Chitose, Transportation hub in Hokkaido, Japan
Chitose is a city in Ishikari Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan, serving as an important transport link for air and rail travelers. The city spreads between the new international airport and several train stations that connect passengers to other parts of the island.
The settlement began as a village in 1880 and gradually developed into an important military base during the 20th century. In 1958 it received city status and continued growing around the airport.
The name Chitose means "a thousand years", reflecting hopes for longevity when settlers arrived in the late 1800s. Local shops near the stations sell products made from Hokkaido milk and seafood caught in nearby waters.
Travelers will find accommodation options and shops near the three main railway stations, which offer regular connections to Sapporo and other destinations. Winter months bring snow, so visitors should pack warm clothing and non-slip footwear.
An aquarium nearby displays salmon at every life stage, from eggs to adult fish swimming upstream. Visitors can watch through underwater windows as the fish navigate recreated river beds.
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Chitose Aquarium
1.5 km
Aoba Park
1.7 kmUsakumai Sites
6.4 km
千歳橋
377 m
Aozora Park
2.4 km
New Chitose Airport Theater
4.5 km
The North Country Golf Club
4.6 kmARABESQUE 愛
4.3 kmORGANIC CIRCULATION
4.5 kmShamrock Country Club
4 kmChitose Inter Golf Club
1.6 km航空自衛隊千歳基地
1.1 kmNorth Snowland(Only in Winter)
3.9 kmChitose Cultural Center
1 km
Chitose Shrine
783 mARABESQUE 旅
4.3 kmFLY
4.4 kmHIGH
4.5 kmChitose Riverside Park Golf Course
3.2 kmE=mc2
4.4 kmおねだり
4.4 kmANNE
4.4 kmワンダーランド
4.3 kmブラウス
4.4 km太陽と収穫
4.3 km緑
4.4 km北の翼
4.2 kmそよぐ風
4.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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