Enjoy Slow Travel in
MORI MACHI
The town of Mount Komagatake, scallops, and cherry blossoms
[ Overview of Mori Machi ]
■ About 45 minutes by express train from Hakodate Station to Mori Station
■ About 20 minutes by express train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station to Mori Station
Mori Tourism Association
144-1 Miyukicho, Mori-machi, Kayabe-gun, Hokkaido
TEL：+81-1374-7-1286
A port town on Uchiura Bay and Mount Komagatake of HokkaidoMori Machi is a nature-rich town close to Mt. Komagatake of Hokkaido and Uchiura Bay which are landmarks of the Southern Hokkaido district. Just beyond the coast lies a lush green zone of forests and woodlands. For example, the “Torizaki Hakkei” (Eight Scenic Views of Torizaki) along the Torizaki River features dynamic, untouched natural scenery and is symbolic of Mori Machi’s charm. The curved shape of Uchiura Bay makes it a natural harbor. So calm is the water that, during the late Edo period, the former shogunate army led by Enomoto Takeaki landed in Mori Machi from Edo to launch an attack on Goryokaku.
The nutrients carried from the mountains enrich the sea, yielding a bounty of fresh seafood like scallops, Alaska pollock, horsehair crab, and botan shrimp. Many gourmet enthusiasts are devoted fans of Mori Machi.
It’s about a one-hour drive from Hakodate. Visit Mori Machi for activities that let you enjoy its lush green forests, blue sea, delicious cuisine, and abundant nature. Squid rice (ikameshi)? That’s another Mori Machi specialty!
The mascot characters of Mori Machi
‘Kuritan, Sakurin’
One of Hokkaido's premier cherry blossom spots.
The cherry blossoms in Mori Machi — 1,500 trees bloom from late April to mid-May — mark the beginning of a new year starting in spring.
Nature and Experiences in Mori Machi
Nature Experiences in Mori Machi: From late April to May, enjoy cherry blossom viewing at Oniushi Park and Aobagaoka Park. During the green season, recommended activities include hiking Mt. Komagatake in Hokkaido, horseback riding at the mountain’s base, hiking through the Torizaki Hakkei scenic area, relaxing in the hot springs of Nigorikawa Onsen, exploring the stone circle at the Washinoki archaeological site, and fishing in Uchiura Bay.
Mori Machi Urban Area City Walk
Mori Machi Komagatake, Akaigawa Area Walk
Cuisine of Mori Machi
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 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?
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
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 Torizaki Valley Area Walk
This is a one-way course of about 10 km that follows the upstream path of the Torizaki River. A natural story unfolds as one scenic spot after another appears.
*Please take precautions such as equipping a bear bell.
Mori Machi Nigorikawa Onsen Area Walk
Located in the rural landscape of the Nigorikawa Basin, Nigorikawa Onsen is a hot spring area where you can enjoy visiting multiple baths, each offering different water qualities.
In front of Motoyu Shinsenkan, the site where the hot spring was first discovered, stands a monument marking “The Birthplace of Nigorikawa Onsen” erected in 1963 (Showa 38).
Events of Mori Machi
Mori Machi Cherry Blossom Festival
(Late April to early May)
Rakuichi Rakuza Morimachi Shoku"King"-ichi (Food King Market)
(Early May to early November)
May 4th (Sunday), July 6th (Sunday), September 7th (Sunday), November 2nd (Sunday)
Summer Festival in Mori
(Late July)
Mori-mori Moriagatte Sangyo Matsuri (Lively and Exciting Three Industries (agriculture, commerce and fishing) Festival)
(Late August)
Sawara Furusato Festival
(Mid September)
Mori Aki-Aji Matsuri (Mori Autumn Salmon Festival)
(Late October)
Sightseeing around Mori Machi
Specialty local products of Mori Machi
Access to Mori Machi
Recommended route: From Hakodate Airport
About 50 minutes by car (about 48 km)
About 20 minutes by shuttle bus toward Hakodate Station.
Recommended route: From Sapporo
Take the Ltd. Exp. Hokuto from Sapporo Station to Mori Station (about 3 hours)
About 3 hours 30 minutes by car (via Route 230) 200 km
Recommended route: From Tokyo
Haneda Airport - Hakodate Airport about 80 minutes
Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Shin Hakodate Hokuto Station (about 4 hours 16 minutes) Transfer to the express train to Mori Station (about 20 minutes)
- Hakodate Airport – Shuttle bus toward Hakodate Station about 20 minutes
- Hakodate Ekimae – Mori Ekimae about 1 hour 30 minutes
- Hakodate Airport – Onuma Koen Shuttle Bus about 70 minutes
- From Hakodate Airport : about 48 km, about 50 minutes
- From Hakodate Station : about 45 km, about 60 minutes
- From Sapporo Station : about 270 km, about 3 hours 30 minutes
- Tokyo Station – Shin Hakodate Hokuto Station (Shinkansen) about 4 hours 16 minutes
- Shin Hakodate Hokuto Station – Mori Station (Local train) about 40 minutes
- Hakodate Station – Mori Station (Limited Express) about 45 minutes
- Sapporo Station – Mori Station (Limited Express) about 3hours
- Hakodate – Sapporo about 40 minutes
- Hakodate – Tokyo about 80 minutes
- Hakodate – Nagoya about 90 minutes
- Hakodate – Osaka about 95 minutes
Mori Tourism Association
144-1 Miyukicho, Mori-machi, Kayabe-gun, Hokkaido
TEL： +81-1374-7-1286