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Otoineppu to Esashi

Updated: March 18, 2024 07:11 AM
Esashi

Otoineppu to Esashi

Language

  • Japanese

Currency

  • Japanese Yen (JPY)

Distance

  • Approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles)

How to Reach

  • By train: Take the JR Hokkaido Sekihoku Main Line from Otoineppu Station to Asahikawa Station (approximately 2 hours), then transfer to the JR Hokkaido Hakodate Main Line to Esashi Station (approximately 3 hours). The total journey time is approximately 5 hours.
  • By bus: Take the Donan Bus from Otoineppu Bus Terminal to Asahikawa Bus Terminal (approximately 2 hours), then transfer to the JR Hokkaido Hakodate Main Line to Esashi Station (approximately 3 hours). The total journey time is approximately 5 hours.
  • By car: Drive along National Route 239 and National Route 285 (approximately 3 hours).

Expenses

  • Train fare: Approximately 6,000 yen
  • Bus fare: Approximately 5,000 yen
  • Gasoline: Approximately 3,000 yen
  • Food and drinks: Approximately 2,000 yen per day
  • Accommodation: Approximately 5,000 yen per night

Best time to go

  • Spring (April-May): The weather is mild and the flowers are in bloom.
  • Summer (June-August): The weather is warm and sunny.
  • Autumn (September-October): The leaves are changing color and the weather is cool.
  • Winter (November-March): The weather is cold and snowy.

What to Eat

  • Esashi zui (scallop sashimi)
  • Ota tofu (local tofu)
  • Hokkaido ramen (local ramen noodles)
  • Genghis Khan (grilled mutton)
  • Ishikari nabe (salmon and vegetable hot pot)

Where to Go

  • Esashi Line Park: A park dedicated to the former Esashi Line railway.
  • Esashi Nigiwai Plaza: A shopping and dining complex.
  • Otoineppu Onsen: A hot spring resort.
  • Lake Akan: A beautiful lake surrounded by mountains.
  • Daisetsuzan National Park: A national park with stunning mountain scenery.

FAQ

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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