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

#ViewingMaple #100TravelWays On the way from Hakodate to Niseko, we unexpectedly stopped at the coastal town of #Yakumo-cho. The seemingly ordinary countryside hides a charming Japanese pavilion garden, Umemura Garden. It was originally the residence of a local gentry, and an artist was hired to design the garden. It is now taken over by the Yakumo Town Office and is open to the public for free. #umemuragarden is a strolling garden with maple trees planted along the lakeside. In mid-to-late October, the maple leaves turn red like fire, which is extremely beautiful. The main building of the garden is #梅云亭. Through the reflection of Japanese window paper and paint, the red leaves outside are cleverly extended inside. When taking photos, it feels like the beautiful atmosphere of Rurikoin, which is intoxicatingly beautiful. It was really a treasure. We actually found the treasure in the countryside, and it was preserved and maintained very carefully. Each season has different beautiful scenery, with cherry blossoms in spring, green in summer, maples in autumn and snow in winter. It is a great enjoyment to sit or lie on the Japanese tatami and appreciate the flowing water under the small bridge and the poetic red leaves. To get to Yakumo-cho, in addition to driving, you can take the JR Hokuto Line to Yakumo Station, and then walk for 5 minutes from the exit of the station. #Hokkaido self-driving #Hokkaido travel #Hokkaido maple viewing #Yakumo-cho #Umemura Garden #Umeun-tei #Viewing maple #100 ways to travel

A garden of maple red that is as picturesque as a poem, its beauty, reflected through Japanese paper windows and lacquered tables, is unbelievably stunning, like a famous painting! Umemura Garden is located in Yakumo Town, Hokkaido, and is designated as a cultural property by the town. It was created by Mr. Tanjiro Umemura as a villa residence; later, the artist Moritaro Nonaka redesigned the landscape and expanded the garden. Now managed by the Yakumo Town City Office, it has become a free tourist spot open to the public. Umemura Garden is beautiful in all seasons, with cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, red leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. One can sit on a tatami mat in the Japanese garden, watching the small bridges over flowing water, and quietly enjoy the poetic beauty. The reflection on the lacquered tables captures a grand view that seems like it could only be taken at the Glorious Glass Courtyard, making it the perfect cover for a postcard! Although it is a free attraction, the management and maintenance are done with great care. The garden is kept very clean and tidy, with dedicated staff for cleaning and upkeep. Special exhibitions are also held periodically. It is commendable how Japan takes care of its cultural properties with such dedication. Yakumo Town is located in the southern part of Hokkaido, in the coastal town of Futami District. Although there is a JR station, there are very few tourists, so it is recommended to drive there for convenience, and it can serve as a stopover spot. Umemura Garden Business Hours: Open from 4/1 to 12/28 (closed in winter) 4/1-4/30, 11/1-12/28: 1000-1630 5/1-10/31: 0900-1700 Address: 151 Suehirocho, Yakumo, Futami District, Hokkaido 049-3112 Japan Average Cost: Free

I booked the Silver Wedding Hot Spring in early February three months in advance and successfully unlocked the forest snow hot spring ♨️. Although I only stayed for one night, the overall experience was exactly what I expected. If you come to Hakodate in winter, you must check it out if you have the chance. ☎ Reservation is an important part of the entire process of the Silver Wedding Hot Spring. If you are staying in the snow season, it is recommended to make a reservation at least three months in advance. The daily room availability on the official website is not completely accurate, so it is best to communicate by phone or email. The room we stayed in this time was of the Chuanyan type. The window faced the stream with a nice view and it was also very close to the public hot spring indoors. 🏠The hotel is located in Ochibe, Yakumo-cho. Because it is deep in the mountains, it is still a certain distance from Ochibe Station. Be sure to make an appointment with the store for a shuttle bus a few days in advance before arrival, otherwise you can only take a taxi. The only way to get from Hakodate to Ochibe is by the fixed Hakodate Main Line or bus 310, which takes about an hour and a half. 🔥The outdoor forest snow private bath is the soul of the Silver Wedding Bath. Only three are open in winter, from 6:30 to 16:30, limited to one hour, and only one reservation can be made per day. Since you can only get the private bath key at the front desk after checking in, the earlier you arrive at the hotel, the greater the chance of successfully booking the two most popular private baths. It was also because of this that I chose bus 310 at 10:21 to go to Okabe. There were very few people on the bus throughout the journey, and when I arrived at the hotel I just caught up with the check-in, which was very convenient. If you fail to reserve a private bath you like and are only staying for one night, it is recommended that you go to the front desk to make a reservation before 6:30 the next day, and you will basically be able to make a successful reservation. After soaking in the private bath, there are two public baths with nice views indoors, which are open to men and women in turn and remain open late at night. 🍜The Silver Wedding Soup meal is a standard one-night two-meal package, with both breakfast and dinner set meals, and the taste is basically at the average level of Japanese hot spring hotels. Dinner can be chosen at 18:00 or 18:30. Each group of guests has a private room with their own name to dine in, which is great. Because the hotel is in the mountains, there are no shops around. If you are worried about the food, you can bring some by yourself. p2-p9 Silver Wedding Bath's three beautiful outdoor private baths p10-p11 Silver Wedding Bath's indoor public baths p12-p17 Silver Wedding Bath's outdoor scenery p18 Silver Wedding Bath's meals p19 Silver Wedding Bath's hand-painted hot spring map

If you want to experience the feeling of soaking in an open-air hot spring in the mountains and forests, then you must not miss the Ginkonyu Onsen♨️. This is a hot spring hotel located in a forest valley, in the direction of Hakodate by tram to Rakube Station, and there are almost no other buildings around except for this hotel. The hotel is decorated in an antique style, with an elegant and quiet environment. There are two types of hot springs: a large bath and an open-air hot spring. There is also an open-air hot spring that can be reserved, which is very suitable for enjoying with family~ 💛Spring quality: Sodium-chloride, bicarbonate spring, etc. 💙Efficacy: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, etc. There are 5 open-air hot springs with different scenery in the hotel, and these 5 open-air hot springs are free🆓 to reserve. Each open-air hot spring has a different shape and scenery, such as the "Tochini no Yu" carved from logs, the "Acorn no Yu" made of round stones, and the "Maple no Yu" that seems to be soaking in a tree house. In the deep winter with heavy snow, you can enjoy the picturesque snowy scenery❄️. In addition to the open-air hot spring, there is also a foot bath that everyone can enjoy. Before soaking in the hot spring, the staff will give you a hot spring map🗺️. Take the map and key to the five hidden outdoor secret hot springs at the end of the forest, which is a bit like a treasure hunt game, hahaha. ⚠️Tips: ❶This hot spring is only available to guests staying at Ginkonyu Onsen. ❷The nearest station to Ginkonyu Onsen is Rakube Station, and only 5 trains stop there in a day. If you want to experience Ginkonyu Onsen, you must plan your time and itinerary in advance. 🚄Transportation: Take the Hakodate Main Line from Hakodate, about 2 hours by train, get off at the small station "Rakube", and it is 10 km away from Ginkonyu Onsen. The hotel will send a car to pick you up.

This is a museum that can be viewed for free. The staff at the inn taught us about the traditions of Yakumo, and we went to learn about the history of carved wooden bears. I think you can see it in about 20 minutes if you read the explanation in the text. Even though it's called a wooden bear, there are slight variations depending on the creator and era, so it's even more interesting to read carefully before looking at what's on display.

Very nice rest area of Hokkaido express way. Very clean toilets, a lot of local souvenirs both food and gifts. We relax here for 30 minutes after drive from Hakodate-Shi . Well maintained and that day the weather was very good, sit relax and enjoy a beautiful view with an ice cream of your choice. Lovely panorama view with big green lawns and child facilities. The milk and hot snacks were pretty nice too. A rest stop worth to visit.

It's far away, but it's an inn I've always wanted to visit. It would have taken 6-7 hours by car from home... There are several private baths on the premises, and you can pick up a key for any available bath at the front desk. Momiji, Katsura, Acorn, Tochini, etc. The entire inn is surrounded by a garden of mixed trees, mainly maples, and the suspension bridge you cross on the way to the private bath is also nice. The open-air bath is full of rustic charm. The indoor and open-air baths in the main building of the facility are also not to be missed. I stayed in the old building, and the doors were sliding doors, and it took some skill to open the lock, but that was still nice. Apparently, the hot spring was dug on the silver wedding anniversary of Emperor Taisho, so it was named "Ginkonyu". #JapanHiddenHotSpringsSociety #Ginkonyu #YakumoTown #HokkaidoTrip #MeAndMyTravel #IStartedMoments

Hokkaido Hokkaido Tourism Enjoy the great outdoors at Harvester Yakumo in Yakumo Town Hokkaido is located in Yakumo Town, southern Hokkaido I went to Harvester Yakumo 📍Harvester Yakumo 📍 Hamamatsu 365, Yakumo Town, Futami District, Hokkaido Harvester Yakumo is a panoramic restaurant with the sky and sea in Yakumo Town! It is famous as the birthplace of domestic herb chicken. You can eat indoors, but the outdoor terrace seats are the best. You can see it from indoors, but from the outdoor terrace seats you can see Funka Bay. It's a spectacular view! The sense of openness is amazing! Recommended are 📍Fried chicken 📍Pizza Margherita 📍Seasonal salad 📍Motoyama milk That's right! The food is delicious! The air is delicious too! Everything is delicious! If you come to Hokkaido, this is a restaurant you should try in the middle of nature! #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTourism #HokkaidoTrip #Yakumo #HarvesterYakumo #FriedChicken #DomesticTrip

Visited this location as it was said to be the farm where chickens are fed herbs to grow up healthily and taste delicious when cooked. According to rumours, Colonel Sanders visited this place and was where he got inspired and came up with KFC afterwards. True or not - you decide for yourself! Anyway, the menu switches from ala carte to a buffet styled during winter season hence the variety of food. It’s slightly pricey but very cosy with the beautiful view of the ocean. Come and try!