The excavation work to uncover the illumination, completely buried by heavy snowfall since last night, is finished. The lights will be switched on again today from 4:30 PM. If you are nearby, please stop by. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #illumination #heavy snowfall #excavation

Thank you for waiting. A new illumination display appears starting today!

A festival of lights to enjoy in the coldest winter Sairinka is now open! It starts at 7:00 PM. We look forward to welcoming you.

[ Taiki Town ’s Unremarkable Scenery — Winter ] To residents it’s an ordinary view, but looking again reveals the quiet beauty of Taiki Town’s landscape! This photo shows an evening scene from mid‑January this year. There’s surprisingly little snow…! Wide skies and open land, a straight road, and neatly aligned windbreak trees are my favorite points. Find more Taiki Town tourist information here!↓ https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Jewelry Ice 2025 Jewelry Ice · Harunire Tree Adventure Experience 😊 “Jewelry Ice” refers to chunks of ice that break free from the Tokachi River, drift out to the Pacific, and wash up on the Otsu Coast at the river mouth. Their beauty as they sparkle in the sunlight is utterly mysterious ✨ Why not come see this natural phenomenon of Tokachi’s severe cold and the Tokachi River known as “Jewelry Ice”? The second photo shows the state of the Jewelry Ice from yesterday 🎵 At the rest area we offer warm drinks, shells and Jewelry Ice goods, and local seafood, so please drop by if you like 😄 This plan also includes a visit to Toyokoro’s symbolic tree, the Harunire Tree 🌳 For inquiries, contact Hokuto Taxi 🚕 ☎️0155-67-5681 (9:00–17:00)

Horse chase at Tokachi Ranch Winter at Tokachi Ranch, a horse chase with horses running through snowy baba in winter

Harunire at dawn The sun rises from the frigid snowfield, and the Sunrise illuminates Harunire

Preparations are entering the final stage! We open on January 25th! We look forward to welcoming you. All preparatory work is currently proceeding at full speed! Opening on January 25th! We look forward to seeing you there.

[Winter on the Rekifune River 2025] The year 2025 has begun! Best wishes for the year ahead! This winter feels colder than last year, and the Rekifune River running through the center of Taiki Town has frozen over a larger area than before. Placed side by side with photos from the same time last year, it looks like a completely different river! Being able to enjoy the sight of the river freezing is a unique pleasure of such a cold region. Find Taiki Town tourist information here! ↓ https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Frozen Winter Phantom: Taushubetsu River Bridge Taxi Plan❄ The Taushubetsu River Bridge on Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro Town is a concrete arch bridge from the former Japanese National Railways Shihoro Line and is registered as a Hokkaido Heritage site.🚂 Its appearance evokes the ruins of a European aqueduct.😀 Would you like to walk out and see the Taushubetsu River Bridge shining on the snowy plain this winter? You will walk across the frozen lake for about 4 km (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes).🎵 Reservations are being accepted now, so if you are interested, please contact us!!😊 For inquiries, contact Hokuto Taxi.🚕 ☎️0155-67-5681 (9:00–17:00)

You can enjoy wakasagi fishing on Lake Sahoro. The wakasagi fishing season at Lake Sahoro officially begins tomorrow. Today the temperature was 0°C, the ice on the lake measured 20 cm thick, and sleet fell, but many anglers were already enjoying their first catches. A temporary toilet has been set up in the parking area next to the fishing spot, and ice patrols on the lake will run from Tuesday, January 7 through Sunday, March 2, so preparations for the season are complete. As for catches, many anglers reported landing around 100 fish. If this is your first time trying wakasagi fishing or you don’t have gear, Tokachi Outdoor Mates (TOM) [0156-65-2411] offers full rentals including tents, fishing equipment, and heaters, plus guided instruction on fishing techniques. On request they will also prepare tempura from the wakasagi you catch, so please contact them. Today there was little wind and it didn’t get extremely cold, but this is a mountain valley with good airflow, so please come prepared with warm and windproof clothing.

[ Wakasa-gi Ice Fishing at Horokayanto Now Open! ] Wakasagi ice fishing opened on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Horokayanto in Bansei, Taiki Town, located near the Hidaka Mountain Range. Please note that operations may be suspended without notice for safety reasons due to weather or ice conditions. Thank you for your understanding. [ Open Period ] From Sunday, December 29, 2024, until late February 2025, subject to ice conditions. [ Opening Hours ] From 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM. [ Fishing Fee ] Adults (junior high school students and older): 700 yen Elementary school students: 300 yen [ Contact ] Taiki Fisheries Cooperative Association, Horokayanto Management Building 01558-7-8866 [ Notes ] - Rental of ice drills, fishing rods, and sale of bait are not available on site. - A temporary toilet is installed beside the management building. There is no running water. - Because this pond adjoins the sea, a tsunami could occur in the event of an earthquake (including distant earthquakes). If there is any possibility of a tsunami, immediately return to your vehicle (even if you must leave belongings behind) and move to higher ground to protect your life. For the Taiki Town Office website, see below: https://www.town.taiki.hokkaido.jp/soshiki/nourinsuisan/suisan/wakasagi.html...

[Recent Taiki Town Report] Taiki Town is seeing fewer days with high temperatures above 0°C. Rivers are freezing and frost-covered trees are appearing as the season arrives! Snow is also beginning to accumulate little by little. For Taiki Town tourism information, visit Visit Taiki! https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

The “Welcome Shintoku Illumination” lighting began today in front of Shintoku Station. On the opening day, about 40 people, including kindergarten and nursery children from the town and their guardians, attended the lighting ceremony; when the children counted down and the lights came on together, cheers of “Wow!” broke out. The event started in 1987 (Showa 62) and was held every year until last June, when redevelopment work around Shintoku Station began and forced a cancellation last year. With the sidewalk area in front of the station now complete, the event can be held again this year. The scale is smaller than before, but we plan to expand the displays in future years as surrounding facilities are completed. As the first new addition this year, a new illuminated Ezo deer sculpture has been installed. The stag measures about 2 meters in body length and stands 2 meters tall; up close it has an impressive presence. Nearby, a doe is depicted grazing, nestled beside him. Visitors to Shintoku, please be sure to see the refreshed “Welcome Shintoku Illumination.” #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #illumination #Welcome #Shintoku Illumination #Ezo deer #japan #hokkaido #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #illumination #shintokustation

＼Oikamana Lake has frozen over!／ Nearly the entire surface of Oikamana Lake (Ikebana Nae Swamp) along the Pacific coast has frozen. In spots where the ice is thick enough, you can walk on it. You can also hear strange sounds when the ice shifts or cracks. This is a fleeting, otherworldly sight that lasts only until the snow begins to fall. Find Taiki Town tourist information here! ↓ https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Preparations for Sairinka are underway! The skeleton of the most important installation in Sairinka has been built. From here, the covering will be added and the installation will be completed. We’re excited to see how the Forest of Light will turn out 😊 Preparatory work for Sairinka is in progress! The framework of the most important piece in Sairinka has already been completed. I can’t wait to see what the Forest of Light will look like 😊

“Amber Night & Marche” is being held at Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen Roadside Station (Michi-no-Eki) until December 25th. The symbol tree takes on different expressions depending on the light. You can also enjoy locally brewed Tokachi sake, soft drinks, and a daily market featuring different vendors each day. We hope you’ll come and visit! [Event period] November 1, 2024 to December 25, 2024 [Reception hours] 19:30–21:00 [Closing time] 21:30 [Admission] Adults (junior high school students and older) ¥1,000; Elementary school students ¥500; Preschool children free. #AmberNight #Marche #GardenSpaTokachigawaOnsen #MichiNoEki #TokachigawaOnsen #PeatOnsen #HokkaidoHeritage #OnsenLovers #Otofuke #Tokachi #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #BeautyHotSpring #HokkaidoSightseeing

[HOTEL NUPKA] At HOTEL NUPKA in Obihiro City, the CAFE & BAR serves Tokachi drinks, starting with the “Journey-Beginning Beer” crafted for visiting guests. Here are some Tokachi drinks you can enjoy at the CAFE & BAR. ● Hard cider made from apples grown in Ashoro Served by the bottle!! ↓ ● Aizawa Winery’s “Ryunosuke” (rosé) and “Sachirera” (red) ● Tokachi Regalo’s “Sanenkoro” (red and rosé sparkling) You’ll also find various Tokachi snacks—edamame, peanuts, cheese, sausages, popcorn—so please enjoy them with your drinks. NUPKA’s special “NUPKA Gyoza” comes in two types: pork gyoza made with Tokachi pork and vegetables, and chicken gyoza made with Tokachi mushrooms and cheese. Be sure to try both and compare!!

The Marugoto Kita-Tokachi Fair (North Tokachi Expo) will be held at Michi-no-Eki Otofuke "Natsuzora no Furusato" from December 9th to 15th! This event is packed with the charms of the four North Tokachi towns—Shikaoi, Shihoro, Kamishihoro, and Otofuke—including booths selling local specialty products and opportunities to take photos with characters. We hope to see you there! 😊 Roadside Station Otofuke "North Tokachi Expo" will take place from December 9th to 15th! It's an event full of the charms of the four North Tokachi towns—please stop by! 😊

December 4, 2024 — Taiki Town Snow began falling this morning, and the urban area looks set to see its first accumulation of the season. Real winter has arrived!

Ski season is here!! Sahoro Resort Ski Area opened on Monday, December 2nd. As of today, the Central Street course is open with the No. 6 pair lift running, and the snow depth is 30 cm. Through this Friday the 6th, a special opening day ticket is available (Adults 4,000 yen / Children and Seniors 3,200 yen), so you can fully enjoy your first ski of the season. Temperatures are expected to drop toward the weekend, so make your season debut at Sahoro Resort Ski Area!!

The "Shintoku Winter Rail Journey" campaign 2024 will take place at JR Shintoku Station! - Period: Sunday, December 1, 2024 to Monday, March 31, 2025 - Benefits: 1) Commemorative "Tetsu-Tabi Seal" for visiting Shintoku Station Gift 2) Show the Tetsu-Tabi Seal to receive special offers at participating stores in town 3) JR Shintoku Station "Departure Board Dot" design sticker gift (First 300 people) For detailed benefits and conditions, please search for "Winter Rail Journey." #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Railway #JR Hokkaido #Shintoku Station #Shintoku Winter Rail Journey #Visiting Commemoration #Campaign #Benefits #Original Sticker #japan #hokkaido #tokachi #shintoku #welcomeshintoku #welcomewinter #jr #jrhokkaido #shintokustation

This morning Tokachigawa Onsen was blanketed in snow. The forecast high for today is 5°C, so I think it will melt soon, but the pristine white snow is beautiful! It will get colder from now on, so please come to Tokachigawa Onsen to warm up 😊

It rained in Otofukecho this morning. By the afternoon the sky cleared to a beautiful blue, but the wind is chilly... Even so, preparations are already under way for the winter event Sairinka! Every year we start wiring and other electrical work before the snow falls. Please look forward to seeing what kind of light displays Sairinka will present this year! It was raining in Otofukecho this morning. By the afternoon the sky turned into a beautiful blue, but the wind was cold... At the same time, preparations for the winter event "Sairinka" have already begun! Every year we begin installing wiring before the snow falls. Please look forward to the light production that Sairinka will bring this year!

In June 2025, I visited Tokutoku, a community exchange center opening next to Shintoku Station. The facility combines a display of railway heritage, a kids’ area, a shop selling Shintoku specialties, a cafe, and a multipurpose hall. The tourism association will move to Tokutoku next year, and we look forward to more opportunities to interact with visitors than ever before. #Hokkaido Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #railways #railway heritage display #kids’ area #cafe #local specialties

A fun two-day event gathering "cute things" and "delicious things" for Christmas will be held at Kyodogakusha Shintoku Farm, renowned worldwide for its high-quality cheese production! Date: Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1, 2024 Time: 11:00–16:00 Location: Karimpani, Kyodogakusha Shintoku Farm ○ One Fine Day Selling wreaths, swags, small fresh-flower Christmas arrangements, cute miscellaneous goods, and holding a workshop for Christmas ornaments. ○ Flocorirlarbre The charming iced cookies from Flocorirlarbre in Osaka will be coming. ○ Sjunde himlen. Light, comfortable cotton items made from natural materials will also be on display. Also, speaking of Shintoku curry, Nomura Curry will participate and offer a special mini curry available only on the day. Whether you happen to be nearby that day or want to take this opportunity to visit Shintoku Town, please come and enjoy. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Town Tourism Association #Kyodogakusha Kyodogakusha Shintoku Farm #Christmas #Event #Wreath #Swag #Bouquet #Miscellaneous goods #Workshop #Flocorirlarbre #Iced cookies #Cotton items #Nomura Curry

Today in Otofukecho the low temperature dropped to -7.1°C, a chill like early December. Frost covered the cars, turning them pure white. Even in that cold, a Ezo squirrel visited the backyard of the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center! Its little clasped paws looked utterly adorable 😊 That cute sight cheered me up this morning 😊 Today in Otofukecho the minimum temperature was -7.1°C, as cold as early December. Frost formed on the cars, leaving them completely white. Even in such cold weather, the garden behind the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association was visited by an Ezo squirrel! Seeing them holding paws was so cute 😊 I was soothed by their cuteness this morning 😊

Notice of Long-Term Closure of Bansei Onsen From December 2 this year until February 28 next year, Bansei Onsen will be closed for an extended period for facility renovations. Just the thing for a time like this is “Bansei no Yu Onsen Powder.” It recreates the scent and color of Bansei Onsen’s characteristic iodine-rich bath, so you can easily enjoy Bansei Onsen at home. It is on sale at Roadside Station Cosmoall Taiki, so please give it a try!

On this day, I was ♪ driving a car to a fruit orchard in Tokachi Shimizu in Hokkaido On the way, 🐻 we passed through many bear-infested forests and country roads that looked like steep forest roads, and suddenly the view opened up! If you think... Isn't there a beautiful road that seems to continue endlessly and straight, and a beautiful scenery spread out under the blue sky? This is Tokachi sunny in ☀️ autumn I stopped the Car and took a picture 😊 while breathing in the Fresh Air

Autumn 🍂 of appetite At the fruit plantation, I have been ♪ picking pears, apples, and prunes My eldest son, who is 11 months old and loves pears and prunes, was also smiling 😊 happily when he ate many delicious fruits during his first fruit picking There are many delicious autumn flavors in Japan, and I feel ☺️ happy to have been born in this country