Yurihonjo

Chokai

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Chokai Ballpark
Nishino 108, Kami-Kawauchi
+81 0184 57-2881‎
Coming from Honjo, Take Highway 108 past Yashima. About 10km after Yashima, there is a traffic light and crosswalk. About 100m after that, turn right. The ballpark is on the right after 50m.

This ballpark hosts youth and adult baseball games.

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Mt. Chokai
Hiking is free. To stay overnight at the summit lodge, you need to make reservations and pay
Follow Japanese road signs from Yashima.

Climb Mt. Chokai from the Haraikawa Trailhead near Yashima. It takes around 4 hours to reach the summit, or 8 hours round trip. The mountain is 2236 meters high.

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Mt. Hinoto
Free
Road closed in winter
Take Highway 108 to Jinego in Chokai. At the traffic light, turn west. Follow the road perhaps 15km to the trail head. Signs in Japanese.

A round trip climb up and down Mt. Hinoto takes around 5 hours. Get supplies in Jinego before going to the trail head. For a few kilometers leading to the trail head, the road is unpaved. The mountain is 1,145 meters high.

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Noyake Onsen
Noyake 14, Kami-Jinego
+81 0184ï½°59ï½°2336
Take Highway 70 SE from the Jinego Rest Area on Highway 108. It's north of the road after perhaps 6km.
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Okojoland Ski Area
Okuyamamae 3-11, Sarukura
+81 0184 58-2932‎
Adult day pass ¥2200; adult 4 hour ticket ¥1100
Su-Th 9AM-4PM; F-Sa 9AM-4PM, 5PM-9PM; restaurant 11AM-8PM
In Momoyake, Hitane, near Chokaiso.

Small ski area in Momoyake, Chokai. 1 chair lift 2 person. Ski rentals available. There's a restaurant and a large free-use room in the warming house.

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Shisuikan
Kubo 193, Fushimi
+81 0184 57-3020
From Momoya on Highway 108, drive 200m towards Yuzawa. Turn left and follow the road for 300m until it runs into the Shisuikan.

This community center often hosts public events, such as guest speakers and concerts.

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Yunosawa Onsen
Yunosawa 52, Sarukura
+81 0184 58-2188‎
Â¥500 for adults
Near Okojoland Ski Area in Sarukura, Hitane.

This onsen is part of Hotel Masaka. It makes a nice stop after skiing at Okojoland Ski Area.

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Chokai Snowmobile Land
+81 0184 53-2126
Dec-Mar W-Su 10AM-4PM
On the Chokai Plateau.

A snowmobile training and recreation area. Instructors can teach beginners, including children. Reservations necessary.

Yashima

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Cycling Terminal Yamayuri
Minami Yurihara 360, Nishisawa
+81 0184 53-3055‎
Take Highway 32 to the Yuri Plateau. This building is just east of the junction with Highway 287.

This building has a tourist information center, a small gift shop, a small restaurant, public restrooms and vending machines, and maps. There may be bicycles for rent, as well. The annual Chokai Marathon running race starts and ends here. Closed in winter.

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Hanadate Milsey Dairy
Hanadate 60, Jōnai
+81 0184 55-2605
Apr-Nov 10AM-5:30PM
On Highway 32 at the Hanadate area of the Chokai Plateau.

This dairy has tasty milk and ice cream. Offers hands-on tours.

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Yashima Nishinkan/Kominkan
Hazaka 64-1, Nanokamachi
+81 0184 56-2203
9AM-5PM daily, closed the 3rd Sunday of each month, closed Dec 29-Jan 3
Between the train station and Lawson.

Community center with library and small auditorium. There is free internet access in the library.

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Yashima Ski Area
Chōhoda 6, Arasawa
+81 0184 56-2182
Adult day pass for ¥2600
9AM-9PM
Take Highway 108 to Yashima and follow road signs.

Ski area in Yashima. Ski and snowboard rentals available. Small gear shop. Two restaurants. Two ski lifts 4 person and 2 person.

Honjo

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Honjo Library
Mikuramachi 30
+81 0184 22-4900‎
M-F 9AM-6PM, Sa-Su 9AM-5PM, closed 3rd Sunday of the month, closed last day of the month (or preceding Friday)
2 blocks SW of Daiichi Hospital, next door to Honjo Kominkan and Honjo Bunkakaikan.

Largest library in Yurihonjo. Some English books are available, but most of these are in a storage room in back, so ask for help.

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Kofuen Sumo Ring
+81 0184 24-6287
Â¥200 per hour
SW of Honjo Park on top of the hill.

This is an outdoor sumo practice ring, open for all to use. Contact the Honjo Board of Education number above for more information.

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Koryu Gakushu Center
Kami-Ōno 16
+81 ‎0184 24-4344‎
Across the street from Pachinko 21.

This public building has a small public library, as well as a gym and kitchen. Private groups often reserve the gym or kitchen and use them for various events. This building was formerly called the Koiki Koryu Center 広域交流センター.

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Pine Spa Onsen
Tajiri 30-12, Ishiwaki
+81 0184 28-1661‎‎
adults ¥400, ¥300 after 6PM
9AM-9PM, closed the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, as well as Dec 27-28
Just south of Yuri Technical High School.

This onsen opened in 2005.

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Tsurumai Kaikan
Kawarayachi 1
+81 0184 24-2911‎
200m west of the swimming pool near City Hall.

This community center has large and small rooms that can be reserved for various community events.

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Tsurumai Onsen
Nishikobitomachi 23-1
+81 0184 23-7227‎
Â¥300-500
8AM-9:30PM, closed 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, closed Dec 29-30
South of the Lawson by Honjo Park.

This is a popular onsen in central Honjo with a scenic location by a pond.

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Yurihonjo Softball Ground
+81 0184 24-3966‎
3km south of the expressway's Honjo entrance ramp.

This softball ground hosts youth and adult tournaments.

Ouchi

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Yurihonjo Sogo Gymnasium
Nishigoe 62, Iwaya
+81 0184 62-0501‎
Most events are free to watch; the weight room costs a few hundred yen per visit
In front of the rest area in Ouchi.

This large public gymnasium hosts a variety of sports tournaments. There is also a weight room with treadmills.

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Nagasaka Ski Area
長坂大霜38-3
+81 0184 66-2526
Just off Route 105 near Ouchi Junior High School.

A small ski area with one t-bar and one slope. Open for day and night skiing.

Nishime

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Hamanasu Family Bowling
Shinmichishita 1112-1, Numata
+81 0184 33-4710‎
Next to the Nishime Rest Area

A bowling alley with around 14 lanes, open until late.

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Nishime Kominkan Seagull
Shinmichishita 2-533, Numata
+81 0184 33-2315‎
From Nishime Station, go 1 block north and 1 block west.

This community center has a medium-sized auditorium. It often hosts community events like dance recitals and art exhibits.

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Nishime Yukkoland
Shinmichishita 1112-1, Numata
+81 0184 33-4422‎
3 hours in bath for ¥500
24 hours
On Route 7, just behind the Nishime Rest Area, next to Max Valu.

This bath house is part of a hotel. It's one of the only 24-hour bath houses in Yurihonjo. The building is not noteworthy, but on the other hand, it's clean, and the bath is large. There's a large bath, a small mineral bath, a sauna, and an outdoor sitting area. Massages are available.