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The birthplace of Hokkaido culture, a town of learning about the marine environment
Esashi Town is located on the Sea of Japan side of southern Hokkaido and is said to be the birthplace of Hokkaido culture. It is a small fishing town where culture and traditions such as "Esashi Ubagami Daijingu Togyo Festival", which is said to be the oldest festival in Hokkaido, and "Esashi Oiwake", which is said to be the king of folk songs, are still alive. The townscape that prospered with herring fishing in the Edo period still remains today. , and has been sung all over the world. In addition, the spectacular sunset over the Sea of Japan is deeply rooted in the image of the townspeople. It is located about 90 minutes by car from Hakodate, the gateway to Southern Hokkaido.
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“Marineping” Explore Kamome Island surrounded by nature and legends
“Kamome Island” is an island in Esashi-cho, Hokkaido, with a circumference of about 2.6km and an elevation of about 30m. The Kamomejima Marine Ping ~Ocean and Japan Project~ is an event where you can enjoy lodging, meals, and ocean experiences on this island full of attractions such as superb views, history, and culture, which was selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Sunsets. .
Limited to one group per day, you can spend an elegant holiday with ocean experiences, meals, and bonfires while staying in the dome-shaped tent “Marine Ping Tent” overlooking the Sea of Japan. In addition, you can use the “empty-handed camp” with rental tents, camping equipment, and BBQ ingredients for up to 5 groups per day.
It is an experience that will satisfy your intellectual curiosity in a fun way, based on the basic concept of "Oiwake-encounter/reunion with the sea-".
With a local guide, you will tour the sea promenade, Senjojiki, and the summit promenade. You can enjoy stories about the diverse marine life that can be seen around Kamome Island and the encounters between “people” and “cultures” through the Kitamae-bune trade, as well as the spectacular scenery created by nature. It takes 60-90 minutes. Activities such as marine kite and fishing are also available.
In addition, as part of the “Kamome Island Biological Database Project”, children who participated in the marine learning program “Kamome Island Marine Ping – Let’s Become Kamome Island Researchers!” We are creating a database of observations, photography, and learning. Please take a look at it as a reference for exploring the island.
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