A Journey into the Heart of Japan: Wear Traditional Attire and Discover Local Life in a Sacred Snow

Highlights

• You must obtain special permission to enter the main shrine building, which is off-limits to the general public.
• This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the chief priest about the mysteries of Japanese culture.
• Through the story of the samurai who pioneered Tobetsu Town, you can learn about the dynamic history of Hokkaido's .
• The story of the samurai who pioneered Tobetsu Town, you can learn about the dynamic history of Hokkaido's development.
• You can experience pioneering by cutting down trees, as well as playing in the snow by sledding and making snow huts.

What to expect

Tobetsu Town in Hokkaido was once developed by samurai in search of an ideal world. This program offers an authentic Japanese cultural experience at Tobetsu Shrine, which enshrines Date Kuninao, the founder of this settlement.