10 Things to Do in Wassamu

10 Things to Do in Wassamu
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
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 (和寒神社)
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.


和寒駅
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 261 series that runs once a day from Asahikawa City to Wakkanai City. 


蒸気機関車 D51 337号機
D51 337 steam engine locomotive

4.  Check out and take pictures of the restored D51 337 steam engine locomotive (蒸気機関車 D51 337号機). It is displayed in front of the Wassamu Town Community Center (Megino Hall) (和寒町 公民館（恵み野ホール))


和寒町郷土資料館
Wassamu Town Local Museum

5. Visit Wassamu Town Local Museum (和寒町郷土資料館) and learn about the rich history of the town. Although the museum is not that big, it has numerous displays worth checking out. 


南丘森林公園内キャンプ場
Minamiokashinrin Koen Nai Camping Ground

6.  Pitch a tent and stay overnight a Minamiokashinrin Koen Nai Camping Ground (南丘森林公園内キャンプ場). This camping ground is located in a forested area on the southern outskirts of town. It’s a perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. 

 

Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Area (和寒東山スキー場)
Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Area

7. Ski at Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Area (和寒東山スキー場). This place is good for beginners or those looking for a place to leisurely ski. What’s good about this place is that you can ski during the day or at night.


三笠山自然公園
Mikasayama Natural Park

8.  Visit Mikasayama Natural Park (三笠山自然公園) in spring and enjoy doing hanami or cherry blossom viewing. Before the pandemic, the town holds the Mikasayama Night Cherry Blossom Festival here. Please check the town’s website for updates about this festival. 


Mikasayama Natural Park Children’s World (三笠山自然公園こどもの国)
Mikasayama Natural Park Children’s World

9. Bring your kids to Mikasayama Natural Park Children’s World (三笠山自然公園こどもの国). It’s a fun place to spend the day at a very affordable price. I enjoyed the go-cart drive with my daughter. 


Shiokari Pass Memorial Museum (塩狩峠記念館)
Shiokari Pass Memorial Museum

10. Visit Shiokari Pass Memorial Museum (塩狩峠記念館). It’s the former residence of Ayako Miura who is a popular novelist known for her works Shiokari Pass, Freezing Point, and A Heart of Winter to name a few. It’s also a filming location of the 1973 film Shiokari Pass (Love Stopped the Runaway Train).  

I hope my list of the 10 Things to Do in Wassamu gave you an idea and inspiration to visit this beautiful agricultural town in the north-central part of Hokkaido.

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