Nishiki Onuma Park | Review by 黃國棟

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Nishiki Onuma Park

Enjoy a variety of activities year-round, including hiking, camping, canoeing, and smelt fishing.

12 Sep 2026 See More

Nishiki Onuma Park offers different activities in every season, including hiking, camping, canoeing, and smelt fishing. It’s a great place to visit for anyone who enjoys being close to nature. On this winter visit, the entire park was covered in snow, with endless white fields stretching out before us and snow-covered Mount Tarumae visible in the distance. The scenery felt quintessentially Hokkaido.

There weren’t many noisy tourists, just a peaceful snowy landscape. Walking through it really felt like stepping into a postcard of winter in Hokkaido.

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