HokkaidoLeisure

Himekawa-no-Mizu

Flow of the course

Previous stop: This roadside station in Otobe Town sits on a bluff overlooking the Sea of Japan. Its shop stocks specialty products made with Kurosenkoku black soybeans and yuri-ne (edible lily bulbs), making it a perfect rest stop along a drive.

About 10 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About 20 min to the next stop

Next stop: Enjoy Water Play Until Evening in a Seawater Pool Enclosed by a Breakwater

About this spot

This lush green park in Otobe Town has a lawn plaza and playground equipment, making it a good place to get a bit of exercise before entering the pool. With plenty of shade, you can rest comfortably even on a hot day. If you spread out a packed lunch and eat here, you can use your time efficiently before heading to the pool. It's a laid-back park where local children also come to play.

Tips

There's no shop, so it's reassuring to prepare lunch and snacks in advance. Getting a bit of light exercise before water play will help you enjoy the pool with plenty of energy.