Kakuda Seicha, nestled in the forests of Oku-Yame, is a tea producer that manages the entire process from cultivation to manufacturing and sales. In this program, you can learn about Oku-Yame tea using all five senses. Initially, you’ll learn about the tea leaf processing steps through a video. Then, you’ll taste seven unique single-origin teas and create your own original blend of green tea. While green tea is usually blended to ensure consistent taste and quality, single-origin tea allows you to experience the unique taste (terroir) of a single farm and variety. Enjoy the wide range of aromas, flavors, and tastes.
This half-day program allows you to easily enjoy and experience the food culture of the satoyama (rural forested area). It includes a “Satoyama Lunch” where you can taste the seasonal harvests such as bamboo shoots in spring, tomatoes and bitter gourd in summer, and taro, mandarins, kiwi, and strawberries from autumn to winter. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to make “handmade konnyaku,” a hospitality dish representative of Oku-Yame, using traditional methods that are gradually being lost. Through this konnyaku-making experience, you can immerse yourself in the richness of Oku-Yame.
At “Pooh-san’s Strawberry Farm,” you can enjoy a variety of strawberries, including the popular and sweet “Amaou” brand known for its large size. The farm uses multi-tiered elevated cultivation, making it accessible and enjoyable even for small children. Additionally, the pathways are covered with sheets, allowing for wheelchair access and ensuring that footwear remains clean. The farm is open annually from January to early May.
Join a guided electric kick scooter tour! Starting from the Michi-no-Eki in Abashiri, pedal towards the Ryuhyo Glass Museum, and head to Abashiri Port! Visit the Popo 260 breakwater where you can overlook the Clione Lighthouse and Abashiri Port! From there, you can ride around while looking at the port compliant with European HACCP standards, observe fishermen unloading salmon and scallops, and see the columnar joints of Ponmoi! Take a commemorative photo at the landing site of the Tondenhei in Abashiri. This is a convenient course that takes you around the port town.
Starting from the experiential interaction facility Connectrip, located on the shores of Lake Abashiri in Abashiri Quasi-National Park, head to Oshoku Lakeside Park to enjoy the full bloom of sunflowers and cosmos. Then, pedal through the forest on a cycling road, a former railroad track repurposed for bicycles. Along the way, take a right turn to enjoy the grand rural landscape towards Notoro Cape Lighthouse. At the free Abashiri City Fisheries Center, you can observe creatures from the Okhotsk Sea such as salmon and crabs. Enjoy the breathtaking view as you cycle to Notoro Cape! You might even encounter some wildlife! On your way back, enjoy Abashiri’s famous fried tempura, visit the correctional exhibition at Abashiri Prison, and return to Connectrip on this 40 km cycling course. With a guide and electric assistance, even beginners can feel at ease!
Enjoy a leisurely kayak tour on Lake Abashiri in Abashiri Quasi-National Park. You can observe birds by the water, and if you’re lucky, you might spot White-tailed Eagles or Kingfishers. Additionally, you can land on the Yobito Peninsula, enjoy a drink, and take a walk on the promenade. This tour allows you to fully enjoy Lake Abashiri. A special feature in September is the chance to see many salmon that have swum upstream in the Abashiri River! A dedicated guide will provide information about the local industries and the nature of the national park.
Aitoen” is a farm that has won awards in a number of competitions, including the “World Famous Tea Award”. Why not enjoy the relaxing hospitality while listening to the stories of the owner and his wife on the veranda of the old folk house “Kotori” or on the terrace of the deck overlooking the Oi River?
A hands-on food park to showcase the “Green Tea, Farming and Tourism in the Oigawa Basin. Tea Marche, a unique green tea experience and menu with tea; Vegetable Marche, a fresh produce experience; Da Monde, a buffet restaurant to enjoy local produce with a view of steam engines and retro trains; Tea and…, a café to enjoy fruit in a casual way; a children’s park called “Chamekke”. We have a cafe where you can enjoy fruit in a casual atmosphere, a children’s park called “Chamekke” where families with children can enjoy leisurely fun, and a TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER called “Ooi Navi” that introduces sightseeing spots in the Oigawa Basin. This is a facility where you can enjoy eating, drinking, shopping, and experiencing to the fullest.
Daioji Temple has been recognized as a national valuable cultural resource for almost 600 years and has a cathedral with a thatched roof, which is uncommon in Japan. With a thatched roof cathedral, which is rare in Japan, Daioji Temple has a long history of over 600 years and has been designated as a national important cultural property At the temple, you can experience Zazen, a sitting meditation where you can look within and replenish your mind.
Irago Ocean Resort is a resort hotel with spectacular views from a hill 100 meters above sea level. You can enjoy the panoramic view of the sea, blue sky, and shining stars while relaxing and relaxing in the open-air bath, which is designed to flow into the sea, using local Irago hot spring water.
