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10 Things to Do in Taiki Taiki ( 大樹町 ) is a quiet town located in Hokkaido’s Tokachi Subprefecture, Japan . Known as the “ Space Town ,” Taiki actively promotes experiments and flight tests in the fields of aviation and space exploration. The town’s name is believed to come from the Ainu word “tayki-us-i,” which either means “ a place with many fleas .” For those planning to visit this quiet town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Taiki :   Taiki's manhole cover design 1. Take a photo of Taiki's manhole cover design . I have seen 1 unique manhole cover design. It is commonly found in the town.   Taiki Shrine 2. Visit Taiki Shrine ( 大樹神社 ) to pay your respects and offer prayers. The shrine provides a goshuin (temple stamp) that’s perfect for collectors. Since it is a joint shrine with Churui Shrine, you can also receive Churui Shrine ’s goshuin here.   Handa Farm 3. Visit Handa Farm ( 半田ファーム ) . While it’s primarily a che...

Taiki Roadside Station “Cosmall Taiki” ( 道の駅 コスモール大樹 ) is one of the roadside stations found in Hokkaido. It is located along National Route 622 at 98 Nishihondori in the town of Taiki, Hiroo-gun in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Taiki Roadside Station “Cosmall Taiki” Taiki Roadside Station “Cosmall Taiki” Details Roadside Station Cosmall Taiki , officially registered as Michi-no-Eki No. 75 on August 13, 2002, is one of the most unique roadside stations in Hokkaido. This roadside hub offers a perfect mix of convenience, local culture, and space-themed attractions that reflect Taiki’s growing reputation as “ Hokkaido’s town of space .” Roadside Station Cosmall Taiki - Taiki town, Hokkaido Prefecture Shopping Center and Local Services Unlike ordinary rest stops, Cosmall Taiki combines a shopping center, economic hall, and cultural hub all in one. Visitors can browse local specialty products, pick up daily essentials, or enjoy practical services such as a supermarket, pharmacy, clothing...