Sweden Hills in Japan ～Little Sweden , Hokkaido～

Do you know there is a village in Hokkaido that looks exactly like real Swedish suberbs ? We call it “ Sweden Hills “. We can see only Swedenhouses there. Once you visit there, you might feel as if you were in Sweden. Now, let me show you the Sweden Hills like the world of a fairy tale. Let’s check it out !

What is Sweden Hills ?

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Sweden Hills is a village located in Tobetsucho, Ishikarigun, Hokkaido. It is about 30～40minutes away from Sapporo by car or JR train. Only the Swedish houses, the North European model Swedish houses, stand in a row there. It’s , so to speak, like a replica town of Sweden. The roofs are the North European-style tiles, the outer walls are dark red. The structure of the Sweden House is a high insulation effectiveness. Besides, it is characteristic that electric cables and telephone wires are installed underground and there is no telegraph poles there.

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It is said that they came to develop this area bonding over that a Swede said this village was similar to Stockholm suburb. The sale in lots of Sweden Hills has been begun from 1984.

The good points of Sweden Hills

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Sweden Hills is on the very beautiful street like Northern Europe. It’s like a picture book. You can see wonderful scenery from spring to summer, especially during June to September, and can enjoy the abundant nature such as Hokkaido squirrels, insects,fly agaric, etc.　Furthermore, “ Sweden International Exchange Center “and “ Leksand Memorial Park “ becomes the tourist spot in Sweden Hills.

Refer to this site: http://www.swedenhills.jp/town/index.html

If there is a minus point here, it is that it snows heavily. But, the winter scene of Sweden Hills surrounded by snow is so splendid.

The reaction of the people overseas about Sweden Hills

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It seems to the Swedish people that Sweden Hills look just like the Swedish street.　And it’s a good reputation from the Swede that Japanese have a respect for Swedish architecture, that they regard Swedish culture as important, and that Sweden Hills reproduce the Swedish cityscape in about 1950s.

The lodging experience of Sweden Hills

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Facilities of free lodging experience are freed for people that considering the purchase of Sweden Hill. The accommodations where we can feel the warmth of the tree are so clean and tidy. It is warm inside the house even in winter due to the insulation effect. In 4 season, any leisure such as a ski, horse riding, canoe, and the fishing, is substantial.

The gourmet of Sweden Hills

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There is a restaurant which has a house farming in Tobetsucho. They serves pasta, meat dishes, smoked salmon, etc. in the restaurant of Mediterranean Sea dish, Ari.

【Restaurant Ari】

(address) 2-3-2, Sweden Hills, Tobetsucho, Ishikarigun, Hokkaido

(access) 43minutes walk from Ishikarifutomi station

(open time) 11：30～14：30 18:00～20:30 (dinner：only reservation /call until 15:00)

(regular holidays) Tuesday, the 2nd Wednesday

(URL) http://loco.yahoo.co.jp/place/g-OgYSMAdhf6w/

The summer solstice festival in Sweden Hills

Refer to this site: http://www.tobetsu.or.jp/gesisai.html

The summer solstice festival is one of the events held in Northern Europe on the summer solstice, in June every year, and the traditional festival that people pray for the peace of the village. They celebrate the coming of summer ,after finishing a long winter. This festival is held grandly playing the instrument, singing, and performing a folk dance around a Maidstone.

Refer to this site: http://lifemagazine.yahoo.co.jp/articles/1603

It can be said that the figures dancing in folk costume is a seasonal tradition of Sweden Hills.

Summary

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Refer to this site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GvRBnXVu2A

Sweden Hills consist of approximately 70% people who have emigrated from outside Hokkaido. The 400 families have already settled in this village. They keep in mind that the people that emigrate from the capital area or other regions can live at ease. You wiil be accepted a free staying experience for the person who considers the purchase of Sweden House in the future. If you are interested in it, how about using the system by all means？