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Town in Japan
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Kamishihoro (上士幌) is a town in Tokachi, in the far north of Hokkaido, Japan. South area of the town is located on Tokachi Plain, where the town center resides. North and Central area of the town is in the mountains of Daisetsu. Forestry was prosperous in the past, but it has declined by now. More northerly area from Nukabira has become nearly abandoned.
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タウシュベツ川橋梁
Arch bridge of the old JR Shihoro line, crossing a river near Lake Nukabira (an artificial lake). The bridge emerges when the water level falls in autumn, come into full view in winter, and go submerged in early summer next year - exact dates depend on the amount of precipitation that year. Forest road leading to the bridge is usually closed - you can go up to the foot of the bridge on a guided tour..
三国峠
The highest point on National Routes in Hokkaido. Majestic views from the parking at the pass, along National Route 273..
三股のルピナス
Once a village resident planted lupine, that has increased by native mosquitoes after the village was abandoned. Wooden walkway is provided. Best season to see is July.
ナイタイ高原牧場
The largest public ranch in Japan. There is an observation deck and a resthouse near the top.
ぬかびら源泉郷スキー場
ぬかびら源泉郷
Hot spring town with many inns, offering various bathing experience. Recommended are outdoor baths along the valley at "Yumotokan" (湯元館) and bath in the cave at "Sankosō" (山湖荘)..
幌加温泉鹿の谷
An isolated inn in the mountains. Mixed bathing..
岩間温泉
Free outdoor hot spring in the mountains.
東大雪ぬかびらユースホステル
Bath room is small but it's a hot spring.
上士幌航空公園キャンプ場
2 km away from center of town. Open from mid April to early October.
国設ぬかびら野営場
Beside Lake Nukabira. Open from 25th June to 24th September.
道の駅かみしほろ
By car
National Route 241 passes through the city on its way from Obihiro to Ashoro. National Route 273 runs from the center of town to Asahikawa.
Bus service from Kamishihoro (center of town) to Nukabira with 4 round trips per day.
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