【Beautiful scenes of Nemuro】
Cape Nosappu

Kuruma Ishi ‘Wheel Stone’

Cape Nosappu, one of the most famous landmarks in Hokkaido,
is the easternmost accessible point of Japan and presents the oldest
lighthouse of the prefecture (1872).
On a clear day, visitors can observe theNorthern Territories, the four Kuril Islands, such as
Habomai island and Kunashiri Island.

Hanasaki headlands overlook this well-known monumentof the Nemuro area.
Directly beneath the Hanasaki Lighthouse, made fromnatural erosion of basalt stones, this huge carwheel-shaped rock formation can be admired.

Many interesting landmarks can be visited,such as the Northern Territories History center,
the Aurora Tower, as well as various
souvenir shops and restaurants.
An arch-shaped monument housing a perpetual
flame, called Shima-no-kakehashi (the four islands bridge)
greets visitors on their arrival to the cape.
It symbolizes the hope of returning the Northern Territories to Japan.

Over 6 meters in diameter, this is a rare
natural monument of Japan.
One can only be amazed while looking at thisunique earth built formation.
Bus: Hanasaki Minato, get off at Seicomart
and follow sign directions (20 minutes walk)

Lake Furen

Shunkunitai

Lake Furen is a located at the base of the Nemuro Peninsula,where sea water and spring water blend.
Surrounded by the vast forest and appreciated forits varied environment and beautiful nature.

Shunkunitai is a 3km long sandbar
and a well-known location forobserving birds, such as Japanese Red Crownes,
Stellar’s sea Eagles, in their natural habitat.
We can observe a wide array of local flowers
such as Japanese roses(Hamanasu) andsea asparagus (Sangosou), and Akaezo pines,a rare type of trees.
Shunkunitai is a rich and valuable natural environment.
Make sure to visit the nature center for more
information about bird observation.
The center provides useful information about the wildlife and naturearound the Nemuro peninsula.
and Akaezo pines, a rare type of trees.

Lake Furen is also the home of Japan’slargest swan habitat as well as more than 330 bird
species, therefore a great, nationally renowned location
for bird watching.
The best opportunities to observe swans arefrom the end of October with thepeak season mid November.
From bus stop: Swan 44

Bus: Tobai stop Nature Center
Bus Line: 1.Attoko line,
2.Nakashibetsu airportlineCape Ochiishi

Hamamatsu Coast

Cape Ochiishi spreads through the Pacific Ocean
for about 20 km towards the southwest of the Nemuro Peninsula.
The area offers breathtaking landscapes
along various walking paths and presents avariety of wild flowers from early June,such as sakaitsutsuji.
Below the cliffs, in the rough Pacific ocean, visitors canobserve seals basking in the sun, and, if they’relucky, they can also see sea ottersplaying on the reefs.
JR Line Ochiishi stop. And walk for about 50min.

Lake Onneto
Lake Onneto is a 15km round lake surroundedby deep spruce forests.
Because it leads to Nemuro Bay, it is a mixture ofspring water and sea water.
Wide beaches are visible a variety of birds such as
Japanese cranes and swans, can be seen.

Bus: get off at Kyodochi in front of Onneto port.

Hoppo Gensei Kaen

(Northern Garden)

Located on the Okhotsk seashore of theNemuro Peninsula, the Northern Garden is a longmeadow of about 75 hectares that present the very firstspring flower blooms in the Nemuro region.
More than 100 different kinds of flowers can be seenon this site, such as iris, daylily, and many other specimens ofcolorful flowers, trees and plants.
The types of flowers and their time of appearance varyfrom spring to late autumn.
This eye-pleasing landscape displays wonders of colorful
nature, and is worth a detour despite its distance from the city.
No bus, call taxi (Japanese only)This natural paradise is home to many species ofrare wild animals such as the tufted puffin andsea otter.
This area is renowned for displaying kelp to dry in thesummer and offers superb views of the cliffs merging to the ocean.
JR Ochiishi station, walk 20 minutes.

Lake Choboshi
Located about 3km away from JR Nishiwada Station,
Lake Choboshi is surrounded by mixed forests and luxurious nature.
Kannon Buddhist statues can be seen in this area, butsince bears have recently been observed nearby taking
the walking path around the lake is prohibited.
Bird watching, hiking and fishing are appreciatedactivities in this area.
JR train from Nemuro station: get off at
Nishiwada and walk for about 40 minutes.

Meiji Park
Meiji Park is at the center of the Nemuro Peninsula.
This park was built on the second
oldest ranch park in Hokkaido (1875),and three brick silos were built during the1930’s symbolizing the flourishing agricultureindustry in the Nemuro area.
The soothing charm of this landmark has attracted
many people from around the Nemuro region anda large amount of tourists every year.
Bus: Meiji cho 1chome (bound for Nosappu Misaki)●Translated by “E-PAL NEMURO” english club（Represented by Ayako Nakatani）●Advised by Jessica Gagnon and Kelsey Woodford●Photo by Jessica Gagnon and Nemuro tourism association

Nemuro cuisine
Escaloppe （エスカロップ）
A signature dish of Nemuro, escaloppe has beencreated in 1967 by Nemuro chefs aiming to offer
workers a flavourful and satisfying meal.
Butter rice topped with slices of pork cutlets in a sauce,
accompanied by fresh vegetables and a small potato salad,
escaloppe is a delicacy that satisfies anyone who tries it!

Stamina Rice (スミナライス)

A flavourful blend of rice, vegetables, piecesof pork cutlet and/or shrimp, according to your order.
Tasty and filling, stamina rice is an energy-giving
meal rich in protein.
New Kaori chefs invented this dish, typical of Nemuro's cuisine.

Oriental Rice （オリエンルライス）

Rice fried with curry powder, with a hanger beefsteak,in demi-glacesource. Subtly seasoned and satisfying,oriental rice is the local's favourite.

Sanma roll （根室さんまロール寿司）
Nemuro's famous delicacy! Made with typical Nemuro ingredient, first harvested
konbu (kelp) of the year, fresh saury fish and cucumber julienne,
sesame seeds and rice.
Only available in Nemuro a unique delicacy that embeds
typical Nemuro flavours.
First harvested kelp, renowned for its freshness and tender taste, perfectly
combines with the delicate sweetness of the raw Nemuro saury.

Kaiten Zushi （回転寿司）
Kaiten Zushi, also known as conveyor belt sushi, is convenient andreasonably priced. As you can take what ever sushi
You like straight off the conveyor belt as if comes past your table.
You can also give your order to the chef it you don’t seeYour preference on the belt.

Kita no Katsu （地酒北の勝）Locally brewed sake, established in 1887 by Usui.
A smooth taste with a certain sweetness makes
this easily drinkable sake ideal for any occasion.
Try the Matsuri summer bottle, or the small sealed
glass with colourful Hanasaki crab illustrations.

Oranda Senbei （オランダせんべい）A sweet treat unique to Nemuro, a large soft galette with a waffle texture.

Hanasaki crab （花咲がに）Nemuro's famous small yet delightful crab is afavourite of tourists, its flavour is rich and full,distinguishable for other types of larger crabs.

Habomai Konbu （歯舞昆布）
Kelp harvested in Habomai is renowned for its quality.
A special soy sauce, with Habomai kelp flavour,
has been created.

Ainu Castle “Chashi” Information
There are 500 Ainu chashi(fort/castle) in Hokkaido, with 32
in Nemuro among which 24 are part of the Japanese Cultural Heritage(16th to 18th century).
Those 24 Chashi are well preserved and havea greater cultural importance than the other ones in Hokkaido.
Unlike others Chashi, those are often found on a cliff,
facing the ocean, its a location allowing the Ainu finding foodand traveling by means of the sea.
They are also larger in scale and they have distinctive
half-circle and square shapes.

Relevant Locations:1) Notukamafu – from Nemuro station, 20 minutes by car2) Onnemoto Chashi – from Nemuro station, 40 minutes by car,or take the bus bound for Nosappu Misaki, and walk 30 minutes from the cape3) Nemuro Museum of Fishery and Nature, take the bus ride
15 minutes bound for Hanasaki station and get off at Kuruma ishi station.

Festivals
Bon odori, mid-July
Bon odori is a festival to honor the spirit of the ancestors.
Both children and adults come to dance at Bon odori.
Children spend a lot of time creating their own interesting,colourful costumes to wear at this event, some of which are
based off popular characters.

Minato Matsuri, mid-July
During this festive summer celebration,a big cruise ship berths in Nemuro port to take off
on a free cruise around the Nemuro Bay.
Up to 200 people can board, on Sunday only.
There’s also a boat race competition, 5 boats
with 7 to 8 people paddling to win the race.
There are people dancing in the street wearing traditional
costumes(yukata), a junior brass band concert, and aa big fireworks finale.

Konpira Matsuri
A historical and traditional festival that is popularly known
among locals.
Held every year on August 9th-11th, Konpira Matsuri is oneof the top 3 largest festivals in Hokkaido.
There is a parade on the 10th of August, where 110 people
carry a 2tonne portable shrine from Konpira Shrine toMidori-cho in the centre of town, and back again
On the 11th of August.
The street of Midori-cho is filled with Market stalls.
On the first night of the festival 4 floats from the different areas
Of Nemuro come together and compete, with music and performances.
On the 2nd night they perform Taiko(Japanese drums) andKanabou(dancing with a metal rod with rings).

Kani Matsuri
Nemuro port on the first weekend of September, Saturday and Sunday.
In a festive ambiance, enjoy one of Nemuro’s most
famous delicacies, Hanasaki Crab.
A little smaller and spikier than Japanese snow crab,
its flesh has a rich flavor and is highly appreciated bylocals and tourists.
Try it out of many crab dishes, such as Hanasaki crab yakisoba,curry, soup and barbecue grilled.
Savor them while enjoying live music and dance performancesor shopping for crab-related souvenirs.
For real crab lovers, a crab eating competition is organized,
and winners can go home with some more crab as a prize!

Sanma matsuri
Nemuro Port on the 3rd week of September
from 12 pm to 8 pm Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday.
Sanma, or saury, is Nemuro’s pride! A sword-shaped
silver fish with a distinctive flavor, Nemuro has the largest annual
catch of Sanma in Japan.
Come to Nemuro port to enjoy all-you-can-eat fatty,
high quality fish for only 100 yen, the price of a paper plate and chopsticks.
Long rows of grills are displayed along the port tocook all day long while enjoying a beer and othersea products also available for additional cost.
Some activities include catching your own fish from a basin,
watching the live show performances
and the evening fireworks.

Agriculture and Fisheries Festival(根室産業フェスティバル)
First week of October, Sunday
Hearty food lovers can come enjoy Nemuro’s local
products, such as rice, meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
Visitors can play games such as Tamaire ball toss game
digging out clams or catch a live salmon from a basin.
There’s a flea market including kitchenware,clothes and various second hand objects.

Happy Christmas Festival（ハッピークリスマス）
December: Meiji park
Take a walk in Meiji Park with festive colorful illuminations,enjoy baked goods and warm beverages while children
can go on a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer.

Nemuro Bird Land Festival
The Nemuro Bird Land Festival is held every year at the end of January.
By this time Lake Furen is frozen and a variety of birds including
the rare Steller’s Sea Eagle have migrated to the Lake area for winter.
Even if you don’t get a chance to go on one of the various
guided tours available, the last weekend of January is thebest time to come to Nemuro if you want to see eagles.
On some of the tours during the festival, you get a chance toobserve ice fishing and its relationship with the birds in Nemuro.
As well as many other tours, the Bird Land Festival also
includes a small indoor market where you can meet andsupport people from organizations working to help the local
birds, and hear some lectures (in Japanese) on the subject.

Other Events

Northern Territories Awareness Walk
August or September
Every year, a walk is organized in Nemuro to raise awareness for the Northern
Territories situation. 1200 people participate, and the walk which finishes atCape Nosappu, is divided into 3 courses to choose from.
Courses are:1.

Kunashiri course 16 km

3.

Kaigara course 3.7 km

2.

Suicyo course 7 km