Travel info.
inShosanbet su

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Shosanbetsu Town Hall Tomamae gun Shosanbetsu mura Aza Shosanbetsu 96 Banchi 1

9TEL:0164-67-2211 FAX:0164-67-2298

http://www.vill.shosanbetsu.lg.jp

Cycle Route Hokkaido “Ororon Line Cycle Route”

Walking in Rumoi

the northernmost astronomical observatory in Japan, starry nights and an offshore Shinto Torii add to the mystique of Shosanbetsu
If you’re new to NW Hokkaido please check out the navigation videos!

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Driving & Walking Shosanbetsu

Driving & Walking

Shosanbetsu so it’s no surprise that the northernmost observatory of Japan is locatedA beautiful tree-lined
drive 10 km inlandfrom Ariake.

here. Ainu ate haskappu berries for longevity and now they arecultivated here. Don’t miss seeing the mysterious Shinto gate

←To Embetsu

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R232

Cherry Road

the northernmost astronomical
observatory in Japan, starry nights
and an offshore Shinto Torii
add to the mystiqueof Shosanbetsu

Shosanbetsu
Ski Area
612

Kinkomanai viaductremains of the former
JR Haboro line

Auto-camping
grounddistances between towns

Located within MisakiDai Park, campsites
and day-trip hotspring options
available.

TESHIOTESHIO

19.3 about
km 22minEMBETSU22.4 about
km 22minEMBETSU

Shosanbetsu Hot Spring and Hotel Misaki no Yu

SHO
SAN
BETSU

www.rumoiclub.net

YAGISHIRIHABORONorthwest Coast

cycle route
Navigation
video

HABORO

7.4 about
km 8minWalking In RUMOI Area

OBIRA

RUMOI

32.3 about
km 33minday triphot springhttps://pv.rumoifan.net

OBIRA

Navigation
video

13.7 about
km 20min
RUMOI

Konpiracamping ground

OroronMap

Local Legend

restaurant
and local goods

Konpira Shrine

A Shinto torii stands in theKonpira washed ashore.

golden light of the setting

Local ﬁshermen honored

the talisman and Konpira
repaid their reverence

Ororon Map
Rumoi Area

Ororon Map
Produced by: Rumoi Tourist Federation(office) Hokkaido Rumoi City Funaba Cho 2 chome (Co.,Ltd.) FM Moeru TEL: 0164-42-3871
Updated in Oct. of 2023 Contact the Rumoi Tourist Federation for more info.

with protection
from dangers
at sea.

Hokkyokusei
Navigation
video

Konpira Shrine

Once upon a time,a talisman of the god

Ororon Map
Soya Area

Navigation
video

MASHIKEConnectthe maps!!

R232

Navigation
video

To Haboro→

Fisherman’s
Cooperative
direct sales shop

Misaki Dai Park

Misaki Dai Park
Camping groundrestaurant
Hana Misaki

16.9 about
km 24min

MASHIKE

9Shosanbetsu
AstronomicalObservatory

Located within Misaki no Dai Park, lodging and meals
are available within this facility. Take in the expansive
coastline view from the outdoor bathing area.

UmezawaStore
Community Center“Tsunagoya”

19.9 about
km 21minTOMAMAETOMAMAE

Shosanbetsu
Nature and Cultural
Exchange Center

Navigation
video

SHOSANBETSUTEURI708

Roadside Rest Area
Roman Kaido Shosanbetsu

Toyosakiswimming beachOroron Map Included
ASAHIKAWASAPPORO

Ariake dam

standing in the ocean.

初山別

WAKKANAI

please check all theRumoi area PR videos

Ariake Dam
Higashiyama
Orchard park

The name Shosanbetsu means waterfall river in Ainu. Stars shine bright and beautiful inInfo. site for Rumoi Area

Shosanbetsu Village PR video

Navigation
video

Main center for
leisure activities
in Shosanbetsu.
The gently slopedpark golf course isgreat for beginners.
Park includes the hot spring, go-cart
course and roadside rest area.
The campground is divided into twoareas: one adjacent to the observatory
and one below restaurant Hokkyokusei.
Rental camping gear is also available.

Shosanbetsu astronomical
observatory

telescope with 65cm lens

lunar surface

Navigation
video

blue waters, bathed in thesun.

Changing tides

Saturnobservatory calendar under revision http://www.vill.shosanbetsu.lg.jp

Navigation
video

Navigation
video

oﬀer diﬀerent
perspectives

campsiteof this uniquego-cartpark golf

scenic location.

scenic spot

rest area

gourmetshoppingside-trip
meals

souvenirshopping

edible supplies
for campers

camping site

day-triphot spring

activities

cycle routeOroron
Map

Shosanbetsu
official website
Emergency evacuation centers

to Chikubetsu,Haboro

・Shosanbetsu Elementary・Shosanbetsu Jr. High・Nature and Cultural Exchange Center

Kinoshita Orchard
Northernmost orchard in Japan.
10 kinds of apples,such as Tsugaru, Fuji and Mutsu
are grown here.

・Elderly Welfare Center・Misaki Center・Toyosaki Elementary

downhill

ShrineToyosakihospitalbaseball field
Shosanbetsu Jr. High

Furenbetsu
AcadamyShosanbetsu
Ski Area

Shosanbetsu Sea cowfossil (related to dugong)Park golfcoursepondwooden
staircase

Shosanbetsu Onsen
grilled puffer fish Hotel Misaki-no-Yu
on riceThis facility is
located within
the Misakidai park.
Lodging and meals
are both available!

Templehilly road

Kinkomanai
RR bridge

outdoor stage

Wow!

go-cart course

Restaurant
Hokkyokusei(Polaris)

Misaki-no-Yu
hot spring

Delicious!
Hasukappu
ice cream

Mi saki D ai P ark
Shosanbetsu
AstronomicalObservatory

Misaki Dai Park
Camping ground 2wooden
staircase

The Sea of Japan
stretches out on thehorizon. This is oneof the best views
along the Ororon line!

Town Hallwn beyond
Cultural property s dotheeoof Shosanbetsu
village

The My Stars System

This area was also used
as a movie location.

street-lamps
are designedwith stars

Sea of Japan

UmezawaStore

Route 232

Community Center“Tsunagoya”

Tenrikyo Seiko
Church Mart

downhill

Ariaketo Haboro

hilly road

Shosanbetsu
RiverFestival
Star Festival (August)Takeda Automotive

Northern
Rumoi Fishermen’s
Coop

The observatory isequipped witha 65 cm lens.

AriakeClinicAbout 8 km

policestation

PubKurashu

Name a star as aromantic souvenir.

Rumoi
Shinkin
BankSecretariat Shosanbetsu

MoShosanbetsu
Rivere.
e gatrin
shProperties: sodium choride
Alleviate: neuralgia,
digestive disorders,tendonitis

This shrine
was foundedby fishermen.

firestation

uphillwall mural

The sung

The view of Rishiri
Island on the horizonis splendid fromthe outdoor bath!

it’s a little
hard to findShosanbetsu
ClinicHokurengas standMo
ChikubetsuRiver

Ariake post officesmall park

bus terminal

Shosanbetsu Shosanbetsu
Mitsuwa Maruten post office Dental
Café
Café

Konpiralighthouse

Flags aredesigned with
“Shosamaru”,
the mascot of
Shosanbetsu

AriakeshrineFried Pork on Rice

KonpiracampinggroundKonpira Shrine

This festival has its roots in
Toyama prefecture.
It has been designated as
intangible cultural property.

park golfcoursestreetlamp

Elderly
WelfareCenterFujimiheki Daycare
Shosanbetsu
Nature and Cultural
Exchange Center

Very little remains
from this former
railway.
A full-sized meal!

Misaki Dai Park
Camping ground 1
Bungalow

Ariake Lion DanceTemple

Former Siteof the National Railway
Haboro Line

Misaki Center

town pool

ShosanbetsuElementarygroup homesmall park

downhill

Toyosakifishing harbormanytemples!

This pregnant sea cow
fossil was the first everfound in Japan.

downhill

purification center

sports centerTemple

sign-post

baseballfield

Auto-camping groundToyosakiswimming beach(July~August)Scenic Byway Hokkaido
Moeru Tenpoku
Ororon RouteShosanbetsu
ShrineTemple

Come asyou arecamping

Toyosakipost office

Hoshiokoshi(puffed glutinous rice)tenniscourt
a friendly
building

Shosanbetsu
AcadamyToyosakikan

Hoshino Workshop“konnichiwa”

Shosanbetsu
ice cream ismade here

recommended
for beginners

Miyake Store

The students here
greet everyone

Shosanbetsu
Museumhistorical
homeTemple

Ariake Dam

plain

24-hour restrooms
and information corner

sign-post

Route232

haskappu

Roadside Rest Area
Roman Kaido Shosanbetsu(closed on Tuesdays)

Route 232

5 flavors: vanilla,
tomato, pumpkin,mochi, haskappu

hasukappu
juice drink

puffer fishsoba soup stock,
puffer fishramen soup stock)d ( about 7km

WI-FI is available
on the premises

Shosanbetsu
ice cream

RoaJA Rumoi
Shosanbetsu
OfficeToyosaki

Roadside Rest Area
Lunchboxes
Lunchbox with octopus
and puffer fish

Agricultural and Marine
Research Facility
Rest-house
TomoshibiCome
visit u ands!

rryFurenbetsu
riverA-Coop

Hoshiokoshi(puffed glutinous rice)

11 km to Route 232
from here

Higashiyama
Orchard Park

Ch e

Jam is made here asa part of product researchon hasukappu berries.

dead-end

Haskappu jam

・Toyosakikan“FugutakoBento”

country sign

Gifts and Souvenirs

boxed lunch

sign-post

Shosanbetsu Village

・Fujimiheki Daycare

Okawabridge

to Embetsu

Village
EmblemFisherman’s
Cooperativedirectsales shop

Octopus isdelicious here!

observe the heavens

Teuri Island andYagishiri Islandline upat this point.

free use of theobservatory,
plastic bottle-rocket
craft etc.
Misaki Festival (early- August)music shows etc.

Yagishiri
IslandHatsuura
fishing harbor

Teuri
Island andShosanbetsu is here

Connect the maps!!

a real octopus!!

fireworks

octopus relay

produced and printed by Rumoi Tourist Federation (FM Moeru)
Address: 077-0005 Hokkaido Rumoi
Funaba-cho 2 chome
TEL: 0164-42-3871 2023(13th edition)

Download at “Hokkaido-no-Hidariue”https://www.rumoiclub.net

Illustrations by Machiya Pass Studio