Spread over 450,000 square meters, Alten is a haven for campers. The camp grounds offer four different sites with services such as toilets, showers, coin-operated laundromats, and restaurants. Bungalows and log houses are available for rent. This is the perfect place to adventure the wilderness on a mountain bike or to simply enjoy the great nature without the sacrifice of modern conveniences.
●About 10 minutes from the Tomakomai Interchange. Phone: 0144-67-2222
Hokkaido in the winter gives an impression of snow covered plains. Although Tomakomai's winter can get colder than 10 degrees below zero, snow accumulation is mild compared to many other regions with similar temperatures. Thus sports on ice such as ice skating and ice hockey is very popular. In addition to corporate teams like the one owned by New Oji Paper Company, there are about 300 groups of elementary school children. Some of the famous speed skaters are from Tomakomai. Skating is a part of life for the people in Tomakomai, The Highland Sports Center has one outdoor and four indoor skating rinks. Elementary and junior high schools pool water in their school yards to make their own rinks for ice skating classes.
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Is it Just Me? Or is Tomakomai Full of Golf Courses?According to the people who live in the area, Tomakomai is similar to what Karuizawa (a summer resort) is to Honshu. Unlike other parts of Hokkaido, Tomakomai's summers are cool and winters are mild with less snow accumulation. The flat land and endless plains also make Tomakomai the most suitable place for golf courses. Among the ten golf clubs, Japan's largest club with its 72-hole course amazes everyone. For those who want to ski, you can hit the slopes in Sapporo which is only an hour or two away. |
