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Peeking into the world of horses (Churui, Makubetsu Town)

Peeking into the world of horses (Churui, Makubetsu Town)

2024.11.26

Hirukawa Toru and Chizuko moved to Churui, Makubetsu, Hokkaido with a burning desire to "live with horses." We will visit North Pole Stables, where a total of 17 retired horses (draft horses, race horses, ponies) live freely. Help look after the horses, take a walk in the forest, boil water over firewood and drink coffee. If you look up, you'll see the horses grazing. Enjoy this relaxing time.

Hokkaido Memuro Cycle Tourism

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Hokkaido Memuro Cycle Tourism

"Memuro Sanso" is an e-bike cycling tour with a local guide. A ride where you can experience the magnificent scenery of Hokkaido, such as the endless Tokachi Plain, rural landscapes, and the Hidaka Mountains, which have been certified as a national park, with all your senses is sure to be a memorable experience. In addition to tours where you can experience harvesting, dairy farming, horseback riding, and taste local food, there are also courses where you can see the hills and the sea, and tours are available throughout the Tokachi area, mainly in Memuro Town and Obihiro City. We are also happy to consult with you about custom-made tours based on your desired time and distance. [Operated by Tokachi Plus General Incorporated Association]

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Required time

Approximately 3 hours

Transportation
Location

Let's go on a "Peek-a-boo Tour - Life with Horses"

Get some local snacks at Roadside Station Churui

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Meet at Roadside Station Churui.
Let's get today's snacks. Churui, Makubetsu Town, is a production area of "lily root". Let's get some sweets that can only be bought here, using lily root: "Pure White Lily Root Cream Puffs", "Pure White Lily Root Shiratama Zenzai", and "Nauman Manju". It's hard to choose.
When you're ready, drive to North Pole Stables.

Enter the world of North Pole Stables, where horses live freely alongside people

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After turning off the national highway, you will come across the typical Hokkaido scenery of the Tower Silo. Open the lock made of horseshoes and you will be transported to the world of horses.

Peeking into the world of horses (Churui, Makubetsu Town)
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Picking up horse poop in the morning, afternoon, and evening is an important part of caring for horses. It becomes important compost for the fields in Tokachi. The size of the polo is completely different between draft horses and ponies.

Peeking into the world of horses (Churui, Makubetsu Town)
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Just behind the park lies the "Forest of the Future." It is a planted forest, mainly of pine trees, but Hirukawa says he wants to gradually involve humans in growing it into a natural forest where an abundance of living creatures can live.

Peeking into the world of horses (Churui, Makubetsu Town)
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Come enjoy the forest, which changes color with the seasons, with wild birds, wild plants, nuts, wild vegetables, mushrooms, and more. You might even discover some of the horses' tatters in places like this.

Peeking into the world of horses (Churui, Makubetsu Town)
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Kindling and firewood are obtained from the next generation of forests.
We ask our customers to start the fire.

Peeking into the world of horses (Churui, Makubetsu Town)
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Tea time with freshly ground coffee.

A deeper positive experience: "Horseback riding through the forest"

Peeking into the world of horses (Churui, Makubetsu Town)
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Optional horse and carriage rides are available (not guaranteed, please enquire when booking).

Before you make a reservation...

〇 The tour fee includes guide fee and insurance fee.

* You will be taking care of the horses and making a bonfire. Please come dressed in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

In the event of bad weather, the event may be cancelled (decision made the day before).

* The number of participants for the tour can range from 2 to 6 people.

We also accept orders for custom-made tours based on your requests. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests such as "I want to see this view!" or "I want to try this experience."

Hokkaido Memuro Cycle Tourism

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Hokkaido Memuro Cycle Tourism

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"Memuro Sanso" is an e-bike cycling tour with a local guide. A ride where you can experience the magnificent scenery of Hokkaido, such as the endless Tokachi Plain, rural landscapes, and the Hidaka Mountains, which have been certified as a national park, with all your senses is sure to be a memorable experience. In addition to tours where you can experience harvesting, dairy farming, horseback riding, and taste local food, there are also courses where you can see the hills and the sea, and tours are available throughout the Tokachi area, mainly in Memuro Town and Obihiro City. We are also happy to consult with you about custom-made tours based on your desired time and distance. [Operated by Tokachi Plus General Incorporated Association]

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