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	Just as if you are at home・・・ You seem to be at home, somehow even if you are on the 3000- kilometer journey. This is the expression that the owners of seven hotels always wish their guest to feel for their hotels. As a result of their wishes, they form the community to improve the quality of each hotel. The name of the community is " Kitakazekai."

Coordinator for Your Trip!! 「Kitakazekai.com」 Everyone has his/ her own favorite taste in any scenes, for instance in fashion. We naturally believe that there must be many individual ways to enjoy a trip. We are pleased to not only provide the information about the best point in each area but also arrange your trip.

" A wine is the present from time…!" Let's toast to each great story to respect makers, fascinated by Bourgogne wine with an excellent smell, and having a highly individualistic skill!! Akan Yukunosato " Tsuruga" http://www.tsuruga.com 　After going through the tunnel, there are the sublime Tokachi Plain, the fresh air, and the whole blue sky. This is Big Hokkaido and full of great nature. The hot spring flowing out to the plain is the Tokachi River hot spring. The Tokachi River hot spring is botanical and can be seen only in Hokkaido in Japan. Once you take the hot spring bath, you will be able to take the most wonderful relaxation. The Tokachi River hot spring is the best in Japan. Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel, Houshuu-Tei http://www.daiichihotel.com 　There is a hotel at the foot of the mountain in the national park that is the biggest in Japan. The name of the hotel is "Hotel Taisetsu, Nishinome." 　In order to meet your satisfaction, we serve the seasonal local specialties, "Hokkaido Creative Meal" at the new restaurant, "Top of the Canyon", in the new building, "Taisetsu Sansou." There is also a huge outdoor hot bath to enjoy the hot spring in the sublime nature. 　We are sincerely pleased that our hotel has a good reputation. 　Sounkyou is the important place to climb a mountain although it is used as the resort and as the place for the transportation in Hokkaido. It is the famous start point to walk along the line of the mountain of Mt. Asahi. It also takes 1 hour for the beginner to reach the top of the mountain ranges of Taisetsu, consisted of the 2,000 meter level of mountains, from the hotel by Kurodake ropeway. 　Please visit in Hokkaido to have a wonderful trip. Sounkyou　Hotel Taisetsu http://www.taisetsu-g.com 　The flower, "Kitakobushi", blossoming in Shiretoko 　A lot of expressions would fit for Shiretoko. I just feel like it. Those expressions are the unexplored region, the great nature, and clearness… 　Since Shiretoko is authorized as the national park in 1964, it has been the important place for the east Hokkaido. 　In spring, buds are sprouting all over the mountain. In summer the sky becomes much clearer. In autumn, all leaves are turned to red on the mountain ranges of Shiretoko. In winter, the drift ice covers with the Sea of Okhotsk. 　You can see those views only in Shiretoko. 　Please enjoy each seasonal view. We hopefully look forward to seeing you. Shiretoko Grand Hotel, Kitakobushi http://www.shiretoko.co.jp 　Kawayu hot spring provides you with a wonderful hot spring and the sublime nature. You are able to have the chance to see the wild birds and Yezo deer. The outdoor sulfur hot bath is so great!! The hot spring makes you warm and is also nice for you having the tendency of high blood pressure because of overdrinking. 　We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your trip to make a wonderful memory by our smile. Misono Hotel http://www.misonohotel.com 　It is on the top of the Mountain of Tento in the center of the Abashiri National Park. It commands the mountain ranges of Shiretoko and the Sea of Okhotsk in the east and the panorama of the nature, such as Lake Abashiri and Lake Notori, in the west. 　There are the infrared huge sauna and the bath, called "Kumasasayu", that is good for skin. Please enjoy the Okhotsk's seafood barbecue. 　You may meet Yezo squirrels as well. Abashiri View Park Resort http://www.viewpark.info 　The name, "Onneyu", is Ainu in origin. The meaning of the name is the place where massive hot water flows out. It is not the big hot spring place. 　The Onneyu hot spring has been regarded as the most traditional hot spring, having the long history for more than 100 years.Onneyu hot spring is also as the entrance to the Sea of Okhotsk and Kamizashiki in the City of Kitami. 　The hot spring makes you recover from the all fatigue of your journey and brings you the best relaxation. 　The source of the hot water is 100%. The quality is great as it is clear and soft. 　It is not necessary to filter the hot water as well.You would realize how pure the water is by seeing the hot water flowing from the basin. 　We sincerely look forward to seeing you with the world's biggest cuckoo clock, and the beautiful group of azalea. Oe Honke http://www.oehonke.com