A place you must visit at least once in your life.

A view that makes you want to take a deep breath.

Lake Kussharo in winter.


At Kussharo Prince Hotel,
you can enjoy Lake Kussharo from your room at any time.

Reservations are available from the profile URL.
📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

The fisherman fell in love with one of the world’s three greatest sunsets.

Enjoy a landscape that changes with the seasons at Kushiro Prince Hotel.

Unwind and savor moments that melt your heart,
again and again.

Reservations are available from the profile URL.
https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/

Hello. This is En'emon Folklore Museum 😃
After the recent snowfall ❄️, you can still see some snow lingering around Senga Falls ✨
Please watch your step on the stairs to the falls, as some sections are icy.

Shosenkyo Gorge is also seeing more warm days during the daytime ☀️ On sunny days, we recommend a relaxed walk while soaking up the sunlight 😀🌿

This month's birthstone: Amethyst 💜
Known as a stone of purification and healing, it is also associated with 'true love.'

At En'emon Folklore Museum, we offer high-quality amethyst pendants in beautiful colors, cuts, and sizes,
as well as rare amethysts with clear quartz tips—each a must-see ✨

Please stop by during your walk 😃

All our staff look forward to greeting you with smiles 💓

When you visit, please take extra care with your vehicle and your footing 🚗✨

Every February I go to Kushiro to see red-crowned cranes and the SL Winter Shitsugen train.

The courtship dance of the red-crowned cranes, especially visible at the feeding grounds in Kushiro Shitsugen, reaches its peak in February.

In the harsh winter snowfields I was able to see the males and females leap and spread their wings in a courtship dance that truly looks like dancing once again this year.

Perfect for walking! Enjoy breathtaking scenery.
Perfect for walking! Enjoy breathtaking scenery.

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Event Announcement 📣

From February 11 to February 14, 2026, Nakasatsunaimura will host “Snow Art Village Nakasatsunai 2026” for four days 😊
You can view the expansive snow art that local snow artist and AOILO Inc. representative Tomohiro Kajiyama creates on the snowy plain from a special 8-meter-high yagura viewing platform 🎵
Please enjoy this snow-made art that you can only see in the art village of Nakasatsunai 🤗

📍Dates: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 ▶ Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
*Canceled in severe weather; event dates may change depending on snowfall conditions
📍Venue: Nakasatsunai Cultural Creation Center and surrounding special event sites

🔶 Indoor Event Venue (Nakasatsunai Cultural Creation Center)
📍 Snow Art Video Screening
We will screen past snow art works and footage of the making process.

📍 Snow Art Panel Exhibition (Entrance)
A collection of past works shot by drone will be on display 🎶
Explore the history of Snow Art Village Nakasatsunai!

https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com/event-list/page-3619/

Azumino’s breathtaking viewpoint – Mount Nagamine summit
From here you can enjoy views of the Northern Alps♪
I gazed out over Azumino, dyed entirely in white!!

We visited the Otaru Snow Festival on a day when the snowfall felt almost unreal, layers upon layers of snow covering everything in sight. The cold was intense, yet the spirit of the people was even stronger—unshaken, cheerful, and welcoming. Despite the heavy snow, they warmly invited us to become part of the festival, as if we belonged there all along. Though the air was biting, the kindness and smiles around us filled the atmosphere with joy. As evening fell, the sight of countless candles glowing softly along the canal was nothing short of magical—the gentle light reflecting on the snow and water turned Otaru into a living winter dream.

Jewelry Ice at Otsu Coast in Toyokorocho, Hokkaido

Ice that formed on the Tokachi River drifts out to sea
and the waves polish it into transparent, jewel-like pieces of ice.

Visitors aiming for standout photos select well-shaped pieces, carry them,
pour hot water or rinse them to remove sticking snow and sand,
and arrange the ice by stacking or standing it to create artworks for shooting,
but they are beautiful just as they are in nature.

🏖️ Third Shimoda City Beach General Election Results Announced! 🏖️

Thank you for all your votes ✨
Here are the results 👇
🥇 1st place Shirahama Ohama Beach
🥈 2nd place Shirahama Central Beach
🥉 Tied for 3rd
Kujuppama Beach · Tatadohama Beach · Nabetahama Beach · Iritahama Beach

We have already shipped prizes to the five winners 🎁
They should be arriving at your door soon…? 📮✨

And the Fourth Shimoda City Beach General Election is
🗓️ Held from February 16 to June 30!
Whether you voted before or haven’t joined yet,
please cast your vote for your favorite beach 🌊💙
We look forward to your participation 😊✨

Good morning ☀
#This morning in Tsukigase
Tsukigase Plum Valley Plum Festival
February 14, 2026 to March 29, 2026

Hello! This is Waraji, a Koshu local cuisine restaurant. Although February marks the arrival of spring on the calendar, Shosenkyo Gorge is wrapped in crisp, cold air and offers the clear winter scenery unique to the season❄️🌿
After a walk taking in the majestic nature formed by rocky cliffs and evergreen trees, why not rest with us for a while😊

Our recommendation is a piping-hot freshly fried tendon (tempura rice bowl)🍤
We generously use three large prawns; their crispy, fragrant batter pairs perfectly with the fluffy rice. Its impressive appearance makes it a dish you’ll want to photograph📸✨

The interior offers a calm space warmed by wood accents.
You can warm up your chilled body and enjoy a leisurely time with us over tea🍵

Shosenkyo Gorge is still quite cold, so please make sure to dress warmly before you come🧣
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you😊

【✨Spectacular View from Omachi Park 🏔️】
On February 4, the first day of spring in the traditional calendar, the Northern Alps were visible beautifully from many spots across the city area 🏔️ So we headed to Omachi Park, a small hilltop park on the city’s east side. Omachi Park is an easy-to-reach scenic spot by car ✨ With no obstructions, you can take in a sweeping view of the town and the snow-capped Northern Alps 😊 If you happen to be nearby, this is a view you should enjoy ✨
⭐️For more details about Omachi Park, see below 🔽🔽🔽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/omachipark/

February 4th
A snow moon two days late and MtJonen
This morning in Azumino the sky was perfectly clear
The moon setting behind MtJonen

The Karasukawa flows through Nagano Prefecture's Karasugawa Valley Green Space
It carries snowmelt from Mt. Jonen in the Northern Alps
As it flows, it nourishes Azumino

Sen'en Ridge (仙塩尾根), Minami Alps National Park, Japan

Gala Yuzawa is one of my favorite ski destination near Tokyo. Its not only a good ski resort but also a fabulous sightseeing spots. The snow-capped mountain peaks looks very beautiful and during sunset time creates an unforgettable moments.

Lake Kussharo in winter.

A place where warmth lives within the stillness.
The lakeshore views, visible breaths, and crisp air.

Enjoy this special time that comes only in this season.
❄️ Winter season only: January 19th through March 7th

📍Kussharo Prince Hotel
https://www.instagram.com/kussharo_ph/

Photos added on 2/12!

The 28th Minami Cherry Blossoms and Rapeseed Flower Festival
Held from February 1 to March 10.

About “The 28th Minami Cherry Blossoms and Rapeseed Flower Festival”
https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-entry&spot=73493...

Bloom status (updated as needed)
https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-entry&spot=162849...

〈If you come by public transport〉
Get off at Izukyu Shimoda Station and take the Tokai Bus bound for Shimogamo (Platform 3).
Get off at Kujo Bridge and walk about 2 minutes to the roadside station shimogamo onsen yunohana, where the general information center is located. (The cherry tree-lined path is behind it.)
The rapeseed flower fields are right by the Hino stop.
Tokai Bus phone: 0558-22-2514
Note: Minami-Izu Town has no train service.
Note: Parking is limited, so please use public transportation.
Tokai Bus link
https://www.tokaibus.jp/rosen/minamiizu_2025feb.html
〈If you come by car〉
Head for roadside station shimogamo onsen yunohana.
There are designated parking lots nearby; please use them.
⚠ Please do not step on the rapeseed flowers when viewing or photographing the fields and cherry tree-lined path!
⚠ Some people step on the rapeseed flowers growing on the riverbank slopes near the roadside station shimogamo onsen yunohana, but there are lighting cables and other hazards, so please refrain from entering these areas for safety.
Note: Use the festival’s designated parking lots. Do not park at shops or on private land.

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A guide to hot spring inns in Teshikaga ♨️

Teshikaga has two hot spring areas: Mashu Onsen and Kawayu Onsen. Each hot spring and each inn differs in water quality and health benefits, so be sure to check out a variety of hot spring inns.✨ A second guide is in preparation. Please look forward to it.😉🔥

Kawayu Onsen website article updated 📝🆙
An article about "Kawayu Onsen's Enkiri Hot Spring Tour" has been posted ♨️❄️ Please take a look ✨

Kawayu Onsen's Enkiri Hot Spring Tour
Stroll through intensely acidic springs that can even dissolve nails to wash away everyday worries, fatigue, and bad ties—refresh yourself by "melting" them away. Would you like to try Kawayu Onsen's new project, the "Enkiri Hot Spring Tour"?

https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/activity/990/

This is Shosenkyo Crystal Sound. How are you all doing? 😊
Winter at Shosenkyo Gorge is the season when the air is clearest and the landscape is wrapped in silence ❄️
Please enjoy the unique charm of this time of year, when you can have Shosenkyo all to yourself without interruption.

While strolling through Shosenkyo Gorge, stop by shops selling jewelry and natural stones,
and try sensing their “power” directly 💎✨
If you get hungry, warm your chilled body with a hot local dish 🍲
Escape the everyday and come to Shosenkyo to enjoy a special winter scenery.

*Road surfaces can freeze in winter.*
When you visit, please prepare winter tires 🚗⚠️

All our staff sincerely look forward to welcoming you 🌿

We will begin operating the 2026 winter “Teshikaga Eco Passport” town sightseeing bus (advance reservation required) and start a luggage delivery service!


Here is the 2026 winter schedule for the Mashu–Kussharo Sightseeing Loop Bus, which visits the main scenic spots within Teshikagacho.
The loop bus ticket, called the “Teshikaga Eco Passport,” is available again this year as a 2-day or 3-day pass. Please make an advance reservation and make use of it. It’s recommended for those who are uneasy about driving or who want to enjoy sightseeing in Teshikaga easily. For details, see Teshikaga Navi.


Service period
Saturday, January 24, 2026–Sunday, March 1, 2026


Fees Adult (おとな) Child (こども)
2-day pass (2days) 2,000 yen 1,000 yen
3-day pass (3days) 3,000 yen 1,000 yen


Contact
Mashu Lake Tourism Association
3-3-1 Mashu 3-chome, Teshikagacho, Kawakami District, Hokkaido 088-3201
TEL: 015-482-2200
Email: masyu_as@peace.ocn.ne.jp
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2025winterecopassport/

MtKitahotaka

Early winter in Kamikochi

Jigokudani Yaen-koen monkeys

A place famous for monkeys bathing in hot springs
A monkey gazing at the hot spring amid falling snow

A sense of melancholy lingered.

🚨Schedule Change🚨

[Sightsee hands-free! Luggage delivery service now available]
From Saturday, January 24 to Sunday, March 1, 2026, Teshikaga offers the 2026 winter “Teshikaga Eco Passport” town shuttle bus (reservation required) and, during the same period, a luggage delivery service called “Sightsee hands-free.” This convenient service delivers your luggage from the drop-off location to the pick-up location so you can explore Teshikaga light and free during that time. You won’t need to carry your bags yourself, allowing you to spend all your time and energy on sightseeing. No advance reservation is required. Please take advantage of this opportunity.

Period
Saturday, January 24 to Sunday, March 1, 2026

Fee
1,000 yen (tax included)

Luggage size
Total of length, width, and height up to 160 cm / weight up to 25 kg
*Valuables, fragile items, hazardous materials, precision instruments, and frozen or refrigerated items cannot be accepted*

Drop-off locations and reception hours
A: JR Mashu Station 8:30–11:30
B: JR Kawayu-Onsen Station 8:30–12:00
C: Kawayu Onsen Town Hotel until 11:00
(Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu, Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura)
*Please note that the reception hours for C have changed.*

Pick-up locations and hours
A: JR Mashu Station 15:00–16:30
B: JR Kawayu-Onsen Station 14:00–17:00
C: Kawayu Onsen Town Hotel from 13:30 onward
(Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu, Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura)


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Use it like a coin locker—no delivery! Luggage storage only
We also offer a luggage storage-only service you can use like a coin locker without delivery. Please use it according to your needs.
Fee: 700 yen (tax included)
A: JR Mashu Station 8:30–16:30
B: JR Kawayu-Onsen Station 8:30–17:00

Contact
Mashu Tourism Association
015-482-2200
Reception hours 9:00–17:00 on weekdays
masyu_as@peace.ocn.ne.jp

https://www.masyuko.or.jp
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2025winterecopassport/

💠⋆⸜ Sakai Tourism Concierge reported on 【O
osaka Sakai Balloon】 ⸝⋆💠

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January 26th
Azumino was broadly clear today
The Northern Alps, thickly capped with snow, could be seen