1 night and 2 days Kitami City

Surrounded by nature, lured by the aroma of grilled meat. A local gourmet experience to savor in Kitami.

Akan Lake - Kitami

Encounter the gourmet cuisine and warm hospitality of Eastern Hokkaido in the town of Kitami, renowned for its yakiniku.

After being healed by the tranquility of the lake and forest at Lake Akan, and experiencing Ainu culture and nature activities, head to Kitami, one of Hokkaido's premier gourmet towns. Known as the "Yakiniku Town," Kitami is famous for its popular dishes such as horumon and jingisukan, enjoyed with a sauce made from the local specialty, onions. Surrounded by the savory smoke and appetizing aromas, you can fully enjoy the yakiniku culture cherished by the locals. Furthermore, in Kitami, you can also experience a blend of gourmet and culture through visits to the Hakka Museum and the Okhotsk Beer Factory. This is a recommended model course starting from Lake Akan, where you can encounter the warmth of nature, food, and people.

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As dusk falls over the city of Kitami, the scent of charcoal rises from various corners of the streets. Here, yakiniku is not just a "feast," but a part of everyday life. Gathered around the charcoal grill, travelers find themselves seamlessly blending into the circle of locals. The flavorful offal, which expands in taste with each bite, is savored alongside draft beer in the sub-zero air. This culture, where the entire town is said to be a yakiniku restaurant, transforms the experience of Kitami into something that goes beyond mere eating.

Time Schedule

day1

Natural experiences in lakes and forests, and to the town of barbecue.

Morning

Encountering Nature and Culture at Lake Akan

Starting from Akan Lake Onsen
Nature walks in the national park at "Forest of Light" and "Bokke Forest"
Learning about coexistence between nature and people through marimo conservation activities and the Ainu cultural guide "Anytime, Ainutime!"

day

Lunch featuring local cuisine by Lake Akan (tempura of wakasagi, mountain vegetable dishes, etc.)
Take a break at a lakeside café.

afternoon

Enjoy the Canadian canoe experience and sightseeing boat on Lake Akan
Relax and rejuvenate in the hot springs.

Evening

Traveling by car to Kitami (approximately 2 hours).

day2

Enjoy the charm of the city and gourmet yakiniku in Kitami.

Morning

Exploring the town of Kitami. Taking a leisurely start at local shops and cafes.

Day

Kitami Yakiniku Lunch

Enjoy hormone and jingisukan with the local specialty "sauce with plenty of onions."
A yakiniku food tour visiting popular local restaurants is also recommended.

afternoon

Tourism at the Kitami Mint Museum and a visit to the Okhotsk Beer Factory, combining gourmet and cultural experiences.
In winter, it is also possible to combine these activities with visits to the "Aquarium of the Northern Land" and drift ice sightseeing.

Evening