, which was passed on from Echigo(present day Niigata). Everyday between the end of April and October, a live performance of the Esashi Oiwake and local Hokkaido folk songs are held. Roadside Station [Yokozuna-no-Sato Fukushima] ●Fukushima 143-1 Fukushima-cho, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-47-4072 ●Hours/9:00 - 17:00 ●Closed days/Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday) ※Open every day beginning April, 2017. Bus stops nearby /1-minute walk from Fukushima stop Built in connection with the road station, is the Yokozuna Chiyonofuji and Chiyonoyama Memorial Museum. Be sure to check out dried cuttlefish, the largest production in Japan, Wolf Mochi, and the newest product on the market; black rice. Yoshioka Hot Springs Yutoragi-kan ●Aza Yoshioka 303 Fukushima-cho, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-48-5955 ●Hours/10:30 - 21:30 ●Closed days/Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday) Bus stops nearby /10-minute walk from Yoshioka stop Yutoragi is derived from the words "yutori," meaning space or room, and "yasuragi," which means peace. There are 8 types of Kurhaus (spa houses) to choose from. The most popular bath here is the outdoor bath, surrounded by cedar and cypress trees. Chiroppu-kan ●Aza Shirafu 442 Fukushima-cho, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-47-4343 ●Hours/About 10:00 - 16:00 ●Closed days/Tuesdays and Fridays Bus stops nearby /5-minute walk from Shirafu stop A renovated old school, now the home to numerous antiques and retro items collected by the owner, is truly a "treasure box" for adults. Daikyu Yoshida Store ●Aza Mitake 8-9 Fukushima-cho, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-47-2108 ●Hours/8:00 - 18:00 ●Closed days/Irregular Bus stops nearby /2-minute walk from Seikan Tunnel Memorial Museum stop Yoshida Store sells dried delicacies made from fresh seafood and other products. The most popular item is the atka mackerel dried and cured in rice bran, and smoked trout! Ten, the store's mascot cat is waiting to welcome guests. Roadside Station [Shiriuchi] ●Aza Yunosato 48 -13 Shiriuchi-cho, Kamiiso-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.01392-6-2270 ●Hours/Apr - Nov 8:00 - 18:00, Dec - Mar 9:00 - 17:00 ●Closed days/Open daily [Apr - Nov], closed [Dec – Mar] Tuesdays (the following day if it is a national holiday) , and Dec 31 - Jan 3 Bus stops nearby /1-minute walk from Shiriuchi Ekimae stop Sells mainly processed seafood, and fresh local produce such as shiitake mushrooms, and Chinese chives. The diner serves delicious meals made with local produce. The oldest hole-shaped grave in Japan was found, and later was recognized as a National Important Cultural Asset. Roadside Station [Assabu] ●Midori-cho 72-1 Assabu-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-64-3738 ●Hours/May - Oct 8:30 - 18:00, Nov - Apr 9:00 - 17:00 ●Closed days/Closed during New Year's holiday (Dec 30 - Jan 5) Bus stops nearby /2-minute walk from Reku-no-Mori stop Purchase may queen potatoes and award-winning potato croquettes! The asunaro cypress used to build the facility provides a sweet and refreshing aroma. Roadside Station [Misogi-no-Sato Kikonai] ●Aza Honcho 338-14 Kikonai-cho, Kamiiso-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.01392-2-3161 ●Hours/9:00 - 18:00 ●Closed days/New Year's holiday (Dec 31 - Jan 2) Bus stops nearby /1-minute walk from Kikonai Ekimae stop Misogi-no-Sato Kikonai acts as a hub for tourism to the area, and encompasses the Hokkaido Shinkansen Kikonai Station. It is located right in front of both the Hokkaido Shinkansen and South Hokkaido Railway stations, providing access to Matsumae and Esashi, or Hakodate on the local bus system. Shiriuchi Hot Springs Yutopia Warakuen ●Yunosato 284 Shiriuchi-cho, Kamiiso-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.01392-6-2341 ●Hours/7:00 - 21:00 ●Closed days/Open throughout the year Bus stops nearby /15-minute walk from Yunosato Onsen Iriguchi stop Nestled deep in the mountain woods, stands the 800 year old hot spring, the oldest hot springs, in Hokkaido. Visitors can enjoy 5 different types of baths, all of which use only uncirculated 100% natural spring water. Oyster and Pizza House Shiriuchi Banya ●Aza Shigeuchi 10-15 Shiriuchi-cho, Kamiiso-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.01392-6-7511 ●Hours/11:00 - 20:00 ●Closed days/Open throughout the year Bus stops nearby /3-minute walk from Chomin Center-Mae stop Shiriuchi oysters that grow up in the Tsugaru Strait are firm from being tossed around by the waves. They are succulent and delicious whether eaten raw, grilled, steamed or prepared any other way. Assabu Municipal Museum ●Shinmachi 234-1 Assabu-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-64-3436 ●Hours/9:00 - 17:00 ●Closed days/Mondays and holidays, and between Dec 31 - Jan 5 Bus stops nearby /7-minute walk from Assabu stop Various historical artifacts pertaining to lifestyles at the end of the Edo period, replicas of castles, as well as archeological remains, such as rock caves and other caves, which tell the story of lifestyles of ancient days, can be viewed here. Assabu Multipurpose Exchange Park Golf Course ●Shinmachi 120 Banchi Assabu-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-64-3318 ●Hours/9:00 - 21:00 ●Closed days/ 1st, 3rd Monday (the following day if it is a national holiday) Bus stops nearby /7-minute walk from Assabu stop 18 hole course 770 meters long, is spread across the expanse of the premises of this golf course, which also acts as a gathering place for locals to socialize. (Closed between mid Nov -mid Apr ) Kanrin Maru and Cape Saraki ●Aza Kamegawa Kikonai-cho, Kamiiso-Gun, Hokkaido Bus stops nearby /10-minute walk from Daisenji-mae stop The resting place of Kanrin Maru, the first Japanese ship built at the end of the Edo period, to sail across the Pacific Ocean. In May, the ship is decorated with approximately 50,000 colorful tulip lights that illuminate the ship. Antenna Shop Puratto Esashi ●Aza Ubagami-cho 1-10 Esashi-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-52-1377 ●Hours/9:00 - 17:00 (winter hours 10:00 - 16:00) ●Closed days/Open daily [Apr - Oct], closed [Nov – Mar] Mondays , the day after holidays Bus stops nearby /2-minute walk from Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum stop Located next to the Kaiyomaru Museum, a symbol of Esashi. Here you will find all kinds of souvenirs typical of Esashi, such as local produce, processed foods and more. Enkatsura ●Tomioka National Forest Otobe-cho, Nishi-Gun, Hokkaido Two large trees said to be over 500 years old. These trees, called the "Tree of Marriage," due to the intertwined branches, serve as an auspicious omen for relationships; it is thought that if you touch the tree, you will be blessed with a good relationship. Okushiri Tsunami Museum ●Okushiri-cho Aza Aonae 36, Okushiri-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.01397-3-1811 ●Hours/9:00 - 17:00 ●Closed days/Open daily [between mid Apr - mid Nov] Bus stops nearby /3-minute walk from Okushiri Tsunami Museum stop The facility serves as a memorial and learning center to remember the tragedy and lessons learned from the tsunami that swept the area after the earthquake that hit Southwest Hokkaido, and to express gratitude toward the support that was given at the time. The museum also exhibits jade and other remains which were excavated from the dig sites on the island. Otobe Hot Springs Ikoi-no-Yu ●Otobe-cho Aza Tateura 527-2, Nishi-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-62-3264 ●Hours/11:00 - 21:00 ●Closed days/Mondays Bus stops nearby /10-minute walk from Chomin-Kaikan stop Day bathing hot springs facility where you can enjoy 100% natural spring water. The interior of the facility is decorated with art figures and scenic paintings. Kaminokuni National Hot Springs Retreat Center (Yunotai Hot Springs) ●Aza Yunotai 517-5 Kaminokuni-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-56-3147 ●Hours/10:00 - 21:00 (open until 20:00 between Nov 1 - Apr 30) ●Closed days/Every 3rd Monday, and Dec 31 - Jan 2 Bus stops nearby /10-minute walk from Yunotai stop Natural uncirculated carbonated spring. The temperature is kept at a moderate degree so you can soak at leisure. Rich iron and minerals help to soothe neuralgia and muscle pain! Gennadai Marine Park [Sea Pool] ●Aza Genna Otobe-cho, Nishi-Gun, Hokkaido ●Open daily [July 22 - Aug 20] Bus stops nearby /5-minute walk from Gennadai stop Large nature park with playground. The entire facility,which serves as a breakwater, gards the [Sea Pool]from large waves, making this a safe place for beach-goers to enjoy swimming. Roadside Station [Kaminokuni Monju] ●Aza Harauta 3 Banchi Kaminokuni-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-55-3955 ●Hours/9:00 - 19:30 (restaurant open 11:00 - 19:30) ※Hours are subject to change depending on the season. ●Closed days/Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday) , and Dec 31 - Jan 5 Bus stops nearby /3-minute walk from Harauta stop Locally famous processed seafood, fruit pork, and products made from natural black silica found in the area, are sold here. The facility also houses a restaurant with a sweeping view of the Japan Sea. Former Sasanami Residence ●Aza Kaminokuni 236 Kaminokuni-cho, Hiyama-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-55-1165 ●Hours/10:00 - 16:00 ●Closed days/Mondays (the following day if it is a national holiday), the day after holidays, between the 2nd Monday in Nov - 4th Friday in Apr. Bus stops nearby /2-minute walk from Kaminokuni stop One of the former families who made their living by fishing for herring. The house, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Hokkaido, is a registered National Important Cultural Asset. Roadside Station [Kitamaebune Matsumae] ●Aza Karatsu 379 Banchi Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido ●TEL.0139-46-2211 ●Hours/Apr - Oct: 9:00 - 18:00, Nov - Mar: 9:00 - 17:00 ●Closed days/every Monday between Oct - Mar (New Year's holiday) Bus stops nearby /1-minute walk from Karatsu stop Enjoy a meal at the [Kitamae Diner], where you can enjoy delicious local produce, or the popular souvenir corner where you can purchase seasonal items! A majestic view of the Tsugaru Straits can be seen from the large windows. (Inside Esashi Marina Kaiyomaru) Esashi Kikonai Otobe Assabu Fukushima Shiriuchi Kaminokuni Matsumae Okushiri Approx. 61.0km /130 min Esashi - Okushiri Access among the 9 localities Kikonai - Shiriuchi Approx. 9.5km /13 min Matsumae- Kaminokuni Approx. 56.1km /59 min Esashi - Otobe Approx. 12.9km /18 min Kaminokuni - Esashi Approx. 8.4km /13 min Otobe - Assabu Approx. 12.0 km/16 min Assabu - Hakodate Approx. 59.0km /77 min Fukushima - Matsumae Approx. 21.6km /29 min Shiriuchi - Fukushima Approx. 25.2km /27 min Kaminokuni - Kikonai Approx. 42.0km /50 min Kikonai・Shiriuchi・Fukushima・Matsumae Kaminokuni・Esashi・Okushiri・Otobe・Assabu Shinkansen Association for Promoting the Practical Use of Kikonai Station Sightseeing Map for Nine Localities in the West of Southern Hokkaido