A Must-Visit in Hokkaido: A Dreamy Forest Dining Experience Surrounded by Towering Conifers

▲ Hoshino Resorts’ renowned Forest Restaurant, where you can enjoy the ambiance of being surrounded by vast coniferous forests.

Reported and photographed by Zhuang Yating / Hokkaido

Floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping views of vast forests — this is the famed “Forest Restaurant” at the Hoshino Resorts. Expansive glass panels let in natural daylight, and the restaurant, encircled by coniferous woods, takes on a magical glow at night when illuminated, creating a stunning green forest scene that feels like something out of a fairy tale. It’s simply blissful. The restaurant offers a full range of Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisines all in one place.

Even the buffet here is incredibly diverse, featuring everything from salads and sashimi to hot dishes, freshly fried tempura, and grilled steak — all sure to delight food lovers. Among the highlights is the limited-time offering “Salt-Baked Pork with Wasabi,” where an entire pork loin is encased in a salt block shaped like a little pig. When the bell rings, the first guest gets to break the salt crust with a wooden mallet, adding a memorable experience to your gourmet meal.

TOMAMU boasts multiple restaurants, such as “Hal Restaurant,” which focuses on fresh, seasonal Hokkaido ingredients and serves dishes like crab soup or local specialty “Hatahata” sashimi, along with a specially made “Cloud Sea Cotton Candy Ice Cream” that takes you on a flavor tour of Hokkaido. Another favorite among travelers is “Green Kitchen,” housed in a charming European-style cottage that feels even more tranquil at night. The dishes here are meticulously crafted by chefs, with high attention to detail, combining a variety of local ingredients for healthy yet delicious meals. Diners can also enjoy captivating views of the golf course right outside the window.

▲ “Hal” Restaurant serves Hokkaido’s unique “Hatahata” fish, freshly sliced by expert chefs.

The expansive TOMAMU doesn’t cut corners when it comes to food. Travelers can look forward to a varied menu every day without repetition, with options including Hal, the Forest Restaurant, Triangle, and Green Kitchen. There’s also the upscale “Tsubaki Salon” on the 32nd floor, offering both Western and Japanese-style premium set meals. While enjoying authentic cuisine, guests can gaze out over The Towl and take in sweeping views of the mountains and forests.

▲ The chefs at Green Kitchen prepare their dishes with great care.

TOMAMU isn’t just about amazing food and accommodations — the resort area also offers a variety of family-friendly outdoor activities. Hop on a golf cart to enjoy panoramic views of The Towl.If you’re lucky, you might spot wild deer, bears, or foxes.Opt for a golf cart adventure on a cool summer evening, and a professional guide will lead you in search of wildlife — you might even come across herds of deer foraging.

Given the vastness of the resort, convenient free shuttle buses run frequently, allowing guests to freely explore the area and enjoy its facilities. Your surroundings will be filled with endless greenery and blue skies. Whether visiting in summer or winter, you can have fun in the water at Japan’s largest indoor pool, “Smile Beach,” where waves gently lap against your body for a truly refreshing sensation.

Hoshino TOMAMU
Taiwan General Agent — Rolisa Tour (Tang Guizhen International Travel Agency)
Tel: (02) 2712-0009
For more information, please contactTang Guizhen Travel Agency’s official website

China Airlines operates daily flights between Hokkaido (Sapporo) and various locations
CI130 departs from Taoyuan Airport at 08:40 and arrives at New Chitose Airport at 13:30
CI131 departs from New Chitose Airport at 15:00 and arrives at Taoyuan Airport at 18:10
For more information, please checkChina Airlines’ official website

▲ % Guests staying here can easily make repeat visits and fully enjoy the resort’s facilities.