Engaru Town, Hokkaido, where you can fully enjoy the great nature of Hokkaido, was created in 2005 by the merger of three towns and one village: Engaru Town, Ikutawara Town, Marusefu Town, and Shirataki Village.
There are endless ways to enjoy nature, history, camping, and more in Engaru Town!!
Please look forward to the recommended information of Engaru Town.
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[Shirataki Ruins Excavated Items] was designated as Japan's oldest national treasure on June 27!
It is the second national treasure designated in Hokkaido.
1,965 items such as weapons such as spears and knives made using "obsidian" by people 15,000~30,000 years ago in the Upper Paleolithic are national treasures.
National treasures can be seen in "Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties".
Please take a look at the precious stone tools filled with ancient romance at Engaru Town.
(Photo by M.Sato)
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Engaru Tourism Association posted.
\ Be the wind of Okhotsk! /
There are only two days left until the start of the 39th Yubetsu Wilderness Okhotsk Cross Country Skiing Tournament! The street trees in the center of Engaru Town are decorated with welcome flags for the XC competition!
There were concerns about the lack of snow in this tournament, but thanks to the snowfall this month, it seems that the Course Maintenance is going smoothly. ☃️❄️
May the day of the tournament be sunny! 🌞
To everyone who participates, please do your best to finish the race! ⛷️⛷️⛷️
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Engaru Tourism Association posted.
"Hokkaido Geopark Exhibition" will be held in!
It is a "hands-on Events" where geoparks in Hokkaido gather at the venue and you can experience various things. Engaru Town will also participate as "Shirataki Geopark".
At the Engaru Town booth, you can experience making obsidian accessories and making deer antler accessories!
In addition, Engaru Town's specialty products such as pitch-black "Geo Ice" and "Obsidian Curry" limited to Okhotsk at the Roadside Station Engaru Forest will also be sold.
Held in an "Experience Booth Rally" at the venue where if you experience two or more things, you will receive an "assortment of Geopark goods"!
You may even become a "Geopark Master"!
Date & Time: March 15 (Sat) 10:00~17:00, March 16 (Sun) 10:00~16:00
Location: New Sapporo Sunpiazza 1st floor Hikari no Plaza (2-5 chome, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo City)
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Engaru Tourism Association posted.
Kigarakukan Held in 👁️ an exhibition of works by the Engaru Calligraphy Federation from 2/11 (Tuesday) to 2/24 (Monday)
Eighteen works of various sizes, such as rinsho, poetry documents, and kana calligraphy, created by seven members, are on display. Please take a look at 🧚 ♀️ the unique works
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Engaru Tourism Association posted.
Jomon Snow Festival ~ Jomon LOVE Gathering! ~Held in ♪ the day after tomorrow
Events that are irresistible for Jomon lovers.
Although the times are different, Engaru Town will also exhibit as a PR for another national treasure in Hokkaido, the "Hokkaido Shirataki Ruins".
At the Engaru Town booth,
National treasure characters "Ishinotakara-kun" and "Secki-kun" goods (postcards, clear files, pin badges, stickers, can batches), Specialty products,
Pitch-black "Geo Ice" and Hokkaido Home School cheese make their first appearance at the Sapporo Events!
The Standard Hakuyosha "Tenuki's Rice Source" series, "Obsidian Curry", "Gun Dam Curry", etc., will all be sold at the end of the season.
Other, experiences and surveys will also be implemented.
Date & Time: February 8 (Sat) 11:00~19:00
February 9 (Sun) 10:00~17:00
Location: Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space (Chikaho) North 3-jo Intersection Square West
We look forward to seeing you at the Events venue!
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Engaru Tourism Association posted.
Jomon Snow Festival ~ Jomon LOVE Gathering! ~ will be held in!!
Events that are irresistible for Jomon lovers.
Jomon Relay Talk, one of Hokkaido's national treasures, an exhibition of Jomon clay figurines (reproductions), and a lineup of Jomon creators! There is a lot of content that will immerse you in Jomon.
Although the times are different, Engaru Town will also exhibit for ♪ PR of Hokkaido's other national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Ruins" and sales of related goods and specialty products
We look forward to seeing many of you, both core and non-core.
Date & Time: February 8 (Sat) 11:00~19:00
February 9 (Sun) 10:00~17:00
Location: Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space (Chikaho) North 3-jo Intersection Square West
"Sapporo Snow Festival" is held in on the day, so you can also go to and from the snow Festival Visiting the site
Please ♪ stop by
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Engaru Tourism Association posted.
Writer Arata Iyohara was awarded the Naoki Prize. Congratulations.
One of the five stories in this award-winning book, "The Sea of Indigo," is set in Shirataki, Engaru Town.
In the work, the Nature of Shirataki and the harsh and long winters are beautifully depicted.
Shirataki is the oldest national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Archaeological Site Excavation". We are delighted to receive this kind of attention again.
Please read the work.
*The photo is for illustrative purposes only. This is a photo of the Shirataki area, but it has nothing to do with the book.
Photo 1: Tengu Taira
Photo 2: Potato flowers
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Engaru Tourism Association posted.
"Okhotsk Fair in Chi Ka Ho" will be held in ♪ on January 22 (Wed) and 23 (Thu)
The Annual event "Okhotsk Fair", which combines food and tourism in the Okhotsk region to Broadcasting the charm of Okhotsk, will be Held in again this year! Engaru Town will also exhibit.
At the Engaru Town booth, we will hold "Obsidian Accessory Making Experience (Charged)", "Gacha Questionnaire", "Specialty Products Sales", etc. Shirataki Geopark character "Anji-kun" will also appear ♫
Please come and visit us!
"Okhotsk Fair in Chi Ka Ho"
Location: Sapporo Station Underground Walking Space North 3 Place Square (West)
Opening hours: 10:00 – 19:00
* The Engaru Town booth will end in the morning only on Thursday 23rd.
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Engaru Tourism Association posted.
Today is Coming-of-Age Day!
Congratulations 🎈 to all the new adults
I think there are many people who are returning to their hometowns for the coming-of-age ceremony.
Please ☺️ enjoy the nostalgic time in your hometown
May your future life be even more wonderful 💐
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Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support of the Engaru Town Tourist Association this year.
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Engaru Tourism Association posted.
We are looking for participants for the "39th Yubetsu Wilderness Okhotsk Cross Country Skiing Tournament"!
A major winter Events "Yubetsu Wilderness Okhotsk Cross Country Skiing Tournament" will be held in for people who are fascinated by the Yubetsu Wilderness.
In the competition, we have prepared 6 individual courses, such as the Yubetsu Wilderness Course, which runs 80 km, the longest course in Japan, and the 5 km Course, which even those who are not confident in their physical strength can easily participate in, and an ekiden in which one team of 5 people runs 95 km.
Enjoy cross-country skiing surrounded by the majestic location of Kitadaisetsu.
< Held in and Course >
Engaru Town, Yubetsu Town
Yubetsu River Basin Special Course ~ From Engaru Town Shirataki Tengudaira (Kita Daisetsu Cross Country Course) to Yubetsu Town Nakayubetsu Naka Towns (Yubetsu Town Cultural Center TOM)
< For inquiries, please contact>
Yubetsu Wilderness Okhotsk Cross Country Skiing Tournament Executive Committee Secretariat
Yubetsu Town Kamiyubetsu Government Building Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division
Phone: 01586-2-5866
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Engaru Tourism Association posted.
Rock Valley Ski Resort will open on Sunday, December 15th!
(Please note that due to lack of snow, Use will be limited to some courses for the time being.) )
【Business hours】 9:30~16:00 (Last Lift Boarding 15:40)
【Skiable Course】 Only part of the family slope
*The lodge is open from 9:00~17:00.
All the staff are looking forward to your visit.
【Inquiries about Roadside Station and Ski Resort】
Business hours 9:00~18:00
TEL: 0158-42-4536 (common to ski resorts)
FAX:0158-42-0132
〒099-0344 150-1 Nogami, Engaru Town, Monbetsu-gun, Hokkaido
Roadside Station Engaru Forest Okhotsk
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