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O-chan

Sharing everyday life in Shimokawa

  • #7 hours or overnight
  • #Nothing to bring
  • #Meals included
  • #Forest walks
  • #Distilling

From Shizuoka. Elementary school teacher at the foot of Mt. Fuji → Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JICA) in Mongolia → via Shiretoko to Shimokawa, a forest town. I currently run and guide "Gurutto Shimokawa," which shares everyday life in Shimokawa, while self-building an A-frame cabin that can be moved into the forest. Hobbies Travel & photography Recommended for People who want to try a new kind of travel. A perfect fit for families and girls' trips.

LOCAL FRIEND

O-chan

Shimokawa, Hokkaido

Credentials

  • From Shizuoka
  • Former elementary school teacher
  • Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JICA) in Mongolia
  • Runs and guides Gurutto Shimokawa
  • Self-building an A-frame cabin

TOGETHER

Things we can do together

A forest walk in Shimokawa and a medicinal tea blend

A forest walk in Shimokawa and a medicinal tea blend

Meet people who live in Shimokawa and walk through the forest using all five senses. Experience everyday life in the forest town while blending your own medicinal herbal tea.

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PHOTO GALLERY

Photo gallery

Shimokawa: a trip experiencing everyday life in rural Hokkaido

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