Kamikawa, Hokkaido ¨C The landlocked subprefecture of Kamikawa in central Hokkaido is a scenic wonder, spanning over 250 kilometers from the town of Nakagawa in the north to the village of Shimukappu in the south. Nestling within the region is Asahikawa, Hokkaido¡¯s second largest city, the lavender fields of Furano, and Daisetsuzan National Park, home to the prefecture¡¯s tallest mountain, Asahidake.
With summer well underway, Kamikawa is turning into a popular region for road trips among locals and tourists alike. If you are planning a long drive (or ride), scheduling some breaks along the way is de rigueur. As Hokkaido is known as the ¡°bread basket of Japan¡± ¡ª the prefecture is an agricultural powerhouse of rice, wheat and dairy production ¡ª I chose some bakeries you should stop by to fill your picnic baskets and fuel your travels.
Boulangerie Aman
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