The Backpack Adventures

10 Things to Do in Tsukigata Tsukigata ( 月形町 ) is a town in the Sorachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . Unlike most of the towns in Hokkaido that got their name from the Ainu language, Tsukigata was named after the first warden of Kabato Prison – Kiyoshi Tsukigata .  For those planning to visit the town of Tsukigata to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Tsukigata: Tsukigata manhole cover 1.  Take a picture of the manhole cover of Tsukigata . So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover. It is commonly seen around the town.  Kabato Shrine 2. Visit the Kabato Shrine ( 樺戸神社 ). It’s the main shrine of the town of Tsukigata. You can pay your respects and offer prayers here any time of the day. Sadly, the shrine was destroyed during the winter of 2023. There is a small artificial shrine built in its location. Diner TERA 3. Eat at the unique-looking Diner TERA . Try the Hamburg dishes which are highly recommended.   Tsukigako Natural Park 4. Stroll around and enjoy

10 Things to Do in Wassamu Wassamu ( 和寒町 ) is a town in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . Wassamu got its name from the Ainu word watsam which means “ the place where elm trees used to grow ”. For those planning to visit the town of Wassamu to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Wassamu : Wassamu manhole cover 1.  Take a picture of the manhole cover of Wassamu . So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover. It is commonly seen along Route 40.  Wassamu Shrine 2. Visit the Wassamu Shrine ( 和寒神社 ). It’s the main shrine of the town of Wassamu. You can pay your respects and offer prayers here any time of the day. Don’t forget to avail of the shrine’s goshuin if you are collecting them. Wassamu Station 3. If you’re using public transportation, don’t forget to visit one of the main entryways to the town – Wassamu Station ( 和寒駅 ). It doesn’t have much but it’s a great place to hang out if you are an avid fan of trains. You have to chance to see the KiHa 2

10 Things to Do in Kembuchi Kembuchi , also called Kenbuchi ( 剣淵町 ), is a town in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . Kembuchi got its name from the Ainu kene ( pe ) petit or kenepeptu which either refers to the alder tree or the river’s mouth. For those planning to visit the town of Kembuchi to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Kembuchi : Kembuchi colored manhole covers 1. Take a picture of the manhole covers of Kembuchi . So far, I have seen 2 unique colored manhole covers. Both are displayed inside the Kembuchi Picture Book Museum . Kembuchi Pokemon Manhole Cover 2. Take a picture of the Pokemon manhole cover of Kembuchi . So far, The Kembuchi manhole cover has been installed outside the Kembuchi Picture Book Museum . It features the Alolan Vulpix and Honedge inside a library reading a book. Kembuchi Shrine 3. Visit the  Kembuchi Shrine  ( 剣淵神社 ). It’s the main shrine of the town of Kenbuchi. You can pay your respects and offer prayers here

10 Things to Do in Shibetsu City Shibetsu ( 士別市 ) is a city in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . Shibetsu got its name from the Ainu word Sipe which means “great river”. For those planning to visit the town of Shibetsu City to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Shibetsu City : Shibetsu City manhole covers 1. Take a picture of the manhole cover of Shibetsu City . So far, I have seen 2 unique manhole covers. The colored manhole covers are installed near the roadside station. The one that is not can be seen all around the city. Shibetsu City Pokemon manhole cover 2. Take a picture of the Shibetsu Pokemon manhole cover . It is installed outside the roadside station. The Shibetsu Pokemon manhole cover features Vulpix and Mareep. Shibetsu Shrine 3. Visit the  Shibetsu Shrine  ( 士別神社 ). It’s the main shrine of the city of Shibetsu. You can pay your respects and offer prayers here any time of the day. Don’t forget to avail of the shrine’s goshuin if yo

10 Things to Do in Nayoro City Nayoro ( 名寄市 ) is a city in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . Nayoro got its name from the Ainu words  Nay Oro which means “ in the middle of the valley ”. For those planning to visit the town of Nayoro City to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Nayoro City : Nayoro manhole covers 1. Take a picture of the manhole covers of Nayoro City . So far, I have seen 2 unique manhole covers. It is commonly seen around the city. Nayoro Shrine 2. Visit the  Nayoro Shrine  ( 名寄神社 ). It’s the main shrine of the city of Nayoro. You can pay your respects and offer prayers here any time of the day. Don’t forget to avail of the shrine’s goshuin if you collect them. Nayoro’s daifuku 3. Buy and eat  Nayoro’s daifuku . It’s one of the Nayoro’s special products. You can buy various flavors at the roadside station. There is even a Daifuku vending machine there. Nayoro Roadside Station 4. Visit  Nayoro Roadside Station , formally called