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Shizunai (静内) is a small pretty town in Hokkaido, Japan.

Travel to Shizunai - Visa Requirements

Shizunai is located in Southern Hokkaido.

Buses to Shizunai

Donan buses connect Sapporo to Shizunai in 2:40 (¥2,340).

By car

Shizunai is about 2.5 hours away from Sapporo by car.

Tours and Getting around Shizunai

Shizunai tourist attractions and sightseeing

There are many thoroughbreds and beautiful cherry blossoms. Around Golden week, you can see many beautiful cherry blossoms along Nijukken Road, a road 8 km long that is lined with over 2,000 Hokkaido Mountain Cherry trees.

  • Shizunai Ainu Museum, [1]. A small museum of Japan's aboriginal people. Open daily except Monday from 9 AM to 5 PM, free entry.

Shizunai city tours

If you go to mountains, in spring and summer, you can see cherry blossoms. Fishing, camping, hiking etc is popular. In winter, you can see many swans in the Shibechari River.

  • Riding Hills Shizunai, [2]. For horse lovers.

Shizunai souvenirs and shopping

  • Nakai Suisan (中井水産). Fresh marine products and many tasty hors d'oeuvres.
  • O-ta Apiary（太田養蜂場), Miyukicho 6-3-26. Locally produced pure honey.

Shizunai Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Shizunai nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Shizunai cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Get out

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