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10 Things to Do in Nakafurano Nakafurano ( 中富良野町 ) is a town in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. The name of the town is derived from the Ainu word " furanui ", which means smelly mud, rotten mud. This was likely because the area was mostly peatland years ago. For those planning to visit the town of Nakafurano to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Nakafurano : Nakafurano manhole cover 1. Take a picture of the manhole cover of Nakafurano . So far, I have seen one unique manhole cover which is common in the central part of town. Nakafurano Shrine 2. Visit the  Nakafurano Shrine . You can pay your respects and offer prayers here any time of the day. You can also get a goshuin here. Hokkaido Landscape Museum 3. Visit the  Hokkaido Landscape Museum  to appreciate the artworks of Shuichi Okuda. The wooden western-style building that was once a school was used as a filming location for Yoon Seok-ho's Shochiku movie " The Wind in Your

Nakafurano Shrine ( 中富良野神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Nakafurano. It is located at 2-13 Miyamachi in the town of Nakafurano in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Nakafurano Shrine   Nakafurano Shrine Details Nakafurano Shrine , with its Nagare-zukuri architectural design, is steeped in a rich history that dates back to 1901 when a wooden pillar was erected at the base of an old tree (Mizumatsu), and Amaterasu Omikami was enshrined. Nakafurano Shrine - Nakafurano town, Hokkaido Prefecture The shrine's rich history stands as a profound testament to its significance among the people of Nakafurano. Over the years, the shrine has faced numerous challenges, particularly from recurrent flood damage, leading to several relocations. However, after persistent efforts, it was finally granted approval for establishment on June 14, 1923, and later designated as a village shrine in 1927. Nakafurano Shrine 's main torii Nakafurano Shrine 's secondary torii In a significant mileston

Tomita Melon House ( とみたメロンハウス ) is a popular shop that sells products that mainly use, you guessed that right, melon as the main ingredient. It is located at 3-32 Miyamachi, in the town of Nakafurano in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Tomita Melon House Tomita Melon House details Are you a fan of sweet and juicy fruits? Look no further than Tomita Melon House , located in the picturesque town of Nakafurano in the Sorachi District of Hokkaido, Japan . Tomita Melon House  - Nakafurano town, Hokkaido Prefecture At  Tomita Melon House , you'll find a melon theme park and direct sales store that offers some of the finest Furano melons hand-selected by professionals. These “honor student” melons are grown with care by farmers in the area and are of exceptional quality. Furano melons Some Furano melons can cost as much as 12,000 yen Tomita Melon House  Furano melon soft cream There are also cheaper sliced melons for sale Furano melons   have a unique taste that is attributable to the land