Ganwu Area 岩宇地域（共和町・岩内町・泊村・神恵内村）

Fortune from the sea, from the mountain, and from the people. Hokkaido’s great region, Ganwu.

In Hokkaido’s western Shakotan area [Kamoenai Village, Tomari Village, Kyowa Town, Iwanai Town]
In western Hokkaido, on the western coast of the Shakotan Peninsula -- Kamoenai Village, Tomari Village, Kyowa Town, and Iwanai Town.
Throughout the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho Periods the area prospered from Pacific herring fishing. The elegance of that time period can still be felt. With bounties from the sea, famous hot springs, the base of the Niseko mountain range, and wide rice fields, you can see both the blue sea and ski resorts.
Passed down from their ancestors, in each town there is a spirit of mutual respect and a love of the region. Tied by the name “Ganwu,” there is a strong connection that exists for the people in the region.
A distinctive example of this respect for the bonds between people is that there are multiple stores that have been operating for over 100 years.
Because everyone knows the deliciousness of neighboring town’s seafood and produce, they have know the face of who produced almost everything that they consume.
Close, warm, and friendly people.
Here there is not only a bounty from the sea and from the mountains, but also an abundance of good people.
This is not a place famous only for its beautiful scenery and gourmet foods.
However, there are many secret spots that can’t be easily found. So please, travel where you desire and find your own famous places, and return with a full heart and bags.
“The goodness of the people is the goodness of the land” is apparent here.
Have a relaxed trip, and let the blessings of people make this a famous place. This is Ganwu.