[Phantom road "Chobochinai routes" will open again this year for a limited time] The "phantom road" Chobochinai routes, which has been closed for a long time, will open a little earlier this year as well! 📅 Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00~ ■ What is the Phantom Path? This road is only open for about one month from mid-September to mid-October every year It is a very limited route. It is called the "phantom road" because it can be passed only when the water level is at its lowest. Especially in early October, it coincides with the Best time to visit of Autumn leaves, and it is a popular Spot that is visit by many people from inside and outside Hokkaido. 📌 Opening section Route 1116 (Chobochinai Gate to Higashikawa Kita Line 7 Gate) 📅 Opening date and time Friday, August 22, 2025 11:00 a.m. * Thereare may be changed or canceled depending on weather and road surface conditions. * The timing of the winter closure is undecided at this time. 🚧 Attention The sidewalks are not Maintenance, and There are are narrow in some places. Please be careful of passing each other, sharp curves, and road surface conditions between cars. While enjoying the Nature of the East River, please drive safely. PS. The photos were taken in the past.

【News】Inai Ladder Sake Tournament 🍺 Thursday, September 25, 2025 7 p.m. Tournament stream ⇩ ・ 18:15 ~ Reception at the square in front of the Iwauchi Regional Cultural Center 　Redeem your ticket Course and get a Course List ・ 19:00-20:30 Ladder sake start 🍺 　Climb ♪ the 4 stores designated in the course table ・ 20:30 - "Big Lottery" 　Held in a large lottery at the square in front of the Iwanai Regional Cultural Center! The grand prize is common to participating stores (100,000 yen ❗️❗️ food and beverage ticket) The first prize is a food and beverage ticket worth 50,000 yen The second prize and below will also win luxury prizes Stores selling advance tickets (4,000 yen) ⇩ (1) Stores participating in the ladder sake contest (listed on the leaflet) (2) Iwauchi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (3) Iwanai Tourism Association (Roadside Station Iwanai) (4) Rakuza (5) Kaneta Yoshida Kamaboko store 🙇 Best regards Organizer: Iwauchi Restaurant Association

🌊 Echizen Coast 🌊 Echizen Coast is recommended for driving. In the Kono area of Minami-Echizen Town, you can also enjoy the Sunset as it sets over the horizon. Please come and drive on the weekend ☆

【Notice】Events Information ♪ ★ Iwauchi Lions Club Beer Garden 🍺 Two days on August 9th and 10th! At the Event Plaza before Roadside Station Iwanai Held in 🦁 Lions Festival Local restaurants also support Stalls Events ♪ such as Oyster Ice Eating Where are we going for a three-day weekend? and If you are thinking! Please 😊 come to Iwauchi Town Events Organizer Iwauchi Lions Club ★ Bon Festival 2025 Monday, August 11 – Saturday, August 16 Held in "Bon Festival" in ❗️ front of the Roadside Station and at the Event Plaza *11 and 12 are Pre-opening. 13th-16th 18:30-19:15 Children's Bon Dancing 19:15-20:00 Hokkaido Bon Dancing Last day: 16th 18:30〜 Bon Dancing + Costume Dance Stalls at 🍴 restaurants Free karaoke and guerrilla Events! Memories of summer Vacation and ❗️ homecoming ❗️ memories Organizer: Bon Festival Children's Festival Executive Committee

【News】8/10 is inn fireworks 🎆 again this year Launch location IWANAI RESORT * There is no Car parking lot Launch time 20:30〜 Stormy weather postponed Organizer: Iwauchi Town Inn Fireworks Executive Committee Inquiries 0135-62-2222

【Notice】Events Information ♪ The 52nd Angry Wave Festival !! There were about 5,000 🎇 fireworks festivals ★Re ・August 2 (Sat) 12:00~ ※ Fireworks festival is 20:00 ~ * Postponed in case of rain (next day) ・3rd (Sun) 10:00~ ★ Held in Iwanai Regional Cultural Center West Special venue 〒045-0003 51-7 Mandai, Iwanai-cho, Iwanai-gun, Hokkaido For details of the program and Events, please see the second and subsequent images.

【Renbei Sunflower Project 🌻】 Introducing the sunflower project as a summer landscape in Reihoku Town! A total of 150,000 sunflowers have been planted by volunteer farmers in various places in the Reihoku (near Reihoku Town hall and along Route 324 National Route), and it is 👀 in full bloom The photo is 🌇 taken with the sunset, which is one of the attractions of Reihoku Town It is in full bloom along the large National Route that runs through the center of the town, For those who Outbound In the town, it is an important part of daily life. It is ✨ a scenery that will leave an impression on those who visit for the first time You can overlook the sunflower field just by driving, so please take a look at this time of year! !!

Otofuke is a perfect 🌄 match for sunset The sky is wide, the fields are continuous, and it is 🍃 a very attractive town It is also recommended 🚗 to stop by while driving leisurely

📍 Chiyoda Dam A beautiful weir 💧 in the midst of Nature Surrounded by the Clear streams of the Tokachi River and lush greenery, you will 🍃✨ stream a relaxing time From September to October, one of the One of the attractions of this place is that 🐟 you can see the sight of **autumn mackerel (salmon)** returning to spawn going upstream Spot is also recommended for 📸 photography lovers who want to go out with a camera

【Notice】Iwauchi Shrine Annual Grand Festival This year, too, in 3 days from 7/7 to 7/9 The Iwauchi Shrine Annual Grand Festival will be held ❗️ There will also be road closures during the period. Please be careful when you come. To the "Inai Festival" Please come and visit us 😌 * The schedule is referred to from the Iwauchi Shrine website.

〈Mokoto Pass〉 Mokoto Pass passes through the north side of Lake Kussharo. It is a "road road" that connects Kawayu Onsen to Higashimokoto Village. It's not a well-known road as a Sightseeing Routes, but the beautiful views from the two Observation decks are Quercus serrata. Please come and visit us. You will be able to encounter wonderful scenery. https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mokototoge/...

As I was driving the car, I found the cows! !! Gari has risen a lot today! The cows looked hot, but it was 🌞 sunny and the sunshine was very pleasant Tomorrow the temperature is forecast to drop a little. Everyone, please take care 😌 of your physical condition

Thunder Falls(Kaminari Falls) Closed for winter has been lifted, and Thunder Falls (Kaminari Falls), a scenic spot in Takayama Village, has opened. A waterfall where the main stream of the Matsukawa River streams down It is said that it was named "Thunder Falls" because the sound sounds like thunder Also known as "Urami Waterfall". You can literally see the back side of the waterfall Fun at this time of year with plenty of water due to melting snow and super exciting waterfalls Water in spring (now) with plenty of budding Summer Cool even in the middle of summer Summer Spot Autumn: Collaboration between Autumn leaves and Splash of water * Closed in winter (mid-November ~ late April of the following year) The opening period is much better There is fun for each season, so I go there many times. If you come to Takayama Village, be sure to see it! It is a proud Spot that cannot be missed

To "Little Forest Restaurant Popeye" It has gained a hibernation period and has started operating for the 2025 season, so I came to visit you immediately. Popeye has a store Thereare at the end of the mountain side of the Kamisahoro district. A cute circular exterior with a flat roof and a wooden sign will welcome you. The inside of the store faces south, the meadow Unfolds and overlooks the Hidaka Mountains, and it is a comfortable space with a lot of sunlight coming in. Regardless of age or gender, small children are also welcome. menu are and set menu, pasta, rice, desserts, etc. Especially recommended is the lunch menu "Seasonal Popeye Lunch" It seems that the contents change every month. The staple rice is kamai, which is cooked at the restaurant. It seems that this kamai rice will also be changed to white rice, so please feel free to talk to us. * Since the quantity is limited, it may run out early. It is about 15 minutes by Car from Shintoku Station, about 11 kilometers away. Drive on a sunny day, lunch time while looking at the scenery leisurely, eat after enjoying a lot of Activities in the In the town, and more! Please stop by 💁 ♀️ * The Regular holiday is every week (Monday), but if the Holidays is (Monday), it will be Vacation after the next day. * Squid if you are planning to visit the store from a distance, it may be better to check in advance if it is open. "Little Forest Restaurant Popeye" Regular holiday: (Monday) Contact: 080-5592-6798 #Hokkaido #Hokkaido Gourmet #Hokkaido Tourism #Hokkaidō #Tokachi #Tokachi #Tokachi Tourism #Tokachi Gourmet #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Shintoku Town Gourmet #Small Forest of #Restaurant #Restaurant Popeye #Popeye #Welcome Shintoku Town #Welcome back to Shintoku Town #hokkaido #hokkaido_lovers #hokkaido_love #ilovehokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidolikers #hokkaidolove #hokkaidosgram #hokkaidofood #hokkaidotravel #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku

【Notice】Taramaru Square 2025 is held in! Phase 1: 4/26~27, 4/29 Phase 2: 5/3~5/5 At the Event Plaza in front of the Roadside Station Information on Stalls please see the image ↓

Firefly season has arrived again this year. Kikuchi City is a famous landmarks for fireflies called "No.1 in Japan's best firefly village". It can be seen in the Oyster River and Watase River basins in the Kyokushi district of Kikuchi City. The number of places where you can see fireflies in Japan is decreasing year by year. Fireflies can live not only in places where water is clean. The calmness of the water current, the presence of sand or leki (particles larger than sand) at the bottom of the water, the surrounding light, the surrounding quietness, habitats such as Kawanina. Favorite such a limited place. As global environmental problems become more serious, the number of places where fireflies can live is decreasing. Meanwhile, you can see Many fireflies in Kikuchi City. Fireflies grow in the larval stage, storing food in water for one year. Then it becomes a sanagi and becomes an adult. The lifespan after becoming an adult insect is about 2 weeks. In other words, out of 365 days of the year, there are only two weeks of Appreciation of fireflies. In addition, fireflies do not feed when they become adults. When they become adults, they do not eat anything and end their lives. The fireflies we see are the lives of fireflies that end in the blink of an eye. The reason why we can see fireflies every year is that even in such a short lifetime, they are firmly connected to the next life. I am very happy to be able to see fireflies in Kikuchi City again this year. Please come to Kikuchi City to see the fireflies. Best time to see □ ・ Nikarai River ... Mid May ・Watase River... Mid-May ~ Late May □ viewing area ・Kikuchi City Kyokushi Ohara (Ohara District) ・Kikuchi City Kyokushi Foothills (Takayanagi District) □ Car parking lot... Car parking lots in each area ・Ohara area Car parking lot (200 yen only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) (May 11 ~ early June) ・Takayanagi area Car parking lot (free) (May 17 ~ early June) About □ viewing etiquette Do not point flashlights or lights at fireflies. → fireflies do not like strong light. If you shine a light on a mobile phone or turn on a flash, it may be hidden. It can also be a nuisance to other visitors. ・Do not make loud voices or noises. Not only do → fireflies run away, but they also cause trouble for neighbors. Please be aware that it will be viewed at night. ・ Do not catch it unnecessarily and take it home → fireflies become adults and can fly for only 1~2 weeks. Enjoy living in Nature. ・Take your trash home with you. → fireflies live in clean environments. Nature, let's protect the beautiful natural environment together. ・Protect traffic Roux → will be Held in at night. Please be careful not to jump out onto the road. At the same time, there are There are sections around the viewing area where traffic is restricted during the viewing period. We ask for your cooperation in order to protect the safety of the viewers.

【News】Night cherry blossom Light up 🌸 From the Iwauchi Tourism Association It was scheduled from 4/21 Light up cherry blossoms at night by looking at the blooming status of cherry blossoms It starts 🌸 tomorrow, Thursday, April 24 This year, we have expanded the Light up section! Check ✅ out the details below ・Period: 4/24 (Thu) – 5/18 (Sun) * Subject to change depending on the cherry blossom situation ・Time: 18:00-21:00 ・Light up section 　Iwauchi Town Town Hall First Torii (shrine gate)〜 　　　Near Iwauchi Shrine Street Water Garden ・ Car parking lot 　In front of Iwauchi Town Town Hall 　Please Use Town hall temporary parking Car 　⚠️ Please refrain ⚠️ from parking Car on the street Requests and Cautions 🙇🏻 ♀️ Do not touch the lighting fixtures. Try not to look directly at the lighting. We look 🌸 forward to seeing you ・Lotus Temple 4/26-5/5 19:00-22:00 ・Gonsuien Garden 5/3-5/6 18:00-20:30 The above facilities are also Light up in Spring Light up There are 💡

From today (4/21), we are ❕ also open on Mondays It will be open open all year until 10/31. We look ☺️ forward to seeing you In addition, benches and chairs were set up in the square in front of the Roadside Station. Vacation ♪ at your leisure * There is no trash can.

The climbing season has arrived. Thereare in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, there is a mountain called "Mt. Kuradake" for beginners and advanced skiers. It is a mountain that can be enjoyed by small children. You can see a 360-degree panorama from the top, and you can easily challenge yourself from the 9th station. Elevation is 1,118m. Japan's Top 100 Walking Trails has been chosen. It is located at the western end of Mt. Aso Outer Ring and looks like a horse's saddle, which is where the name of the mountain comes from. If you follow the northeast ridge of Mt. Kuradake, you will find Mt. Tsumushi (1,064m), and some people aim from the summit of Mt. Kuradake. There are many alpine plants and wild birds. There are several Course and to the Mt. Kuradake mountains, and for intermediate and advanced users, there There are forest Course and panoramic Course. If you are a beginner, there is also an East Trailhead Course that takes you by car to the 9th station and climbs from there. There are multiple routes depending on the level of difficulty, so some people climb with their families. From the top, you can see the Kuju mountain range, Five Peaks of Aso, Mt. Kinbozan, Unzen, etc. There are many people who climb with lunch boxes and coffee. Before climbing the mountain, it is Squid to pick up a map at the "Four Seasons Village" in Kyokushi foothills, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, which is located at the entrance to the Course.

Cherry blossom bloom status Ontake Yamazakura Road as of April 3, 2025 The cherry blossoms along the road of Mt. Ontake in Kiyokawa-cho, Bungo-Ono City are in best time to visit. I feel like I'm at my peak right now. Some of them are starting to scatter due to the wind. It has a good view and is recommended for driving. 【Place】Kiyokawa Town, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture ■■■Access to the center of Bungo-Ono City■■■ About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture About 2 hours by Car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture About 1 hour and 20 minutes by Car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Kyushu, Oita Prefecture Bungo-Ono City Sightseeing and recommended Spots ■■■■■■■■■■■■ https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250403spot-kiyokawa/...

【News】About the Car Parking Lot Spring is gradually becoming more cheerful 🌸 as the snow melts About the Car parking lot in the Roadside Station Iwanai here We will let you 🚗 know The Roadside Station Iwanai Car is divided into several parking areas (1) Car parking lot in front of Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art (2) Tara Maru Market Car Parking Lot (3) Car parking lot in front of the police box (4) Car parking lot behind the Roadside Station The event plaza in front of the road is [Car parking is prohibited]. Please be careful. * There are customers who Car by mistake every year Best regards for any inconvenience this may cause <(_ _)>.

In Kikuchi Park, as of March 26, the cherry blossoms have bloomed for quarters and pale pink flowers have begun to color the entire park. The scenery of the cherry blossoms spreading softly is exciting. Why don't you enjoy the time of Spring with the cherry blossoms, which are becoming more beautiful day by day as they reach full bloom? Enjoy a relaxing cherry blossom viewing in Kikuchi Park, where a peaceful time streams During the period from March 16 (Sun) to April 5 (Sat), the cherry blossoms in Kikuchi Park will be Light up by Bonbori (18:00~22:00) from 18:00 to 22:00, and you can also enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. On Sunday, March 30, "Kikuchi Sakura market" will be Held in, and 45 stores are scheduled to gather. Click here for details https://x.gd/KbzJC...

Shinshu High Yamazakura Festival Takayama Village is dotted with Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) that are over 100 years old. Led by the 600-year-old Tsuboi Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms), Water the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Mizunaka, the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Akawa Kannon, the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) of Nakashio, and the Edohigan cherry blossoms of Kurobe are called the Shinshu Five Great Cherry Blossoms of Takayama, and Events such as Cherry Blossom Trek Tour are Held in in conjunction with the good cherry blossom season. Please take a look at the single cherry blossom that blooms quietly in the mountain village. For more information on cherry blossom Information and Events, please check the Home page.

【Superb view 🏔 within 10 minutes from Shinano Omachi Station】 2/27 Today is also sunny in Omachi City ☀️ Omachi Tourism Association Shinano Located inside 😌 Omachi Station on the JR Oito Line, so sometimes customers want to tell us Spot where they can go while waiting for the next Train and where they can see the Northern Alps. Today, I will introduce a Spot that will guide you at such a timeThe 🏔✨first is on the sidewalk of the Kosen Bridge at the end of the "Asahimachi" intersection on National Route 147The 🏔second is from the top of the "Asahimachi" pedestrian bridgeWhen 🏔 you stop by Omachi City, why don't you 😊 take a little walk around Shinano Omachi Station ⭐️ Sightseeing in Omachi City ⭐️ https://www.kanko-omachi.gr.jp//

Inai Hot Spring 50th Anniversary ♨️ With heartfelt gratitude to the local community "Inai Hot Spring Hot Spring Festival" Held in ♨️ About the Hot Spring Hot Festival︎ ⤵ Held in period: Saturday, March 1, 2025 ~ Monday, March 31, 2025 🟡 Privileges 1: Limited time discount Privileges (bathing and accommodation) You can get a special discount at Hot Spring Subject facilities * Privileges can ❗️ be received by bringing a leaflet * Accommodation is limited to those who live in the Shirishi area and make a reservation by phone 🟡 Privileges 2: Hot Spring Stamp Rally A chance to win gorgeous prizes in a lottery!! Contents of the gift 1st Prize: Takashima Ryokan Pair Accommodation ♨️ Ticket (1 pair) 2nd prize: Set of 🍺 3 craft beers (1 person) 3rd prize: IWANAI RESORT Lift 1-day ticket ⛷️ (3 people) Leaflet distribution location︎ ⤵ ・ Bathing facilities Hot Spring that you don't want to facilities ・Iwauchi Town Town Hall ・ No Roadside Station Iwanai ・ Other, installed at distribution spots in the In the town ⭐︎How to ⭐participate︎ Use the discount at the Subject Facilities! Stamp collected at two hot springs and entered the lottery Hot Spring is "Hot Spring General Election 2024" Won 👏🏻 3rd place in Japan & 1st place in Hokkaido in the beautiful skin category "Takashima Ryokan" wins first place ❗️ in the country in the solo travel category Please take this opportunity to go to the Hot Spring ♨️

【You can rent a car in Taiki Town】 I want to go sightseeing in the Taiki Town, but I don't have a Car, I want to go a little farther during my long stay in Taiki Town... If that's the case, you can rent a car at the hotel or wrinkle in In the town!

A new Famous landmarks in Kikuchi wearing the largest dragon god in Japan! Dragon tour and bell ringing experience at Kogenji Temple Details ↓ https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/taikenplan...

Akindo ♪ Today (21st) and tomorrow (22nd) In Roadside Station Iwanai, after Hina Festival Beniko plush toy Normally 2,100 yen 1,800 yen! Beniko pudding (Fujita Confectionery) Normally 200 yen, but 180 yen! The other day, at HBC, Taku︎ ⭐Akibura Research It is a ♪ pudding 🍮 that was also eaten by Ichiyama Honseki We look forward to seeing you😊

Why don't you drink craft beer? 🍺 IWANAI BREWERY&HOTEL'S Craft Beer [Malty] More than usual because the expiration date is 3/20 You can 🙏 buy it cheaply Take this opportunity to have a craft beer Why don't you 🍺 try it? It is 🙏🙏 sold at the Roadside Station shop Best regards!

【News】New Products ♪ Roadside Station Iwanai shop Information! From Sasaya Shokudo 100% deep sea water - Hiragama manufacturing method - Pure salt JUN-EN Receiving!! It is 450 yen including tax. Cultivation in a snow house in Kyowa Towns Receiving 👏 of "Winter Vegetables" In the cold winter, relax without heating It's a winter vegetable that has grown! Fresh Squid