Poké Lids Tour 〜 [Hokkaido 5: Northern Sorachi]

Introduction

Many towns in the "Northern Sorachi" region once flourished due to coal mining, but they have since transformed into towns focused on agriculture and tourism. It is a region with a gentle charm, featuring hilly landscapes, rural scenery, and hot spring facilities.

Utashinai City

• Location: 72-2 Nakamura, Utashinai City, Hokkaido (Roadside Station Utashinai Tirol no Yu)

• Featured Pokémon: Vulpix, Alolan Vulpix, Joltik

• Features: Utashinai was once known as a coal mining town. Today, it is promoting tourism centered around its hot spring facilities. The Poké Lid installed in front of the hot spring features a design that evokes nature and warmth. It is also noted for being one of the cities with the smallest populations in Hokkaido.

Utashinai City is located almost in the center of Hokkaido and is a town rich in nature, surrounded by lush green mountains. Blessed with beautiful natural scenery such as the sea of clouds visible from the summit of Mount Kamoidake, it is a land of greenery that changes its expression with the passing seasons, captivating both residents and visitors.

Sunagawa City

• 1-20 Nishi 1-jo Kita 2-chome, Sunagawa City, Hokkaido (Machinaka Exchange Facility Sunairu)

• Featured Pokémon: Alolan Vulpix, Togetic

• Features: As a transportation hub along National Route 12, Sunagawa is visited by many families and tourists. As a Poké Lid fitting for the center of the Sorachi region, its future installation is highly anticipated.

Sunagawa is a town blessed with rich nature, located almost in the center of Hokkaido. It features the "Hokkaido Children's Country," a city park bustling with families, and the "Sunagawa Oasis Park," which is equipped with flood control functions for the Ishikari River and offers a variety of water leisure activities. The town is surrounded by water and greenery, and its charm lies in the ability to experience the scenery of the four seasons close at hand.