For those that get tired of forests and mountains and start to get sentimental about the sea, Rumoi is your best option.
Rumoi is about 1 hour west of Asahikawa by car and offers three activities worthy of mention. The first of these is camping on the beach. If you like being surrounded by people, camp on the beach during weekends, national holidays or school holidays, the scene is best described by the pic below;
Fishing is also a popular pastime in Rumoi. The sea is adequately stocked with flatfish (flounder), a tasty white-fleshed fish that will add a bit of DIY to your beach B.B.Q later in the evening or the next day. Flatfish can be caught from the beach, off the rocks or at any of the many mini-harbours used by the fishing vessels. Some places won't permit fishing, so the best rule of thumb is that if you see people fishing, chances are you're good to go.
And finally, in the event that you don't catch any fish, or don't even bother to try, there are some fantastic dock-side fish markets ready to stock you neck deep in the freshest, finest, tastiest seafood to come out of the Sea of Japan. A good deal cheaper than any supermarket, these places are extremely beneficial for those that like flounder, octopus, scallops, squid and sea cucumber as well as other seasonal fare.
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