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"Hokkaido Drive Guide 2026-2027 Autumn/Winter Edition" published.
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- "Hokkaido Drive Guide 2026-2027 Autumn/Winter Edition" published.
October 9, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Regional Head Office
NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo) has published the "Hokkaido Drive Guide 2026-2027 Autumn/Winter Edition" (hereinafter referred to as "Hokkaido Drive Guide") with the aim of promoting driving tourism within Hokkaido and showcasing the region's attractions.
The "Hokkaido Drive Guide" is a booklet that compactly compiles useful information for driving in Hokkaido, including restaurants, tourist spots, and tips for safely using Expressway in winter. This issue features a special section on enjoying autumn and winter drives in Hokkaido, as well as introducing participating spots for the Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally and recommended information for various areas within the prefecture.
Starting today, it will be distributed free of charge at service areas (SAs), parking areas (PAs), roadside stations, airports, and other related facilities throughout Hokkaido.
Distribution will end once all copies have been distributed.
We also offer a free web version that can be viewed on your computer or smartphone. Please use the "Hokkaido Drive Guide" as a reference for planning your trip, as well as for casual outings and drives.
Even if you don't have a printed copy, you can easily access the web version from your smartphone or other devices.
1. Main distribution locations
- Each SA / PA in Hokkaido
- All roadside stations in Hokkaido
- New Chitose Airport, Hakodate Airport, Asahikawa Airport, Tokachi Obihiro Airport, Tancho Kushiro Airport
- Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center, Dosanko Plaza stores, Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal, Muroran Port Ferry Terminal, Otaru Ferry Terminal, major rental car company stores
2. Special Feature in This Issue
- Levanga Hokkaido players' top picks for SA/PA gourmet food!
Levanga Hokkaido players Kikuchi and Ichiba give their "full-on" report on the best gourmet food at Wakkanai PA.
We also introduce recommended menu items that you can enjoy at service areas and parking areas throughout Hokkaido.
- Hokkaido Native Wildlife Conservation Project
This article introduces the "Hokkaido Native Wildlife Conservation Project," a collaborative effort by zoos and aquariums in Hokkaido.
This article introduces efforts to protect wildlife in Hokkaido and zoos and aquariums that are worth visiting on a road trip.
"Hokkaido Native Wildlife Conservation Project" Instagram
- Getting to know the horses of Hokkaido
This guide introduces spots throughout Hokkaido, including Hidaka and Tokachi, where you can encounter horses.
We introduce the unique charm of horses in Hokkaido through hands-on experiences and other activities.
3. Recommended picks from each area of Hokkaido! ~Southern Hokkaido, Central Hokkaido, Northern Hokkaido, Eastern Hokkaido~
With the cooperation of each regional development bureau, we introduce recommended restaurants, tourist facilities, hot springs, and more from the Southern, Central, Northern, and Eastern Hokkaido areas.
At 30 of the listed establishments, you can receive discounts and other benefits by showing this magazine or the web version of the page.
4. Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally
NEXCO東日本北海道支社では、「北海道スマホスタンプラリー2026」を開催しています。
Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally
The Hokkaido Drive Guide marks participating locations in the stamp rally with symbols and introduces spots that can be enjoyed along with sightseeing and dining.
This issue features an introduction to Hokkaido heritage spots to visit using the Hokkaido smartphone stamp rally, and Hidaka Expressway Hidaka Atsuga Hidaka Atsuga IC~ Niikappu Niikappu This article introduces recommended routes for the "Niikappu IC Opening Commemoration! Nanairo Hidaka Award," a contest where you can enter by exploring the Hidaka region, which has become more easily accessible thanks to the opening of the new interchange.
Additionally, winter-only stamps featuring illustrations by Asako Hashi, the creator of "Jingisukan no Jin-kun," will be available at 30 locations throughout Hokkaido starting at 10:00 AM on December 1st.
5. Reader survey giveaway
From those who respond to our reader survey, a total of 56 people will be randomly selected to win prizes.
- Prize: Assortment of SA/PA products (10 winners)
- Recommended gourmet food from various areas of Hokkaido: 40 people
- Relaxing Hot Spring Resort Award: 3 pairs, total of 6 people
- For details on how to apply, please check the magazine or the web version.
[NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office 's Initiatives to Promote Drive Tourism]
We are undertaking various initiatives to further promote road-based tourism.
- Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally (Currently underway)
We are running a campaign where you can visit stamp-collecting spots in various locations, collect stamps, and submit your entry. - HOKKAIDO LOVE! Michi-michi Toku Free Pass (On Sale)
This is a discounted product that allows unlimited use of Expressway for a fixed monthly fee.
“ScenicByway” is a combination of the adjective Scenic of landscape and scene, and Byway, which means side road and more road.
This initiative brings together local communities and governments through roads to "create beautiful landscapes," "build vibrant communities," and "create attractive tourist spaces." Each route is carrying out unique activities that are unique to the area, such as planting flowers and cleaning the roads, developing recommended scenic spots in the area, and disseminating information about them. Currently, there are 15 designated routes and two candidate routes, and about 500 organizations are active. NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office is also participating in this initiative.
For more information, please see the Scenic Byway Hokkaido website.
NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office is participating in the "HOKKAIDO LOVE! Project," a collaborative project between Hokkaido and the Hokkaido Tourism Organization, a public interest incorporated association, with the aim of supporting the tourism industry in various parts of Hokkaido.
As a collaboration between "NEXCO EAST NEXCO!" Based on the philosophy of this project, we will make efforts to boost tourism in our beloved Hokkaido.
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