中山山嶺 / Nakayama Pass

中山山嶺（位於喜茂別町）位於沿著連結札幌、Rusutsu和洞爺湖方面的國道230號旁。山嶺頂端有道路休息站「望羊中山」，是兜風途中有名的休息場所。炸馬鈴薯串是此地名產，從以前就很受歡迎。春天到秋天的旅遊旺季的週末常常會有人排隊購買。可以從免費的展望台遠眺到羊蹄山。也有免費參觀的美術館。

Nakayama Pass (Kimobetsu Town) is on Route 230, which connects Sapporo and Rusutsu and leads to the Lake Toya area. On the top of the pass, there is a road station - Bouyou Nakayama. This is one of the most well-known road stations in Hokkaido as a place to take a rest on a long drive. Deep fried potato with flavored batter is a famous food here. Three whole potatoes are skewered, battered, then deep-fried. People line up to buy it on weekends from spring to autumn. In the building, there is a observation area and visitors can see Mt. Yotei. It also houses an art museum. Admission is free.