Mori-machi is a nature-rich town close to Mt. Komagatake in Hokkaido and Uchiura Bay which are landmarks of the Southern Hokkaido district.
Uchiura Bay which are landmarks of the Southern Hokkaido district.
The area is surrounded in abundant forest, with woods just short of the coast of Uchiura Bay. For example, the dynamic natural scenery of the Torizaki Valley is a symbol of the qualities of Mori-machi. The topographical arc of Uchiura Bay forms a natural port. The nourishment from Mori-machi's mountains keeps the sea rich with delicious, fresh seafood including scallops, Alaska pollock, hair crab, botan shrimp. That's why many who are a fan of good eating, are fans of Mori-machi. It's about one hour's drive from Hakodate. Please visit Mori-machi where you can actively enjoy the green forest and blue sea in nature.
Ikameshi (stuffed squid) is also a local specialty of Mori-machi
The mascot characters of Mori-machi are Kuritan, based on the Kayabe chestnut (kuri) from the town's trees, and Sakurin, based on the town's cherry blossoms (sakura). It's a pleasure to meet you all!
Mt. Komagatake in Hokkaido
A mountain in the shape of a horse's back at 1,132 meters above sea level. The landmark of Southern Hokkaido. The mountain trail is suitable for beginners at approximately 900 meters. Why not come feel the grandeur of Hokkaido viewing Mount Yotei, Uchiura Bay and more climbing on the course for about 1 hour? After descending the mountain, the onsen hot springs look inviting.
Oniushi Park
The name Oniushi means a place with many trees in the Ainu language. It's a park where approximately 500 beautiful cherry trees of 20 kinds bloom.
Torizaki Hakkei
A natural scene of a dynamic ravine appears when you go ahead through the Torizaki River where water flows upstream from the volcanic bay (Uchiura Bay). The Torizaki Valley is among the eight views as particularly beautiful and powerful place.
The monument of disembark in Washinoki.
(Former Shogunate Army)
It is known as the place where the Former Shogunate Army Enomoto Takeaki and Hijikata Toshizo landed.
Nigorikawa Onsen
The hot spring resort in the upstream basin of Nigorikawa. Seven tasteful old-fashioned facilities are open. Lodging or day trip are possible .
The spring quality is high in saline and warms from the core of the body. You may come to like the austere atmosphere of normal life.
Greenpia Onuma
It is a general resort facility of Mori-machi. Restaurants, one-day hot springs, accommodation, camping, cottages, pools, athletics, tennis, park golf, rent-a-bicycle, sports rider (summer bobsled), and activities such as skiing in the winter.
Michi-no-Eki You Yu Mori
It's a superb view point of Mori-machi from here. You can overlook Mt. Komagatake, Mt. Yotei and the volcanic bay (Uchiura Bay), and you can enjoy the bright scenery of the Oniushi Park just before your eyes and the neighboring Aobagaoka Park in the cherry blossom season.
Mori Ikameshi (stuffed squid)
Hokkaido is the place for ikameshi, Mori-machi in particular. It even ranks high consistently in the national ekiben (station lunchbox) ranking.
Mori Sushi Paradise
The rich fishery products of the Mori fishing port are outstanding, even for sushi. There is a sushi restaurant published by Michelin.
There is a lot of competition with Mori sushi. It's very popular.
Mori Soba
How would you like some hand made soba ground in a stone mortar? Zaru-soba? This is Mori soba, served on a bamboo draining basket with sauce!
Mori Pork
'Hikoma pig' which was grown by Particular feed and Breeding method.
Also you can eat pork steak, pork cutlets, pork bowl and so on.
Mori Ramen Noodle Soup
The soup stock is delicious when rich in seafood. The simple ramen noodles are naturally great.
Mori Bread
The dough is made so very carefully along the whole process taking great care, then baked in the oven using charcoal of Mori-machi.
Mori Kamaboko (boiled fish paste)
The Mori fishing port also hauls in Alaska pollock, and there is delicious kamaboko!
Mori Ice-Cream (gelato)
The farm called Mt. Komagatake milk which it produces and sells is in Mori-machi. This directly managed shop has abundant kinds, too.
Mori-machi Cherry Blossom Festival (Early May)
Summer Festival in Mori (Early August)
Festival of three industries (agriculture, 
Sawara Furusato Festival (Mid September)
Mori Akiaji Festival (Late October)
Kelp soy sauce
Green soybeans (Tamafukura)
Ikameshi (stuffed squid)
Miyako Kabocha (Japanese pumpkin)
Scallop Ogonyaki
Kamaboko (boiled fish paste)
Mini Tomate Aiko
Komagatake Sumi no mori
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
| Average temperature （℃） |
-3.2 | -3.2 | 0.4 | 5.8 | 10.8 | 15.3 | 18.5 | 20.9 | 17.2 | 11.2 | 4.7 | -1.3 |
| Precipitation （mm） |
53.0 | 63.8 | 65.2 | 80.8 | 83.9 | 56.4 | 137.7 | 161.1 | 102.8 | 91.9 | 116.0 | 90.0 |
| Sapporo Ekimae Terminal |
Sapporo Ekimae(bus stop on the south side of Tokyu Department Store) |
Mori-machi | Hakodate Ekimae |
| 7:50a.m. | - | 0:13p.m. | 1:25p.m. |
| 9:10a.m. | - | - | 2:40p.m. |
| 10:50a.m. | - | 3:13p.m. | 4:25p.m. |
| 1:10p.m. | - | 5:33p.m. | 6:45p.m. |
| 3:10p.m. | - | 7:33p.m. | 8:45p.m. |
| 4:50p.m. | - | - | 10:20p.m. |
| 6:10p.m. | - | 10:33p.m. | 11:45p.m. |
| - | 11:35p.m. | - | 5:15a.m. |
| Hakodate Ekimae | Mori-machi | Sapporo Ekimae Terminal |
| 7:28a.m. | 8:40a.m. | 0:58p.m. |
| 8:58a.m. | 10:10a.m. | 2:28p.m. |
| 10:28a.m. | - | 3:53p.m. |
| 1:18p.m. | 2:30p.m. | 6:48p.m. |
| 2:48p.m. | - | 8:13p.m. |
| 4:18p.m. | 5:30p.m. | 9:48p.m. |
| 6:18p.m. | 7:30p.m. | 11:48p.m. |
| 11:25p.m. | - | 5:35a.m. |
| Hokuto | Sapporo | Mori | Hakodate |
| No.2 | 6:00a.m. | 8:50a.m. | 9:33a.m. |
| No.4 | 6:52a.m. | 9:54a.m. | 10:38a.m. |
| No.6 | 8:43a.m. | 11:49a.m. | 0:34p.m. |
| No.8 | 9:38a.m. | 0:48p.m. | 1:35p.m. |
| No.10 | 10:57a.m. | 1:59p.m. | 2:41p.m. |
| No.12 | 0:09p.m. | 3:20p.m. | 4:08p.m. |
| No.14 | 1:27p.m. | 4:30p.m. | 5:13p.m. |
| No.16 | 2:38p.m. | 5:43p.m. | 6:26p.m. |
| No.18 | 3:34p.m. | 6:39p.m. | 7:24p.m. |
| No.20 | 4:51p.m. | 7:57p.m. | 8:39p.m. |
| No.22 | 6:47p.m. | 9:48p.m. | 10:31p.m. |
| Hokuto | Hakodate | Mori | Sapporo |
| No.1 | 6:02a.m. | 6:48a.m. | 9:50a.m. |
| No.3 | 7:37a.m. | 8:24a.m. | 11:28a.m. |
| No.5 | 9:00a.m. | 9:47a.m. | 0:49p.m. |
| No.7 | 10:05a.m. | 10:51a.m. | 1:52p.m. |
| No.9 | 10:45a.m. | 11:33a.m. | 2:38p.m. |
| No.11 | 0:15p.m. | 1:02p.m. | 4:04p.m. |
| No.13 | 1:31p.m. | 2:23p.m. | 5:30p.m. |
| No.15 | 3:01p.m. | 3:48p.m. | 6:47p.m. |
| No.17 | 4:40p.m. | 5:26p.m. | 8:35p.m. |
| No.19 | 5:52p.m. | 6:38p.m. | 9:36p.m. |
| No.21 | 6:48p.m. | 7:33p.m. | 10:37p.m. |
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