Shakotan town

Differentiated by the Shakotan-blue sea and ususually rocks, Shakotan has three great capes the Hokkaido
Heritage-recognized Cape the Shakotan Cape embracing Shimamui Coast, one of the 100 best shores and Ougon Cape.
The sea boasts one of the best lucidities in Hokkaido, being designated a marine park. Sightseeing boats run the coast,
showing, the tourists inside the area. You will be amazed by the sunset on the Sea of Japan as you sit relaxing in a
town-run outdoor spa. 

Places of interest & notable sights

Cape Shakotan, Cape Ogon, Shimamui Coast, Bikuni Kodomari Campsite, Undersea Observatory(observation boat),
Cape Shakotan Campsite.

Specialties

　　
sea urchin, salted sea urchin, pumpukin pie, awabi monaka, Bikuni Monogatari(cookies), various,
types of processed marine produsts, Tansui(local sake), sake manju.

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Furubira town 

Located on the eastern coast of the Shakotan peninsula, Furubira is surrounded in the beautiful sea and greenery,
particularly represented by a coastline of extraordinarliy shaped rocks and cliffs. Our specialty, tarako(cod row) is
shipped not only across Hokkaido but also to Tokyo and many other parts of japan. 

Places of interest & notable sights

Zengenji Temple(Gohyaku Rakan), Setakamui(strange-shaped rock), Sea of Japan Furubira Hot Spring"Ichibokan",
Furubira Family Travel Village.

Specialties

cod roe, frozen sea snails, Furusato Pack(assortment of local marine products), herring roe, cod roe pickled in wine,
dried herring, salted sea snails, salmon roe.

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Kamoenai village 

 Untamed landscapes enhanced by unusually shaped boulders, cliffs, and views of Shakotan's blue sea wlcome you.
 Knamoenai assures you of excitement and a wide smile with offerings of camping activities, open-water swimming,
fishing, hiking, hot spring and fresh seafood.

Places of interest & notable sights

Madoiwa Rock, Shishamonai Falls(shipboard observation only), Annai Observation Park, Cape Ryujin,
Kamoenai Year 2000 Forest Park, Kamoenai Local Date Exhibition Hall, Kamoenai Japan Local Toy Exhibition Hall.

Specialties

pickled sea urchin, low salt cod roe, atka mackerel pickled in salt and rice malt, marine delicacies, smoked fish,
Hot Spring 998'Yunohama'.

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Tomari village 

 Located in the southwestern Nishi Shakotan. Tomari is a village of fishery and tourism. We boast beautiful 
views of the Sea of Japan's marine blue as well as the green of the surrounding mountains. Along the coastline,
you can see Nishin Gotens(herring palace), fukuroma(a fishing port simulated by piling stones) and the like.
Among other attractions are hot springs, sports, rich marine harvests with many more to explore.  

Places of interest & notable sights

Benten Island, Nishin Goten Tomari(Herring Mansion Tomari), Tomarin-kan(nuclear power PR center).

Specialties

sweetened sea urchin, sea urchin icecream, dried atka mackerel, Tomarinoen(refined sake),
sake-no Izushi(fermented salmon), awabi(abalone) monaka.

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Iwanai town

You may notice how many sushi restaurants are in Iwanai, where you can enjoy fresh seafood produced by the deep
sea waters, At night, the town-view from the Sea of Japan and streetscapes is of an unparalleled beauty.
Why don't you come and see for youself?

Places of interest & notable sights

Benkei-no-katanakake(Benkei's sword rack) rock, Kasalwa(Umbrella Rock), Kiatsuin Buddha, Higashiyama remains,
Narukami Falls, night view of iwanai, Raiden Beach, Mrine Park, Iwanai Taramaru Market, Iwanai Hot Spring Resort,
Raiden Hot Spring Resort, Arai Memorial Museum of Art, Kyosokan.

Specialties

deep Sea of Japan Iwanai water, cod roe, dried herring, herring roe, Tatsukama(fish caked made with cod sperm sacs),
asparegus, shushi

・Iwanai Town
・Iwanai Tourist Association
・Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art

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Kyowa town

Kyowa's uniqueness lies in Shinsen Marsh, the most beautiful inland waters in the Niseko system as well as Raiden rice,
Raiden watermelon, Raiden melon and Raiden sweet corn, all of which are harvests of the Mother Earth.
Kyowa is a homely town wheew Kakashi(scarecrows) harmonise with the surroundings.

Places of interest & notable sights

Shinsen Marsh Natural Recreation Forest, Oyachi Marsh, Kakashi Furusato-kan, Horoni Railway Memorial Park,
Nishimura Keiyu Museum of Art.

Specialties

watermelons, melons, sweet corn, Kyouwa rice, natural cheese, handmade miso(soybean paste), yams.

・Keiyu Nishimura Museum of Art
 

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