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Urausu Roadside Station , also called Roadside Station “Tsurunuma” ( 道の駅 つるぬま ) is one of the 128 roadside stations in Hokkaido. It is located at 188 Kinausunai in the town of Urausu in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Urausu Roadside Station / Roadside Station “Tsurunuma” Urausu Roadside Station details Urausu Roadside Station is situated along the Route 275 of the Hokkaido Expressway and provides a convenient stop for travelers driving through the area. The roadside station is officially called Roadside Station “Tsurunuma” as it is situated near Tsurunuma Park. Urausu Roadside Station - Urausu town, Hokkaido Prefecture Urausu Roadside Station  was built sometime in 1996. It was established as part of the "Michi-no-Eki" (Roadside Station) program in Japan, which aims to provide convenient rest stops for travelers on highways and expressways. It was officially registered as a roadside station on August 27, 1999, and given the registration number 60. The sign at the old roadside

10 Things to Do in Chitose City Chitose ( 千歳市 ) is a city in the Ishikari Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . Chitose was originally named shikot in the Ainu language, which means " big depression or hollow ," similar to Lake Shikotsu, which is a caldera lake. This sounded too much like dead bones (死骨, shikotsu ) in Japanese, so it was altered to Chitose. For those planning to visit Chitose City to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Chitose : Chitose City manhole covers 1. Take a picture of the manhole cover of Chitose City . So far, I have seen one unique manhole cover which is expected in the city. There is a colored version of this installed in front of  Michinoeki Salmon Park Chitose . Chitose Roadside Station 2. Visit the  Chitose Roadside Station  /  Michinoeki Salmon Park Chitose  and buy products that are produced or made in the town. You can also get the roadside station stamp here for the Hokkaido Stamp rally booklet. This roadside statio

The Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center ( 支笏湖ビジターセンター ) is a compact and modern facility that offers engaging displays showcasing the rich heritage and diverse wildlife found in the vicinity of Lake Shikotsu .  It is located at Shikotsukoonsen in the city of Chitose in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center details Before embarking on your exploration of the captivating Lake Shikotsu, make sure to pay a visit to the Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center —a treasure trove of information and a perfect starting point for your adventure. This eco-friendly facility, constructed with natural materials sourced from the Lake Shikotsu region, sets the stage for an immersive and environmentally conscious experience. Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center - Chitose City, Hokkaido Prefecture At the heart of the visitor center lies a series of informative displays, thoughtfully designed to engage visitors in a friendly and interesting manner. Embracing the theme of "To