10 Things to Do in Yuni

10 Things to Do in Yuni
10 Things to Do in Yuni

Yuni (由仁町) is a town in the Sorachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. The place was once referred to as, "Yunni," from the Ainu language meaning "a place with hot springs." The town is known for agriculture but now the locals are trying to introduce herb gardens to attract tourists.

For those planning to visit the town of Yuni to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Yuni:


Yuni manhole cover
Yuni manhole cover

1.  Take a picture of the manhole cover of Yuni. So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover. It is commonly seen around the town. 


Yuni Shrine (由仁神社)
Yuni Shrine

2. Visit the Yuni Shrine (由仁神社). It’s the main shrine of the town of Yuni. You can pay your respects and offer prayers here any time of the day. Don’t forget to avail of the shrine’s goshuin if you collect them. 


Crayon Park (クレヨンパーク)
Crayon Park 

3. Stroll around and enjoy nature at Crayon Park (クレヨンパーク). You can also bring your pets to enjoy the vast park with you.


Fushimidai Observation Deck (伏見台展望台)
Fushimidai Observation Deck

4.  Head up Fushimidai Observation Deck (伏見台展望台). Although the observation deck is a simple pavilion, you will still get to see the panoramic view of the town. 


Kitchen Farm Yard Yuni (キッチン ファームヤード)
Kitchen Farm Yard Yuni

5. Dine and enjoy the sumptuous food at Kitchen Farm Yard Yuni (キッチン ファームヤード). The vegetable dishes and the soup curry are a must-try. 


Yuni Mitinosawa Campsite Laugh Tale (由仁町見立の沢キャンプ場LAUGH TALE)
Yuni Mitinosawa Campsite Laugh Tale 

6.  Pitch a tent and stay overnight at Yuni Mitinosawa Campsite Laugh Tale (由仁町見立の沢キャンプ場LAUGH TALE). Although the campsite is not that vast compared to most camping areas in Hokkaido, it still guarantees a great camping experience as it is mostly quiet and the camping fee is just 500 yen. 


Yuni Spa Hotel (ユンニの湯)
Yuni Spa Hotel

7. Take a satisfying dip at the onsen of Yuni Spa Hotel (ユンニの湯). You may choose the day trip option of staying overnight.


Ushigoya Ice (牛小屋のアイス)
Ushigoya Ice

8.  Try the famed ice cream of Ushigoya Ice (牛小屋のアイス) while enjoying the reggae vibes of the store. It’s a perfect stop when you’re exploring the town in summer. They offer a wide variety of ice cream flavors worth trying. 


Yumekkan (ゆめっく館)
Yumekkan (ゆめっく館)

9. Visit Yumekkan (ゆめっく館) and learn about the rich history of the town of Yuni.  


Yuni Garden
Yuni Garden

10. Visit Yuni Garden (ゆにガーデン) from September to October to see the picturesque sea of red kochia. However, before visiting, you should check the official website of Yuni Garden to see the status of the Kochia. 

I hope my list of the 10 Things to Do in Yuni gave you an idea and inspiration to visit this magical town in the Sorachi subprefecture of Hokkaido.

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Location: Yuni, Yubari District, Hokkaido, Japan

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