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Photos and local food at a roadside station famous for its hilltop views and larch tree rows

About this spot

This roadside station sits atop a gently sloping hill lined with trees, offering the kind of open, expansive scenery that Hokkaido is known for. The hillside view, often featured on TV and in photographs, is a memorable sight for visitors. Inside, a shop sells local soft-serve ice cream and light snacks, making it a great spot to take a break between sightseeing stops. Since the hilltop view is just a short walk from the spacious parking lot, it's an easy stop even with young children in tow.

Fireworks details

Name: めまんべつ観光夏まつり水上花火大会

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 網走郡大空町・網走湖女満別湖畔

Shells: approx. 3,000

2026年8月1日(土)開催、網走湖のほとりを舞台にした水上花火大会です。湖上から打ち上がる約3,000発の花火は、広い北海道の夜空いっぱいに大きく広がります。風がなく穏やかな夜は、静かな湖面に花火の光が映り込み、まるで2つの花火を同時に見ているかのような美しさです。昼間に訪れた湖のほとりで夜の花火を見上げる時間は、1日の締めくくりにふさわしい特別なひとときになります。

Tips

荒天時は中止や順延の可能性があるため、当日は主催者の公式発表を確認しましょう。北海道の夜は真夏でも冷え込むことがあるため、羽織ものを忘れずに。終了後は駐車場や道路が混み合うため、時間に余裕を持って移動しましょう。

Food stalls

Where: 会場内

※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: hanabi.walkerplus.com

Tips

About a 10-minute drive from the Memanbetsu shore of Lake Abashiri. Some paths around the hill are unpaved, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Summer sun can be strong, so bring a hat and sunscreen.