A Hands-on Family Charcoal Adventure Tour
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~A moment when fire, life, and nature are quietly connected~
The kilns run by Urahoro Charcoal Co. are rarely close to town center. Led by a guide from Taiwan, discover the story of Urahoro charcoal-making, a tradition passed down since 1921.
Engage all five senses to experience the story of charcoal, people, and nature living in harmony.
Through hands-on experiences such as wood-chopping, carrying logs, and grilling mochi/marshmallow, both children and adults can feel the warmth and wisdom passed down through generations.
By the end of this journey, we hope you'll understand and respect why this tradition is worth protecting.
Stroll through the shrine with 130 years of history.
The guide will introduce the history of this 130-year-old shrine and its deep bond with Urahoro Charcoal.
Be sure to try the one-of-a-kind potato omikuji and frog omikuji here.
Enjoy locally produced goods at the roadside station.
You can purchase products developed by Urahoro Charcoal,as well as locally grown vegetables, beans, dried salmon, and other food blessed by nature.
The guide will also share the stories of the producers behind these products.
Participation fee
￥10,000 for 2 persons
+¥5,000 per extra person
This tour requires at least two participants. Single bookings are accepted upon payment for two people.
The whole tour takes about 3 hours. (Including movement)
◯9:00〜12:00
◯13:30〜16:30
Operate all year round
There are cases where the tour may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Meeting place: HAHAHA hostel
Please be at the meeting place on time.
Required items: Comfortable clothing
During winter, please dress warmly — in Urahoro, winter temperatures can drop as low as -15℃.
Method of Payment
◯You can pay with cash on the day, or make bank transfer payment beforehand.
Notice
◯Please do reservation 3 days beforehand.
◯Please contact us in case of more than 8 people.
◯This is a private tour guided by locals on foot.
◯The meeting place is HAHAHA hostel. In case of pickup from the Obihiro Airport, please contact us.
Cancellation Policy
◯Cancellations made on the day of the tour will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
◯Cancellations made two to three days prior to the tour date will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
◯No cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made earlier than three days in advance.
◯In the event that the tour is cancelled due to inclement weather or unsafe conditions, no participation fee will be charged.
Access
◯ About 1 hour by car from Obihiro Airport / 1 hour by car from Kushiro Airport
◯ The limited express between Obihiro Station and Kushiro Station stops at Urahoro station. You can commute using JR line.
