MAKU: Independent Travel Guide

아이디어앰프(IDEAMP)

About this app

MAKU is an independently developed travel guide. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Makubetsu Town or any government body.

Government and local information is identified and linked to its original source in the app, including Makubetsu Town's official website (https://www.town.makubetsu.lg.jp/).

The app introduces Makubetsu and the Tokachi area of Hokkaido.

Discover places beyond the usual sightseeing routes. MAKU introduces Makubetsu as the main destination while helping visitors understand the surrounding Tokachi area.

Explore:
• Local places, food, nature, shops, gardens, parks, and quiet discoveries
• Curated MAKU Picks from people who know the area
• Travel routes grouped by mood and destination
• A map guide to Makubetsu, Satsunai, and Churui
• Seasonal events and official local information
• Optional location-based visit stamps
• Makubetsu weather and a home-screen widget
• Small interactive introductions to Ainu words, food, patterns, games, and mukkuri
• Practical travel guidance for visitors to Hokkaido

MAKU is designed for international travelers, with Japanese, Korean, English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

Location access is optional and used only for nearby places, map location, visit-stamp eligibility, or current-location weather. The optional step counter is processed on the device.

MAKU is an independent travel guide. It is not an official application of Makubetsu Town or any government body. Always confirm opening hours, event changes, road conditions, and safety information with the linked official source before visiting.

What’s new

Restored the MAKU icon and removed the elephant launch graphic. Improved all five Ainu play experiences, added direct ingredient drag-and-drop for Ohaw cooking, and added a guide for Makubetsu's three living areas.