Shopping Fun Hokkaido Roadside Stations that are worth the visit

This Roadside Station offers gourmet food made with local seafood and a beautiful view of the sea. The "Kin’s Oyster PREMIUM Series" is one of the popular souvenirs people tend to reach for. The original oyster sauce and oyster soy sauce are made with rich oyster broth, and make for luxurious seasonings that provide the flavor of the Akkeshi oysters. We recommend the oyster ajillo, which is made using oysters prepared in garlic, peppers, and olive oil. At Sumiyaki Aburiya, located on the second floor, you can also grill your favorite ingredients from the seafood market!

This roadside station is a popular photo spot thanks to its seasonal scenery, which stretches out to the end of the horizon of the small hill. For your souvenir, we recommend the Ryuhyo Glassware, which is glassware, made using recycled glass made from fluorescent lamp waste. The Genpyou series of rocks glasses were inspired by the drift ice, which comes into Abashiri every year, and use scallop shells to create the unique crack patterns. They go great with Drift Ice Draft, a beer with an unusual Okhotsk blue color.

The Sunflower Village lies just behind this Roadside Station and offers a spectacular view of about two million sunflowers in full bloom from late July to mid-August. The flowers blooming toward you from across the vast expanse creates an awe-inspiring sight. The 100% sunflower oil produced in Hokuryu-cho, the first-squeezed type made without the use of pesticides, is the symbol of this town. It is additive-free, cholesterol-free, and has the unique taste and aroma of sunflowers. Another specialty of the town is Kuro Sengoku soybeans, which are known for being more nutritious than ordinary soybeans. They also offer dishes made using Kuro Sengoku soybeans at the Restaurant Windmill, which is found in the station.

Did you know Nanae-cho was the first town in Japan to grow Western apples? The original apple pound cake made in this town is a favorite amongst many. The cakes are made with plenty of Nanae apple preserves, and the moist dough is a perfect match for the sweetness and flavor of the apples. The seasoning set made with apples and leeks from Nanae is also a specialty that everyone should try. At the Togeshita Terrace eat-in corner, we recommend the Kikiringo Set, which lets you compare the three different kinds of apple juice offered. You can purchase your favorite apple juice at their souvenir corner.

This Roadside Station is adjacent to the Chitose Salmon Aquarium, which is a 10-minute drive from the New Chitose Airport. The Chitose River that runs nearby is famous for its salmon swimming upstream. At the aquarium, you can observe the salmon up close while they are in season. As for souvenirs, we recommend the Kita Sable Salmon, a sister product of the Kita Sable, French confectionery Paris 16e that is a popular souvenir at the New Chitose Airport. This product is only available at Salmon Park Chitose. Make sure to check the food court known as a home to the popular soup curry restaurant Okushiba Shoten.

Bihoro Pass is known for its heavenly view of Lake Kussharo and Mount Io-zan below it, and of the Shiretoko Mountain Range and Mount Daisetsu in the distance. Here you can enjoy a uniquely northern panoramic view of the sky, with the sea of clouds in the early morning and the star-filled sky at night. At the snack corner, the specialty "Ageimo" (deep-fried potatoes) is a local favorite. Their thick Bihoro wheat ramen noodles are made with a focus on firmness and smoothness, and make a great souvenir. Their curry with beef and vegetables from Bihoro is also popular. They are high-quality products that are available only in Bihoro.

Shihoro-cho is a town with a thriving agricultural industry. Here, you can enjoy dishes made with fresh local vegetables and other specialties. We recommend the Shihoro beef steak, which is made from juicy lean meat, at the Nijiiro Shokudo! The most popular souvenir is their "Seisansha Kangenyou (producer return)" potato chips, which come in three flavors: salt, sea salt, and consommé, and can be purchased in boxes. The Potato Daifuku (rice cake) is their second most popular souvenir, with total sales exceeding 100,000 units.