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Fitness
and Recreation
The geographical location of Hakui Gun is
ideal for a variety of outdoor pursuits including biking,
walking and surfing (if you can bear to brave the Sea of Japan
in winter)! Additionally, many of the local sports halls can
be hired out for a reasonable price providing the opportunity
to play a number of indoor sports.
Gymnasiums
Euphoria Gym (Hakui, Chirihama)
· Cardiovascular / weight training room.
· Swimming pool and Onsen
· Open until 21.00; closed Wednesdays
· 20,000 Yen / year, or, 400-600 Yen / visit.
Hakui Taikukan and Budokan
· Limited Cardiovascular training (3 treadmills / 2
bikes) plus old weight training equipment
· Gymnasium and tennis court available.
· Open until 22:00pm; closed Mondays.
· Free for Hakui residents, 100 – 200 Yen / visit
for others.
Oshimizu Town Sports Centre
· Small, limited training facilities.
· Tennis courts
Shio Town Sports Centre
Shika Town Public Gym
Exercise Classes
Hakui / Ouchi (Hakui) Community Centre
· Both community centres offer weekly yoga classes
· 1500 Yen / month
Hakui Community Centre (0767) 22 6226
· Aerobics Classes
· Thursday evening from 20.00 – 21.00
· 500 Yen / week
Biking / Jogging / Walking
Chirihama Beach (8km from Oshimizu to Hakui)
· A scenic jogging location!
· The sand is so firm, it is quite possible to cycle
along the shore.
Mt Hodatsu (Oshimizu Town)
· A 2 - 3 hour walk to the top depending on your speed!
· The road to the top makes it a perfectly feasible
biking route.
· There is an annual 20 km marathon up and down the
mountain at the end of October. For details contact Oshimizu
B.O.E (Japanese only) on 0767 28 5517.
Hakui to Togi Bike Trail
· This path takes you along the shoreline from Hakui
through Shika all the way to Togi.
Onsens
Onsening has to be a favourite Japanese pastime!
While it might initially seem strange that getting your kit
off and hopping into a “bath” with a bunch of
strangers qualifies as enjoyable, the majority of people soon
find themselves converted!
There are Onsens a-plenty in the Hakui area!
Some of the best Onsens in Ishikawa however, can be found
further up the Noto Peninsula and it might be worth travelling
out of town simply to reduce the risk of bumping into any
familiar faces (students in particular)! The cost of visiting
an Onsen ranges from 400 Yen to 1000 Yen.
Hakui Area
· Kofun-No-Yu (Shio Town)
· Shika Royal Hotel (Shika Town)
Noto Area
· Hyokkori – Sand baths are available at this
onsen! (Notojima Town)
· Mawaki (Noto Town)
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