The Attractions of “Eastern & Northern Hokkaido” from Spring to Summer > Recommended Local Cuisine
The Attractions of "Eastern & Northern Hokkaido" from Spring to Summer
Recommended Local Cuisine
From spring to summer in Eastern and Northern Hokkaido, you can enjoy fresh seafood, local vegetables, and specialty dishes. Indulge in exquisite gourmet food made from ingredients grown in the abundant nature, and create lifetime memories of your trip.
〜Recommended Local Cuisine in “Eastern Hokkaido”〜
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Local “Street Food”
There are many spots in Eastern Hokkaido where you can enjoy a variety of street food made with local ingredients. In the street food villages of various regions, you can have unique local flavors while interacting with the local people.
■Tips of Sightseeing
Some of the popular street food spots include “Kita no Yatai” in Obihiro, “Kushiro Akachochin Yokocho” in Kushiro, and “Kitami Jiman Mura” in Kitami. In Northern Hokkaido, there is also “Asahikawa Harete Yatai Village” in Asahikawa.
Some of the popular street food spots include “Kita no Yatai” in Obihiro, “Kushiro Akachochin Yokocho” in Kushiro, and “Kitami Jiman Mura” in Kitami. In Northern Hokkaido, there is also “Asahikawa Harete Yatai Village” in Asahikawa.
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“Butadon” in Obihiro
It’s a local dish featuring charcoal-grilled pork with a savory-sweet sauce and served over steaming hot rice. Using locally sourced pork, each restaurant takes pride in its unique flavor. It has a simple yet deep and rich flavor and is a popular local gourmet dish among tourists.
■Tips of Sightseeing
Each specialty restaurant offers different sauces and grilling methods, so you should try and compare them.
Each specialty restaurant offers different sauces and grilling methods, so you should try and compare them.
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“Robata” in Kushiro
Robata is a traditional culinary culture where fresh seafood and other ingredients are grilled over charcoal. Kushiro is known as the birthplace of seafood robata and has many establishments, ranging from long-established restaurants to tourist-friendly ones. You can fully experience the flavors of local seasonal ingredients along with their appetizing aroma.
■Tips of Sightseeing
One of the most popular robata is “Ganpeki Robata” that lets you enjoy robatayaki and viewing Nusamai Bridge at the same time.
One of the most popular robata is “Ganpeki Robata” that lets you enjoy robatayaki and viewing Nusamai Bridge at the same time.
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“Oysters” in Akkeshi
Oysters from Akkeshi, which are grown in an environment where nutrient-rich lake water mixes with cool sea water, are known for their plump flesh and rich umami flavor. Akkeshi oysters are shipped year-round, so you can have fresh raw or grilled oysters at any time of the year.
■Tips of Sightseeing
At Roadside Station Akkeshi Gourmet Park (Akkeshi Mikaku Terminal Conchiglie), you get to eat oysters cooked in various ways at the restaurants and charcoal-grilled shop.
At Roadside Station Akkeshi Gourmet Park (Akkeshi Mikaku Terminal Conchiglie), you get to eat oysters cooked in various ways at the restaurants and charcoal-grilled shop.
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“Yakiniku” in Kitami
Kitami is an area where yakiniku culture is deeply rooted, and its specialties include beef sagari and pork horumon grilled over a charcoal fire. Each restaurant offers its own unique flavor, featuring house-made sauces crafted from fruits, onions, and other fresh ingredients. These gourmet delights are beloved by locals.
■Tips of Sightseeing
Kitami City has the second highest number of yakiniku restaurants per 10,000 people in Japan, boasting over 70 establishments.
Kitami City has the second highest number of yakiniku restaurants per 10,000 people in Japan, boasting over 70 establishments.
〜Recommended Local Cuisine in “Northern Hokkaido”〜
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“Soy Sauce Ramen” in Asahikawa
This bowl features a double soup mixing animal-based and seafood-based broths, with soy sauce seasoning. The low-hydration curly noodles go perfectly well with the soup. As a unique feature of cold regions, the surface of the soup is covered with a layer of lard, allowing you to enjoy it piping hot until the last bite.
■Tips of Sightseeing
The city is home to a wide variety of ramen shops, ranging from long-established to new and upcoming ones, allowing you to enjoy a diverse range of ramen noodles.
The city is home to a wide variety of ramen shops, ranging from long-established to new and upcoming ones, allowing you to enjoy a diverse range of ramen noodles.
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Local “Sweets”
Asahikawa is known for its high-quality sweets within Hokkaido. There are a wide variety of sweets shops, ranging from long-established famous confections to locally beloved specialty stores. Additionally, in Furano and Biei, you can find many kinds of sweets made with fresh local ingredients including milk.
■Tips of Sightseeing
While various products are sold, sweets with rich flavors using milk and cheese are particularly popular.
While various products are sold, sweets with rich flavors using milk and cheese are particularly popular.
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“Vegetable Dishes” in Biei
Thanks to the significant temperature differences between day and night, and the fertile soil containing volcanic ash, Biei is a region where high-quality vegetables with rich sweetness and umami are grown. Restaurants in Biei offer dishes made with fresh local vegetables, allowing visitors to enjoy seasonal flavors throughout the year.
■Tips of Sightseeing
Around the scenic hills of Biei, there are various cafes and restaurants. Additionally, in the center of Biei, at Biei Senka, you can enjoy authentic French cuisine.
Around the scenic hills of Biei, there are various cafes and restaurants. Additionally, in the center of Biei, at Biei Senka, you can enjoy authentic French cuisine.
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“Cheese & Wine” in Furano
At Furano Cheese Factory, high-quality cheese is made using fresh local milk. Additionally, Furano Winery takes advantage of the unique climate of the Furano basin to produce and sell wines made from locally grown grapes.
■Tips of Sightseeing
At Furano Wine House, located on a small hill, you can enjoy dishes made with plenty of local ingredients, including Furano wine and Furano cheese.
At Furano Wine House, located on a small hill, you can enjoy dishes made with plenty of local ingredients, including Furano wine and Furano cheese.
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“Curry” in Furano
Furano has all the ingredients for curry, except for the spices. There are various curry restaurants that use fresh local vegetables and meat. Furano omelette curry, which is famous for its rule of always using Furano-produced rice, eggs, butter, and other ingredients, is well-known.
■Tips of Sightseeing
There are various restaurants offering a wide range of curries, including Furano omelette curry, roux curry, and soup curry.
There are various restaurants offering a wide range of curries, including Furano omelette curry, roux curry, and soup curry.
The Attractions of “Eastern & Northern Hokkaido” from Spring to Summer > Recommended Local Cuisine