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

I don't really want to tell anyone! Stay at Pirikarera Hotel, a hidden inn in Hokkaido that only a few people know about♪ ✅Private space with only 6 rooms ✅All rooms have free-flowing mall hot springs♨️ ✅Free spacious private open-air bath♨️ ✅Full-course dinner featuring A4-grade Shiraoi beef🍽 Easy access from Sapporo and New Chitose, highly recommended👍 #Hokkaido tourism #Open-air bath in guest room #Hot spring inn #Resort hotel #Luxury hotel

Take the Hokuto from Sapporo to Shiraoi, and you can reach Kai-Boroto in a few minutes. With the halo of newly opening in 2022, it has become one of the must-stay attractions in southern Hokkaido. The room space is about 17 pings and has an independent hot spring. It is recommended to go to the 🔺 hot spring. The brown carbonated spring is rare. The men's hot spring has an endless view of Lake Poloto. The snow scenery in winter is beautiful. The food quality is above average. The Aboriginal Symbiosis Center next to it is also worth a visit. There are also ice fishing trips available after Lake Poloto freezes.

Getting There - Take a shinkansen to Shiraoi Station in southern Hokkaido. The Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park is just about 5 mins walk from the station. Attractions - This open air cultural museum showcases a replicated Ainu village, exhibits, and performances, including traditional music and dance. It also offers traditional culinary, dance, music, and crafts-making workshops. Hotels - Many types of accommodations are available in Shiraoi. Haku Hostel where I stayed is about 10 mins walk from the Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park. This hostel is super trendy, clean, and comfortable place with friendly staff. It is also a great value for money. Food & Restaurants - Local restaurants and eateries offer some of the best meals you can find in Japan. Shopping - The museum gift shop has a good variety of products, some of which are made by Ainu people. Other local stores also offer Ainu people’s products, featuring traditional patterns, fabrics, and tapestries. #nationalpark #summervacation #bucketlistreboot

On my trip to Hokkaido, I went to Shiraoi Station. Do you know Shiraoi Town? It may not be a very well-known place, but the Ainu people built the foundation of the town's history here, and promoting Ainu culture is one of the town's development measures. In 2020, "Upopoy," a facility that symbolizes ethnic coexistence, was opened, allowing you to experience different cultures. In addition, "Hoshino Resorts Kai Poroto" will open in January 2022, and you can enjoy a stay there, as well as various activities at Lake Poroto depending on the season. This time, I stopped by a cafe called "Horyu" near the station, and the morning set at this cafe was very delicious. Even on the Pacific side, the snow scenery was still very beautiful in winter. #Snowscape #Hokkaido

Opening on January 14, 2022! The hot spring inn "Kai" has finally landed in Hokkaido for the first time♨️ I stayed at "Hoshino Resorts KAI Poroto", where you can fully enjoy Hokkaido's nature, food, and culture♪ I have stayed at several facilities of Hoshino Resorts' hot spring inn brand "Kai", but personally, I think "Kai Poroto" is definitely in the top three! First of all, the open-air bath nestled in the middle of nature is so amazing, soaking in the excellent quality of the mall hot spring in the snowy winter scenery was the best open-air bath I've ever had♨️ After all, hot springs feel the best in the cold season! As for the food, the special kaiseki meal, which incorporated plenty of Hokkaido's bounty, was delicious😋 If you're thinking about staying at a Hoshino Resort but not sure where to go, I can wholeheartedly recommend this place👍 #Hot spring #Luxury hotel #Snow scenery #Hokkaido #Breathtaking view

"Upopoy (Imaginary Space for Ethnic Coexistence)" is a facility where you can learn about Ainu culture that opened in Shiraoi-cho, Hokkaido in July 2020. I couldn't get the commercial "Upopoy, Upopoy~♫" that was playing when it first opened out of my head, so I finally made it here🤣 Please note that you need to pay a timed admission fee to enter the National Ainu Museum! The museum provides detailed explanations of the Ainu history and lifestyle, making it easy to understand even for beginners to Ainu culture. The Ainu song and dance shows were also interesting, as they were all things I had never seen before. You can also eat stylish game dishes at the attached restaurant "Haruranna"🦌 📍 2-3 Wakakusa-cho, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #Game #trip2022

📍Upopoy Symbolic Space for Ethnic Coexistence If you have seen the Golden Mukai, you will definitely have fun! Of course, even if you have not seen it, it is fun to learn about Ainu history and culture! 【INFORMATION】 Upopoy Symbolic Space for Ethnic Coexistence 📮059-0902 2-3 Wakakusa-cho, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido 🕑9:00-18:00 🚗Free parking available 💰 #Spring 0 yen trip

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Resort of the Heart Sea Villa Furukawa] 🕰️Business hours: 24:00~ 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 289-3 Tojohama, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido 059-0641 💰Price per person: 15,000~ 💞Reasons for recommendation: The location is great❤️ The open-air bath and the sea feel like one, and it relaxes the mind... The service is not too luxurious, and is cheerful and comfortable🤍 Everything was just the best😘 The hospitality, the food, the room, and relaxing on the terrace while listening to the sound of the waves‼ ️ The open-air bath overlooking the sea was also really soothing😍 It was the kind of inn that makes you want to visit once a year as a reward to yourself♪

The time I spent at this hotel was the highlight of my entire Hokkaido trip! The environment, scenery, and food were impeccable in every aspect. I highly recommend everyone to experience it. Part of the Hoshino Resorts, 'Kai Poroto' is located in Shiraoi Town, near the famous Noboribetsu Onsen area, and not too far from Sapporo city. From the moment you enter, you feel a sense of detachment from the mundane world, making you extremely relaxed. The lobby features a stylish fireplace facing a small lake, giving off a fairyland vibe. Various activities are held in this space, making it a great place to chill. Although we booked one of the cheaper rooms, it was still very spacious with a large bed and an endless lake view that never gets old. The amenities were also very comprehensive. As for the onsen, there are both outdoor and indoor options, both designed in a minimalist yet comfortable style. The indoor onsen is available for non-staying guests in a 'day-use' format, so it tends to be more crowded. The outdoor onsen, however, is exclusive to staying guests, and in winter, it faces a frozen lake with an endless snowy view. At night, you can even stargaze, greatly enhancing the onsen experience! The experience of soaking in the onsen while snowflakes fall is truly unforgettable. Regarding food, most bookings include breakfast and dinner, both themed around the indigenous Ainu cuisine of the Shiraoi area, using many local ingredients. The meals are both exquisite and thoughtful, leaving you very full yet wanting more. After just one visit, I deeply felt the charm of Hoshino Resorts. Every aspect was relaxing and enjoyable, and I look forward to experiencing other hotels under the 'Kai' brand!

Travel to Hokkaido in winter compared to the popular Sapporo Otaru I prefer to go to niche private spots This time I came to Bai Lao with my friends Just out of the station you can feel the tranquility of the town It really came right for those of us looking for a vacation · 📍Bai Lao ⏰2 days and 1 night · 🚇Traffic It costs 2000+ yen by JR for 1 and a half hours from New Chitose Airport 🏨Accommodation This time we chose to stay in Hoshino's boundary Boruto 10-15 minutes walk from Bailao Station to the hotel The room looks directly at Lake Boruto especially like to sit by the window and see the scenery is really beautiful The suite also allows you to take a private bath in the room and enjoy the snowy view The decoration design incorporates many Ainu ethnic elements There are also experiential craft activities to participate in Of course you must not miss the signature ♨️ hot spring here I heard that the hot springs in Borodo are a hot spring for beautiful skin The brown hot tub is very comfortable to soak in 📸 Take photos and check in ✅Bai Lao Station The station itself and across the road are good to take pictures full of Japanese style ✅ Lake Bolodo The whole lake is covered with white snow very suitable for taking some artistic photos over good and ice fishing ✅ Open air bath in the boundary In front of you is the blue sky, snow scenery, snow mountains while soaking in the hot springs while looking at the scenery this feeling can only be felt when you are in it 🍽️Food There are many small shops along the street of Bai Lao Station that produce quite good products However it closes relatively early at night It is recommended to choose the hotel's one-night-two dining The banquet dishes for dinner are very rich Breakfast is set this salmon potato soup pot is my favorite It was relaxing to watch the egrets outside the window while having breakfast

Hokkaido Shiraoi Kai Poroto In addition to the snowy lakeside hot springs I was surprised by the food here As we all know, when staying at a hot spring hotel, you must choose a one-night, two-meal package The highlight is the kaiseki dinner From appetizers to desserts, everything is great ⛵ Treasure Boat The boat-shaped tray is filled with various Japanese delicacies, from sashimi platters to crab sushi, you can taste a variety of flavors at once 🥩 Beef steamed and grilled on a ceramic plate The Shiraoi Wagyu beef is full of milky flavor 🐟 Sake-steamed big fin fish No excessive seasoning, slowly savor the deliciousness of the fish 🍲 Hairy crab and scallop pot It is the best season to eat crabs recently. The combination of hairy crabs and scallops is very fresh. A sip of hot soup in winter is very satisfying · The hotel is rich in Ainu-inspired architecture It seems to float on the lake, looking out the window, there is a quiet and vast lake and birch forest From time to time, wild birds fly by, bringing a completely different Hokkaido experience The special drinks and handmade amulet class made me linger The rare Shiraoi hot spring♨️ reflects the beautiful scenery and takes away the fatigue of the journey

| Hokkaido's Hidden Cultural Gem. In Shiraoi Town, located in the southwestern part of Hokkaido, there is a time capsule-like museum called the Shiraoi Ainu Museum, which quietly tells the ancient and mysterious stories of the Ainu people. Stepping into the museum is like traveling through time and space, entering the long history of the Ainu people. Every exhibit in the museum is a sediment of time, telling the past of this ethnic group in a silent language. From the early dwellings to the exquisite wooden knife sheaths to the costumes displaying traditional Ainu patterns, all of them showcase the unique artistic creativity and profound cultural heritage of the Ainu people. The museum's permanent exhibition is like a grand historical painting, covering multiple themes such as the language, worldview, life, history, livelihood, and communication of the Ainu people. Here, you can learn about the unique language system of the Ainu language, feel their reverence for the spirits of all things in nature, explore their traditional survival methods of hunting, fishing, and gathering, and trace their historical trajectory of interaction and communication with other ethnic groups. In addition to static exhibits, the museum also offers various lively performances and experiential activities, allowing visitors to personally experience the charm of Ainu culture. The ancient Ainu dance, with its rhythmic steps and unique music, seems to transport people to an ancient Ainu village, where they can see the joyful scenes of celebrations or ceremonies. You can also try playing traditional Ainu musical instruments, such as the bamboo mouth harp "mukkuri" and the five-stringed harp "tonkori," and feel the unique melody flowing through your fingertips. Outside the museum, the National Ainu Museum and Park is an outdoor display of Ainu culture. The Ainu traditional village "kotan" in the park is scattered with traditional Ainu houses "cise," allowing people to get a close look at the Ainu way of life. Sitting by the fireplace, listening to the Ainu storyteller narrate ancient legends in the Ainu language, feeling the dramatic tension contained in the ups and downs of the tone, it is as if you are in a world full of mystery.

"My friends and I experienced the uniqueness of the Noboribetsu Onsen Hotel in Hokkaido, Kokoro no Kawami Bettei. The sea view here is absolutely beautiful, and the scenery changes with every step. It is amazing from the moment you check in. The service is good, and the hotel can arrange JR station pick-up. However, the bed is uncomfortable, the food is not good, and the hot spring pool is mediocre. The only advantage is the seaside hot spring. This place is suitable for parents and pets. It is very pleasant to walk along the coastal trail. In the evening, the sunset glow is reflected on the sea, sparkling and beautiful. In terms of the overall experience, this hotel can only be shared, not recommended. The transportation is not convenient. It takes 30 minutes to drive to the bear ranch, so I gave up. It was comfortable to take a hot spring bath before checking out. At the price of 3,000 per night, there are better options."

#Sign up for January Hotel Test Sleeper 2025 Different from the traditional Japanese hot spring hotels, there is no six-star luxury, but the environment and atmosphere are better than anything else. The whole view and scenery are very beautiful, making people intoxicated by nature; the hot spring is in the cabin, and the women's hot spring is outdoors. If the weather is good, you can look up at the night sky and count the stars; the breakfast and dinner portions are good, the overall service of the staff is very good, the room is clean, and the supplies provided are also in place

When you come to Shiraoi Town in Hokkaido, in addition to enjoying the beautiful natural scenery, don’t forget to taste the local food that they are most proud of - Shiraoi beef! 🐄「Shiragiwa Restaurant Iwasaki」is a restaurant directly operated by Iwasaki Ranch, 🏞️providing the freshest and highest quality Shiragiwa dishes that will definitely satisfy your taste buds! About Bai Lao Niu: Shirao beef is a black-haired Wagyu breed bred in Hokkaido, famous for its delicate meat texture, rich fat and melt-in-the-mouth taste. 🥩「Iwasaki」strictly selects high-quality white beef directly from the ranch, 👨🌾 allowing you to taste the most authentic deliciousness. Various cooking methods: The restaurant offers a variety of cooking methods, including charcoal grilled meat, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, etc. 🔥🍲 allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of white beef in different ways. Whether you want to taste the original flavor of beef or enjoy the rich soup, it can meet your needs. Recommended meals: Carefully selected 3 platters: Taste three different parts of white old beef at once, 🥩 Feel the different levels of taste and flavor, it is definitely the first choice for meat lovers! Monthly Limited Package: Different limited packages will be launched every month, 🗓️ providing more choices and more value-for-money enjoyment. (Price is about 5,000 yen) Dining environment: The restaurant is located on National Highway 36, with convenient transportation. 🚗 The store is spacious and comfortable, accommodating 80 people, 🪑 which is very suitable for family gatherings or gatherings with friends. Other Information: The restaurant has a parking lot for the convenience of self-driving tourists. 🅿️ Opening hours are 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, closed on Mondays. Summarize: "Shirataki Restaurant Iwasaki" offers high-quality Shirataki cuisine and a comfortable dining environment. 🍽️ It is a great choice for tasting Hokkaido's top-quality Wagyu beef. When you come to Shiraoi, don't miss this delicious restaurant! Rating: 9.0/10 #Christmas Good Places 2024 #Iwasaki #Iwasaki Ranch #Wagyu #grilled meat #sukiyaki #shabu-shabu #Hokkaido #Shiraoi #food #restaurant #Japanese cuisine #ranch direct #fresh ingredients #direct from the source #high quality #hidden food #local food #must-visit for gourmets #charcoal grilled meat #Japanese cuisine #delicious #high CP value #good atmosphere #good service #family dinner #friends gathering #Hokkaido food #2024 travel review

A nice visit to Upopoy at the beginning of November. To commemorate the Culture Day in Japan the entrance was free and there were many events. The park is near Shiraoi JE station in Hokkaido in a small Japanese town but the nature is breathtaking. The territory is big and has several buildings, including traditional Ainu houses. There are also cafes and shops before the entrance with local cuisine. The museum is not small but not big and features a lot of history and culture of the Ainu people. They provide a lecture on the history of Ainu in a cinema-like hall. Everyone was given a receiver to choose audio translation in their language (English, Chinese, Russian, Thai, Korean, if I remember correctly). The lecture about Ainu language was very interesting and we even got to try on アミップ - traditional Ainu clothing. The staff was so friendly and excited to share their culture. If you get the chance to visit, I highly recommend.

Located in Shiraoi-cho, Hokkaido, Upopoy is the first and northernmost national museum in Japan that focuses on the history and culture of the indigenous Ainu people. Of course, you can get there by car, but if you take the train, it's about 500m (about 10 minutes) from JR Shiraoi Station (North Exit) on foot to Upopoy. In addition to the usual museum, the large grounds include a plaza with a restaurant, a workshop, and several buildings where you can experience things. The view from inside the museum is beautiful, and you can learn a lot about the Ainu, but what I found interesting is that the map inside the museum also has Ainu language writing. Please take a look if you find it. [Upopoy Symbolic Space for Ethnic Coexistence] 📍Address: 2-3 Wakakusa-cho, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido 059-0902 #DomesticTravelRecordLine#HokkaidoTrip #HokkaidoTourism

I became friends with the owner of the guesthouse, and he kindly asked me if I would like to test ride an electric bicycle rental, so I decided to go for a ride in the morning. I have rented electric bicycles in various places, but one thing you need to be careful about is the distribution of the charge. If the electric bicycle runs out of charge, it will become just lead and you will suffer a miserable experience. So, a little trick is not to always set it to high power, but to use it only when necessary. And on the way, I encountered wild foxes, but I was able to arrive at Lake Kuttara. #Hokkaido #LakeKutttara #0YenTravelAutumn

Upopoy is an outdoor cultural museum that recreates an Ainu village. You can enjoy exhibits and traditional folk dances, and it is a place where you can experience the diverse charms of Ainu culture on the shores of Lake Poroto✨ The grounds were larger than I expected, and it was very natural and beautiful👍️ It was my first time seeing folk dance, so I was moved!! Also, the screening of the short animation was very impressive and the visuals were very detailed, and it was quite interesting!! [Name] Upopoy Symbolic Space for Ethnic Coexistence [Address] 2-3 Wakakusa-cho, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido 059-0902 [Opening hours] Please check the website as it changes depending on the season. #0 yen travel autumn #Hokkaido trip #Shiraoi sightseeing #Domestic travel

Located in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, Upopoy is the first and northernmost national museum in Japan that focuses on the history and culture of the indigenous Ainu people. In addition to the usual museum, the large grounds include a plaza with a restaurant, a workshop, and several buildings where you can experience things. The experience learning center offers experiences such as playing musical instruments and cooking, as well as a bow and arrow experience and a cute monitor where you can study the Ainu language. [Upopoy Symbolic Space for Ethnic Coexistence] 📍Address: 2-3 Wakakusa-cho, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido 059-0902 #Experience2024#HokkaidoTrip #HokkaidoTourism

As a fan of KAI, I decided to stay at its first hotel in Hokkaido - KAI Poroto! KAI Porodo is set to open in early 2022 and is located in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, next to the famous Porodo Lake. There are 42 rooms in the hotel, and all of them face the lake, which is very beautiful! The hot spring here is also very special. It is a rare plant-based brown charcoal hot spring, also known as the "beautifying hot spring". The most interesting thing is its name, which, in addition to being the name of a lake, also means "enlightenment". Therefore, the core of this hotel is to embody the perfect combination of nature and culture. As soon as we decided to go to Hokkaido, the first thing we did was to book this hotel! Fortunately, we booked early and successfully used the early bird discount. It really is cheaper! So once you decide on a time, remember to book a room first. Once you arrive at the hotel, you will first walk through a long corridor before reaching the lobby. Like other circles, there are local specialty drinks to enjoy. The staff quickly checked us in and introduced the facilities of the entire hotel. The room was really beautiful! In the center of the room is a table that symbolizes the square hearth in the Ainu house. My favorite seat is by the window. I sit here and look out the window at Lake Polo and a large number of birch and maple trees, which is very picturesque. After taking a break, we went to its famous hot springs. There are two large hot spring baths here, namely "△ Yu" and "０ Yu". "△ Yu" requires walking across a small bridge to reach the conical hot spring hut. It has indoor and outdoor hot springs. While taking a bath, you can also enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Polo. I love this spa so much! The "〇 soup" is different from the open "△ soup". It's more like being inside a cave. There is a circular patio at the top of the hot spring, where you can feel the connection with the outside nature through the soft light and shadow pouring in. Because this hot spring is open to the public, the amenities are not as rich as those of "△ Yu", and there are no high-end hair dryers. However, it is still very good! When it comes to food, all I can say is that you can’t go wrong with Hokkaido! The local ingredients are fresh and the traditional Kaiseki cuisine is delicious. Whether it's breakfast or dinner, we are very satisfied and satisfied! If you go to Hokkaido and want to experience a high-end and comfortable hot spring hotel, Kaiborodo is really the best choice. Whether you're looking for natural beauty, local cuisine or a relaxing spa experience, this place offers unique and unforgettable experiences. #September2024

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The National Ainu Museum is located inside the Upopoy Ethnic Coexistence Symbolic Space facility. This is included in the admission fee to Upopoy, so you can enter for free. The first floor has a quiet cafe, library, and souvenir shop, and the second floor is the exhibition room. The main exhibition room introduces the Ainu people under six themes: "Language," "World," "Life," "History," "Work," and "Exchange," which was very interesting. 2-3-1 Wakakusa-cho, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido 059-0902 9:00-18:00 Closed on Mondays. #Domestic travel #Museum #Ainu culture

Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park in Hokkaido is a national center for the revival and creation of Ainu culture🫧 It takes about 60 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, and the parking fee was 500 yen per visit🚘 The mascot character is 'Tureppon,' inspired by the famous Hokkaido plant, the giant lily🤍 The welcome at the entrance and the merchandise at the shop were very cute🥰 The facility is spacious with many highlights✨ 〒059-0902 Wakakusa-cho 2-chome 3, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido 9:00-20:00 Closed on Mondays🎌 💰Price per person: 1,200 yen

A restaurant located in the Upopoy Ethnic Coexistence Symbolic Space 🍽️ There are also food courts and cafes, but here you can enjoy delicious roasted meat 🦌 The roasted Ezo deer and lamb steak looked gorgeous and were delicious 🤤 The two portions were served together, so the impressive appearance was also very impactful ✨ 2-2-5 Wakakusa-cho, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido 059-0902 11:00-18:00 Only open until 20:00 on Saturdays and Sundays Closed on Mondays 🎌 #Domestic travel #Hokkaido #Hokkaido gourmet

This restaurant is located in Upopoy. The interior is warm and stylish, as wood is used abundantly. We had lunch there. Everything was delicious. The dishes were cute. As it is a bonfire dining restaurant, everything had a simple taste. The soup was served first, and this also had an "Ainu" taste. I recommend this restaurant. The restaurant is run by Furukawa, a high-class hotel in Hokkaido, so the restaurant is also high-class. The interior has a high-class and stylish atmosphere. It was a relatively quiet place. #0yentravel #Shiraoi #Upopoy #Ainu

#Sightseeing Access: About 10 minutes on foot from Shiraoi Station Dining & Restaurants: There are restaurants and cafes in front of the gate. Shopping: There is one souvenir shop in front of the gate and one inside the gate.

I visited during lunch time. I ordered the Shiraoi beef steak and yakiniku tasting set Lunch & soup included, 5000 yen per person🍴✨ It seems to be a directly managed restaurant that owns a ranch, so you can enjoy fresh and delicious meat! It's the type of restaurant where charcoal is prepared at the table and you can cook and eat by yourself. The steak was thick but very tender♡ The fat was sweet and the meat had a strong meaty flavor! It was delicious to eat it with salt😋 #ShiraoiBeef #Hokkaido #YakinikuLunch #SteakLunch #Yakiniku #Steak #Wagyu #ShiraoiBeefStoreIwasaki