2025 Mikasa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

Hokkaido's largest museum where you can see giant ammonites and a large number of ammonites. Mikasa City Museum ○Address 212-1 Nishikicho, Ikushunbetsu, Mikasa, Hokkaido ○Bicycle parking available ○No restaurants ○Opening hours 9:00-17:00 Closed on Mondays Closed: January 1st to January 31st, 2024 ○The open-air museum is one of the geosites (visiting places) of "Mikasa Geopark". The "open-air museum course" has resumed! 40 minutes round trip on foot * Cross the bridge to enter! It's a good idea to go and see the autumn leaves until November when the snow starts to accumulate♪ If you go further in, you will find a wonderful abandoned coal mine site. *Published in a separate article I visited in the middle of summer. You can catch as many grasshoppers as you want on the road! There's nothing around, so if you go with children, bring some snacks♪ #Hokkaido tourism#Forest bathing#Dinosaurs #Museum#Spots that parents and children can enjoy#Mikasa

Mikasa City is located northeast of Sapporo, Hokkaido. It was once prosperous due to coal mining, which led to the introduction of trains. However, with the decline of the industrial age, it has now become the second least populous city in Japan. Lake Katsurasawa is a large artificial lake formed by the construction of the Katsurasawa Dam and is designated as a prefectural natural park. In addition, the area around Lake Katsurasawa is known as a treasure trove of fossils that contains the romantic atmosphere of ancient times. Many ammonites and historical biological fossils have been discovered in the area, which can be visited at the Mikasa City Museum. When visiting Hokkaido in winter, be careful of ice and snow blocking the roads and affecting traffic. If heavy snow arrives, traffic may be easily disrupted. #NewYear'sDestinations #Hokkaido #Dam #Snow

It's a rare opportunity to experience a steam train up close and personal for free 🚂. On our last day, we drove back from Asahikawa to Sapporo, where we were pleasantly surprised by the unexpected surprise of the "Mikasa Railway Village" #Hokkaido. The train whistle went off, much louder than expected, and it startled us both (it was really loud). Just for the test run, it made at least four round trips before picking up passengers once (not many people). Each person paid 300 yen for the experience coupon, and we were worried we wouldn't get our money's worth (test runs are more expensive than operating them 😂). But it also showed the Japanese people's meticulous and meticulous approach to everything. There's a museum within the park, and the online reviews are rich with information, which railway enthusiasts will find very enjoyable. Since we're both illiterate, we decided to just wander around and admire the many old trains 🚞, which was quite enjoyable. There are also old railway uniforms and name tags, as well as many preserved artifacts on display, which are worth a visit if you pass by. Note: During this trip to Hokkaido, it seemed that the population of some small towns was rapidly declining and aging, and the streets were also deserted. A few days ago, I watched a short film introducing the small village of Memancho, located in the northeastern suburbs of Sendai in the Tohoku region of Japan. The population is aging and declining sharply, and the Japanese government has announced that it may close towns, etc., which seems to be inevitable in the super-aged society.

Mikasa City Museum, located in Mikasa City, Hokkaido, is a unique museum where the memories of the ancient sea and the history of modern coal mining intersect. The museum displays about 600 fossils (120 species) of ammonites that lived in the Cretaceous period about 100 million years ago, and boasts one of the largest collections in Japan. In particular, the largest ammonite specimen in Japan, measuring about 1.3m in diameter and weighing about 580kg, is a spectacular sight. In addition, the museum also displays the fossil of the "Ezomikasaryu", a type of mosasaurus discovered in Mikasa City, and a full-body skeleton replica of an Allosaurus with a body length of 10m, making it a must-see spot for dinosaur lovers. In addition, you can learn about the history of Mikasa City's development and development, including materials related to the Sorachi Penal Colony established in the Meiji era and machinery and tools used at the Horonai Coal Mine.  There is an "open-air museum" area outside the building, where you can actually see the boundary between the Ikushunbetsu Formation, which is about 50 million years old, and the Mikasa Formation, which is 100 million years old. You can have a valuable experience of experiencing the dynamic history of the earth while walking along the maintained promenade.  Mikasa City Museum is a facility that can be enjoyed by families as well as those interested in fossils, geology, and the history of coal mining. Why not feel the eternal time in this place where nature and history blend together? #absolutelyfreetrip #domestictrip #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotrip #museum #sightseeing #tripwithchildren

📍 Mikasa Railway Memorial Museum Located in Mikasa City, Hokkaido, this museum is a valuable spot that preserves the history of coal mining and railways. Known as the site where Hokkaido's first railway was laid, it features real steam locomotives and passenger cars on display. It's a place that railway enthusiasts and families with children can enjoy alike. Inside the museum, there are driving simulators and railway models, offering plenty of interactive ways to learn while having fun. With a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere, this family-friendly facility allows visitors to explore the history of railways that supported Hokkaido's industries.

Mikasa is about an hour away from Sapporo, driving along Route 12. You can enjoy local cuisine here, making it the perfect town for a casual day trip♪ ・Kuishinbo Roadside Station The jumbo-sized yakitori is very popular! There's always a line, but it moves quickly, so don't worry♪ The charcoal-grilled yakitori with salt and pepper is juicy! The onions sandwiched between the pieces are also delicious♪ 1056 Okayama, Mikasa, Mikasa City, Hokkaido ・Bibai Yakitori Tatsumi Motsu kushi, which is made by skewering various parts of chicken on a single bamboo skewer and grilling it, is a long-standing Bibai specialty. The juicy, deep flavor is different from regular chicken skewers♪ 1-15 Nishiichijo Minami 1-chome, Bibai City, Hokkaido ・Drive-in Shirakaba Chaya This is a famous restaurant serving Bibai's specialty chicken rice! It's a popular restaurant so it's always crowded, but if you order takeout you can get it without waiting. The sweetness of the onions and the umami of the chicken make it a delicious dish! Chashinaicho 3rd Ward, Bibai City, Hokkaido #PR #HokkaidoTourism #Mikasa #Bibai #Yakitori #Drive

#JapanTravel ❤️Katsurazawa Lake (reservoir)❤️ Lake Katsurazawa is a beautiful lake in Makassar City, Hokkaido. Lake Katsurazawa is a mature lake that was completed by the completion of the Katsurazawa Dam. The lake is 62km away, and is a beautiful natural landscape surrounded by forests, and is designated as a prefectural natural park. In addition, the area around Lake Katsurazawa is famous worldwide as a treasure trove of fossils that hide the romance of the ancient times, and many fossils of ammonites and creatures from that time have been discovered here, and some of them are exhibited at the Mikasa City Museum. In fact, there is not much to see in winter, but if you pass by, stop your car for a moment and take a picture, it will be very nice. 👉Address 〒068-2101 北海道三笠市桂沢

#JapanTravel There is a special ❤️FamilyMart❤️ in Mikasa City, Sapporo, Hokkaido. Here, you can take a break and eat some light food on your way to Biei City. The FamilyMart Chicken Burger, which is only available at FamilyMart, recommended by a friend. You just need to buy bread and chicken. There are several types of bread, but I usually recommend mayonnaise bread. Combine these two and you're done. It's so delicious that I want to go back to Sapporo. 👉Address 21-1 Saiwaicho, Mikasa, Hokkaido 068-2153 Japan

📍Mikasa Railway Village Chin rating (5 stars is the highest) Recommended: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Highlight recommendation🤤 - The railway village showcases different styles of trains there are diesel engineering cars, electrified trains and even steam trains - Railway Village is the former train repair shop left behind the fan-shaped garage of the year is very special visitors can take pictures outside #doublechinlife #doublechinlife #chin #japantravel #OverseasTravel

📍クロフォード Park Address: 971-1 Honmachi, Mikasa, Hokkaido 068-2141 Chin rating (5 stars is the highest) Recommended: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Highlight recommendation🤤 - The park has placed two old trains one is a diesel engineering vehicle and one is an electrified train and there are also some very characteristic facilities of the former railway station #doublechinlife #doublechinlife #chin #japantravel #OverseasTravel