Tracing the grand caldera of volcanoes, forests, and lakes: the Mashu–Kussharo Trail (MKT) The Mashu–Kussharo Trail (MKT) is a walking route roughly 62 km long that links the first Mashu Lake observation deck to Bihoro Pass. MKT divides into three sections, so you can either through-hike it over three days or tackle the sections separately across several trips. Enjoy it in whatever style suits you. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mkt/...

Hello, everyone! Here is an event announcement!! The 3rd Higashikawa-cho Kids Bike Race ● Date: Sunday, August 24th, 2025 ● Registration deadline: Friday, August 1st, 2025 Please see the flyer for details. Contact: Kitoushi Kids Bike Race Executive Committee (mail:kitoushitaikai@kazokuryokoumura.jp) https://www.kazokuryokoumura.jp/kidsbike20250824/...

Sightseeing spot introduction Tarumae Garo (Toma Komaki City) The Sightseeing spot in June is Tarumae Garo! Everyone, Garrow? That's right, isn't it? "Gallow" means "a place where a river streams between narrow sheer cliffs." Indeed, here in the Tarumae Garo, the sheer rocks show a unique landscape, and the rock surface is covered with dark green moss, which is like a velvety carpet and is a very beautiful place. It is located in a forest at the foothills of Mt. Mt. Tarumae, which has been designated as a Nature Conservation District in 1979 (Showa 54) in the city's Nature Conservation District, and in June, when the fresh greenery season begins, the early summer sunlight reaches the deep riverbed, showing the most beautiful scenery of the year. There is Car parking lot, so you can easily stop by Car! Surrounded by greenery and the sound of the river streaming, this place is a healing spot that will make you forget the summer heat and the hustle and bustle of daily life, so please come and visit us in the coming season! * The surrounding mountain forests It is also one of habitats for wild animals including brown bears. Please refrain from entering the forest in the morning and evening when brown bears are active. * In the past, it was possible to go down to the river, but now please do not go down to the river due to the risk of bedrock collapse

Tomakomai is often enveloped in thick fog in early summer. Poor visibility and trouble drying laundry can be inconvenient, but the softened glow of nighttime lights creates a dreamy, otherworldly scene.

Hello, this is 🌻 the Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association In the new series "Himawari + (Plasu)", which will start this time, we will ✨ introduce recommended Spots and shops so that everyone who visits Hokuryu Town in the wake of the Sunflower Festival can encounter "fun other than sunflowers" Whether you are a first-time visitor or have visited many times, I would be happy ☺️ if you could rediscover the charm of Hokuryu Town The first commemorative event is "Sunflower Park Hokuryu Hot spring ♨️" A spacious Large Public Bath with an open-air bath with plenty of openness. High temperature Sauna and Cold bath are also available, The Natural hot spring of sodium chloride spring does not cool down easily and slowly heals the 🌿 body In the rest area after the bath, a comic corner with about 3,000 topical works will be introduced this month! It is scheduled to be replaced every 3 months, so you can enjoy 📚 meeting new people every time you visit We have also started renting out board games that the whole family can enjoy! It is ♪ perfect for a Vacation after a bath Gari Inside the facility there is also a restaurant and shop (Roadside Station), where you can enjoy 🍽 Hokuryu Town Specialties and Local Gourmet food Together with the sunflower scenery, Please ♨ spend a moment to slowly prepare your mind and body ⁡⁡ [facilities Information] (Business hours) 　９：３０～２２：００ Early morning bath 6:00~8:00 (End of April ~ End of October) (Fee) Day-use Hot Spring　 Adult (junior high school students and older) 500 yen Children (elementary school students) 250 yen * On the 11th and 26th of every month, "Furo Day" is half price (except July and August) Rental room 1,100 yen / room for use by time (550 yen / room for 1 hour extension) (Equipment) Body soap / Rinse in Shampoo / Hair dryer / Coin locker / Free rest area (Rental and Sales) Rental towel set 1 set 330 yen (towel / bath towel)

Tokachi Port⚓ Tokachi Port is in Hiroo and serves as the only maritime gateway to the Tokachi region! The sea was calm that day, creating a very peaceful scene⛅ If you have the chance, please visit😊

The top-floor restaurant "Top of Kushiro" offers colorful Italian-flavored food plans that are perfect for gatherings of intimate groups. Enjoy the view from the 17th floor of the highest Hotel in Kushiro City. Period: Sunday, June 15, 2025 ~ Friday, October 31, 2025 Fee: ¥6,000 per person (food + alcohol) ¥4,000 per person (food + soft drink bar) ~Menu~ ● Today's vegetable mousse consomme julee Tokachi mushroom room and prosciutto burger-style pintxos Butter scented thick grilled egg with Hokkaido mushrooms Sunset orange chips in Kushiro ● Ajillo with shrimp, scallops and colorful vegetables Served with garlic toast ● Grilled chicken with aromatic herbs Japanese-style honey mustard sauce ● Tomato and seafood cold Squid Perry Sudachi-scented Ponzu sauce jelly ● 〆 crepe with Hokkaido milk ice cream and fruit * Dishes will be served on a platter. * We accept from 4 people to a maximum of 20 people. *Reservation required at least 5 days in advance Inquiries: 0154-31-1275 (direct) 9:00A.M.~6:00P.M.

[Sunday, July 13] is the day the Ice Tunnel opens A popular spot in Nishiokoppe Village —The Ice Tunnel— This hidden gem can only be seen in summer. Because there is less snow than usual this year the opening will be held not on the final Sunday of July but on the mid-month date of Sunday the 13th! However, sightings of bears or other unavoidable reasons may force the event to be canceled. Last year, although heavy snow had already melted and the tunnel-shaped ice could not be seen, visitors were able to go farther inside than usual and enjoy a special experience. What kind of ice formations will we see this year? We will announce event details on the village website and this account, so please check for updates. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Ice Tunnel #Opening Day #July 13 #Summer

A mountain-opening Shinto ceremony to pray for safety took place at the summit of Mt. Tarumae on June 12th. A newly installed information board now includes an English description. Mt. Tarumae stands at 1,041 meters and is considered relatively easy to climb. Some hikers are seen wearing sandals, thin-soled sneakers, or short sleeves and shorts, but we recommend trekking shoes and a windbreaker. (The trails are slippery due to pumice ejected during past eruptions, and strong winds always blow at the summit.)

<Atosanupuri Trekking Tour> Atosanupuri, whose name means “bare mountain” in the Ainu language. About 1,500 fumaroles and the beautiful yellow sulfur crystals that spread around them have been designated Teshikaga’s "Specified Natural Tourism Resource," and the mountain is a restricted access area under Article 19 of the Ecotourism Promotion Act. If you are seeking a special and rare trekking experience, please join us. Advance reservations are required, so don’t forget to book! Limited guided climbs led by certified guides / Winner of the Minister of the Environment Award at the 18th Ecotourism Awards https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/atosanupuri_trekking_tour/...

It's about to open. We also announced it the other day "Regional exchange center Tokutoku" Opens on Sunday, June 15th! On the 2nd floor there, the office of the Shintoku Tourism Association will 🏠 open Therefore, on this day, we will present an Original sticker to those who come to the Window! ・ 2nd floor of the regional exchange center "Tokutoku" (station side) ・Shintoku Tourism Association ・15th (Sun) ・10:00〜16:00 Lively, inspection Please 👀 stop by and take a look. On this day, you will 💁 ♀️ be greeted by an interesting staff member who is good at chatting We look forward 🍒 to seeing you there The opening is just around the corner. As we announced the other day, the "Tokutoku Community Center" will open on Sunday, June 15th! The office of our Shintoku Town Tourism Association will open on the second floor of the center. 🏠 On that day, we will be giving out original stickers to anyone who comes to the counter! ・Second floor (station side) of the "Tokutoku Community Center" ・Shintoku Town Tourism Association ・15th (Sun) ・10:00-16:00 Come and have a look around, and drop by and take a look. 👀 On this day, you will be greeted by our fun and talkative staff. 💁‍♀️ We look forward to seeing you. 🍒 #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Welcome back #Welcome #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##Opening Events #Cherry Seed Skipping Contest #Cherries #Seed skipping #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

[Reservation Required] Summer 2025: Town Tour Bus Operated with the “Teshikaga Eco Passport”! We are announcing the Summer 2025 operation schedule for the Mashu–Kuttari (Mashu–Kushiro) sightseeing loop bus that visits the main scenic spots in Teshikaga. The loop bus ticket, the Teshikaga Eco Passport, will again be available this year in two types: a 2-day pass and a 3-day pass. Please reserve in advance and make full use of it. It’s recommended for anyone who feels uneasy about driving or who wants an easy way to enjoy sightseeing in Teshikaga. [Operation Period] Saturday, July 26, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025 [Fares] Adult Child 2-day pass (2 days) 2,000 yen 1,000 yen 3-day pass (3 days) 3,000 yen 1,000 yen [Inquiries] Mashu-ko Tourism Association 015-482-2200 (Weekdays 9:00–17:00) [Open Only During the Period] Eco Pass Stations JR Mashu Station 9:30–16:30 JR Kawayu Onsen Station 8:30–16:30 070-8995-2599 (Eco Pass dedicated line) https://masyuko.or.jp/news/2025summermoekopassaruyo/...

Introduction to Flowers at Kamu June 6 (Friday) The rain from the previous day had cleared, and the sun showed its face. I went to take pictures of the flowers at the Roadside Station Kamu Flower Park. Hellebores and pulsatillas that bloomed a month ago were bearing fruit, and I spotted buds that are about to open. The park manager kindly told me the names of the flowers, and I created a flower description display. It is posted at the entrance of Kamu, so please take a look! If you want to see the real thing, by all means step into the Flower Park. Strolling while enjoying a soft-serve made from grass-fed milk is also recommended for this season. Roadside Station Kamu Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 Closed: Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, closed the following day) Admission: Roadside Station – free Flower Park – 200 yen for high school students and older Contact: 0158-87-2333 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Roadside Station #Kamu #Flower Park #June 6 #flowers #nature

The guardian deity of the hot spring town at Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, “Ideyu no Iwaza”♨ It is said that a spirit was divided from Yudonosan Shrine and enshrined as the guardian deity of Tokachigawa Onsen. People believe it brings blessings for household safety, prosperous business, matchmaking, and children. “Ideyu no Iwaza” stands outside, reached by entering the main entrance of Roadside Station Garden Spa and passing through the central larch corridor. Please do visit it, everyone✨

Kamui Terrace at Lake Mashu, a facility where you can experience the many natural faces of Lake Mashu, reopened after renovations in the summer of 2022. You can feel the lake’s natural charm, which reveals different expressions by season and time of day. We introduce Kamui Terrace at Lake Mashu, a well-appointed facility featuring observation terraces, an indoor lounge with large glass windows offering sweeping panoramas, and a wide selection of souvenirs. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/masyuresthouse/...

< 2025 Spring Shiribeshi Yui Fair in Kimobetsu will be Held in! > Held in for two days from 6/14 (Sat) ~ 6/15 (Sun)! Oysters, Rusutsu Jumbo skewers, venison burgers, and other Gourmet foods from Goshi will gather in Kimobetsu! The Kimobetsu Tourism Association will also open a Stalls with Usapala yaki! Please come to the venue! Date & Time: 6/14 (Sat) ~ 6/15 (Sun) Place: Opposite the Township Station "Yuai Square"

While driving, I spotted some cows!! The temperature rose sharply today! The cows looked hot, but the sunny weather felt wonderful. 🌞 The forecast calls for a slight drop in temperature tomorrow. Everyone, please take good care of your health. 😌

The warm days just keep coming! On days like this, why not visit the Fishway Observation Room, Totoroado? At Totoroado, you can watch fish swimming close by through glass! I visited on June 6th and was able to see cherry trout (sakuramasu) making their way upstream! One of the charms is that different fish migrate at different times of year🐟✨ It's a great spot for families with children! Be sure to stop by Totoroado and take a look♪

June 16 (Monday): Yukimichi Bookshop on a pop-up visit Starting this month, Yukimichi Bookshop will come to Nishiokoppe Village on the third Monday of each month📖 Until now their pop-ups were often on Wednesdays, so if that timing didn’t work for you, please drop by for a quick look. The location is Pomu. It’s the building between Nishiokoppe Village Office and Kikuchi Shoten that at first glance looks like a private home. Look for the “We’re Open” sign the children made a little while ago. Yukimichi, which has a shop in Shimokawacho, brings a carefully selected range of books from their large stock each time, so we’re excited to see what treasures appear this month! We welcome visitors from the village and neighbors alike. #Nishiokoppe Village #Yukimichi Bookshop pop-up #Shimokawacho #Pomu #June 16 #Third Monday

Early summer has arrived in Tomakomai, and some days now reach a high of 20°C. The Ezo squirrel, now in its summer coat, somehow looks quite cool! (Image courtesy of Roadside Station Utonai-ko)

The Soft-Serve Rally 2025 has started again this year! This is the caramel soft-serve from Roadside Station Garden Spa Kikage no Cafe.🍦 The rich caramel sauce and the soft-serve paired perfectly and were absolutely delicious.❤️ There are other Tokachi-inspired soft-serves too, like Bean! Bean! Bean! soft-serve and Camembert cheese soft-serve.✨ Please give them a try.😊

Setoushi-kun Pochi Bags New Setoushi-kun goods have arrived! Pochi Bags These are small envelopes for a little tip, a celebratory gift, or pocket money. In Nishiokoppe Village, some people often use them to give pocket money to their grandchildren. Formed last year, the Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko drumming group wanted to liven up the village and thought about ways to raise activity funds, which led to this product. From cutting the paper to packing the bags, members handle everything by hand. We offer a colorful five-piece set and a three-piece set of poche bags printed with the words "Just a little". 3-piece set 250 yen 5-piece set 350 yen They are sold at Roadside Station Kapomarché, Hotel Morimu, and Mori Art Museum Komu. If you’re interested, please pick one up and take a look. Thank you. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Setoushi-kun #Goods #Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko #On Sale

When you walk around In the town, you will see various flowers. This time, I found lily of the valley. Lily of the valley is one of the flowers that represents Hokkaido, and it is said that many native species of Japan grow wild in the highlands of Tohoku and Hokkaido. Gari about 10 or so white bell-shaped white florets hang on one flower stalk. This flower has Aroma and, and spherical fruits grow after the flower and ripen red, but it seems that you need to be careful because the whole plant is a poisonous plant. Flowering time is May and June, I hope I can enjoy it until the end of this month. June 15 (Sun) 10:00~ The area next to Shintoku Station exchange center There are opening Events. This lily of the valley is blooming especially near the exchange center, so if you are interested, please 🌸 come and see it because it is in Best time to visit (As for lily of the valley, I quoted a part from the Home page of Hokkaido. ） When I walk around the town, I see a lot of different flowers. This time, I found a lily of the valley. Lily of the valley is one of the flowers that represents Hokkaido, and it seems that the native species grows wild in the highlands of Tohoku and Hokkaido. About 10 small white bell-shaped flowers hang from one flower stalk. This flower has a scent, and after flowering, a spherical fruit grows that ripens red, but the whole plant is poisonous, so care should be taken. It blooms in May and June, so I hope I can enjoy it for the rest of this month. Sunday, June 15th, 10:00- There will be an opening event for the Tokutoku Community Center next to Shintoku Station. This lily of the valley is blooming near the Tokutoku Community Center, so if you're interested, come and see it now as it's in full bloom🌸 (For more information on lily of the valley, please see the Hokkaido website) #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##Lily of the valley #Suzuran #hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #lilyofthevalley #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

At "Yurigahara Park" in Sapporo It's kind of sexy, isn't it?

Wakoto Peninsula is a caldera experience spot where forest and lake weave together. This peninsula juts out from the south side of Lake Kussharo, and its surroundings are geothermally warm, creating the curious effect of staying unfrozen even in winter. In this piece, we introduce Wakoto Peninsula, a rare environment in Japan. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/wakoto/...

Applications for the Popular Obsidian Geotour 2025 are now open. Course There are two Course: the "Hachigosawa Outcrop Course," a huge obsidian outcrop that spreads out in front of you, and the "Akaishiyama Summit Course," where you can see the reddish obsidian, which is a characteristic of obsidian in the Shirataki area, at the summit plaza, as the name "Akaishi Mountain" suggests. You can enjoy lunch at a Local farmhouse restaurant at the "Hachizawa Outcrop Course" and the Sweets of the Local café at the "Akaishiyama Summit Course", and on both tours, you can Visiting the site the Engaru Buried Cultural Property Center exhibiting the national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Archaeological Site Excavation". This is a tour that is sure to be full, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible! Details of the < tour and how to apply> Shirataki Geopark Official Website http://geopark.engaru.jp/post/2505/... until

Yesterday, Sunday, June 1, Ashioro Town, Ashoro Tourism Association, Ashoro Town Mountain Friendship Association, Ministry of the Environment, Eastern Forest Management Office, Hokkaido Police, and other related parties gathered to hold the "Mt. Mekan Mountain Safety Prayer Festival" followed by "Prayer Mountaineering" in the 7th year of Reiwa 7)! The other day, we informed you of the precautions regarding mountain climbing, but if you are planning to climb the mountain, please Enjoy climbing Mt. Mekan again this year so that there will be no accidents.

Outdoor Screening and Star‑Gazing Night On Saturday, May 24th, we spent an evening of film and stargazing at the Forest Park. That said, the sky was unfortunately cloudy that night. It was also a bit chilly. We couldn’t look up at the stars, which was a shame, but the talk given by staff from Nayoro Municipal Observatory Kitāsubaru was fascinating, and they kindly opened their observatory vehicle for about 30 minutes. How long would it take to fly from Earth to the Sun by plane…? They explained the universe in a very easy‑to‑understand way, and both children and adults were captivated. While promoting this event, we discovered that far more people than expected are actually interested in the stars, which was a pleasant surprise. We’d like to create another opportunity to invite the observatory vehicle Polaris No. II again. (Nayoro Municipal Observatory website below) https://www.nayoro-star.jp/kitasubaru/... For the screening, we showed the Japanese‑dubbed version of the French animated film Linda Wants to Eat a Chicken! Amid the absurd twists and turns, I kept mentally reacting to the antics while enjoying a delightful 76 minutes. For movie snacks, Cafe Granch and Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko offered food stalls. Coconut dumplings, pudding, popcorn, mamecha (roasted soybean tea), and hojicha chai. Although the stalls were run by village residents, they offered some rarely seen menu items, and thanks to that the event was a big success. This was Nishiokoppe Village’s first outdoor screening. Despite weather concerns and other uncertainties, we managed to hold the event. Alongside this program, we inflated the bouncy dome until 9:00 p.m., and the children kept jumping for a long time—apparently bouncing at night feels different from daytime. Thank you to everyone who came, and to everyone who lent their support to make the event happen! #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Park #Hokkaido #Outdoor Screening #Linda Wants to Eat a Chicken! #Stargazing #Nayoro Municipal Observatory #Kitāsubaru #Observatory Vehicle Polaris No. II #Cafe Granch #Nishiokoppe Uenshiri Taiko

This is an announcement of the "Oral Hygiene Campaign" from the Shirishi Dental Association. The Shirishi Dental Association will Held in the "Oral Hygiene Campaign Tooth Decay Prevention Day 2025". Have you recently found it difficult to chew or have your tongue become worse? In addition to oral frailty checks and free dental checkups, there is also a toothbrushing instruction corner, so please join us. We look forward to seeing you there. Oral Hygiene Campaign Tooth decay prevention day 2025 Date & Time: June 14 (Sat) 13:30~15:30 【Place】Kutchan Town Goshi General Promotion Bureau Domin Hall

Lilacs were blooming in Sapporo's Odori Park I also wanted to go to the Lilac Festival. I couldn't go this year because I wasn't feeling well. Tomorrow is revenge