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NEXCO EAST Hokkaido Regional Head Office (Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo City) has published the "Hokkaido Drive Guide 2023-2024 Autumn/Winter Edition" with the aim of promoting drive tourism in Hokkaido. 65,000 copies will be distributed free of charge at service areas (SA), parking areas (PA), roadside stations, New Chitose Airport, etc.
Hokkaido Drive Guide is a compact information magazine perfect for traveling, packed with useful information for driving, such as restaurants and tourist facilities around Hokkaido, and things to be careful about when driving Expressway. We also have a web version that can be viewed free of charge from your PC or smartphone. By presenting a screen shot of this magazine or the web version, you can receive benefits such as discounts at 55 listed facilities.
Enjoy an exciting Hokkaido driving trip with our Hokkaido driving guide!

1. 1. Special theme of this issue

1. Autumn/Winter Limited Beautiful Hokkaido
   We have selected recommended fall and winter drives for people who love scenic views and hot springs.
   Use discount coupons to go on a fun and economical trip.



2. Easy one-handed gourmet food while you're taking a break
   Have you ever felt hungry while driving?
   In such a case, we recommend one-handed gourmet food that you can easily enjoy! We will introduce you to some special gourmet food that will satisfy both your stomach and soul.



3. Hokkaido ice activity
   In Hokkaido, a world of snow and ice, there are plenty of activities unique to winter!
   In addition to skiing and snowboarding, unique and fun new style experience menus that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations are also appearing one after another. Please enjoy ice activities only available this season.

2. Recommended pickup in the area! ～ Southern Hokkaido, Central Hokkaido, Northern Hokkaido, Eastern Hokkaido ～

Introducing recommended restaurants and sightseeing spots in each area. We are posting information recommended by the General Promotion Bureau. By presenting a screen shot of this magazine or the web version, you can receive benefits such as discounts at listed facilities.

3. Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally 2023

The "Hokkaido Smartphone Stamp Rally 2023", which you can participate in by simply registering on your smartphone, is being held until Wednesday, March 20th next year. Hokkaido Drive Guide introduces model courses where you can collect stamps and apply, ``Aim for the Art Gallery Hokkaido Award!'' and ``Aim for the Hokkaido Iburi Five Great Heritage Award.'' The web version also introduces the model course ``Hokkaido's many charms discovery award!''
Please use 　the Michi Michi Toku Free Pass to enjoy a great deal while visiting the stamp-obtaining spots all over Hokkaido.

4. 2023-24 Hokkaido recommended event information

Hokkaido has many events that make the long winter fun. Introducing recommended winter events.

Five. A wonderful gift will be given to 48 people selected by lottery from among those who answered the reader survey.

If you answer the online survey, you will receive a wonderful prize. Special sponsorship for 40 people with recommended gourmet food from each area in Hokkaido, only available in the Autumn/Winter issue! We have prepared the Famous Hot Springs Tour Award for 8 people, so please come and apply.

6. Main distribution location

1. Each SA / PA in Hokkaido
2. New Chitose Airport, Hakodate Airport, Asahikawa Airport, Tokachi Obihiro Airport, Tancho Kushiro Airport
3. All roadside stations in Hokkaido
4. Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center, Dosanko Plaza stores, Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal, Otaru Ferry Terminal, major car rental company stores

• Business days and hours of listed facilities are subject to change.
  Please check before heading out.