It is the site of the former JNR Hiroo Line, Kofuku Station.
1987 (Abandoned railway lines in Showa 62))

Diesel engine Car (KiHa 22) and
Wooden platform
Although preserved, the station building is
It was rebuilt in 2013.

The Kofuku Station boom is a long time ago
Regardless of the station name or place name,
It is visited by many tourists from Japan and abroad
It is one of the Sightseeing spots.

I thought it wouldn't snow in Tokyo this year.
In March, the early-blooming cherry blossoms began to bloom, and then the snow fell.

Snowy scenery of early-blooming cherry blossoms at Sakura Jingu Shrine

Very cool scenery typical of Japan

【⛄️ Snow-covered Omachi City ❄️】
Due to yesterday's snow, the Fukujuso of the new line in the Mima district was covered in snowThe ❄️ yellow flowers peeking out from between the white snow shines in the snowSeveral 🌼 photographers were taking pictures The 📷✨ city area seen from Omachi Park was also covered with snowThe ⛄️ sun is calm today as if the cold of yesterday is a lieAlthough ☀️ it seems that 😌 the sunny days will continue for a few days, Please wait a little longer 😌 for the Authentic Spring to come to Omachi City　
🌼 Spring Flower Information 2025🌼　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88859/
🌸 Cherry blossom bloom situation 🌸 last Spring
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/news/88713/

For me, journeys hold far greater significance than simply reaching a destination. Each adventure teaches me lessons that resonate deeply within me. Under the vast blue sky, nestled before majestic mountains and surrounded by vibrant fields of flowers, I discovered a vision of Earth that embodies true beauty. I wish the world could grasp this idea, transforming battlefields into meadows of blossoms, where weapons are replaced by cameras—capturing the stunning splendor of our planet instead of promoting conflict.

[Announcement ❄️ of Winter Gokase 2025❄️ Results]

Thank you for waiting! !️
Announcement 🥳🎉 of the results of "Winter Gokase 2025"

This time, in addition to the followers of the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram Account, we decided 👏✨ the winning item by voting by Facebook and Google Form

Thank you to 🙇 ♀️💕 everyone who voted
Now, let's announce the 👇👇👇 results

[🥇 Gold Award]
Mr. @mas8787a
[🥈 Silver Prize]
Mr. @fowafuwarin5
[🥉 Bronze Award]
Mr. @yamabico_san

The Gokase Highland Ski Resort, which has been revived in yellowtail three years, and the winter appearance of Josenji Temple, which enjoys beautiful scenery in both Spring and autumn, won prizes 🤩✨

It is raining today, but there was a lot of snow this year, so ❄️ there are many difficulties, but I am always amazed 👏 by the power of Nature that creates beautiful scenery and by the people who express themselves through the viewfinder

Congratulations ㊗️🥳🎉 to all the winners

And There is a to 😭❤️ 🔥 everyone who applied, voted, and participated

Spring is finally here 🌸
We will inform you of the Spring campaign soon, so when you come to Gokase to enjoy cherry blossom viewing, please take many photos and cry when 😭💕 you participate

💫 Best regards

Today's Teshikaga is windy and snowstorming 🌀
Please ⚠️⛄️🌨️❄️ be careful when you go out

Snowy Moominvalley ☃️

This is located in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture
Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park.

Moominvalley with snow was a fantastic atmosphere 🤤
I'm 🤭 sure the hibernating Moomins are also enjoying it

❄️ Voting for "Winter Gokase 2025" is now open [❄️ until Sunday, March 16, 2025!] 】

Thank you all for submitting to the "Winter Hunt 2025"!

We regret to inform you that the staff of the Tourism Association conducted a strict first selection and selected 10 works 🙏✨ from all the entries

From these 10 works, we would like to 🤩👏 decide the winners by voting from everyone

From those who voted, 10 people will be selected by lottery to receive "Specialty products of Gokase Town", and 🎁💫 we ask for 🙇 ♀️ your cooperation

Here's 💡 how to vote
[Voting period: ~ until March 16, 2025 (Sunday)]
⚠️ Voting is limited to one vote per Account or one per person.

<If you vote from Instagram>
https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/
・Please follow the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association.
・ Please select one of the 10 works featured in the post with the hashtag "#Winter Gokase 2025 Vote" and comment ✍ the photo number in the comment section of the post
⚠️ If you do not follow them, you will not be Subjected to the Giveaway Draw due to uncertainty in the exchange of messages. Please be careful.

<If you vote through Facebook>
https://www.facebook.com/gokase.kanko/?locale=ja_JP
・Please select one of the 10 works introduced in this post and comment the number of the photo in the comments.
・ Voting is limited to one time per Account.
⚠️ If you win the prize draw, you will be contacted via Facebook message. Please note that if you do not receive a reply for 2 weeks, it will be invalidated.

If you vote from < Home page>
・ Go to the "Winter Gokase 2025 Voting" page from the Gokase Tourism Association's Home page and New Topics (https://www.town.gokase.miyazaki.jp/kanko/ivent/1994.html)
・Click on the URL on the "Winter Gokase 2025 Voting" page to open the "Voting Form"
・Enter your e-mail address
・Please select one work from 10 works, put a check mark on that work, and send your answer.
⚠️ If you do not enter your email address, you will not be eligible for the Subject of the Prize Draw.

Please take a look at the applicant's original posts before voting 🤗

(1) Mr. @yamabico_san (2nd photo)
(2) Mr. @gokase_entertainment (3rd photo)
(3) Mr. @photo_ay_umi (4th photo)
(4) Mr. @mgm_1228 (5th photo)
(5) Mr. @eco9syu_sekiryo (6th photo)
(6) Mr. @goto0619 (7th photo)
(7) Mr. @fowafuwarin5 (8th photo)
(8) Mr. @thusandleavis (9th photo)
(9) Mr. @mas8787a (10th photo)
(10) Mr. @photo_ay_umi (11th photo)

We look 🥰 forward to your many votes

🎿 Ski Resort Final Events 🏂

Sunday, March 9 was the last business day ❄️ at Gokase Highland Ski Resort

In clear weather, a large lottery was held 🎁 from 11 o'clock

Gari cheered every time the winning numbers of the luxury premiums were announced, and the big draw ended 😆✨ with a big Gari

Visitors enjoyed the last Slope of the season immediately after the draw was 🎿 over

Gokase Highland Ski Resort ❄️ revived this season

Thanks to all of you, we have been able 😊 to operate safely until today
There is a very much 🥰
We look forward to seeing you again next season!!

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 application photo introduction ~ final time ~❄️]

Until 2/28, "#Winter Gokase 2025" 💡 was held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association

This was the 🥹✨ last time we introduced the works that we submitted

Mr. @fowafuwarin5
Mr. @mas8787a
Mr. @mgm_1228
(in no particular order)

The long-awaited first appearance! Unoko Waterfall ✨ and wonderful works 👏 that captured the ski resort where there is still snow and the surrounding Nature

Thank you very much for your many applications 😭

It was a cold winter, but many of the winter photos were 😊☀️ somewhat heartwarming

The weather continues to be fine every day.
Gari is getting warmer and warmer, and the snow that had been accumulating continues to ☃️ melt little by little
However, in the evening, the temperature drops sharply, Gari the road surface can be difficult to drive and walk on...
Please be vigilant and drive and walk 🚗🚶⚠️👟 safely

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 5/5]

This is the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest.

In recent years, digital data and social media have become the mainstream, and the "Teshikaga Photo Contest" is held in a classic format in which printed works are selected. In addition, Mr. Takeshi Water, a resident of Teshikaga Town, who is known as an international mountain photographer, will be selected as a special judge.

The 14th contest was held from November 1 to December 25, 2024, divided into four categories: "Starry Sky," "Sea of Clouds," "Activities (Experience)," and "Freedom," and 20 entries were awarded out of 154 entries!

This time, we will introduce the five special awards and the special awards of the executive committee members. With this, all the winning works of the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been opened to the public.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest! And congratulations to all the winners 🎊

✴︎Special Prize︎ ✴
"Fog Wataru" Shizuo Village
"Bridge of Hope for the Future" Marney Urata
"Cold Ice Opening" Tazawa Rice
"Lake Mashu on a Moonlit Night" Noriyuki Hatabata
"Reunion" Yui Village Amy

✴︎Executive Committee Special Award︎ ✴
"The Call Within the Silence" by Go Kang-ik

It is Tokachi Obihiro Airports
The scenery with the Hidaka Mountains in the background
I like it because it looks like an airport in Hokkaido.

In April, the temperature rises
Water vapor in the air also increases
It is also affected by yellow sand and PM2.5.
The scenery in the distance becomes hazy.

Winter Activity 2025 MOMBETSU

Lake Komuke & Native Flower Garden Snow Trekking

Stroll through Lake Komuke and the Komuke Native Flower Garden on snowshoes with an expert guide. Why don't you feel the scenery and charm that is different from the green season?

For details, go to the official website "Monbetsu Tourist Information Center"

【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/

Mt. Gokayama in the Snow
Snow piles up on the triangular-roofed gassho-zukuri house born from the wisdom of the Heavy snowfall area in the Aikura gassho-zukuri village in the snowy Gokayama of Echichu, and Impression by the wisdom of our ancestors who let the snow fall with Nature

The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 4/5

This is the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest.

In recent years, digital data and social media have become the mainstream, and the "Teshikaga Photo Contest" is held in a classic format in which printed works are selected. In addition, Mr. Takeshi Mizukoshi, a resident of Teshikaga Town, who is known as an international mountain photographer, will be selected as a special judge.

The 14th contest was held from November 1 to December 25, 2024, divided into four categories: "Starry Sky," "Sea of Clouds," "Activities (Experience)," and "Freedom," and 20 entries were awarded out of 154 entries!

Today, we would like to introduce 5 special prize winners! congratulations🎊
The next post will be the final installment. Please look forward to📸♪

✴︎Special Prize︎ ✴
"Waking up in the morning, in the middle of the rain" Hazuki Yamada
"As it was in ancient times" Masao Kainuma
"Completely frozen night sky" Masaru Village
"The Vitality of Nature" Tadashi Takeda
"Lunge" Toshikazu Yanagihori

[❄️ Winter Gokase 2025 application photo introduction ~ 6th ~ ] ❄️

Although it has become much warmer during the day, the cold in the mornings and evenings is still severe in Gokase Town 🥶
Thankfully, the application photos posted in "#Winter Gokase 2025" Held in on the Instagram Account of the Gokase Tourism Association have also accumulated, so we would like to introduce them 🙌✨

Mr. @donguri223103
Mr. @xitiannaiyang4
Mr. @goto0619
Mr. @irnoarkoa
Mr. @yamabico_san
@satoshi.misaki
Mr. @thusandleavis
Mr. @fowafuwarin5
(in no particular order)

Speaking of winter scenery, there are many in the Kuraoka area, but this time we also posted the snow scenery of Josenji Temple in the Sankasho areaEven 👏✨ in the same snow scenery, the fun atmosphere of the ski resort, the calm atmosphere of winter in the Kuraoka area, the sacred and quiet atmosphere of Josenji ... Each of them ☺️💫 has its own flavor and is wonderful

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There are only a few days left until the application deadline for this campaign, so ✨ please feel free to apply 🤗🎶 for a little winter photo

<How to apply> (Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025)
Follow the Gokase Tourism Association's Instagram (@gokase_kanko) and add the hashtags "#Winter Gokase 2025" and "#Shooting location (e.g. #Unoko Falls)" post 📸

Gokase Tourism Association Instagram Account
https://www.instagram.com/gokase_kanko/

* Thereare risks such as snow accumulation and icy roads. Please be careful ⚠️ to ensure safety and avoid accidents when shooting

[The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 3/5]

This is the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest.

In recent years, digital data and social media have become the mainstream, and the "Teshikaga Photo Contest" is held in a classic format in which printed works are selected. In addition, Mr. Takeshi Mizukoshi, a resident of Teshikaga Town, who is known as an international mountain photographer, will be selected as a special judge.

The 14th contest was held from November 1 to December 25, 2024, divided into four categories: "Starry Sky," "Sea of Clouds," "Activities (Experience)," and "Freedom," and 20 entries were awarded out of 154 entries!

Today's 5 winning works! congratulations🎊
Next, we will introduce 4/5, so Fun 📸♪

✴︎Selected︎ ✴
"Love at first sight" Yasunori Kobayashi
"Akatsuki" Naoya Adachi
"Lake Kussharo in Winter" Miki Furusawa
"The Great River of the Dawn" Keishiro Suzuki
"Eheh" Rie Ishida

[Junki Kanome Photo Exhibition: Sense of Wonder]
Currently, at the Kawayu Visitor Center, "Sense of Wonder" is being Held in. There will also be an artist talk on March 1st, and applications are currently being accepted.

Please join us for this valuable opportunity, and ⛰️❄️ you will be able to listen ♪ to the wonderful story of Mr. Junki Kanome, which is unbearable for outdoor lovers and photography lovers

[Photo by Junki Kanome Sense of Wonder]
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Kawayu Nature Salon Vol.3
"Artist Talk"
Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center Lecture Room
Time: 13:00 Venue: 13:30-15:00
Participation fee: Free Capacity: 15 people (application required, junior high school students and older, first-come, first-served basis)

・・・Junki Yakunome (Yashinome Junki)・・・
Born in Abashiri City, Hokkaido. Born in 1992. Graduated from Hokkaido Bunkyo University Graduate School. After graduating, he moved to Teshikaga in 2017 and started working as an outdoor guide (canoeing, trekking) and commuting to snowy mountains as his life's work. In 2021, he became independent as Outdoorguide YARINOME and started guiding and photography work. He is also active as a rider of MOSIRITA Snowboard.

[The 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest Winning Entries 1/5]　

This is the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest.

In recent years, digital data and social media have become the mainstream, and the "Teshikaga Photo Contest" is held in a classic format in which printed works are selected. In addition, Mr. Takeshi Mizukoshi, a resident of Teshikaga Town, who is known as an international mountain photographer, will be selected as a special judge.

The 14th contest was held from November 1 to December 25, 2024, divided into four categories: "Starry Sky," "Sea of Clouds," "Activities (Experience)," and "Freedom," and 20 entries were awarded out of 154 entries!

The grand prize went to Mr. Village Kumo's "Enchanted Lake Surface". congratulations🎊
From this week, we will introduce all the winning works in 5 parts, so please Fun 📸♪

*Grand Prize*
"Enchanted Lake Surface": Village Cloud Company

【How many snow shapes can be seen from Shinano Omachi?】 It's today's quiz! There was really many snow this winter. The day when I had to dig out my cars before going to work was a long time ago, but 💦 this morning's snow looked like a sparkling crystal. The temperature was much cooler and the air was sparkling.
In Spring, when the snow on the mountains unravels, snow shapes appear on the mountains. I learned that in Hakuba, where I grew up, there are Oyster substitute horses and Takeda Ryo There are of Goryu, and there are other snow forms in Azumino many! How many do you have? How many snow shapes can you see from Omachi? The answer, as always, is from the blog! Please come and visit us. Hiking courses from the station starting in April are also introduced.
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/blog/90844/
[The logo of the Omachi Tourism Association Instagram has become new! ] 】
We will focus on the activities of Shinano Omachi. Please follow and like! Please! When I get likes, I feel very happy.
https://www.instagram.com/omachi_activitybook/
As always, thank you for watching!

【Nishina Three Lakes ⛄️ in winter】
It is Omachi City every day in the middle of winterAt ❄️ this time of year, you can enjoy the scenery unique to winter at the lake in the cityThin 😌 ice is widely spread on the surface of Lake KizakiSnow ❄️ piles up on the shore of the agricultural tool river stream from Lake Nakatsuna and a large white snake appearsIn 🐍 Lake Aoki, thin ice is formed on the part above the shoreThe ❄️three lakes are near the north of the city, There was so much snow that there were high snow walls on both sides of the road, so ⛄️ much so that you couldn't see the surface of the lake from the road, but today it was in the clouds, 💦 but at the newly opened "ao LAKESIDE CAFE" last year, you can enjoy ☕ café time and Meals while looking at the snow-capped Hakuba Three Mountains across the lake
☕ao LAKESIDE CAFE🍽
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/spot/ao-lakeside-cafe/
⭐️ Sightseeing in Omachi City ⭐️
https://kanko-omachi.gr.jp/

The temple in the depths of Mt. Koya, where Kobo Daishi sleeps, has no shortage of pilgrims even in winter.

Winter in Furano

It was a cold northern morning, and it was a pure white world.

One of the balloons I found in it

Kushiro in winter was quite full of highlights

Dance of red-crowned cranes, SL, and animals such as striped long-tailed and Ezo owls

I would like to go again next year

Kurokawa, a tributary of the upper reaches of the Nakabo River stream through Azumino
It streams out of Mt. Ariake
Snowmelt collected and created a clear stream

[Held in tomorrow! !! Mashu ⭐︎ Snow Land 2025]
Mashu ⭐︎ Snowland, which closed with great success last year, will return this winter with more power.

There are a lot of such as a snowy slide, cold grilled meat, and a fun lottery.
The timetable has also been opened to the public, so please join us!

Mashu︎ ⭐Snow Land 2025
【Events Details】
Date & Time: Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:00~20:00
Venue: Teshikaga Yunoshima Park
Events: Snow slides, funny rides, snowball fights to determine the No.1 in Japan, grilled meat in the cold, fireworks, Fun lottery

*Fun is free for everyone.
* In addition, if you purchase a yakiniku ticket with a lottery ticket, you can enjoy yakiniku in the cold in the venue and participate in the Fun raffle!

[Yakiniku ticket with lottery ticket]
Advance ticket for cold yakiniku ticket: 1.500 yen, same-day ticket 2,000 yen
* Fun lottery tickets can be used for both advance tickets and same-day tickets.
Main ticket offices:
Shokudo and café poppotei / Third place Livingbar221
Charcoal House Ishihana Kikin / Mashu no Izakaya Mokkiriya

Contact: Mashu ⭐︎ Snow Land Executive Committee
(090-5951-9471 Nishizaki)
Supported by: Teshikaga Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Lake Mashu Agricultural Cooperative Association Lake Mashu Tourism Association

【 Taiki Town on February 6 】

The day after the heavy snowfall that fell from February 4th to 5th, the weather was very nice and sunny in Tokachi, so I drive around the In the town.
The familiar scenery has become a beautiful snowy scene!

["Forest Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen" will be held in again this year!!]

On Sunday, February 23, "Forest Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen" will be Held in in front of the Kawayu Visitor Center.
A lot of free activities such as walking skiing, snowshoeing, bonfires, talk sessions, delicious food, and more!
Adults and children can enjoy this Events, so please come after inviting us.

【Events Overview: Forest Snow Park 2025 in Kawayu Onsen】
Date & Time: Sunday, February 23, 2025 10:00~21:00
Held in Location: Kawayu Visitor Center and surroundings (Teshikaga Kawayu Onsen 2-2-6)
Admission: Free (Fun each program is also free.) ）
* Please purchase food and drinks separately.

At Snow Park 2025, a talk session by a guide in the In the town will be held, continuing from last year!
Three guides with more than 20 years of immigration experience will talk about their daily feelings about the Nature of Teshikaga Town from their respective perspectives.

【Talk Session Details】
■ Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025, 19:00-20:30
■ Location: Kawayu Visitor Center, 2nd floor
■ Speakers: Shigetoshi Tsuchiya (River & Field), Yuya Tsuchida (Somokuya), Masumi Hashida (Nanook)
■ Moderator: Hitoshi Fujiwara (Teshikagaekomachi Promotion Council/River & Field)
*Admission is free

[Contact: Teshikagaekomachi Promotion Council (Secretariat)]
Teshikaga Town hall Tourism & Commerce Division
015-482-2940 (Tourism & Commerce Division Direct Line / Weekdays: 9:00~17:00)
Contact: 090-2075-9764 (Fujiwara)