Shintoku

Shintoku extends from the Tokachi River valley to the Hidaka Mountains, encompassing cultivated lowlands, forested hills and high country in central Hokkaido. The town lies on an important east–west route across the island, with Karikachi Pass long associated with travel between the Furano area and Tokachi. Shintoku is particularly known in Japan for soba: its cool climate and local buckwheat have made handmade noodles a defining regional speciality. Outdoor life centres on the surrounding rivers, woodland and winter snow, while the town itself retains the practical character of an inland rail and farming community. Discover Shintoku’s place between Tokachi and Hokkaido’s mountains by browsing webcams in the surrounding area.

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