Shiraoi Town, located in the Iburi region of Hokkaido, is a travel resort gathering ancient ethnic culture, world-class natural landscapes, and top-tier ingredients.
Here, it not only possesses “Upopoy,” the most important Ainu culture base in all of Japan. It is also the production site of “Shiraoi Beef” favored by the Japanese royal family.
However, Shiraoi Town’s attractions such as Lake Kuttara and Kojohama Onsen are distributed relatively widely. It requires wasting a large amount of time on waiting for vehicles and transferring.
Choosing a Hokkaido private car charter paired with our Shiraoi Town attraction recommendations can allow you to depart from Sapporo or New Chitose Airport, reaching the gates of attractions directly.
Shiraoi Town Attraction Recommendations: Lake Kuttara, Kojohama Onsen, and Savoring Shiraoi Beef
Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park: Feeling the Rhythm of Ainu Culture
Serving as the most core attraction of Shiraoi Town, “Upopoy” (ウポポイ) is a national-level museum established to revitalize and inherit Ainu culture. Here, you can watch traditional dances inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. You can also participate in craft manufacturing.
Because the park grounds are vast, traveling by a car charter can allow you to maintain abundant physical strength. Explore this cultural treasure house by the lakeside to your heart’s content.
Lake Kuttara: The Mysterious Circular Lake Ranking Second in Transparency in Japan
This circular caldera lake is famous for its extremely high transparency. Across the transition of the four seasons, the lake surface presents a gemstone-like blue color.
The surrounding roads of Lake Kuttara are winding, and public transportation is difficult to arrive. Through our car charter service, you can easily head to the lakeside observatory. Capture beautiful, ethereal photos untouched by anyone.
Kojohama Onsen: The Privately Treasured Silky Beauty Hot Spring
Kojohama Onsen is celebrated for its high-quality saline springs and skin-beautifying effects. Most hot spring hotels here face the Pacific Ocean directly.
Soaking in the spring while listening to the sound of ocean waves forms the highest grade enjoyment. The advantage of car charter travel lies precisely in this. After you finish soaking, there is no need to wait for vehicles in the freezing wind. Slip directly into the warm car charter cabin to extend that sensation of relaxation.
The Gourmet Soul of Shiraoi Town: Premium “Shiraoi Beef” and Pacific Ocean Flavors
Shiraoi Town is Hokkaido’s most representative production site of Japanese Black Wagyu. Shiraoi Beef is celebrated for its delicate marbling and sweet, fresh meat quality. It has repeatedly appeared in vital national banquets.
- Production-Site Limited Delicious Flavors: Inside local charcoal yakiniku shops or high-end teppanyaki restaurants, you can taste the most authentic cuts.
- Seafood Souvenirs: Mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and taraiko (cod roe) of Kojohama are also local famous specialties.
Shiraoi Town Seasonal Clothing Recommendation Chart
| Season | Months | Climate Overview | Clothing & Outfit Recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Apr – May | Cool coastal gales, pleasant breezes, fresh greenery | Layered clothing: Windbreaker jacket + thin sweater or hoodie. Mornings and evenings remain chilly. |
| Summer | Jun – Aug | Mild and pleasant, refreshing lake air, strong UV | Short sleeves + lightweight windproof jackets or cardigans. A sun hat and sunglasses are highly recommended. |
| Autumn | Sep – Nov | Temperatures drop quickly, beautiful lakeside foliage | Medium-thickness coat or jacket + scarf. After October, warm windproof layers are needed for coastal lookouts. |
| Winter | Dec – Mar | Severe cold, snowy, freezing winds from the Pacific | Professional winter gear: Heavy down coat, waterproof snow boots with strong grip, thermal underwear, and beanies. |
Why Choose Our “Hokkaido Private Car Charter” Service?
- Seamless Airport / Downtown Connections: Shiraoi Town is located about a 40-minute drive from New Chitose Airport. A car charter forms the best first stop choice to open your itinerary right after getting off the airplane.
- Professional Drivers Serving Concurrently as Guides: Much more than just point-to-point transfers, our drivers are familiar with private routes in Shiraoi and surroundings (such as Noboribetsu and Lake Shikotsu). They can adjust the smoothest itinerary for you based on the weather of the day.
- Large Capacity Luggage Space: Whether you carry skiing equipment, golf gear, or plan to buy souvenirs fully at Upopoy, the spacious room of a luxury car charter forms your strongest backup support.