2 Establishment of the Tourism Association

Establishment of Hokuryu-cho Tourist Association

Establishment of Hokuryu-cho Tourist Association

　
The Hokuryu-cho Tourist Association was established on July 4, 1972, with Mr. Yoshio Komatsu as its chairman. The basic projects of the tourism association at the time of its establishment were as follows

1. Development of local tourism and improvement of facilities
2. Publication and distribution of regional tourism guide materials
3. Tourist road and traffic studies and development
4. It is the promotion of tourism events and

The trail from Nobusa Pass to Sandan-no-taki Falls was maintained by mowing until 2002, but is no longer maintained due to the low number of trail users.

The main activity of the Tourism Association at that time was the holding of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Kompirayama Park, which was held until the 2nd Cherry Blossom Festival in 1991. In addition, the Tourism Association held a flower-filled campaign and a flowerbed contest as part of its environmental beautification activities.