Event Announcement📣 On July 5th (Sunday), the annual Yamabe Release Festival will be held at Satsunai River Park, located at the foot of the Hidaka Mountain Range😊 Surrounded by lush greenery, the venue will feature performances by the Poroshiri Drummers, a quiz stage about the Hidaka Mountain Range, and food booths offering delicious gourmet treats❗️ Additionally, there will be programs to fully enjoy nature, including the release of yamabe (young fish), a river fish catch-and-grill experience, and outdoor activities like Mölkky and tree climbing😍 There will also be a popular candy toss and edamame tossing for the kids🎵 Let’s experience summer in Nakasatsunai Village with family and friends🤗 📍Date and Time: July 5th, 2026 (Sunday) from 10 AM to 2 PM 📍Venue: Satsunai River Park (713 Minamisatsunai, Nakasatsunai Village) *In case of rain, the venue will be changed to the Nakasatsunai Cultural Creation Center, and the event will be held on a smaller scale. 🔶Contact: Nakasatsunai Village Tourism Association (TEL: 0155-68-3390) https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com/event-list/page-1311/...

Let's enjoy Teshikaga with the whole family! Here are some recommended spots to spend quality family time in summer Teshikaga! People of all ages can enjoy together 🚗💨 ___ 01 Kussharo Kotan Ainu Folk Museum Experience Ainu culture and learn from various perspectives on food, clothing, and shelter 👀📝 02 Kussharo Eco Tours Everyone, including children, the elderly, those in wheelchairs, and even dogs, can enjoy canoeing together and immerse themselves in nature 🛶✨ 03 Katase Nature Guide Office Enjoy the great outdoors of Teshikaga with a private guide! There are plans that explain the stars in the night sky too ⋆⋆✶☆.。.:*・゜ 🔭 04 Kawayu Public Bathhouse Yukichi A retro public bathhouse with a nostalgic charm. Soak in the hot water and refresh both body and mind ♨️ ___ You can directly access the Teshikaga Navi page from the QR images listed in each recommendation, so if you'd like to see more details, please check Teshikaga Navi ✨ Of course! Teshikaga has many activities beyond the ones introduced this time, and I will introduce them gradually ✌︎ Let's fully enjoy the refreshing summer in Teshikaga 🧚🏻‍♀️⛰️❣️ https://www.masyuko.or.jp...

The Lake Mashu SKY Cruise will set sail again this year! Would you like to take a look at Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo from above? The popular "Lake Mashu SKY Cruise" will operate again this year. It will run from Saturday, August 8, 2026, to Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (On the last day, August 19, it will finish at 3 PM.) The reservation period is from July 13 to August 19, with reception hours from 9 AM to 5 PM. Same-day applications are also welcome. You can also take aerial photographs, capturing the vast nature of Teshikaga from places you usually can't see! This is a great opportunity for photographers to enjoy as well. Please take advantage of this special opportunity. For applications and inquiries 011-781-1247 https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/skycruise_2026/...

Introducing Rental Bicycles 🚲🚲 If you want to experience the vast nature of Tokachi, cycling is highly recommended! 😊 At the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center, we provide a recommended course map for beginners called "Burachari"! 🎶 Why not take the "Burachari MAP" and go find your favorite scenery? We offer four types of bicycles to choose from, including sporty road bikes and comfortable electric mama-chari for hilly areas! ❗️You can select based on your fitness level and purpose. After a refreshing sweat from cycling, enjoy a relaxing moment at the famous Tokachigawa Onsen and indulge in exquisite gourmet food! 😍 Guests staying at Tokachigawa Onsen can rent bicycles at a special discounted price, which is more affordable than usual. (Note: Hotel Tetora Resort Tokachigawa is not eligible for this discount.) 🔶Event Period: Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 🔶Reception Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM 🔶Return Time: Please return by 5:30 PM. 🔶Reception Location: Tokachigawa Onsen Guide Center 🔶Age: Middle school students and above *Reservations are not required. 🔶Access About 20 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, about 40 minutes by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport About 40 minutes by bus from Obihiro Station (Get off at the nearest stop: Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, about a 5-minute walk) 🔶Contact: Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center TEL: 0155-32-6633 (8:45 AM – 5:30 PM) https://www.tokachigawa.net//

Introducing Rental Bicycles🚲🚲 How about exploring the town with rental bicycles "ShinKuru" from Shintoku Station? Shintoku Town is one of Hokkaido's top "soba towns"! The town is dotted with unique soba restaurants, and you can easily stop by local cafes run by local cheese factories while enjoying a soba tour by bicycle 🎵 For those confident in their stamina, extend your ride a bit further to cycle to the "railway ruins" or "Karikatsu Highland" 🚴 Feel the pleasant speed unique to cycling, and enjoy the refreshing breeze and beautiful scenery of Shintoku up close 🎶 We offer four types of rental bicycles to suit your purpose and fitness level 🤗 🔶Location 2F Shintoku Station Front Community Center 'Toku Toku', Shintoku Town Tourism Association Counter 🔶Operating Period: From April to the end of October 🔶Rental and Return Hours: From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 🔷Contact: Shintoku Town Tourism Association (2F Shintoku Station Front Community Center 'Toku Toku') TEL: 0156-67-7567 https://shintoku-town.net//

Introducing the new tourism hub in Nagano City, "Travel HUB Nagano City"✨ 〈Don't forget to tap the "save mark" if you want to revisit this later!〉 "Travel HUB Nagano City" While continuing services such as luggage storage, tourism information, and tour sales introduced during the winter season, we will sequentially launch new offerings including kimono rentals and sales, a select shop for Shinshu ice cream called "Tabisuru Spoon," café services, authentic ninja experiences, taxi tours, and outdoor activity sales. This will serve as a new gateway for tourists, visitors, and local residents, starting from in front of Nagano Station. "Tabisuru Spoon" This is a select shop where you can discover delightful ice creams from various regions of Shinshu. We offer cup ice cream from local producers throughout the prefecture, based on the concept "A journey through Shinshu begins with a single spoon." We plan to rotate the products based on the season and availability. "Kimono and Yukata Rental and Sales - Kimono no Tachibana" In collaboration with "Kimono no Tachibana," a beloved establishment in Nagano Prefecture for many years, we have started renting and selling kimonos and yukatas. You can enjoy visiting Zenkoji Temple and strolling around Nagano City in traditional attire. "Luggage Storage" You can store your bags and suitcases before checking into your hotel or while sightseeing in the city. We can accommodate large luggage that doesn't fit in coin lockers. Leave your bags at Travel HUB Nagano City and enjoy sightseeing hands-free right after your arrival. 【Bag Size】 ¥500/1 day For items with a maximum side under 45cm (backpacks, handbags, personal items, etc.) 【Suitcase Size】 ¥800/1 day For items with a maximum side of 45cm or more (suitcases, skis, snowboards, musical instruments, strollers, etc.) "Experience Activities" We offer experience programs such as authentic shuriken throwing. Enjoy easy-to-try activities and unique programs that are hard to find elsewhere. 【Usage Fee】 ¥1,000 (approximately 10 minutes) "Basic Information" 【Location】1358 Suehirocho, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, 2F 【Access】About 2 minutes on foot from the Zenkoji Exit of JR Nagano Station 【Business Hours】9:30 AM - 5:00 PM 【Closed】None 【Parking】None (Please use nearby paid parking) #Travel HUB Nagano City #Nagano City #Inbound #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

The Hokkaido East Trail has started this season! The Hokkaido East Trail is a long trail of approximately 410 km connecting Kushiro and Rausu. Why not take a walk while enjoying the scenery of Eastern Hokkaido? For more details, please check the latest information on the Hokkaido East Trail's website and social media.🚶‍♂️⛰️ https://www.facebook.com/dototrail/... https://www.masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/atosanupuri_trekking_tour/...

Mid-May Wakin Peninsula Trekking The season is gradually warming up. It’s the perfect time to enjoy various activities! The trekking course on Wakin Peninsula includes some paved paths, making it a popular choice for those who want to acclimate before climbing the surrounding mountains. For those trekking, enjoy encounters with the unique flora and fauna of this season. And don’t forget your bear bell!🐻 Please make sure to confirm information in advance and engage in activities safely. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/wakoto/...

【Tsutsujigahara Morning Walking Tour Starts!】 The season of the blooming Ezo Iso Tsutsuji has arrived. Would you like to take a stroll through Tsutsujigahara, connecting Kawayu Onsen and Mt. Io? The "Tsutsujigahara Morning Walking Tour," where you can observe the Ezo Iso Tsutsuji that will soon be at its peak, is starting! Since the course begins from Kawayu Onsen, you can enjoy the walk on the morning after staying in the hot spring town. <Guide to Tsutsujigahara Nature Trail> ■Period: June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 ■Time: Every morning at 6:00 AM (Total duration about 1 hour) Meeting at 5:55 AM, Departure at 6:00 AM. *Cancelled in case of rain ■Participation Fee: 500 yen for elementary school students and above (free for infants) *Cash payment at the venue ■Meeting Place: In front of Taiho Sumo Memorial Museum ■Application: Please fill out the application form by 7:00 PM the day before, including: ① Name of the representative ② Number of participants ③ Contact phone number ④ Name of your accommodation. You can access the application form via the QR code on the flyer. *If you cannot send the application, please call the office at 090-2512-3143. [ Notes ] ・This is a tour walking approximately 3 km from Kawayu Onsen to Mt. Io (returning from Mt. Io will be by car). ・Please participate in comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for movement. ・The tour will be cancelled in case of rain. Participants will be notified in case of cancellation. ・The content may change or be cancelled depending on the blooming status of the Iso Tsutsuji. ■Organizer: Akan-Mashu National Park Kawayu Area Management Association ■Contact: 090-2512-3143 (Yoshida) https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/tsutsuji2026/...

【Announcement】Taramaru Square 2026 will be held♪ From May 2nd (Saturday) to May 6th (Wednesday) at the Michi-no-Eki-mae Event Plaza "Taramaru Square 2026" will take place!! ☆About the Vendors ○Little Kingdom Tapioca drinks, churros, shaved ice, and alcohol ○Uosansakaba ○RmiRmi Ground meat curry, Hideko's Sanpei soup, beef tongue skewers, grilled chicken ○Shiokaze Restaurant by Raiden Resort & Spa Cocktail mojitos, champagne Hot chocolate, coffee (hot and iced) Coffee will be hand-dripped ○8"achi (debut) Various grilled chicken, tonjiru (pork soup), cotton candy, fried mochi frank, QQ balls ○Shunsai Salt ramen, okonomiyaki, pizza, various alcohol Handmade crafts ○Xingfu Korean fried chicken, long potatoes, fried takoyaki ○Honma Seika Taramaru-yaki, yakisoba, french fries, various wagashi (Japanese sweets) ○Kisui (debut) Various takoyaki (green onion, cheese, plum salt kelp, mentaiko) *The items for sale may change We look forward to seeing everyone♪

Basking in the spring light... I found a little happiness during my walk🌼 The vibrant yellow gave me energy✨️

The beach cleanup activity around Wakoto has been successfully completed‼︎ It seems that some participants joined us after checking out Teshikaga Navi✨ May many people safely enjoy the beautiful Wakin Peninsula this year as well🧹🧼

Introducing Our Sponsors: The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The winners of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and prizes have been awarded to each winner. This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the cooperation of local businesses in Teshikagacho. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies that have kindly supported us. (In no particular order) This time, we would like to introduce the "Northeast Canoe Center"! 📝 Teshikaga Navi has a wide range of information, so please take a look! ✨ Thank you very much to the "Northeast Canoe Center" for your cooperation in this event. 🙇🛶 We look forward to your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi.

[Notice 📣] The Hokkaido Roadside Stations Stamp Rally 2026 is scheduled to start on Saturday, April 18, 2026 🚗✨ The digital stamp service “MichiRepo” will launch at the same time! The stamp rally book will also go on sale that day 📖 For details, please check the Hokkaido Roadside Stations website ✔️ And… the stamp at roadside station iwanai was renewed the year before last 🐟✨ When you stop by, please take a look at the shop inside the facility 🙏

Sakuhomachi Tourist Facility Opening Information Tourist facilities on Yachiho Kogen will open for the season in stages🌿 ■ Yachiho Lake Operating period: April 17 – October 30 🐟 A popular spot for fishing and relaxing by the lakeside ■ yachiho highland nature park Operating period: April 23 – November 8 🌲 Enjoy a walk through birch groves and past waterfalls while soaking in nature ■ Flowering Tree Garden and Mallet golf course Operating period: May 16 – October 12 🌷 A casual area to enjoy the natural scenery of Yachiho Kogen Each facility has different opening hours, so please check the image for details. This season, come to Yachiho Kogen to enjoy everything from fresh greenery to autumn leaves🌱

[🧸For Sakuho town residents only🧸] Montbell annual membership fee Normally 1,500 yen, but the Sakuho Town Friend Card lets town residents join for 1,000 yen✨ As a member, you will receive benefits such as ・Earning points on purchases ・Receiving the member magazine OUTWARD ・Discounts at partner facilities ・Event information and more. This is recommended not only for outdoor enthusiasts but also for those who want to get started🌿 🔽Join or Inquire🔽 Visit Montbell Sakuho Store inside Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen

[Komaide Pond Campground Reservations Open] Komaide Pond Campground sits in a stunning stand of white birch often called the most beautiful in Japan, offering a superb location for camping 🏕️ Reservations for the 2026 season are now open! Season opens: Friday, April 24 Bookings open: Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 AM To reserve, search for "komaide pond campground" on the NAP site for campground reservations. Komaide Pond Campground official site https://yachiho-kogen.com/camp/...

Introducing Our Sponsors: The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The winning entries of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and we presented prizes to each winner. This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the support of businesses located in Teshikaga. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies who have supported us. (In no particular order) Today, we are pleased to introduce Deshigakashiinko Co., Ltd., the operator of Lake Mashu Kamuy Terrace and Iozan MOKMOK Base! For more detailed facility information, please check Teshikaga Navi. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Deshigakashiinko Co., Ltd. for their cooperation with this event. We hope you will continue to support the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/masyuresthouse/...

📢Program Broadcast Notice📢 Teshikaga will be featured on STV Sapporo Television Broadcasting’s Dosanko Weekend on Saturday, March 7, starting at 9:25 AM👀✨ The crew filmed on location around the town and will introduce many aspects of Teshikaga from various perspectives. Look forward to it❣️ Please be sure to watch‼︎

Notice of Reopening of the Ponpon Mountain Trail We would like to inform you about the reopening of the Ponpon Mountain Trail. The Ponpon Mountain Trail, which is currently closed, will reopen on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Please note that the Doba area connected to the trail will remain closed to private vehicle parking until December 30, 2026, because it will be used for forest maintenance work. Please check nearby public parking lots and use those facilities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Contact: Konsen Western Forest Management Office, Kawayu Forest Management Office Tel:015-482-2469

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.

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/...

New Year shrine-visit guide 🎍 This time we introduce Kikuchi Shrine, Hokumiya Aso Shrine, Hachidai Ryuo Shrine, and Mt. Kuradake. Kikuchi Shrine The shrine approach glows with warm lights at night, making for great photos. The "New Year Fortune Fukumikji" features luck-bringing prizes, including a Kikuchi Shrine award of an ever-growing half-sho of sacred sake and a grand prize of a zodiac ornament. Amazake is also available on the grounds, offering a relaxing warm break. Hokumiya Aso Shrine Hokumiya Aso Shrine sits right beside the gentle flow of the Kikuchi River. "Free Amazake Distribution" ・From New Year’s Eve, amazake will be distributed for free (while supplies last). "New Year Limited Goshuin" ・A limited goshuin stamp will be offered for the New Year. If you plan to watch the first sunrise, consider the views from Mt. Kuradake 🌄 Mt. Kuradake has a route that starts from the ninth station, so why not try a sunrise ascent to greet the first sun of the year? #Kikuchi Shrine #Mt. Kuradake hike #Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/22620... https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/22679...

Did you know that some areas in Hiroshima Prefecture get heavy snowfall? ⛄ Shobara City, located in the heart of the Chugoku region at the northernmost part of Hiroshima Prefecture, is known as one of the prefecture’s major heavy-snow zones. You can ski and snowboard at three ski areas in Shobara—Hiroshima Kenmin-no-Mori Ski Area, Dogoyama Kogen Ski Resort, and Ringo Kyowakoku Ski Area—and some campers enjoy winter camping at local campgrounds, so you can get active and enjoy various snow activities. At the National Bihoku Hillside Park, the winter illumination event “Bihoku Illumi” is taking place. The display runs through Monday, January 12, 2026 (a public holiday). Enjoy a magical time with your loved ones as snow, light, and sound come together. ⛄ Also, on Sunday, February 1, a snowball fight tournament will be held. Spectators are welcome even if you don’t participate. Winter is the time to visit Shobara! Please come and see us…! ✨ For winter event details, see below🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/event/133... Visit the “Shobara Tourism Navi” website🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com//

[Spectacular Views in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture — This Is the Place!] Experience beautiful nature🍃 Top scenic spots in Shobara! Located in the center of the Chugoku region, Shobara covers a territory where 80 percent of the area is forest. This town, where people and nature live together in satoyama-style communities, still preserves natural wonders you won’t find in the city. Here are breathtaking vistas that remind you of the everyday, long-forgotten but precious gifts of vast nature and the kindness of its people. For more details, visit the Shobara Tourism Navi website🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/spot/4019...

[Outdoor and Active Picks in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture] Fun for everyone! 😍 Enjoy Shobara’s vast nature with these activities Blessed with expansive wilderness, Shobara is a summer retreat and home to Ogidani Auto Campsite, one of Hiroshima Prefecture’s largest campgrounds where you can even try rare snow camping in Western Japan during winter. Beyond camping, thrill-seekers can enjoy rafting, canoe and kayak experiences, and river walking. In winter, you can fully enjoy outdoor sports like skiing. For more details, visit the Shobara Tourist Navi website🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/spot/4018...

The end of the season is just around the corner! Let's enjoy the last Mt. Tarumae of the year! Mt. Mt. Tarumae, which is popular as a mountain that is easy to climb even for beginners, ends its season in early November every year. Before the end of the season, Enjoy the contrast between the bright red fiery Autumn leaves of Mt. Mt. Tarumae and the sparkling water surface of Lake Shikotsu! Breathe in the clear air and refresh your mood! We look forward to seeing you there!

Autumn appetites🍎✨ Have you heard of the local specialty “Takano apples” from Takano, Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture?✨ The cool climate and large temperature swings in Takano, Shobara City seem ideal for growing delicious apples! “Takano apples” are a little-known but proud specialty of Hiroshima Prefecture✨ If you drive along Takano’s “Apple Road,” where many orchards stand side by side, you can see Takano apples hanging on the trees in abundance😋💞 Why not stop by on a drive? Many orchards open from mid-September! Opening times vary by farm, and some farm shops close when they sell out, so it’s more reliable to call the orchard you plan to visit in advance✨ Please come and visit Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture! 🔽Orchards in Takano, Shobara City where you can pick apples🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4812... 🔽Orchards in Tojo, Shobara City where you can pick apples🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4813... For more information about orchards, please see the Shobara Tourist Navi website! https://www.shobara-info.com//

11th Akaezomatsu Summit 🌲 Starting tomorrow and continuing for two days (September 6–7), the Akaezomatsu Summit will take place at Kawayu Onsen ✨ Day one will be held at Kawayu Furusato-kan, and day two at Kawayu Visitor Center, where participants will dive into the theme “Forest × Food.” At CAFE SOFTWOOD on the second floor of Kawayu Visitor Center, we will offer Akaezomatsu herbal tea (limited quantity, ¥690)! You can enjoy a special Akaezomatsu herbal tea that you don’t usually get the chance to taste ☕️✨ Talk, learn, inhale the scent, and savor… Come experience the deep charm of Akaezomatsu 🌲 ❣️

Join us for a walk! Higashi Hokkaido Trail & Train Monitor Tour Trail & Train along the Senmo Main Line is a long-trail program that lets you enjoy trails—paths that wind through nature. On the outbound journey, stroll slowly and soak in the scenery; on the return, relax on the train. It’s a fresh travel style that adults and children can both enjoy. Single-day participation is very welcome! If you wish to join for just one day, choose your desired course and write the date you want to participate in the “Concerns” field. Organizer: JR Senmo Main Line Maintenance and Revitalization Steering Committee Secretariat: Hokkaido Takarajima Travel Co., Ltd., Travel Sales Department, Contact: Ameike, Suzuki (Kaori) Mail at-info@hokkaido-takarajima.com Tel 011-252-2115 Networking Event Information We have also planned a networking event to coincide with this monitor tour for local residents. The East Hokkaido Trail connects three national parks and towns across a 410 km walking route. It opened in October 2024 and is exploring ways to build local fans and create tourism that brings happiness to communities. If you’re interested in the trail, want to try walking it, work in tourism, or are nurturing a collaboration idea, come and talk with us. Inquiries: Doto Trail Club (General Incorporated Association) Mail admin@dototrail.com Tel 080-2128-7689