Journal | 2026.08.23
This is a note on where to have lunch in Atsuma, Hokkaido, before you reach the house. It is about the open hours in the middle of your arrival day, and how to use them.
Mori no Auberge Mitsu is a small house in Atsuma, taking three groups a night in three rooms. Check-in is from 15:00, so on the day you arrive, the midday is still yours.
We do not name restaurants here, only the town's facilities and the nearby town. For each, we add the drive time by car from Auberge Mitsu.
Check-in is from 15:00, so the midday is yours
Check-in at Mori no Auberge Mitsu is from 15:00 to 19:00, and check-out is at 10:00.
The house is about 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, and about 15 minutes from the Atsuma interchange on the Hidaka Expressway. There is no need to rush, so you can eat somewhere first and arrive at your ease.
Below are places for lunch in and around the town, each with the drive time from Auberge Mitsu.
Kobushi-no-yu Atsuma, for haskap soft-serve
At Kobushi-no-yu Atsuma you can have pale purple haskap soft-serve ice cream, made with Atsuma berries. It is about 15 minutes by car from Mitsu.
Juice, jelly and other local products from Atsuma are on sale too. For spots through the seasons, see Around.
Hokki curry in Tomakomai, best in the cold months
If you go a little further, there is Tomakomai. It lands more hokki clams than any other municipality in Japan, and its local dish, hokki curry, is much loved.
Autumn into winter is said to be the season for it. Tomakomai is about 40 minutes by car from Mitsu.
Lunch at Mitsu itself, from September 2026
Auberge Mitsu will start its own lunch service too. Lunch is due to begin in September 2026, from a planned 3,000 yen per person. See Lunch (from September 2026) for details. Rates are subject to change; please check the booking site before you travel.
Until lunch begins, Kobushi-no-yu Atsuma and Tomakomai are the places to fill your midday.
You can also come in the evening only to eat, with a dinner-only day plan for one group, booked through CHILLNN.
Getting to Mitsu, and parking
Mori no Auberge Mitsu is at 244-1 Toyosawa, Atsuma, Hokkaido. It is about 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, and about 15 minutes from the Atsuma interchange. The full route is on Access.
| Route | By car |
|---|---|
| New Chitose Airport to Mitsu | about 30 min |
| Atsuma interchange to Mitsu | about 15 min |
| Kobushi-no-yu Atsuma to Mitsu | about 15 min |
| Tomakomai to Mitsu | about 40 min |
There is parking for 10 cars, free for guests and with no reservation needed. Payment is cashless only. For places to stay in the area, see Staying in Atsuma.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I have lunch in Atsuma?
At Kobushi-no-yu Atsuma you can have haskap soft-serve and buy local products, about 15 minutes by car from Mitsu. If you go a little further, Tomakomai is known for hokki curry.
When does lunch at Mitsu begin?
Lunch is due to begin in September 2026, from a planned 3,000 yen per person. Until then, places in and around the town fill the midday. Rates are subject to change; please check the booking site before you travel.
How far is Tomakomai and its hokki curry from Mitsu?
Tomakomai is about 40 minutes by car from Mitsu. It lands more hokki clams than any other municipality in Japan, and its hokki curry is a much-loved local dish, best from autumn into winter.
Can I eat lunch first and then check in?
Yes. Check-in is from 15:00 to 19:00, so there is time to eat first. Mitsu is about 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, and about 15 minutes from the Atsuma interchange.
Related: Lunch (from September 2026) / Around / Staying in Atsuma / Access | Back to the journal