Nanae Town, located north of Hakodate, is a natural treasure house with Onuma Quasi-National Park as its core. Here, it possesses the magnificent active volcano Mt. Komagatake, picturesque lake clusters, and a century-old ranch atmosphere. It stands as the top choice destination to experience the natural charm of southern Hokkaido.
However, between Nanae Town and the neighboring Shikabe Town and Mori Town, attractions are distributed widely, and public transportation schedules are limited. If you want to cross from a lakeside stroll to the geyser on the coast of Funka Bay within limited time, choosing an “Onuma Park Perfect Scenery Private Car Charter Day Tour” can provide the most perfect solution.
Through car charter services, you can avoid tedious transportation transfers. Led comfortably by a professional driver, go deep into private viewpoints rarely recorded in travel guidebooks. Enjoy a high-quality feast of summer resort cooling or winter snow viewing fully.
Onuma Quasi-National Park: The Epitome of Hokkaido’s Grand Nature
Onuma Quasi-National Park: A Natural Palace Interweaving Mountains and Waters
Onuma Quasi-National Park: It has already been designated as a quasi-national park in 1958. It possesses a scenery-beautiful natural environment and rich wild animals.
Picturesque Lake Onuma, Lake Konuma, and beautiful Mt. Komagatake are all located within Onuma Quasi-National Park. It is highly suitable for family-friendly tour activities for the whole family. During summer, beneath dense green forests and fresh flowers, you can experience activities such as cycling, canoeing, horseback riding, camping, and hiking. When winter arrives and the park is covered with white snow, you can try popular activities like ice fishing and snowmobiling.
Lake Onuma: Located right in the center of Onuma Quasi-National Park, it is the largest lake inside the park. Furthermore, 126 small islands are distributed over the lake, and more than ten bridges have been constructed. This allows tourists to cross the lake surface to trek to some of the islands. Strolling along the way can also allow you to observe wild animals.





Mt. Komagatake: The “Oshima Fuji” Guarding Southern Hokkaido
Mt. Komagatake: Mt. Komagatake is one of the primary landscapes inside Onuma Quasi-National Park. It is an active volcano of Hokkaido, reaching up to 1,131 meters. Because its mountain shape is similar to Mt. Fuji, it is therefore also called Oshima Fuji. It once erupted in 1640.
The shape-beautiful Mt. Komagatake is composed of 3 parts: Kenamine, Sawaradake, and Kumedamori. Because its appearance from afar looks like horse ears, a horse saddle, and a horse back, just like a noble steed, it is therefore also called Komagatake. Currently, Mt. Komagatake belongs to an active volcano. At present, the authorities prohibit tourists from climbing out of safety considerations.
Yamakawa Ranch: Savoring Pure Dairy Fragrance Inherited for a Century
Adjacent to Onuma Quasi-National Park, Yamakawa Ranch was established during the Meiji period. It began producing milk and manufacturing various dairy products from 1945. Yamakawa Ranch can be considered a relatively simple attraction.
In addition to observing the cattle raised inside the ranch up close, you can also go to the shop to purchase fresh milk, cheese, chocolate milk, and soft-serve ice cream to taste on-site. There are also some sweet treats like biscuits and confections suitable as souvenirs.






Extended Exploration: Perfect Scenery Routes Connecting Shikabe and Mori Town
The above are the main attractions of Nanae Town. Furthermore, the neighboring Shikabe Town and Mori Town also possess places and experiences well worth going to. When arranging itineraries, everyone can also connect them together through the Onuma Park Perfect Scenery Private Car Charter Day Tour.
Shikabe Town — Shikabe Geyser Park
Inside the park, there is a geyser possessing a century of history, which is the only geyser in Japan where you can enjoy the pleasure of a footbath.
Mori Town — Aobagaoka Park and Oniumishi Park
The southern Hokkaido region is the earliest place where you can view cherry blossoms in Hokkaido. Aobagaoka Park and Oniumishi Park located in Mori Town are fully planted with cherry blossom trees. Furthermore, the types of cherry blossoms are highly diverse. You can see the beautiful scenery of blooming cherry blossoms every spring and summer season.
Finding Back the Purest Northern Emotion in Nanae Town
The drivers of our car charter service can all lead you to tour the attractions of each town. During the journey, they possess even more opportunities to take you to some secret realms that are not present in travel guidebooks.
They recommend some hidden gourmet food, and will also arrange the best routes and itinerary suggestions for you. Book a professional “Onuma Park Perfect Scenery Private Car Charter Day Tour”. Let us lead you to cross lakes and ranches, entering into that peaceful and magnificent scenery of Nanae, Shikabe, and Mori Town. Welcome to contact us to inquire.
Nanae Town Travel Guide: Seasonal Clothing Recommendations
The surroundings of Nanae Town experience relatively large lake winds. Furthermore, the temperature gap between mountain areas and lake shores is prominent. We recommend adopting layered outfits.
| Season | Months | Climate Overview | Clothing & Outfit Recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Apr – May | Cool lake winds, pleasant breezes, cherry blossoms in bloom | Layered clothing: Windbreaker jacket + thin sweater or hoodie. Mornings and evenings remain chilly near the lakes. |
| Summer | Jun – Aug | Mild and pleasant, beautiful green forests, strong UV | Short sleeves + lightweight windproof jackets or cardigans. A sun hat and sunglasses are highly recommended for outdoor activities. |
| Autumn | Sep – Nov | Temperatures drop steadily, stunning mountain leaves | Medium-thickness coat or jacket + scarf. Windproofing is strongly recommended for lakeside walks. |
| Winter | Dec – Mar | Severe cold, heavy snow, powerful freezing winds from the lake | Professional winter gear: Heavy down coat, waterproof snow boots with strong grip, thermal underwear, and beanies. |
Why Choose an Onuma Park Perfect Scenery Private Car Charter Day Tour?
The charm of the Onuma region is not limited to around Onuma Station only. Many secret observatories that can overlook the panoramic view of lakes (such as Jodai Ranch) or Yamakawa Ranch located in the suburbs present highly challenging transportation connections if you do not drive yourself.
Choosing a Hokkaido private car charter, the professional driver can not only solve your luggage problems. They can also flexibly connect the essence points of “Shikabe Town“ and “Mori Town“. They arrange the smoothest route for you without rushing, making your southern Hokkaido journey filled with surprises.
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