10 Things to Do in Makubetsu
10 Things to Do in Makubetsu Makubetsu ( 幕別町 ) is a hilly town located in Hokkaido’s Tokachi Subprefecture, Japan . The town is divided into two areas—the northern part, which serves as the main town proper, and the southern Churui district, which was an independent town until it merged with Makubetsu in 2006. Makubetsu is widely known as the birthplace of park golf, boasting no fewer than ten individual courses. The town’s name is derived from the Ainu word “ mak-un-pet ,” meaning “ a river behind (deep) toward the mountains .” Although the exact river it referred to has been forgotten, it is believed that the name originally described the western edge of the town near present-day Sarabetsu. The name was once pronounced “ Makunbetsu ” before evolving into its current form, “ Makubetsu .” For those planning to visit this hilly town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Makubetsu : Makubetsu's unique manhole covers 1. Take a photo of Makubets...
