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Hokkaido

Roadside Station Sunflower Hokuryu

道の駅 サンフラワー北竜

After visiting the sunflower fields, take your time at Hokuryu Town's base for hot springs, Kurosengoku soybean dishes, the shop and the farm stand.

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Location
Hokuryu Town, Uryu District
Road
National Route 275
Hours
8:00–22:00
These are the roadside station's opening hours. The hot spring, shop, restaurant and farm stand each have separate hours.
Parking
Cars: 110 / Large vehicles: 16
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How to enjoy

Choose how to enjoy your visit

Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.

Summer highlight
Hot spring after Sunflower Village

After walking through the flower fields, wash off sweat and rest before returning to the car.

For a meal
Kurosengoku soybeans and sunflower pork

Choose a Hokuryu dish from black curry, keema, ramen or an udon set.

For shopping
Hokuryu Baiten shop

Browse sunflower oil, Kurosengoku products, Hokuryu rice and soft serve in a short stop.

In season
Minoricchi farm stand

Open seasonally from May to mid-October. In summer, look for melons, watermelons and vegetables.

With children
Rest area and nearby play areas

Rest at the station's hot spring; on sunny summer days head to Urara Water Park, or switch to Chickuru on rainy days.

Road access
About 8 minutes from Numata Interchange

A convenient rest stop linking National Route 275 and the Fukagawa-Rumoi Expressway.

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Michika's Hokuryu notes

After the sunflowers, pause and refresh before returning to the car.

Michika Tachibana sees Sunflower Hokuryu as a place to turn a flower field visit into a chance to eat, shop and rest. In summer, walk through Sunflower Village, bathe to wash off the sweat, then choose sunflower soft serve or Kurosengoku soybean products. Outside flower season, the hot spring, restaurant and shop together on National Route 275 help you unwind during a long journey.

Rest first

On hot days, use the hot spring and rest area before meals or shopping, without rushing.

Taste Hokuryu

Look for Kurosengoku soybeans, sunflower pork and Hokuryu rice in both the restaurant and shop.

Make the onward trip easier

Knowing the parking, toilets, hours and cooling needs makes it easier to set off on the next leg.

Highlights

Roadside Station Sunflower Hokuryu sits on National Route 275 and has a hot spring and hotel. Here you will find Hokuryu Gate, guarded by two dragon figures; Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen; Restaurant Fusha; Hokuryu Baiten shop; and the seasonal Minoricchi farm stand. In summer, it is easy to bathe before or after visiting the Sunflower Village, then choose Kurosengoku black soybean products, sunflower pork, sunflower soft serve and Hokuryu rice. Editor Michika Tachibana recommends it as a station where you can plan how to refresh yourself after the flowers and before returning to the car.

  • #Hokuryu Town
  • #Sunflower Village
  • #Hokuryu Onsen hot spring
  • #Kurosengoku black soybeans
  • #Sunflower pork
  • #Hokuryu Baiten shop
  • #Minoricchi farm stand
  • #National Route 275
  • #Route from Numata Interchange
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Unwind from the heat and crowds in the hot spring after Sunflower Village

Sunflower Village is large, and summer sun can mean a long walk. The station is a few minutes away by car and offers day bathing, a sauna, a free rest area and rooms for hire, so you need not rush straight back into the car after the flower fields.

02

Make a Hokuryu lunch with Kurosengoku soybeans and sunflower pork

Restaurant Fusha offers a clear taste of local ingredients in dishes such as black curry made with Kurosengoku black soybeans, a Kurosengoku rice set and sunflower pork ramen. If you are coming for a meal, plan around its separate lunch and dinner hours.

03

Hokuryu Baiten stays open later for last minute shopping

The shop lists hours of 8:00 to 21:00 and sells sunflower oil, Kurosengoku products, Hokuryu rice, sunflower cookies and sunflower soft serve. Even on a hot spring only visit, it is an easy way to take a little of Hokuryu Town home.

04

In Minoricchi's season, look at melons and watermelons first

The Minoricchi farm stand on the grounds operates seasonally each year from May to mid-October. From July, it stocks sunflower melons, sunflower watermelons and vegetables. Decide whether to buy them early or late based on cooling needs and your journey home.

05

Parking and toilets make long drive breaks easier to plan

The free parking area has 110 spaces for cars and 16 for large vehicles, is available 24 hours a day, and has toilets. It lets you combine a meal, bath and shopping in one stop while traveling toward Sapporo, Asahikawa, Rumoi or Furano.

Route idea

Ways to plan your stop

Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.

Sunny days from late July to mid-August

Refresh at the hot spring after walking through Sunflower Village

Sunflower Village is impressive, but plan for the heat and walking distance. After photos, the maze and sightseeing cart, drive to Hokuryu Onsen at the station. Sunflower or Kurosengoku soft serve after bathing rounds off a summer outing.

Sunflower Village → roadside station parking → hot spring → Hokuryu Baiten shop → depart

During the Sunflower Festival, the venue parking, roads and shop tend to be busy. Check the flowers and event dates, and leave enough time for a meal.

A lunch stop on National Route 275

Make Kurosengoku and sunflower pork the focus of lunch

At Restaurant Fusha, choose between black cutlet curry, Kurosengoku meat keema and sunflower pork ramen. Afterward, Kurosengoku tea or sunflower oil from the shop lets you bring Hokuryu flavors home too.

Parking → Restaurant Fusha → Hokuryu Baiten shop → Minoricchi farm stand

The restaurant opens separately for lunch and dinner. Use the listed last orders of 14:00 for lunch and 19:30 for dinner when planning.

Rainy days, winter and breaks on long drives

Take your time in the rest area on a hot spring only day

Even outside flower season, the hot spring and rest facilities are central to this station. With large indoor baths, an open air bath, sauna, free rest area and rooms for hire, you can loosen up before the next leg instead of stopping only for the toilet.

Parking → hot spring → free rest area or room for hire → shop → depart

Early morning bathing is advertised only from April through the end of October. In winter, follow the regular bathing hours and check road conditions.

Summer family drives

Add outdoor play to suit your children's energy

Take a brief break at the play equipment in front of the station. For more play, drive about 15 minutes to Urara Water Park. On very hot or rainy days, switch to Kids Square Chickuru, also about 15 minutes away. The station makes a manageable starting point for a family outing.

Roadside station → play equipment outside or Urara Water Park → optional switch to Chickuru

Water play facilities are mainly seasonal summer attractions. Check changing needs, sun exposure and closing times first.

Adult trips and camping scouting from spring to autumn

Add an outdoor meal or short walk at Konpira Park

After eating or shopping at the station, drive about five minutes to Konpira Park. It offers seasonal scenery including cherry blossoms, moss phlox, birch trees and autumn foliage, as well as camping and barbecue facilities, making it easy to pair outdoor time with a hot spring visit.

Roadside station → Konpira Park → return for the hot spring

Follow local or official notices for the campground season and rules. On rainy days, it is easier to focus on the hot spring.

Hours

Opening hours

Roadside station
8:00〜22:00

Confirmed by the official Hokkaido roadside station site. The stamp is listed as available during station opening hours too.

Hokuryu Baiten shop
8:00〜21:00

To the right of the entrance. Soft serve, souvenirs and Hokuryu products.

Hokuryu Onsen day bathing
9:30〜22:00

Early morning bathing is listed from April to the end of October: reception 6:00–8:00, bathing 6:00–9:00.

Restaurant Fusha
11:00〜14:30 / 17:00〜20:00

Listed last orders: lunch 14:00, dinner 19:30. Check menus and prices at the restaurant.

Minoricchi farm stand
Seasonal opening from May to mid-October

Listed hours: 9:00–16:00 with Wednesdays closed from May to mid-June; 9:00–17:00 daily from mid-June onward. Check current details.

Family

Visiting with children

Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.

Age 1 or younger
★★★☆☆

Good for a nursing room, diaper changing table and a short shop break.

If using the hot spring, allow extra time to rest afterward. Keep sun exposure and walking at Sunflower Village brief.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

The play equipment outside, soft serve and rest area offer easy changes of pace.

The flower maze can be tiring in the heat; go in the morning or keep the visit short and leave time to rest at the station.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

The sunflower maze, sightseeing cart, outdoor play equipment and water play can suit this age.

Bring a change of clothes and drinks in summer. Switch to Chickuru on rainy or extremely hot days.

Elementary school age
★★★★★

Sunflower Village, puzzle activities, park golf and the hot spring can make a full day.

Budget energy differently for a flower field walk and a day that includes park golf. The town ski area is also an option in winter.

Nursing and diapers

The official Hokkaido roadside station site lists a nursing room and diaper changing table.

Rainy day alternatives

Consider the station rest area, rooms for hire, hot spring, or Kids Square Chickuru, about 15 minutes away by car.

Summer outdoor play

Choose between Sunflower Village, Urara Water Park and park golf according to weather and operating season.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Make use of the spacious parking area

    The free parking has 110 car spaces and 16 large vehicle spaces; campervan use is also listed. On busy days, favor a route close to the facility entrance.

  2. 2
    Hydrate before and after bathing

    Use the water in the changing room, rest area and shop so you need not set off immediately after summer flower fields or the sauna.

  3. 3
    Choose one priority: a meal or shopping

    Trying to fit in the hot spring, restaurant, shop and farm stand can take a long time. Decide whether lunch or souvenirs come first based on your companions' energy.

Event

Make an event part of your visit

Permanent spaces and dated events are listed separately. Events can change both the atmosphere and crowds; use the official links for details.

Checking event dates.

Spaces used for events

Sunflower Village

The 2026 Sunflower Festival has ended. It is generally advertised for around mid-July to late August; check official announcements for next dates, flower conditions, the maze and sightseeing cart.

Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen

The hot spring, sauna, free rest area and rooms for hire make a useful stop after the flower fields or during a drive. The Hokuryu Onsen and Kurosengoku Summer Festival on August 9, 2026 has ended.

Hokuryu Baiten shop

A renewal was announced in April 2026. Look for sunflower products, Kurosengoku soybeans, Hokuryu rice and light snacks.

Minoricchi farm stand

Open seasonally from May to mid-October. Check social media or local notices for summer melons, watermelons, vegetables and flower arrivals.

Sunflower Park Golf Course

Outdoor recreation from late April to the end of October. Easy to pair with the hot spring for a half day visit.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Check the flower conditions and live video before Sunflower Village

The 2026 Sunflower Festival was listed for July 20 to August 18. The official page links to live video; checking the bloom and weather before setting out helps you time the visit.

Source: Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association

A hot spring after the flowers is a practical way to recover in summer

The official site describes the complex, about three minutes by car from the Sunflower Festival venue, as having a hot spring, sauna, restaurant and shop. Washing off the sweat after walking is one of the station's main advantages.

Source: Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen official site

Day bathing usually starts at 9:30; early morning bathing is seasonal

Day bathing runs from 9:30 to 22:00. Early morning bathing is listed from 6:00 to 9:00 from April through the end of October. You can use it differently before a morning flower visit or on the way home.

Source: Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen official site

Restaurant Fusha has tatami seating suited to lunch with children

The official site lists 60 seats: 42 at tables and 18 in tatami seating, where guests sit on floor mats. A children's lunch is also listed, so families can plan around the meal rush and last order times.

Source: Restaurant Fusha official site

Find Kurosengoku and sunflower products even on a short shop visit

Hokuryu Baiten lists sunflower soft serve, sunflower oil, Hokuryu rice, Kurosengoku black soybean products and sunflower cookies. Even without a restaurant meal, shopping lets you take a taste of Hokuryu home.

Source: Hokuryu Baiten official site

Look for summer fruit at Minoricchi, but remember its seasonal hours

The official site lists a limited season each year from May to mid-October, with melons and watermelons from July. If visiting for farm produce, check opening days and arrivals; avoid planning to arrive after closing.

Source: Minoricchi official site

Visitor reviews often remember the hot spring and distinctive exterior

Travel sites and visitor accounts repeatedly mention the entrance with two dragons, the attached hot spring and hotel, black curry and Kurosengoku dishes, and visits before or after Sunflower Village. Here the focus is on how to use the station for a break rather than its unusual appearance.

Source: Travel accounts and visitor review trends
Before your visit

Things to check before setting out

Opening and closure days, individual businesses and facilities for children or dogs can affect your plans.

  • The roadside station is generally listed as open 8:00–22:00, the shop 8:00–21:00, and the restaurant for separate lunch and dinner sessions. Follow official notices for changes to individual businesses.
  • Day bathing is 9:30–22:00, with early morning bathing listed from April through the end of October. Check reception hours if visiting early.
  • A five day closure is listed for mid-November. Confirm the dates shortly beforehand in official notices and avoid closure days if visiting for bathing or food. The stamp is reportedly available even during the closure.
  • During the Sunflower Festival, the fields, venue parking, station shop and hot spring can be busier than usual. Leave breathing room between lunch and bathing.
  • Minoricchi operates seasonally. If visiting for melons, watermelons or vegetables, check open days and stock, and prepare to keep purchases cool.
  • In winter, think of the station for a hot spring break, shopping and a nearby ski area rather than flowers. Check road conditions on National Route 275 and the Fukagawa-Rumoi Expressway.
Food

Eating and shopping

Specialities, places to eat, sweets and bakeries can all give you a reason to stop. Check individual menus for current prices and availability.

  • Meal
    Restaurant Fusha black cutlet curry
    Listed at ¥1,450; check price and availability at the restaurant
  • Meal
    Kurosengoku meat keema curry
    Listed at ¥1,250; check price and availability at the restaurant
  • Meal
    Sunflower pork ramen
    Listed at ¥1,150; check price and availability at the restaurant
  • Meal
    Kurosengoku rice and kakiage udon set (noodles with mixed vegetable fritter)
    Listed at ¥1,450; check price and availability at the restaurant
  • Sweet treat
    Sunflower soft serve and Kurosengoku kinako soft serve (roasted soybean flour)
    Sunflower soft serve listed at ¥450; check at the shop register
  • Snack and souvenir
    Sunflower pork char siu steamed bun
    Steamed bun listed at ¥600, frozen at ¥500; check at the shop
  • Souvenir
    First pressed sunflower oil
    Listed at ¥1,300; check at the shop
  • Shopping
    Hokuryu rice and Kurosengoku black soybean products
    Check at the shop and farm stand
Food mood

What would you like to eat?

A meal, a sweet treat, market shopping or something to take away: choose a focus for the day instead of trying everything at once.

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Main lunch dish

Kurosengoku curry and sunflower pork

For days when you want to taste Hokuryu ingredients in a meal. Arrive during Restaurant Fusha's lunch hours.

Sweet treat after bathing

Sunflower soft serve and Kurosengoku soft serve

Good for cooling down after the hot spring or Sunflower Village. Order at the shop register.

Take home

Sunflower oil, Kurosengoku products and Hokuryu rice

Walk around Hokuryu Baiten to bring local flavors home for dinner or as gifts.

Summer farm stand

Sunflower melon and sunflower watermelon

When Minoricchi is open, decide when to buy based on cooling needs and your journey home.

A light snack

Sunflower pork char siu steamed bun

An easy snack after bathing or during a drive when you do not want a full restaurant meal.

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Roadside Station Sunflower Hokuryu

After visiting the sunflower fields, take your time at Hokuryu Town's base for hot springs, Kurosengoku soybean dishes, the shop and the farm stand.

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Park and camping
Konpira Park

About five minutes by car for cherry blossoms, moss phlox, autumn colors and camping before or after the hot spring.

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Food outlets and the market on the station grounds share the station pin. Nearby places are separate destinations to combine with your visit.
Nearby

Places to visit nearby

Flower fields and seasonal event
Hokuryu Town Sunflower VillageJapanese guide
About 3–5 minutes by carA short drive from the roadside station

From late July to mid-August, walk among the flowers, then return to the hot spring and shop.

Outdoor play and park golf
Sunflower Park Golf CourseJapanese guide
Around the stationA short drive

Sunny day: light exercise for three generations, with lunch and a hot spring.

Park and camping
Konpira ParkJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by carA short trip from the roadside station

From spring to autumn, add a little outdoor time to a hot spring and shopping visit.

Water play and summer outdoors
Urara Water ParkJapanese guide
About 15 minutes by carAn extra summer outdoor stop

More kid play after Sunflower Village; pack spare clothes and sun protection.

Indoor play area
Kids Square ChickuruJapanese guide
About 15 minutes by carSwitch according to the weather

For rainy days, extreme heat or winter when children need more to do than rest at the station.

Snow play and winter outdoors
Hokuryu Town Ski AreaJapanese guide
Travel by carA winter option from mid-December to late March

For a winter family drive, return to Hokuryu Onsen after playing in the snow.

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