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Tourist attractions in Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)

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1．Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)
Esashi (江差町, Esashi-chō) is a town in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of Hiyama Subprefecture. One of the oldest towns in Hokkaido, the name Esashi comes from the Ainu word for kombu, a type of edible kelp well known in Japan. It is the birthplace of a folk music tradition called Esashi oiwake.
population：6,971人 area：109.53km2
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Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama) in Shrine

1．Ubagami Daijingū  ・Shinto
Ubagami Daijingū (姥神大神宮) is a Shinto shrine in Esashi, Hokkaidō, Japan. Its foundation date is uncertain but its existence is documented from the Edo period.[1] It is considered the oldest Shinto Shrine in Hokkaido.[2] The Ubagami Daijingū Togyosai, when floats decked out with lanterns are paraded through the town, is celebrated in August.[3]
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Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama) in Museum

2．Esashi Town Historical Museum  ・Esashi, Hokkaidō
Esashi Town Historical Museum (江差町郷土資料館, Esashi-chō kyōdo shiryōkan) opened in Esashi, Hokkaidō, Japan in 2007. Dedicated to the nature, history, and way of life of Esashi, exhibits include Jōmon and Zoku-Jōmon artefacts, objects from the Satsumon culture, goods brought by the kitamaebune, and materials relating to the Battle of Hakodate.[1][2]
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Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama) in island

3．Kamome Island
Kamome Island (鷗島, Kamome Jima) is an island (or more precisely, peninsula) in the Sea of Japan just off the coast of the town of Esashi, Hokkaidō, Japan. The island serves as a breakwater for the Esashi port. It has several historical sites and is protected as a part of the Hiyama Prefectural Natural Park. Every July, there is a two-day festival that attracts tourists to the island. People visit the island throughout the year for swimming, camping, fishing and other recreational activities.[1][2]
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