Blessed with nature and scenery, the area is dotted with lavender fields, the Tokachi-dake Mountain Range, and beautiful countryside, and offers gourmet food, events, and hands-on sightseeing throughout the four seasons.
There are 14 hot springs in the surrounding area, including Sounkyo Onsen, Tenninkyo Onsen, and Lake Shikaribetsu Onsen, and the area is also famous as a skiing area in winter.