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Okhotsk Ozora Town Tourism Association
Sep. 5, 2023
Nice to meet everyone who watched the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Okhotsk Ozora Town Tourism Association that disseminates attractive information about Hokkaido Ozora Town. Ozora Town is a town located in the east of Hokkaido and was formed in 2006 by the merger of Memanbetsu Town and Higashi Mokoto Village. In this first post, we will introduce the highlights of the Ozora Town. Enjoy! We will introduce how to access Hokkaido Ozora Town. 【Access by plane】 ◯ Tokyo Haneda Airport 〜 Memanbetsu Airport ... Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes ◯ Sapporo New Chitose Airport 〜 Memanbetsu Airport ... Approx. 50 minutes ◯ Osaka・Kansai International Airport 〜 Memanbetsu Airport ... Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes 【Access by train】 ◯ JR Sapporo Station 〜 JR Memanbetsu Station ... About 5 hours 30 minutes by "Limited Express Okhotsk" / JR Asahikawa Station ~ JR Memanbetsu Station...About 3 hours 30 minutes by "Limited Express Oyuki" ◯ Sapporo 〜 Memanbetsu ... Approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes by intercity bus "Dreamint Okhotsk" reservation required Hokkaido Ozora Town has a climate with a large temperature difference, so it is recommended to check the weather forecast when planning a trip. Since there is little precipitation throughout the year, there are many sunny days, making it perfect for sightseeing! In summer, the average temperature is around 20°C, making it a comfortable climate. Snowfall in winter is from late October to late April. The minimum temperature can be -27°C, and the cold is severe in the region. A Ozora Town where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons! From here, we will introduce the sightseeing spots. With the arrival of warm spring, the Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park Higashimokoto moss phlox Park, where the beautiful pink carpet of the moss phlox spreads, is a popular moss phlox spot. The park has an observatory, a pink torii gate, and a sightseeing wheel. The picturesque scenery in the vast park is a must-see! Flowering time around May ~ early June In summer, the vast sunflower field is in full bloom, and yellow flowers spread out like the sun. "Tomap River Park" is the earliest sunflower field in the Ozora Town. It is located about 10 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport and has good access. Flowering time: mid ~ late July Asahigaoka Park, which is famous for enjoying sunflowers for a long time, is a popular spot for the superb view from the observatory. From the observatory, you can overlook Lake Abashiri, Mt. Shari, and the Shiretoko mountain range. Flowering time: late July ~ mid-September The sunflower field next to Memanbetsu Airport is a hot place in social media where you can take pictures of airplanes and sunflowers! You can enjoy about 400,000 sunflowers. Flowering time: early ~ late August Since it is located next to Memanbetsu Airport, you can take pictures as if an airplane is taking off and landing in a sunflower field. "Roadside Station NonkyLand Higashimokoto" with a hotel is also a popular spot! At the shop, you can enjoy local flavors such as souvenirs, local specialties, "juicy meat buns" of Hokkaido beef and long potatoes. It is also possible to stay at "Hotel Higashimokoto" in the Roadside Station. You can choose from twin, DLX twin, and Japanese-style rooms. There are no hot springs in the hotel, but there is a hot spring facility "Fureai Center Phlox" about 2 minutes by car from the hotel or about 9 minutes on foot, equipped with a whirlpool bath and sauna. You can slowly heal the fatigue of traveling. Located about 10 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport, "Meruhen no Oka" is also a popular tourist destination that cannot be missed. It is a famous spot for its fairytale scenery lined with seven larches. The vast countryside spreads out and you can enjoy the picturesque scenery. One of the highlights is the nearby Roadside Station "Meruhen no Oka Memanbetsu"! There is a corner selling freshly caught locally and a local product corner, and you can enjoy gourmet food using local ingredients such as "Ozora pork shabu long modon" at the on-site restaurant. There is also a free "dog run" where dogs can easily play. Mt. Mokoto, where you can enjoy the rich nature, is also a recommended tourist destination. It has been selected as one of the national "Nature 100 Selections". The altitude is about 1000m, so you can easily enjoy trekking! One of the highlights is the spring water near the 8th station, the famous water "Ginrei Water". Next, we will introduce the hot spring facilities in Ozora Town. If you want to enjoy hot springs in Ozora Town, we recommend the town-run public bath facility "Memanbetsu Agricultural Structure Improvement Center Himawari Onsen"! You can easily enjoy the hot springs flowing directly from the source with a day trip bath. The hot water is abundant and the spring quality is sodium bicarbonate chloride spring, which has effects such as neuralgia, sensitivity to cold, and recovery from fatigue. We deliver essential gourmet information for your trip to Ozora Town! Ozora Town's proud local gourmet "Ozora pork shabu long modon" is a must-eat! At Nagashimaya, you can enjoy a bowl with an original kimchi-flavored sauce based on the return of soba sauce. Ozora Town's two major summer events ♬♬ are "Memanbetsu Sightseeing Summer Festival" and "Nonkeyland Furusato Festival" This year, the Tourism Summer Festival was held from July 29 Sat to 30 Sun, 2023. The summer festival, which was held for the first time in four years, was a great success with fireworks on the water! The Hometown Festival was also held for the first time in four years. The race to roll large grass rolls and compete was a great success. In Hokkaido Ozora Town, there is still plenty of recommended information such as beautiful nature, sightseeing spots, and fresh seafood gourmet. We will continue to introduce the charm of Hokkaido Ozora Town, so thank you!
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  • Ozora
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Okhotsk
  • Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park
  • Fairy Tale Hill
  • Roadside Station Nonkeyland Higashimokoto
  • Mt. Mokoto
  • Asahigaoka Park (Ozora Town)
  • Tomap River Park
  • Sunflowers
  • ...and 9 others
FUKU FUKU
Sep. 4, 2023
Shinshu Otari Village Tsugaike Highland's floating island wetland at an altitude of 1,920 m is gradually approaching the arrival of autumn by the wind. It was carried. The vivid green marshland in summer is gradually beginning to take on a variety of colors, and it is early to see the autumn leaves, but I was able to feel the change of seasons from summer to autumn. It is a good memory of the trip where the subtle color gradation made me hear the end of summer. Next time, I would like to visit at the height of autumn leaves.
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  • Photo Contest
  • Autumn
  • Autumn leaves
  • Japan
  • Nature
  • Great view
  • Shinshu
COOL JAPAN VIDEOS STAFF
Sep. 1, 2023
Introducing the post of the "Taiki Tourism Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Hokkaido Taiki Town is a town located in the eastern part of Hokkaido. Since around 1985, we have been conducting various initiatives such as aerospace-related experiments with the goal of "space urban development." There are also plenty of attractive sightseeing spots such as "Space Exchange Center SORA" and "Kamui Kotan Park Campground". The specialties of Camembert cheese, autumn salmon and whey pork are exquisite.
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Taiki Tourism Association
Aug. 27, 2023 (edited)
Nice to meet you, everyone who watches Cool Japan!
Taiki Tourism Association.
In this account, we will send out attractive information that will make you want to visit Hokkaido Taiki Town.
Thank you in advance!

In this first post, we will introduce the Taiki Town and provide information on sightseeing spots.

Hokkaido Taiki Town is located in the eastern part of Hokkaido, in the southern part of Tokachi, and is a town with a population of 5,437 as of January 2023 where the breath of nature and the atmosphere of history intersect.
The name "Taikicho" is derived from the Ainu word "taikiushi", which means "a place where large trees grow in clusters".

The Taiki Town is dotted with beautiful nature and historical sights.
Next, we will introduce the attractive sightseeing spots of Taiki Town.

● Space Exchange Center SORA
Since around 1985, Taiki Town has been conducting aerospace-related experiments with the goal of "space urban development."
In the Space Exchange Center SORA, materials and models of experiments conducted Taiki Town by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA and Interstellar Technologies, a rocket development company, are exhibited.
Admission is free of charge, no reservation is required.

● Roadside Station "Cosmall Taiki"
Cosmall Taiju, a Roadside Station with local specialties and souvenirs, is one of the places where you can feel the charm of Taiki Town.
At the specialty product corner, you can taste natural cheese from Handa Farm, such as special homemade cheese, and cowbell ice cream corn, pumpkin, etc. made with ingredients from Taiki!
There is also a space goods section such as space food and a shopping center with many daily necessities.
In the surrounding area, there is a clear stream "Rekifune River Rekifunegawa", which has been selected as the best clear stream in Japan in the past.

Next, we will guide you to leisure information!

◎ Horokayanto LagoonJapanese smelt fishing
Horokayanto LagoonJapanese smelt fishing is lifted from around the end of December and can be enjoyed until late February.
There is also a "Bansei Onsen" right next to the Horokayanto Lagoon, which is perfect for warming up your cold body from Japanese smelt fishing!

◎ Kamui Kotan Park Campground
"Kamui Kotan Park Campground" in Kamuikotan, which is also a scenic spot in Tokachi, is a recommended spot for outdoor lovers!
It is a auto camp place surrounded by rich nature.
In addition to playing in the river, you can also experience fishing, forest walking, and gold panning!
If you wish to have a gold panning experience, please apply to the Tourism Association in advance.

Don't miss the events of Hokkaido Taiki Town.

◎ Rekifune River clear stream carp streamer
This is a mini-event held on Children's Day on May 5.
Every year from late April ~ early May, carp streamers spread all over the width of the river, and the sight of them swaying in the wind has become a spring tradition!

◎ Rekifune River Festival
The Rekifune River is also the venue for the "Rekifune River Festival" and "Perpne Fire Festival" held in August.
"Rekifune River Festival" is a major summer event in Taiki Town that started in the first year of Heisei when Rekifune River was evaluated as "the cleanest river in Japan" by the Environment Agency!
And at the end of the Rekifune River Festival, the "Perpne Fire Festival" and fireworks festival are also held.
Don't miss the sight of burning pillar torches stretching into the sky!
You can spend a luxurious time enjoying summer evenings.

Next, we will introduce Taiki Town gourmet information!
The gourmet Taiki Town is rich in variety, including specialty products such as Camembert cheese, autumn salmon, and whey pork, as well as seafood dishes made with fresh seafood and vegetable dishes that taste the bounty of the earth.

The "Taiki Cheese Salmon Bowl" made with cheese and autumn salmon is a popular local gourmet!
While tasting dishes made with plenty of local ingredients, please enjoy the food unique to Hokkaido Taiki Town!

Taiki Town's Furusato Nozei offers fresh seafood and carefully processed products.
thank-you gift such as "Fresh Rich Milk Cowbell Ice Cream", "Handa Farm's Homemade Cheese Set" and "Whey Pork Bowl Set" are especially popular.
Please enjoy the deliciousness unique to Hokkaido Taiki Town through Furusato Nozei!

To access the Taiki Town, please use "Tokachi-Obihiro Airport" from outside Hokkaido.
It takes about 40 minutes by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport to Taiki Town or about 70 minutes by bus.
In addition, from Sapporo, it takes about two and a half hours from Sapporo Station to Obihiro Station by train, or about 3 hours and 30 minutes by bus. It takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes by bus from Obihiro Station to Taiki Town.

Although the Taiki Town faces the sea, the climate and weather have a large temperature difference, and it is not uncommon for the average temperature in summer to be about 20 degrees Celsius, the maximum temperature to be about 34 degrees Celsius, and the winter to be minus 20 degrees Celsius.
Also, in winter, the temperature difference in a short time is severe, so please be careful what you wear when traveling.

Please visit once and experience the charm of Hokkaido Taiki Town for yourself.
We will continue to deliver the charm of Taiki Town, so thank you!
  • Taikicho, Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Space Exchange Center SORA
  • Kamuikotan Park Campground
  • Nature
  • Great view
  • Sightseeing
  • Travel
Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Aug. 31, 2023
Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! Nishiokoppe Village This is Kurashima, Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers in charge of tourism. I would like to deliver the charm of Hokkaido Nishiokoppe Village [tourist information]! Thank you in advance. Hokkaido Nishiokoppe Village is located inland in the Sea of Okhotsk in the eastern Hokkaido region, has a population of 1,002 as of the end of July 2023 Reiwa 5, and forests account for about 90% of the village's area. The contrast with forests and snowy landscapes is beautiful, and the walls of major buildings such as public facilities are unified in orange. The temperature difference in our village is large, and it can be -20 degrees Celsius in winter and over 30 degrees Celsius in summer. Although it is a harsh natural environment, it is full of hidden areas and sightseeing spots such as rich nature and waterfalls! Then, Hokkaido Nishiokoppe Village Here are some of the attractive sightseeing spots. The "Ice Tunnel" at the foot of the Mt. Uenshiri is a fantastic popular tourist destination where the ice world spreads! The tunnel created by the water flowing down due to the melting snow in spring is located in a mountain valley, so the ice does not melt even in summer, showing a mysterious world. It is usually closed due to the risk of collapse, but in July this year, it was opened for one day only for the first time in four years. "Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu" is a spot where a flower park and Roadside Station are fused! In the Roadside Station building, there is a wooden contraption organ "Otogibayashi" that plays sound with the power of the wind, which is rare in Japan, and the shop also sells dairy products such as soft-serve ice cream using grass-fed milk from Nishikobu, as well as processed Yezo sika deer products processed skin products, pet food, etc.. In the attached flower park, you can enjoy a garden based on the concept of a "natural garden" that reproduces natural plants and flowers that grow according to the climate and climate of the Nishiokoppe Village. Located about 10 minutes by car from the Roadside Station Nishiokoppe Kamu, the Forest Museum Komu is an art museum based on the concepts of "seeing," "touching," "playing," and "creating." Not only are about 3,000 wooden toys and works on display, but you can also actually touch and play with large wooden playground equipment. Among them, the "wooden sandbox" containing 160,000 wooden balls is a popular work! You can enjoy the woodworking bath surrounded by the scent of wood. In addition to seeing, you can also experience actually making it at the "Woodworking Experience Class"! Enjoy a luxurious time to experience art in the forest. The sightseeing spot "Gyoja no Taki" where you can feel the power of nature is a waterfall with a drop of 20 meters. At the end of the Meiji era, it began to be called Gyono Falls because there was a woman who prayed for the cure of her parents' intractable illness after being struck by the waterfall. In the upper reaches of Gyoja Falls, there is the beautiful brick-colored riverbed "Akaiwa Falls" and the "Kuroiwa Falls" that flows through the primeval forest of the Ezo spruce, and you can enjoy three waterfalls on one route. Next, we will introduce campsites where you can enjoy magnificent nature and the outdoors! The Forest Park will undergo large-scale renovation work over two years, 2022 Reiwa 4 and five years, and preparations are underway for the renewal and opening of the 2024 Reiwa 6, including the maintenance of tent sites and the installation of new playground equipment. In 2023 Reiwa 5, the tent site is available until October 15, but the playground equipment cannot be used. In addition, there is a paid log house in the park that can be used all year round, and a BBQ house that can be used for day trips. Surrounded by primeval forest, "Uenshiri Campground" is a recommended campsite for wild camping because there are no cooking facilities. Like the Ice Tunnel, it is located in Mt. Uenshiri and offers free access to one bungalow that can accommodate up to 10 people. In addition, there is a risk of brown bears around the primeval forest, so be careful when using it. Nishiokoppe Village is also known for the guitar factory "Okhotsk Musical Instrument Industry", where instruments with beautiful tones are born. Okhotsk Musical Instrument Industry, which was founded in the form of taking over the timber company, currently produces 20,000 guitar bodies a year. There is also a showroom in the annex of the guitar factory that you can enter for free, so you can feel free to visit it. Access to the Nishiokoppe Village is It takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes from Haneda Airport to Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport. From the Osaka area, from Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport, take New Chitose Airport about 1 hour 50 minutes, take JR to Asahikawa Station about 2 hours 10 minutes, transfer to JR Limited Express and get off at Nayoro about 1 hour, and take a bus to Nishiokoppe Village about 1 hour. It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by bus from Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport to Nishiokoppe Village. Beautiful scenery such as ice tunnels, delicious food, etc. You can enjoy a variety of experiences in Nishiokoppe Village. We will continue to tell you about the charm of Hokkaido Nishiokoppe Village, Thank you in advance!
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  • Nishiokoppe
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Ice Tunnel (Nishi Okoppe Village)
  • Wensili Mt.
  • Roadside Station "Nishi Okoppe Hanamu
  • Flower Park Hanamu
  • Forest Art Museum "KoMu"
  • Gyoja Falls (Nishiokoppe Village)
  • Forest Park Camp Ground (Nishi Okokope Village)
  • Wensili Campground
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Oketo, Hokkaido
Aug. 31, 2023
Nice to meet you all! This is the Industrial Promotion Division of the Oketo Town Town Hall. We will tell everyone who watches the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS the charm of Hokkaido Oketo Town, so thank you! This is my first post, and I would like to introduce what kind of town Oketo Town is and deliver the charm of Oketo Town! Hokkaido Tokoro DistrictOketo Town is a peaceful town surrounded by beautiful nature located in the eastern part of Hokkaido with a population of 2,669 as of January 31, 2023. There are plenty of opportunities to interact with warm people and you can feel the charm of the region. In addition, the climate and weather of Oketo Town is characterized by a large temperature difference between day and night, and little snow and rain. Access to the Oketo Town is convenient by combining airplane and car! It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport Ozora Town to Oketo Town, and driving while surrounded by nature is the real pleasure of a pleasant trip. By bus, take the Kitami Bus Memanbetsu Airport Line from Memanbetsu Airport Ozora Town and transfer to the Kitami Bus Terminal Rikubetsu Line at Kitami Bus Terminal Kitami City for a total of about 1 hour and 40 minutes Oketo Town. Next, we will introduce the sightseeing spots and ways to enjoy Oketo Town where you can enjoy different expressions throughout the year! ●Lake Oketo, Kanoko Dam Kanoko Dam "Oketo Lake" is an artificial lake created by damming the Shikanoko Dam. With a circumference of 13.4 km, there are many wild birds and wild grasses, and it is one of the attractions. You can also enjoy fishing in the lake! In summer, you can enjoy mountain trout and American trout, and in late December ~ mid-February, you can also enjoy "Japanese smelt fishing". There is no rental of fishing gear, so please prepare your own fishing gear and tent. ) ●Rainbow Falls Shikanokozawa, located downstream of the Shikanoko Dam, has a magnificent natural beauty. One of them, the 13-meter-high Rainbow Falls, is popular for its picturesque scenery! Trees and flowers are in full bloom around the waterfall, and it is a spot visited by many photographers. In winter, Rainbow Falls is lit up and icefall tours are held. ●Oke Craft Center "Forest Craft Museum" "Oke Craft" is a regional craft brand in Oketo Town. The activity began in 1983 by combining "oke" bending tub, which was produced as a local industry, "oke" of Oketo Town, and "craft". 24 private workshops in Oketo Town produce tableware and other items that can be used in everyday life. Okecraft can also be purchased from the website. At the Forest Craft Museum, we exhibit and sell products made in the area, such as plant dyeing, as well as oke crafts! You can also tour the production scenery and facilities. "Okecraft" is also popular as a thank-you gift for Oketo Town Furusato Nozei! The texture of the wood, such as the couple's bowl made of Ezo spruce and the mouth-watering cutlery, is outstanding. Please check the Furusato Nozei sites. ●Oketo Katsuyama Onsen Yuyu "Oketo Katsuyama Onsen Yuyu" is a facility full of attractions such as accommodation, hot springs, gourmet food, and sightseeing. There are 4 cottages in total, and you can enjoy the camping feeling with free BBQ space. There is also a restaurant and a café corner in the building. Weekday lunch menu is also recommended. At the day-trip hot spring, you can enjoy the hot spring that flows directly from the source Katsuyama Onsen. You can enjoy a large bathtub, sleeping bath, open-air bath, pottery bath, etc., and there is also a dry sauna room! In addition, there are plenty of sightseeing spots such as oke and lake around the facility. ●Minamigaoka Ski Resort It is also recommended to enjoy it at the ski resort in winter! "Minamigaoka Ski Resort" is a reasonably priced ski resort with a one-day ticket of 1040 yen for adults and 520 yen for children junior high school students and younger. There is a wide range of courses from beginners to advanced, so you can fully enjoy skiing. Please feel the charm of nature and the warmth of the local area in the Oketo Town. This account will provide you with Oketo Town information. Thank you in advance!
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  • Oketo
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Oketo Lake
  • Dam
  • Kanoko Dam
  • Rainbow Falls (Okioto Town, Hokkaido)
  • Oke Craft Center "Forest Craft Center
  • Oketo Katsuyama Onsen Yuyu
  • Minamigaoka Ski Area
  • Hometown tax
  • ...and 6 others

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