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Japan · Hokkaido

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Urausu

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Spring woodland flowers at Urausu Shrine in April 2007浦臼町
Local historyFirst-visit planCheck transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Explore the woodland at Urausu Shrine and the waterside at Tsurunuma Park. Spring flowers and camping facilities have different seasons, so plan for the time of your visit.

This guide covers places within Urausu, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Spring woodland flowers at Urausu Shrine in April 200701

A first-visit stop

Urausu Shrine

浦臼神社

The shrine is known for spring woodland flowers. The photograph shows corydalis and dogtooth violets in April 2007. Flowering varies each year; this is not a view of current blooms.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

Waterside at Tsurunuma Park in March 202002

A first-visit stop

Tsurunuma Park

鶴沼公園

A waterside park with camping areas, photographed in March 2020. The 2026 season runs April 25–October 18; the town announces boat suspension from September 29 through the end of the season for construction.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Botan soba is a specialty featured by Urausu Town. Use the town’s guide to find stockists and restaurants, then check current opening days and menus.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.