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10 Things to Do in Mori Mori ( 森町 ) is a town in Hokkaido's Oshima Subprefecture, Japan . Its name comes from the Ainu word " Oniushi ," meaning a place with many trees, which was later translated to the Japanese kanji for forest, “ 森 .” It is the only town in Hokkaido referred to as " machi " (town) instead of " cho " (town). For those planning to visit this picturesque town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Mori :   Mori's manhole cover 1. Take a picture of the manhole cover of Mori . So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover which is common around the town.   Mori Pokemon manhole cover 2. Take a picture of the Mori Pokemon manhole cover . It is installed near the Mori Station. It features the Alolan Vulpix playing with Inkay.   Morimachi Inari Shrine 3. Visit Morimachi Inari Shrine ( 森町稲荷神社 ) . It is the main shrine of the town of Mori. This shrine has a goshuin stamp so don't forget to bring y...

Roadside Station You-Yu-Mori ( 道の駅 YOU ・遊・もり ) is one of the two roadside stations in the town of Mori. It is located at 326-18 Uwadaicho in the town of Mori, Kayabe District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Roadside Station You-Yu-Mori Roadside Station You-Yu-Mori Details Roadside Station You-Yu-Mori was registered as a roadside station on August 3, 1995, and was given the Registration Number 23. Roadside Station You-Yu-Mori - Mori town, Hokkaido Prefecture Located along National Route 5, Roadside Station You-Yu-Mori is a must-visit destination for travelers exploring the beautiful landscapes of Hokkaido. Offering a stunning vantage point, this roadside station features a rooftop observation lounge where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Mount Komagatake  and Funka Bay. On a clear day, the majestic peak of Mount Komagatake can be seen in all its glory, making it the perfect spot for a photo opportunity. Mori town's Tourist Map Roadside Station You-Yu-Mori facade Oniu...

10 Things to Do in Yakumo Yakumo ( 八雲町 ) is a town in Hokkaido's Oshima Subprefecture, Japan . Following its merger with the former Kumaishi Town, Yakumo now boasts coastlines on the Sea of Japan to the west and Uchiura Bay to the east. The town's name reflects Tokugawa Yoshikatsu 's aspiration, as the 17th head of the Owari Tokugawa clan, to create a prosperous and peaceful utopia. He drew inspiration from Japan’s oldest waka poem, attributed to Susanoo-no-Mikoto: “ Yakumo rises, Izumo’s many-layered fence; to enclose my wife, I build a many-layered fence .” For those planning to visit this scenic town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Yakumo : Yakumo's manhole cover 1. Take a picture of the manhole cover of Yakumo . So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover which is common around the town.  Yakumo Shrine 2. Explore Yakumo Shrine ( 八雲神社 ) , the primary shrine of Yakumo. Open throughout the day, it welcomes visitors to offer prayers and p...