●-Akan-Mashu- Course 礼文空港 (4 days & 3 nights) Nature Parks ● 稚内空港 Drive safely Model Itineraries 利尻空港 Take a trip around eastern ! Hokkaido is a land of majestic nature and shows Kita Okhostk Prefectural Surrounded by nature, driving on wide roads with scenic landscapes in itself is fun Nature Park Kushiro → （stay） → a different face each season. in Hokkaido. Yet, an accident will spoil such pleasure. ●-- Course Rishiri-Rebun- → Kawayu（stay） → Lake Mashu → Abashiri（stay） To protect and to promote trouble-free use of Sarobetsu (4 days & 3 nights) National Park ●Abashiri-Shiretoko Course “Drive Slowly in Hokkaido” such magnificent landscapes of Mother Nature, Visit three popular cities! (4 days & 3 nights) Don’t just travel from place to place, but enjoy the scenery flowing together nature parks were developed. Hakodate (stay) → Onuma Quasi-national Park → Lake Toya (stay) A journey to visit the unspoiled region in a tapestry of colors. → Noboribtesu → Sapporo（stay） → Otaru Hokkaido has 23 national nature parks where of Shiretoko Shumarinai Prefectural visitors can enjoy nature in countless ways. ●Southern Hokkaido Course Nature Park Abashiri（stay） → Koshimizu → Utoro（stay） → Rausu Akan National Park Daisetsuzan National Park Shikotsu-Toya National Park → Nakashibetsu → Kushiro（stay） Pedestrians come first Keep to the left (4 days & 3 nights) When it comes to road traffic, pedestrians have The lane/s for vehicles is/are on the left side of This park boasts of primeval landscapes, a This mountain park features the Daisetsuzan This park welcomes visitors with unique オホーツク紋別空港 Shiretoko National Park A journey full of romantic and historic Included in the World Natural Heritage List precedence over vehicles. We must drive safely and not the centerline. When obliged to drive on the right tapestry of forests, lakes and volcanoes, which Mountains. geographical features and phenomena Teshiodake Prefectural In July, 2005 Nature Park Shiretoko Peninsula and its surrounding sea area get in the way of pedestrians. Especially when seeing side, pay full attention to oncoming vehicles and are peculiar to the northern area. Lake Akan, The highest peak, Asahidake, is known as the associated with volcanic activity: two large crater scenes of Hokkaido’s development Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Abashiri Hakodate (stay) → Kamiiso → Matsumae (stay) Quasi-national Park Quasi-national children, the elderly, and the physically challenged, slow keep to the left except when passing. listed in the“ Ramsar Convention of Wetlands,” roof of Hokkaido. lakes of Shikotsu and Toya, active volcanoes of → Esashi (stay) → Onuma Quasi-National Park ● Park down or stop. Always be attentive while driving. is the only natural habitat of marimo in . The park has many scenic spots such as Usu and Tarumae, and many hot springs with 女満別空港 ● Sounkyo and Lake Shikaribetsu. water gushing out of the ground in many places. ●Sapporo--Furano Course 旭川空港 ● (4 days & 3 nights) Akan Sharidake Prefectural ● Daisetsuzan National Nature Park Enjoy the popular venues of Asahikawa's Furano- National Park Park 根室 Prefectural 中標津空港 Asahiyama Zoo and Furano ● Nature Park Notsuke-Furen Prefectural 丘珠空港 Nature Park Sapporo (stay) → Asahikawa（stay） → Biei Kushiro Shitsugen Niseko-Shakotan- → Kamifurano（stay） OR Furano（stay） Nopporo Shinrin National Park Otaru Kaigan Kouen Prefectural Kariba-Motsuta Quasi-national Park Nature Park Prefectural Nopporo Forest Park ● ●Okhotsk Course (4 days & 3 nights) ●Taisetsu-Tokachi Nature Park たんちょう 釧路空港 Uplifting cities in the northern area Course Shikotsu-Toya 新千歳空港 Seatbelts and Child Seats Right-hand drive National Park Akkeshi Prefectural and Okhotsk Sea In accidents, seatbelts are the lifeline that will protect The majority of Japanese cars have the steering wheel, light and (4 days & 3 nights) とかち帯広空港 Nature Park → Onneyu Onsen（stay） → Ikutahara → Engaru you. While driving, please ensure that everyone in the turn signal levers on the right side, and the wiper and gear levers Four days to savor the → Lake Saroma（stay） → Mombetsu（stay） car has his or her seat belt fastened. All small children on the left. Be sure to check their positions before driving to gifts of Hokkaido's Hidaka Sanmyaku- must sit in child seats. prevent panicking when having to make a quick decision. bountiful nature Erimo ●-Rishiri-Rebun Course Shiretoko National Park Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park Kushiro Shitsugen National Park Onuma Quasi- Asahikawa 奥尻空港 Hiyama national Park Quasi-national Park Prefectural (4 days & 3 nights) Shiretoko Peninsula is said to be the only This national nature park is situated in the This park is unique because most of the area → Sounkyo (stay) Nature Park primeval terrain left in Japan. northernmost region of Japan and boasts of consists of a large marsh that is adjacent to the → Kamikawa → Biei A journey to the northernmost isolated islands Esan Prefectural with abundant nature In July 2005, it was listed as a World Heritage diverse landscapes: Rishiri Island, Rebun downtown area. → Furano（stay） Nature Park Wakkanai → Rishishi Island（stay） → Rebun Island（stay） → Tokachi Onsen（stay） 函館空港 Site. Island, and the Sarobetsu Plain. The major area of the marsh is listed in the“ Ramsar ● → Cape Soya → Wakkanai（stay） → Matsumae- The park features a primeval and diverse The Sarobetsu Plain is a marsh and is listed in Convention of Wetlands” and it is also the Yagoshi Prefectural ecosystem that is concentrated in one area. the“ Ramsar Convention of Wetlands.” precious habitat of the sacred Japanese cranes. Nature Park References: Hokkaido Tourist Association http://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/

Names Municipalities Mobile phones are banned Traffic at intersections The use of a mobile phone while driving diverts our A sudden right or left turn without signaling and Akan National Park KUSHIRO BIHORO TSUBETSU KIYOSATO KOSHIMIZU OZORA ASHORO SHIBECHA TESHIKAGA SHIRANUKA NAKASHIBETSU Be eco-friendly drivers. attention and, therefore, is very dangerous. To use checking lanes is very dangerous. Daisetsuzan National Park FURANO HIGASHIKAWA BIEI KAMIKAWA KAMIFURANO MINAMIFURANO SHIHORO KAMISHIHORO SHIKAOI SHINTOKU ○Start the engine just before you depart! In summer, park in the shade and/or open a mobile phone, one must pull over to a safe place ○To turn left, approach the left side of the road Shikotsu-Toya National Park SAPPORO CHITOSE ENIWA DATE NISEKO MAKKARI KIMOBETSU KYOGOKU KUTCHAN SOBETSU SHIRAOI TOYAKO Global warming has become a worldwide problem. To protect and ensure that Idling consumes more fuel than necessary. the windows before departing to keep the such as the first and put on the turn signal before turning. Shiretoko National Park SHARI RAUSU Have everything ready and start the engine just before you inside cool. Reduce idling time and the coming generations can also enjoy nature, let’s be eco-friendly. shoulder of ○To turn right, approach the center of the road depart. use of the air-conditioner. Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park WAKKANAI HORONOBE TOYOTOMI REBUN RISHIRI RISHIRIFUJI Eco-driving is: the road or a first and put on the turn signal before turning. Kushiro Shitsugen National Park KUSHIRO KUSHIRO SHIBECHA parking lot. Drive the inside of the center at intersections. ○Friendly to the globe-reduces CO2 and noise. Abashiri Quasi-national Park ABASHIRI KITAMI SHARI KOSHIMIZU SAROMA YUBETSU OZORA Be fully aware of oncoming vehicles while driving. Onuma Quasi-national Park NANAE SHIKABE MORI ○Friendly to the wallet-saves fuel costs. ○Start the engine and accelerate gradually! Make a time-flexible plan that you can ○Where a right/left turn is designated with an Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-national Park OTARU RANKOSHI NISEKO KUTCHAN KYOWA IWANAI TOMARI KAMOENAI SHAKOTAN FURUBIRA YOICHI ○Friendly to everyone-contributes to safe driving. A sudden start and acceleration have only bad effects and drive and be at ease with yourself. arrow, enter the designated turning lane and Hidaka Sanmyaku-Erimo Quasi-national Park OBIHIRO HIDAKA BIRATORI NIIKAPPU URAKAWA SAMANI ERIMO SHINHIDAKA SHIMIZU MEMURO NAKASATSUNAI TAIKI HIROO no benefits whatsoever. put on the turn signal. Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Quasi-national Park ISHIKARI SHINTOTSUKAWA URYU HOKURYU MASHIKE HABORO Step on the accelerator softly and press down gradually. Akkeshi Prefectural Nature Park KUSHIRO AKKESHI HAMANAKA Changing lanes Furano-Ashibetsu Prefectural Nature Park YUBARI ASHIBETSU MIKASA FURANO MINAMIFURANO A sudden change of lanes is very dangerous. To Hiyama Prefectural Nature Park YAKUMO ESASHI KAMINOKUNI OTOBE OKUSHIRI SETANA ○Keep a constant speed! Keep your distance so change lanes, first put on the turn signal, check Esan Prefectural Nature Park HAKODATE NANAE SHIKABE The more the speed increases or decreases, the more fuel is you do not have to slam on the brakes the rear and side mirrors and turn your head to consumed. Especially in the suburbs, keep the speed as or accelerate unnecessarily. Notsuke-Furen Prefectural Nature Park NEMURO BETSUKAI SHIBETSU be sure that your surroundings are clear. Matsumae-Yagoshi Prefectural Nature Park MATSUMAE FUKUSHIMA SHIRIUCHI constant as possible. Kita Okhostk Prefectural Nature Park SARUFUTSU HAMATONBETSU ESASHI Nopporo Shinrin Kouen Prefectural Nature Park Nopporo Forest Park SAPPORO KITAHIROSHIMA Kariba-Motsuta Prefectural Nature Park SETANA SHIMAMAKI SUTTSU ○Use engine braking! The use of engine braking on downward Shumarinai Prefectural Nature Park SHIBETSU HOROKANAI HABORO ENBETSU The use of engine braking reduces the consumption of fuel. slopes can decrease the heating effect of Teshiodake Prefectural Nature Park SHIBETSU SHIMOKAWA TAKINOUE NISHIOKOPPE When you slow down or stop, release the accelerator and too frequent braking (Prevent the foot Sharidake Prefectural Nature Park SHARI KIYOSATO SHIBETSU use engine braking effectively. brake from heating up).

Hokkaido Event Calendar Hokkaido food Onsens in Hokkaido Hokkaido in winter Crabs and salmon-gifts from the bountiful seas that (Hot Springs) Hokkaido is a winter enthusiast's wonderland. Daytime-Lights-On Movement surround the island. Melons and potatoes-gifts from the Forgive the cold and take in this world blanketed in white and full of winter Daytime-Lights-On Movement is Hokkaido, a hot spring paradise, has nearly 800 amusements. Put on warm clothing and enjoy to the fullest the powder snow and abundant fields. Milk and jingiskan (lamb barbecue)-gifts a campaign to promote the prevention of traffic accidents by driving with facilities that can accommodate stays and one-day beautiful landscapes that you can see only in winter. lights on during the daytime. from the verdant pastures. Hokkaido is a treasure house of visits. Hot springs vary in quality according to location the very finest food available. Savor them all to the fullest. By driving with lights on: and region. All across Hokkaido, we can enjoy both ○Drivers raise their own awareness of safe driving. ○Drivers draw the attention of other drivers and pedestrians. famous and unfrequented hot springs in harmony with ○Drivers make it easy for others to notice the existence and position of their landscapes. their cars.

Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival Otaru Snow Festival Hokkaido Heso/Bellybutton Festival While driving, always keep the car lights on. Ice floes Diamond dust Ice floes can be seen in the sea areas around Hokkaido On some rare and very cold days in winter, ice Crabs Sushi such as off the shore of the Okhotsk Sea. You can see and crystals form in the air, are reflected by the Hokkaido is famous for: horsehair Hokkaido is surrounded by enjoy ice floes from an icebreaker or from a train window. sunlight, and glow like diamonds floating in the air. crabs, king crabs and snow bountiful seas on all sides. crabs. The taste of fresh crab Indulge yourself in the gifts is superb. from the seas.

Safe, secure, and comfortable driving Names Municipalities Names Municipalities Yunokawa Onsen HAKODATE Tenninkyou Onsen HIGASHIKAWA Mizunashi Kaihin Onsen HAKODATE Asahidake Onsen HIGASHIKAWA using MAPCODE and Nigorikawa Onsen MORIShirogane Onsen BIEI Ginkonyu YAKUMO Tokachidake Onsen KAMIFURANO Hiratanai Keikoku Kumanoyu YAKUMO Fukiagerotennoyu KAMIFURANO Fishing for wakasagi (Japanese smelt) Skiing, snowboarding and riding snowmobiles Kamiyubetsu Tulip Fair Hokkaido Balloon Festival Marimo Festival the car navigation system Drill a hole in a frozen pond and enjoy For about half a year, from November through Kenichi Onsen YAKUMO Toyotomi Onsen TOYOTOMI wakasagi MAPCODE is an up-to ten-digit number that identifies locations. fishing. May at the latest, Hokkaido enjoys skiing, Name Municipalities Seasons Ramen noodles Fruit and vegetables Futamata Radium Onsen OSHAMANBE Onneyu Onsen KITAMI snowboarding and riding snowmobiles. By inputting into the car navigation system the MAPCODE of the place Famous varieties: miso ramen of Sapporo, Sweet melons, juicy apples, Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival MATSUMAE Late April to late May Okupirika Onsen IMAKANE Abashiri Kohan Onsen ABASHIRI you want to visit, you can easily set a destination and view the route. soy sauce ramen of Asahikawa, salt ramen crisp potatoes and savory corn. Esashi Oiwake National Championship ESASHI Mid-September of Hakodate and thin ramen noodles of Jozankei Onsen SAPPORO Kamuiwakka Yunotaki SHARI By using MAPCODE, you will have a safe, secure, and comfortable drive. In-season fruit and vegetables Hakodate Christmas Fantasy HAKODATE December 1st to 25th Kushiro. Each shop has its own special are truly magnificent. Shikotsuko Onsen SAPPORO Utoro Onsen SHARI Winter roads are extremely slippery. Lake Toya Long-run Fireworks Displays TOYAKO Late April to late October taste. It is fun to compare the ramen Asarigawa Onsen OTARU Tokachigawa Onsen OTOFUKE This mark is the sign of MAPCODE. There are many MAPCODEs served in various shops and regions. Otaru Ushio Festival OTARU Late July Niseko Yumoto Onsen RANKOSHI Nukabira Onsen KAMISHIHORO Vehicles are prone to skid on snow and ice. Even with winter tires, vehicles other than those shown on this map. Obtain MAPCODE as follows: Sapporo Summer Festival SAPPORO Late July to mid-August are five times more prone to slip than in summer. Especially in winter, refrain Niimi Onsen RANKOSHI Shikaribetsu Kohan Onsen SHIKAOI Noboribetsu Jigoku Matsuri (Hell Festival) NOBORIBETSU Late August Niseko Yakushi Onsen RANKOSHI Kanno Onsen SHIKAOI from speeding and keep your distance while driving. Sapporo White Illumination SAPPORO Mid-November to mid-February 1.User registration 2.MAPCODE issuing service Konbu Onsen RANKOSHI Tomuraushi Onsen SHINTOKU ○No“ sudden” maneuvers Chitose- Ice Festival CHITOSE Late January to mid-February The issuance of MAPCODE requires membership After user registration, an ID and a password will Niseko Goshiki Onsen NISEKO Akankohan Onsen KUSHIRO Sapporo Snow Lit-Up Venues SAPPORO Early to mid-February registration. Please access the MAPCODE be sent by e-mail. The MAPCODE issuing service is A sudden start, a sudden turn of the wheel, sudden brakes and Hirafu Onsen KUTCHAN Kawayu Onsen TESHIKAGA Otaru Snow Festival OTARU Early to mid-February homepage on the Internet and register. available at“ User Confirmation” on the homepage. sudden acceleration.... Such“ sudden” maneuvers are especially Noboribetsu Onsen NOBORIBETSU Mashu Onsen TESHIKAGA Showa-Shinzan International Yukigassen (Snowball Fight) SOBETSU Late February dangerous on winter roads. Maneuver and drive slowly. Karurusu Onsen NOBORIBETSU Kussharoko Kotan Onsen TESHIKAGA ※The user registration service mentioned above is for individual users only. Kamifurano Lavendar & Fireworks Festival KAMIFURANO Mid-July Kita Yuzawa Onsen DATEYoroushi Onsen NAKASHIBETSU For details, visit the homepage (http://www.e-mapcode.com). Soft ice cream Jingiskan (lamb barbecue) Sudden maneuvers reduce the gripping force of winter tires and can cause your vehicle to behave unpredictably. Nakafurano Lavendar Festival NAKAFURANO Mid-July Full of fresh milk from cows Hokkaido’s signature dish: lamb Kojouhama Onsen SHIRAOI Kumanoyu RAUSU Hokkaido Heso/Bellybutton Festival FURANO Late July raised on Hokkaido's lush green roasted dynamically on a dome- Toyako Onsen TOYAKO Rausu Onsen RAUSU This nine-digit Input into your car ○Black ice is dangerous. Sounkyo Hyoubaku Matsuri(FrozenWaterfall Festival) KAMIKAWA Late January to late March pastures. shaped pan. The vegetables Sounkyo Onsen KAMIKAWA number is a navigation system the Frozen road surfaces are polished by the tires and shine like Asahikawa Winter Festival ASAHIKAWA Early to mid-February cooked together with the lamb MAPCODE. MAPCODE of the place References: Hokkaido Tourist Association Hokkaido (detailed map, hot springs, tangible experiences, flower landscapes, events) mirrors. This is particularly dangerous on winter roads. also taste superb. Kamiyubetsu Tulip Fair KAMIYUBETSU Early May to early June you want to visit. Drive at a moderate speed. “Nonky Land” Moss Phlox Festival OZORA Early May to early June ※For a detailed setup Fairy Tale Village Takinoue Moss Phlox Festival TAKINOUE Early May to early June method, see the operating The road surface, polished by idling engines and tires, becomes shiny in places where drivers manual attached to your Drunk driving and penalties often start and stop vehicles. Be attentive especially at crossings in downtown areas. Abashiri Okhotsk Ice Floe Festival ABASHIRI Early to mid-February Had a drink? Do NOT drive. car navigation system. Legal definitions Penalties Momubetsu Ice Floe Festival MONBETSU Early to mid-February When you are going to drive, do NOT drink. Driving in the state of having 0.15 mg or more of alcohol in Imprisonment up to 3 years and/or a fine up to 500,000 yen ○Uneven breaking is a signal of danger. Shiretoko Fantasia SHARI Early February to late March ! " The car navigation You have arrived! one liter of exhaled breath, or 0.3 mg or more of alcohol in Hokkaido Balloon Festival KAMISHIHORO Early August In the event of a skid or slip, the braking sets off the ABS, and then the vehicle system will guide Alcohol tastes good after a hot bath and goes well with one milliter of blood. automatically brings the brake force under control in the best way possible. When Autumn Wine Festival IKEDA Early October you to your delicious food. Yet, driving after drinking is extremely Driving in the state of being drunk. Imprisonment up to 5 years and/or a fine up to 1,000,000 yen this happens, the brake pedal touch feels uneven or trembles to warn the driver. Even Shikaribetsu Kotan (Igloo Village) SHIKAOI Mid-January to late May destination. dangerous and is against the Japanese law. Drivers must (Being unable to drive normally due to the influence of alcohol) if the pedal feels uneven or trembles, continue pushing on the brake pedal firmly. Marimo Festival KUSHIRO Early October not drink at all. After consuming even a small amount of Driving a vehicle in the state where normal driving is difficult Imprisonment up to 20 years Akkeshi Oyster Festival AKKESHI Early October alcohol, do not drive at all. It is also against the law to urge due to the influence of alcohol, The ABS prevents the tires from locking but does not shorten the distance to a full stop. Setting-off the ABS Diamond Dust in KAWAYU TESHIKAGA Late December to late May which results in wounding and/or killing a person/s. means that the tires have exceeded their limits. Therefore, reduce speed and continue to drive slowly. a driver to drink, or to lend a vehicle to or ride together with Akan Frozen Lake Festival KUSHIRO Late January to late May ※Severe punishment is imposed on those who tolerate or encourage drunk driving by providing a driver/s a vehicle/s and/or alcohol and/or ride together with the driver/s. ※MAPCODE is the registered trademark of DENSO Co. Ltd. The MAPCODE on this map was offered by the courtesy of the a driver who has had a drink. Please take this law seriously. ※Driving with a hangover is also considered drunk driving. Drink moderately the night before driving. References: Hokkaido Tourist Association http://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/ MAPCODE Center Service. Reproducing MAPCODE without permission is prohibited.