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The windy town of Tomamae (苫前) is known for the worst bear attack in Japanese history. In 1915, seven setters were eaten by brown bear at the deep forest of Sankebetsu. But today higuma (brown bear) is a symbol of the town, bear enthusiasts come here and taking pictures of the unique bear statues. There is a scenic onsen, beach and interesting museum in the town center.
Sightseeing
Michi-no-eki Fuwatto Tomamae
道の駅風Wとままえ
4min walk from Tomamae-Uemachi bus stop
This attractive roadside station, overlooking the ocean and two islands, has an onsen, a free ashi-yu (foot bath: open in summer), the restaurant Fu-mu (風夢) and the lounge Windmill (ウィンドミル).
Tomamae Yuhigaoka White Beach
とままえ夕陽ヶ丘ホワイトビーチ
1min walk from Sakaehama bus stop
About 700m north from the michi-no-eki, Yuhigaoka’s ocean beach contains white sand obtained from China. There are two shokudo and paid showers. It is walkable from the campsites. The closest bus stop is Sakaehama (local buses stop here).
Tomamae Town Museum
苫前町郷土資料館
5min walk from Tomamae-yakuba bus stop
Worth a look is the little town museum in an old town hall. It has a presented the local history, with a full-size model of the bear attack scene (wow!), stuffed higuma (brown bears) and old household implements collected from the area. Closed Nov-Apr.
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Tomamae Onsen Fuwatto