10 Things to Do in Rikubetsu
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| 10 Things to Do in Rikubetsu |
Rikubetsu (陸別町) is a picturesque dairy town located inland within the Tokachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. This town is said to be the coldest town in Hokkaido. Its name is derived from the Ainu word "rik-un-pet," which means “high place, in or through a river”.
For those planning to visit this picturesque
agricultural town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do
in Rikubetsu:
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| Rikubetsu manhole covers |
1. Take a photo of Rikubetsu's manhole
cover. So far, I've come across one unique design, which is commonly seen
throughout the town. The colored version is located near the entrance of
Rikubetsu Roadside Station.
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| Rikubetsu Pokémon manhole cover |
2. Capture a photo of Rikubetsu's Pokémon
manhole cover, located in front of Rikubetsu Roadside Station. The design
showcases Alolan Vulpix and two Bergmites admiring the Aurora Borealis.
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| Rikubetsu Shrine |
3. Visit Rikubetsu Shrine (陸別神社), the town's central
shrine, situated on a hill in the northern part of the town. You can get a
goshuin here for your collection.
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| Kansai Seki Museum |
4. Explore the Kansai Seki Museum (関寛斎資料館), conveniently located next to the
roadside station. The museum highlights the life and achievements of Kansai
Seki, whose contributions were pivotal in advancing Rikubetsu's agricultural
development.
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| Masami Hata Restaurant |
5. Savor a delightful meal at Masami Hata
Restaurant (正己 秦食堂), a charming
soba eatery celebrated for its flavorful tanuki soba and savory butadon.
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| Fureai-no-yu |
6. Take a relaxing dip in the onsen of
Fureai-no-yu (ふれあいの湯). It is
located in the heart of the town. Heads up, you should bring your own shampoo
and body soap.
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| Galaxy Forest Cottage Village |
7. Spend the night in one of the cozy
cabins at Galaxy Forest Cottage Village (銀河の森コテージ村). These well-maintained cabins are nestled near an open space,
offering the perfect spot for stargazing on a clear night.
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| Rikubetsu Space Earth Science Museum |
8. Visit the Rikubetsu Space Earth Science
Museum (りくべつ宇宙地球科学館) on a clear night
and admire the beauty of the stars using one of the largest astronomical
telescopes in Japan.
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| Rikubetsu Railway Experience |
9. Try your hand at driving a train at
Rikubetsu Railway (陸別鉄道), reputed
to offer the longest distance for train driving experiences in Japan. This
unique activity is available from late April to late October. For details,
visit the Rikubetsu Roadside Station.
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| Roadside Rest Area "Aurora Town 93 Rikubetsu” |
10. Stop by Rikubetsu Roadside Station, officially known as Roadside Rest Area "Aurora Town 93 Rikubetsu” (道の駅 オーロラタウン９３りくべつ). In addition to collecting roadside station stamps and using its clean restrooms, visitors can admire the preserved Maetel-wrapped train featuring the autograph of Galaxy Express 999 creator Reiji Matsumoto, along with other locomotives, all for free.
I hope my list of the 10 Things to Do in Rikubetsu gave you an idea and inspiration to visit this picturesque dairy town in the Tokachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido.
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