Memuro
Memuro (芽室町 Memuro-chō) is a town in Kasai District, in the centre of Tokachi Subprefecture, immediately west of the city of Obihiro.
The main JR Nemuro railway line from Sapporo to Obihiro passes through Memuro, with stations at Memuro (芽室) and Taisei (大成).
In 2006, Memuro had a population of 18,973. It has a land area of 514 km².
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History
Memuro was one of the earliest Japanese settlements in Tokachi, claiming a history dating back to 1900. It is the 'home town' of 'gate ball', a simplified form of croquet that has become popular throughout Japan, especially with pensioners.
Places of interest
- Iris Garden Memuro Park, Nishi 2-8. There is an Iris Festival in July.
- History Museum Bisei 2-38
- Memuro Park Hondori 8. Twenty hectares including some old trees.
Hotels, restaurants, shops and services
- Asahiya (あさひや) Higashi 1-3-18, tel 0155 62 2950. Memuro branch of an Obihiro pâtisserie.
- Country Blanc Bakery Kami Bisei 4-36-15 tel 0155 61 6619. Open 10.00-18.00. Closed Wednesdays, Thursdays.
- Kokumin Shukusha Shin Arashiyama-so (国民宿舎新嵐山荘) Naka Bisei 2-42, tel 0155 65 2121 [1].
- Matsuhisaen (松久園) Bisei 1-20, tel 0155 65 2321 [2] [3]. Historic trout farm, restaurant and garden.
- Memuro Ski Area (メムロスキー場) Naka Bisei 2-42, tel 0155 65 2121 [4] [5]. Open 09.00 to 21.00, early December to late March. Two ski lifts, two cross-country courses (5 and 10 kilometres) and six slopes of up to 1,500 metres. Two slopes illuminated at night. Payment by time or lift use: 2,200 yen for 12 individual lift rides (kaisuken). Ski school, ski and snowboard rental. Free bus available from JR Memuro Station from 09.00 to 15.15. Events held on Saturdays. Accommodation (including lift passes) in Kokumin Shukusha Shin Arashiyama-so (see above).
- Obihiro Country Club Shin-Arashiyama Course (帯広カントリークラブ新嵐山コース) Bisei, tel 0155 65 2126 [6]. Golf course.
- Takeshima Sports Higashi Memuro 3-jo, Minami 1-1-3, tel 0155 62 0222. Ski equipment etc.
- Tsurugisan Dōsanko Bokujo (剣山・どさんこ牧場) Kami Bisei 12-35, tel 0155 66 2578. 'Free-style' horse riding. Closed Tuesdays.
Local government
Town Hall Higashi 2-2-14, Memuro-chō, Kasai-gun 080-8651 tel 0155 62 2611 Official website
Sources
- Tokachi International Association (March 2007) Tokachi Living Guide Obihiro
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Obihiro City • Ashoro District: Ashoro • Rikubetsu • Hiroo District: Hiroo • Taiki • Kamikawa District: Shimizu • Shintoku • Kasai District: Memuro • Nakasatsunai • Sarabetsu • Katō District: Kamishihoro • Otofuke • Shihoro • Shikaoi • Nakagawa District: Honbetsu • Ikeda • Makubetsu • Toyokoro • Tokachi District: Urahoro |
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