Furubira Town, Furubira District, is located in the western part of Hokkaido, on the Tango Peninsula. The Furubira River flows through the center of Furubira Town, and the area that makes up the town is the town's basin. Furubira Town has thrived since the Edo period through herring fishing. In the Meiji period, a Hokkaido Development Agency branch office was established and the town continued to develop. Today, in addition to fishing, the town also focuses on seafood processing and strawberry cultivation. Tourist attractions include Kannon Falls and the Family Travel Village, which has a campsite overlooking the Sea of Japan. Furubira Town, Furubira District, is also home to many cultural assets, such as the Kotohira Shrine Festival Mikoshi Procession, and is a region steeped in history. You can live a laid-back life here.