Lake Saroma's Recommended Sightseeing Spots & Popular Gourmet Guide

Lake Saroma's Recommended Sightseeing Spots & Popular Gourmet Guide
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" Lake Saroma ”, the deep blue color is impressive. Sightseeing spots that represent Hokkaido . Japan also One of the best sunset spots known as

This time Basic information such as attractions and highlights of Lake Saroma, scenic spots in the surrounding area, local gourmet foods such as scallops, oysters, and crabs featured.

At the same time, you can enjoy the beauty of "Lake Saroma" Activity/Experience I will also introduce

What is Lake Saroma?

What is Lake Saroma?

position

"Lake Saroma" Northeastern Hokkaido located in. Kitami, Saroma Town, Yubetsu Town called A lake that spans three municipalities is.

size/area

size/area

the size of the perimeter 92km , the area is 150 square kilometers is.
maximum water depth 22m .

Lake Saroma, Hokkaido The maximum size.
domestically Shiga ·Biwa lake, Ibaraki ・Next to Lake Kasumigaura Japan's third largest lake is.

feature

feature

It is said that Lake Saroma was originally part of the sea. However, the sand carried by ocean currents accumulated over many years, forming a sand spit and resulting in the current topography.

Lake Saroma mixes seawater and freshwater Brackish lake known as
Although it is called a brackish water lake, its salinity is almost the same as that of sea water. The largest brackish water lake in Japan is.

Lake Saroma used to be a fishing ground with abundant natural oysters. However, due to the rapid changes in water quality and temperature caused by ocean currents, the natural oysters were destroyed.

Birthplace of scallop farming

Currently, at Lake Saroma Scallop and oyster farming is thriving.
Birthplace of scallop farming Also known as

Research is underway to revive natural oysters.

Lake Saroma (Lake Saroma Observatory)
Address: Naniwa, Saroma-cho, Tokoro-gun, Hokkaido
*"Lake Saroma Observatory" will be closed from July 2022 to late April 2023 due to renovation work.

Lake Saroma's Charms and Highlights

Lake Saroma's Charms and Highlights

saroma blue called, sucked in beautiful blue is attractive.
There are no tall mountains or buildings to block your view, majestic and beautiful scenery You can enjoy

In winter, one side of Lake Saroma freezes and becomes a pure white snowfield, creating a fantastic sight.

Lake Saroma

From the Sea of Okhotsk Usually around the end of January, drift ice begins to pour in. .

The best time to see the drift ice is from mid-February to mid-March It is said that up to

Lake Saroma Sunset

Also, Lake Saroma is One of Japan's best sunset spots Also known as

The bright red sunset on the horizon is truly a superb view! It is worth seeing.

What can you do at Lake Saroma? / Recommended activities?

What can you do at Lake Saroma? / Recommended activities?

Speaking of activities that can be enjoyed at Lake Saroma, cruise is popular is.
cruise tour Shops that offer Lake Saroma Seal Sightseeing Boat ” is famous.

How long does the cruise tour take 50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes and different times.
Various flowers bloom depending on the season in the area visited by the cruise "Saginuma Primeval Flower Garden" A national forest area with lush oaks, mizunara oak, and yachidamo "Wakka Forest" Such Varies by cruise tour So why not compare different plans?

If you want to see the sunset at Lake Saroma Sunset cruise tour recommended you know!

[Hokkaido Tokoro] Enjoy the beautiful nature! Lake Saroma Cruise "Wakka Course" about 50 minutes

Lake Saroma Seal Sightseeing Boat
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
6,500 Yen~ (tax included)

Lake Saroma, the largest lake in Hokkaido, is a spot where you can enjoy nature. This plan cruises Lake Saroma for about 50 minutes. The Wakka Course cruises the west side of Lake Saroma in the direction of Yubetsu Town. Depending on the season, Ezo sukashi lily, Ezo daylily, Iris, Hamanasu, etc. bloom profusely at the Saginuma Primeval Flower Garden, as well as the Sea of Okhotsk and Saroma.

[Hokkaido Tokoro] Enjoy the beautiful nature! Lake Saroma cruise "Sakaeura course" about 1 hour

Lake Saroma Seal Sightseeing Boat
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
7,000 Yen~ (tax included)

Lake Saroma, the largest lake in Hokkaido, is a spot where you can enjoy nature. This plan cruises Lake Saroma for about 1 hour. This course takes you around Tokoro-cho, Kitami City on a cruise of about an hour. Settlement ruins from the Jomon, Epi-Jomon, and Satsumon periods spread out in a forest of deciduous trees, mainly oak and oak.

[Hokkaido Tokoro] Enjoy the beautiful nature! 1 hour and a half cruise around Lake Saroma

Lake Saroma Seal Sightseeing Boat
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
7,500 Yen~ (tax included)

Lake Saroma, the largest lake in Hokkaido, is a spot where you can enjoy nature. This plan cruises Lake Saroma for about an hour and a half. Wakka Primeval Flower Garden, one of Japan's largest primeval flower gardens, spreads over a 20 km sandbar on the shores of Lake Saroma, and is a large colony of seaside plants with more than 300 species of flowers. "Wakka Primeval Flower Garden" has been about 5 km from the second lake mouth so far.

[Hokkaido Tokoro] Enjoy the beautiful nature! Lake Saroma "Sunset Cruise"

Lake Saroma Seal Sightseeing Boat
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
8,000 Yen~ (tax included)

Lake Saroma, the largest lake in Hokkaido, is a spot where you can enjoy nature. The sunset over Lake Saroma is said to be one of the most beautiful spots in Japan where you can see the sunset. This plan is a cruise where you can enjoy the nature of Lake Saroma for about 30 minutes until the sun sets. *Departure time varies depending on the season, so please inquire at the time of application.

Recommended sightseeing spots in Lake Saroma

Below are the essentials for sightseeing in Lake Saroma, Standard popular spot I'd like to introduce_______

Be sure to check it out before you leave for Lake Saroma!

"Road Station Lake Saroma"

"Road station

" Lake Saroma Line is called Along Route 238 The roadside station in
Appearance is Hokkaido The eye-catching design is inspired by the cowshed and silo of dairy farming, which is an industry that represents the industry.

" Road Station Lake Saroma " Product Center Minori ” used local specialties such as scallops, local Saroma pork, and pumpkins. Local gourmet and specialties You can enjoy various things, so please stop by.

Enjoy freshly caught scallops on the spot " pottery corner ” is popular.
You can casually enjoy local specialties " Saroma pork burger "" Saroma pork bun ' is also recommended.

Road Station Lake Saroma
Address: 121-3 Naniwa, Saroma-cho, Tokoro-gun, Hokkaido

Lake Saroma Observatory

Lake Saroma Observatory

An observatory at the top of Mt. Horoiwa, 376 meters above sea level. " Lake Saroma Observatory " is known to those in the know Little-known tourist spots is.

On sunny days, you can even see the Shiretoko mountains in the distance. The only view spot where you can see the whole view of Lake Saroma is.

Since there are no high mountains in the vicinity, Recommended for those who want to enjoy a large panoramic view of Lake Saroma .

Lake Saroma Observatory
Address: Naniwa, Saroma-cho, Tokoro-gun, Hokkaido
*Renovation work underway from July 2022 to late April 2023

Wakka Primeval Flower Garden

Wakka Primeval Flower Garden

20 km long Japan's largest coastal grassland spreads over a sandbar .

" Wakka Primeval Flower Garden is a diverse environment with a mix of forests, grasslands, sand dunes, and wetlands. More than 300 kinds of flowering plants A land rich in nature where By the way, "Wakka" means "fresh water" in the Ainu language and comes from "Wakka Oi" where water springs.

Wakka Primeval Flower Garden

Wakka primeval flower garden Blooms from late April to late September .
be at its peak Late June to mid-July By the Ezosukashi lily, Ezo Zentei, Hermanus And so on bloom pretty flowers.

Wakka Primeval Flower Garden
Address: 242-1 Sakaeura, Tokoro-cho, Kitami-shi, Hokkaido

Ryugu Highway

Ryugu Highway

Route 656 (Yubetsu Station Saromako Line) leading from Yubetsu City to Sanrihama Campsite. It is about 12km road.

" Ryugu Highway ” passes through the “Wakka Primeval Flower Garden”, and on both sides A popular tourist spot where you can overlook the scenic spots of the Sea of Okhotsk and Lake Saroma . At the end of the line is the Ryugudai Observatory.

It was named after the poet, Keigetsu Omachi, who said that the sandbar leading to this area was "the road leading to Ryugu."

Farms and pastures, Hamanasu habitat, reedbeds You can see the expressions of the four seasons.

Ryugu Highway
Address: Sakaeura, Tokoro-cho, Kitami-shi, Hokkaido to Toeidoko, Yubetsu-cho, Monbetsu-gun

Ryugudai Observatory

Ryugudai Observatory

An observatory along the Ryugu Highway at the end of Route 656 (Yubetsu Station Lake Saroma Line).
" Ryugudai Observatory ” is located on the sandbar that separates Lake Saroma from the Sea of Okhotsk, facing the artificially opened mouth of the lake.

The attraction is that you can enjoy the superb view of Lake Saroma and the Sea of Okhotsk at the same time. .

in winter, A perfect view point where you can see drift ice up close is.

Ryugudai Observatory
Address: Toeidoko, Yubetsu-cho, Monbetsu-gun, Hokkaido

Recommended Gourmet Around Lake Saroma

Recommended Gourmet Around Lake Saroma

A well-known restaurant near Lake Saroma frequented by locals I'd like to introduce_______

Unique to Lake Saroma Sweets made with local specialties such as fresh seafood and pumpkins Please enjoy!

Saroma seafood

A restaurant that boasts seafood .
" Saroma seafood ” offers everything from a la carte dishes to courses, so it is recommended for a variety of situations, from one person to a group. There is also a counter, so the atmosphere is attractive even if you are alone. .

Caught around the local area You can fully enjoy scallops, oysters, crabs, herrings, octopuses, squids, etc. as sashimi, hot pot, fried chicken, and a la carte dishes. .

Saroma seafood
Address: 157-1 Eitai-cho, Saroma-cho, Tokoro-gun, Hokkaido

Kabochan Honpo

Loved by locals and tourists alike sweets shop .
" Kabochan Honpo "teeth Commitment to high-quality ingredients from Hokkaido, selling a wide range of sweets from Japanese to Western sweets doing.

Popular for its rich and creamy taste " Cheese bokko ”. By the way, "bokko" means "stick" in Hokkaido dialect.

" pumpkin pie ” is also a popular dish. Recommended as a souvenir from Lake Saroma is.

Kabochan Honpo
Address: 61 Miyamae-cho, Saroma-cho, Tokoro-gun, Hokkaido

Recommended hotels and accommodations in Lake Saroma

Recommended hotels and accommodations in Lake Saroma

After sightseeing, it is a place where you can relax while enjoying the specialties of Lake Saroma.

Landscape of Lake Saroma or local gourmet We will introduce hotels and inns where you can enjoy

Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort

A hotel nestled on the shores of Lake Saroma.
" Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort "teeth Great location where you can overlook Lake Saroma from the room and the public bath is attractive. The surroundings change to orange and red moment by moment, The sun setting over Lake Saroma and the majestic scenery should be a lifetime memory.

Caught around Lake Saroma and the Sea of Okhotsk Buffet or creative cuisine course with plenty of seafood such as scallops, oysters, crabs, flatfish, and salmon can be enjoyed at

From both the indoor bath and the open-air bath, you can see the seasonal Lake Saroma and the sunset. I can do it.
This hotel is recommended for those who want to relax and enjoy the view.

Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort
Address: 306-1 Sakaeura, Tokoro-cho, Kitami-shi, Hokkaido

Lake Saroma Yurinkan

An inn with only 9 rooms.
" Lake Saroma Yurinkan "teeth Recommended for adults who want to relax quietly is.

It is ideal for a couple's trip with its stylish atmosphere made of wood. The atrium and open lobby has a fireplace and hearth, and the space that makes you feel warm is attractive.

You can overlook Lake Saroma from the room and dining hall. One of the attractions is the wonderful location.

You can fully enjoy local gourmet such as oysters and crabs, including the specialty of Lake Saroma, scallops. .

Lake Saroma Yurinkan
Address: 118-1 Naniwa, Saroma-cho, Tokoro-gun, Hokkaido

Fisherman's House Captain's House

Caught near Lake Saroma and the Sea of Okhotsk A guesthouse that boasts fresh seafood .
" Fisherman's House Captain's House "teeth Recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the fruits of the sea is.

The room is an old-fashioned simple Japanese-style room.
The large public bath is an indoor bath only. There is no gender swap.

The biggest attraction of "Ryoshimaru Captain's House" is the food.
For breakfast and dinner, fresh sashimi and Scallops, oysters, hairy crabs, snow crabs, king crabs There are plenty of seasonal seafood such as. cooking is A volume that can't fit on the table There is no doubt that you will be overwhelmed!

Fisherman's House Captain's House
Address: Lake Saroma, Sakaeura, Tokoro-cho, Kitami-shi, Hokkaido

Enjoy the majestic nature of Lake Saroma!

not very touristy, Lake Saroma where magnificent nature remains .

There are many shops, hotels, and inns where you can enjoy fresh seafood such as scallops, oysters, and crabs!

Lake Saroma is famous as a sunset spot, The sunrise is also beautiful, so please get up early and go see it. .

*Information such as plans, fees, and introduced facilities is current as of October 2022.

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