Event Announcement📣 On May 3rd (Sunday), the "3-Hour Endurance Cycle Race in Sarabetsu" will be held😊 Let's enjoy the first bicycle endurance race of spring on the international circuit of Tokachi Speedway🎵 Challenge yourself to see how many laps you can complete in 3 hours, testing your limits and the bonds of your team‼ You can participate with road bikes, sports cycles, or even regular mom bikes🚲🚲 We look forward to your entries as you create memories during Golden Week🤗 📍Location: Tokachi Speedway (Sarabetsu) 📍Application Deadline: Until April 20th ◆About Entry ①Team (2-3 members) using a timing baton method ⇒ a) Mens (Men only) / b) Ladys (Women only) / c) Mix (Mixed gender) ⇒ Entry fee 9,000 yen (per team) ②Solo (individual) participation is also OK ⇒ d) Expert (Expert) / e) Men (General Men) / f) Lady (General Women) ⇒ Entry fee 7,000 yen (e) General Men / (f) General Women ⇒ Entry fee 6,500 yen (d) Expert JCF/HCF registered participants (please include registration number on the application form) ③Enjoy (& Cosplay) Class ⇒ g) Enjoy (for those who want to enjoy the cycle race regardless of ranking, 1-3 members) ⇒ Entry fee 6,000 yen (no awards will be given) *Please note that during the event, there will be an additional facility entry fee of 1,000 yen for each participant aged high school and above at Tokachi Speedway (free for middle school students and younger). For applications and details, please check the Tokachi Cycle Network website. http://tokachicyclenetwork.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-145.html...

Tsubosaka-dera Temple's Sakura Daibutsu April 4, 2026 It was rainy, so there were reflections. This time, parking at Tsubosaka-dera was completely reservation-based, eliminating traffic, and we were able to smoothly reach the parking lot at the reserved time.

[Late April] The sacred tree of Kanazakura Shrine, “Kanazakura,” is in full bloom 🌼 An announcement from Shosenkyo’s local mascot, Shosencat 🐱 Kanazakura Shrine is a deeply mystical shrine often called a power spot. The shrine’s sacred tree, Kanazakura, has long been famous in folk songs as the “money-bearing tree, Kanazakura” 😳 People say that if you worship the cherry blossoms at this season and receive a crystal charm, you will be blessed with good fortune for life ♪ Wanting money? You should definitely come, okay? Come to Shosenkyo for a spring or Golden Week outing! We’ll be waiting!

Photographed today, Wednesday, April 8: the wisteria at san remo park. There are white and purple wisteria trellises; the white is in full bloom while the purple has just begun to open. The azaleas are also coloring up, so please take a look if you are nearby. san remo park Address / Wadahaminamicho (next to Atami Port)

This week’s cherry blossom viewing reference! Cherry blossom bloom report from April 7 to April 8 🌸 ① Shoubu Pilgrimage Cherry Tree An Edohigan cherry tree estimated to be 700 years old. This giant tree stands about 18.2 meters tall, making it quite a sight! It is said to have received its name from its location on an ancient path leading to Togakushi from Koichi. 【Bloom Status】50% Blooming *Photo taken on April 7 【Location】3991 Shoubu, Nagano City ② Kourinji Temple This temple features a weeping cherry tree that is about 300 years old, along with other Somei Yoshino cherry trees. Many people come to photograph the impressive cherry blossoms and the temple. 【Bloom Status】Full Bloom *Photo taken on April 8 【Location】2329 Komatsubara, Shinonoi, Nagano City 【Parking】Available ③ Matsushiro Castle Ruins Matsushiro Castle, the residence of the Sanada clan, features about 100 cherry trees blooming beautifully in the castle grounds from the late Edo period! 【Cherry Blossom Illumination】April 4 (Saturday) to April 13 (Monday) from 18:00 to 21:00 【Bloom Status】Full Bloom *Photo taken on April 8 【Location】44 Matsushiro, Matsushiro-machi, Nagano City 【Parking】Available City-operated Tonemachi Tourist Parking: 7 large buses, 50 regular cars, 2 disabled parking spots Matsushiro Castle North Parking (5-minute walk from the north side of Matsushiro Castle): 10 large buses, 60 regular cars, 2 disabled parking spots ④ Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park This is a battlefield famous for the battles between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin. Enjoy cherry blossoms with about 100 Somei Yoshino trees at this viewing spot! 【Cherry Blossom Illumination】After blooming until April 11 (Saturday) from 18:00 to 21:00 【Bloom Status】Full Bloom *Photo taken on April 8 【Location】1384-1 Oshimada, Nagano City 【Parking】Available (Expect congestion in the park's parking lot. Please refrain from unauthorized parking at nearby facilities.) ⑤ Shiroyama Park Located next to Zenkoji, this is Nagano City’s premier cherry blossom spot, featuring about 470 Somei Yoshino trees in full bloom. The cherry blossom tunnel during full bloom is incredibly beautiful! 【Bloom Status】Full Bloom *Photo taken on April 8 【Location】Hakoshimizu, Nagano City 【Parking】Available First Parking Lot (155 cars), Second Parking Lot (123 cars), Third Parking Lot (155 cars) 100 yen for the first 20 minutes, plus 100 yen for every additional 20 minutes *Those with a Nagano City Childcare Passport can park for free for up to 2 hours when visiting the park or zoo. ⑥ Sakuradote (Arks) About 60 Somei Yoshino trees line the banks of the Sai River near Arks. 【Bloom Status】Full Bloom *Photo taken on April 8 【Location】1-32 Arks, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture ⑦ Unjouden About 650 cherry trees bloom along the cherry blossom slope and scenic road leading from behind Zenkoji to Unjouden. Being on a high ground, it offers a panoramic view of the city. 【Bloom Status】Full Bloom *Photo taken on April 8 【Location】1775-3 Hakoshimizu, Nagano City 【Parking】Available *The "Nagano Tourism Net" webpage is currently providing information on cherry blossom bloom in Nagano City! 🌸 Please make use of it as a reference for cherry blossom viewing 🌸 #cherry blossom #cherry blossom viewing #bloom #Nagano City #Nagano tourism

Introduction of Supporting Companies – The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The winning entries of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and prizes were presented to each winner. This Teshikaga Photo Contest is held with the cooperation of businesses in Teshikaga. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies that have supported the contest. (In no particular order) This time we introduce Soba Dokoro Fukuzumi‼︎📝Teshikaga Navi carries a wide range of information, so please take a look✨Thank you very much to Soba Dokoro Fukuzumi for supporting this event🙇❣️ We appreciate your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and for Teshikaga Navi. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r08/...

Event Announcement 📣 On Sunday, April 26th we will hold a one-day special cycling event across Horoka Pass, which links Lake Shikaribetsu and Lake Nukabira 😊 There are two starting points—Lake Shikaribetsu side and NukabiraGensenkyo side—so you can choose according to your level 🚴‍♀️ 1) From Lake Shikaribetsu (for beginner to intermediate riders) 14 km to the summit, 200 m elevation gain, and a gentle climb. Enjoy the relaxed beauty of the national park 🎵 2) From NukabiraGensenkyo (for those who like climbing) 8 km to the summit, 500 m elevation gain, with a series of steep slopes. The sense of accomplishment is unbeatable 🎶 Ride through the early-spring Taisetsuzan on your bike‼ We sincerely look forward to your entry 🤗 For registration and details, please check the Tokachi Cycle Network website. 📍Horoka Pass is part of the National Cycle Route Tokapuchi 400 🚵🚵‍♂️🚵‍♂️ http://tokachicyclenetwork.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-144.html...

I rode the Matsukawa sightseeing boat in Toyama Prefecture. The weather wasn't great, but when cherry blossom petals floated on the water and the boat slipped under a bridge, the scene looked like a painting. At one moment, a plane took off between two stretches of cherry trees, creating a surreal view that made me snap a photo without thinking. I hope I can take the ride again next year when the weather is nicer.

A spring scene in Reihoku: a photo of the cherry blossoms along the regional agricultural road! They looked to be in full bloom last weekend, but some may still remain. If you pass by, be sure to take a look! 📍 Location: Northern regional agricultural road on Amakusa Shimojima (the Reihoku to Amakusa City area) If you’ve driven this way before or think it’s beautiful, tell us in the comments 🌸

Spring arrives quietly in Toyama… not with noise, but with fresh breath. In the blue hour, when day surrenders to night, the cherry blossom avenue awakens in soft golden light. Lanterns glow gently beneath blooming canopies, and people walk slowly, as if afraid to disturb the moment. Behind it all, the snow-capped Tateyama Range stands in silent majesty — timeless, unmoving, watching spring unfold below. The mountains hold the last light of the evening, their white peaks glowing softly against the deepening sky. In the foreground, the lake refuses stillness. Wind brushes across its surface, rippling reflections of blossoms and lights into fleeting fragments. The air turns colder after sunset, and yet the warmth of spring lingers in every step, every breath, every quiet glance. This photograph captures the delicate balance of spring — warmth and chill, movement and stillness, fleeting beauty and eternal mountains. A moment where nature whispers, and time gently pauses.

Guide to JR Hokkaido’s Ōzora and Tokachi trains 😊 JR Hokkaido’s limited express trains Ōzora and Tokachi connect Sapporo with eastern Hokkaido (Obihiro and Kushiro). The journey from sapporo station to obihiro station takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes 🚊 From shinchitosekuukou station, take the Rapid Airport to minami chitose station and transfer to the limited express Ōzora or Tokachi. The travel time from shinchitosekuukou station to obihiro station is about 2 hours 30 minutes 🎵 Also, the trip from Kushiro Station to obihiro station on the Ōzora limited express takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes. All seats on the limited express Ōzora and Tokachi are reserved, so please make a reservation in advance 🤗 https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/ekinet_jrticket/page.html#map...

Introducing Our Sponsors – The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest The winners of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced, and we presented prizes to each recipient. This Teshikaga photo contest is held with the cooperation of businesses based in Teshikaga. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies that have supported us. (In no particular order) This time, we introduce Kussharo Prince Hotel‼︎📝 Teshikaga Navi offers a wide range of information, so please take a look✨ Thank you very much to Kussharo Prince Hotel for supporting this event🙇❣️ We look forward to your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/k_princehotel/...

Information about the 4-day valid “New Nissho Peninsula Story Ticket” 😊 The “New Nissho Peninsula Story Ticket,” valid for four days and connecting Tomakomai and Obihiro, can be purchased and used on your smartphone 🎵 You can choose either Tomakomai or Obihiro as your starting point 😍 Within the bus free area (Obihiro–Hiroo–Shizunai), Tokachi Bus and JR Hokkaido Bus offer unlimited boarding and alighting (one-way travel only; backtracking is not allowed). The reserved limited-express Tomamu-go is also available 🚌 Plus, the ticket includes great benefits redeemable at more than ten facilities along the route, including Roadside Station Nakasatsunai‼ Leave your busy routine behind, relax with local flavors and scenery, and take a free-spirited trip to discover your own favorite spots. Use this for planning your trip 🤗 Model itineraries are also posted, so please check the Tokachi Bus website for details. https://www.tokachibus.jp/kankou/#kippu...

One-day unlimited ride pass for Obihiro City buses 😊 Ride all Tokachi Bus city routes all day with no limits‼ Get off wherever you like and transfer as many times as you want 🎵 This value pass is perfect for strolling the town or hopping between sweets shops and cafes 😍 Make it your go-to for sightseeing around Obihiro City 🤗 For details, please check the Tokachi Bus website below. *Please note that airport shuttle buses, intercity buses, and other temporary services are not eligible for use.* 🔶Sales locations: Obihiro Station Bus Terminal Tokachi Bus ticket counter, Tokachi Bus Head Office 🔶You can purchase and use this pass on your smartphone. Download a transit app to make use of it. https://www.tokachibus.jp/obihiro1day/...

Hello. This is Waraji, a Koshu local cuisine restaurant. The news of cherry blossoms already in full bloom arrived earlier than in many other parts of the country, and though it’s the season that makes you feel spring’s arrival, here at Shosenkyo Gorge the trees need a little more time to reach full bloom 🌸 The gorge’s towering rock faces still hold a touch of chill, yet each day brings a gentler hint of spring filling the air. On clear mornings, the crisp air carries the bush warbler’s beautiful song, soothing the heart like a natural soundtrack 🎶 Against the grand scenery, these moments of slowly approaching spring feel like a luxurious experience unique to Shosenkyo Gorge ⛰️ If you feel a bit peckish during your stroll, please drop by our shop 😊 At this chilly time of year, we recommend Yamanashi’s specialty, houtou (thick vegetable noodle stew) 🍲 A gentle bowl brimming with pumpkin, root vegetables, mushrooms, and other plentiful vegetables warms you to the core and eases the heart ✨ Enjoy the comforting taste that soaks into a body chilled by the outdoors. Waiting at our entrance to greet you is Houtou no Tanuchan, our beloved houtou raccoon character, who is eagerly looking forward to meeting visitors 🐻‍❄️ (It’s a raccoon!) Its charming figure is sure to make you want to take a photo 📸 At Shosenkyo Gorge, where spring arrives slowly, come and enjoy a time that warms both heart and body. We sincerely look forward to your visit 🌿

[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 🙏

Unlimited rides on Tokachi buses! Information on the value-packed VISIT TOKACHI PASS 😊 This great ticket lets you ride Tokachi route buses and the Tokachi Obihiro Airport shuttle as much as you like 🚌 The pass gives you unlimited boarding and alighting on Tokachi area route buses and the airport shuttle, making it a great value 🎵 Enjoy sightseeing across Tokachi, from distant spots like NukabiraGensenkyo and Lake Shikaribetsu to Obihiro’s Manabe Garden and Obihiro Racecourse (Banei Horse Racing). Use it to plan your trip to the fullest 😍 Sit back on the bus, watch Tokachi’s scenery roll by the window, and take a relaxed tour at your own pace. Spend some time just for yourself and savor it fully 🤗 * Residents within the jurisdiction of the Tokachi Subprefecture are not eligible to use this pass. * Intercity highway buses and each municipality’s community buses are not covered by this pass. Please understand this in advance. 🔶 Online sales are also available; please check the Tokachike link below. https://www.tokaticket.jp//

Kawayu Onsen website 'News' updated 📝🆙 We introduce the Lake Mashu Ice Formation Project for fiscal 2025 and an ice formation forecast report‼︎ Please take a look✨ ※Teshikaga Town Promotion Corporation runs an annual Lake Mashu ice formation forecast campaign. This year’s campaign has ended. Please consider joining next year. https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/news/1134/...

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 local businesses in Teshikagacho. On the official Teshikaga Navi Instagram, we will gradually introduce the sponsoring companies that support us. (Order is not indicative) This time we introduce Sogo Fuel Co., Ltd.! Teshikaga Navi carries a wide range of information, so please take a look. Thank you very much to Sogo Fuel Co., Ltd. for supporting this event. We appreciate it! We appreciate your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r08/...

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 that have supported us. (Order varies) This time we feature Teshikaga Ramen Sohonten‼︎📝Teshikaga Navi carries a wide range of information, so please take a look✨Thank you very much to Teshikaga Ramen Sohonten for supporting this event🙇❣️ We appreciate your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and for Teshikaga Navi. https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r08/...

Guide to the Tokachi Obihiro Airport Shuttle Bus 😊 Tokachi Obihiro Airport, the gateway to the Tokachi region, offers regular flights connecting to Haneda Airport ✈️ From the airport to Obihiro city, two bus services operate: a shuttle to Obihiro Station and the city, and a circular route that stops at major hotels—use them when planning your trip 🚌 Please come and enjoy Tokachi, home to thriving agriculture and dairy farming 🤗 https://www.tokachibus.jp/airport/...

New Chitose Airport ⇔ Obihiro and TokachigawaOnsen Express Bus Information 😊 The Tokachi Milky Liner, an express bus linking New Chitose Airport and Obihiro–TokachigawaOnsen, operates six round trips daily. 🚌 For buses from TokachigawaOnsen to the airport, there are two morning departures at 8:30 and 11:00. From the airport (domestic terminal) to TokachigawaOnsen, three afternoon departures run at 13:00, 14:30, and 17:30. 📣 Please note that passengers boarding at TokachigawaOnsen must make a reservation at least one hour before departure.‼️ You can reach Tokachi and Obihiro, blessed with rich nature, from New Chitose Airport in about 2 hours 30 minutes, so please use this information when planning your trip. 🤗 https://www.obiun.co.jp/bus/index.html...

Mud play at the “Sky Terraced Rice Fields” with ocean views! 🌿🌊 Join us on Sunday, April 19th for a one-day Rice-Planting Trial Tour—participants wanted! ✨ This special event aims to develop a future hands-on experience program. After planting in this stunning location, everyone will enjoy a delicious lunch together! 🍚🥢 Children and adults alike—come ready to get muddy and have fun 😊 📍 Location: 3315 Shiki, Reihoku (We will send directions to the exact experience site to those who register) ⏰ Time: 10:00–12:00 💰 Fee: 1,000 yen (includes insurance and lunch) Sign up via the link in our profile (Tourism Association website) or the QR code on the flyer! 📲

This is a photo from when I went to Enoshima 📷

Asahikawa ⇔ Obihiro Intercity Bus Information 😊 A highway bus called the Northliner runs between Asahikawa and Obihiro. 🚌 The Karikachi Pass route operates five round trips per day, and the Mikuni Pass route operates one round trip per day. 🎵 You can travel from Asahikawa, Biei, Furano, Kamikawa, and the Sounkyo Onsen area to Tokachi and Obihiro, so please use this information when planning your trip. 🤗 https://www.takubus.com/%E9%83%BD%E5%B8%82%E9%96%93%E9%AB%98%E9%80%9F%E3%83%90%E3%82%B9/%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC/...

Spring trips to Hokkaido are still possible. Special spring travel campaign running until April 5. 【Eligible stay period】 Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026 Make Kushiro your next destination. ▶ Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel...

You can enjoy spring without worrying about sneezing or itchy eyes. Kushiro is a place where you can have that kind of "pollen-free stay." At Kushiro Prince Hotel, we offer special spring hospitality such as a high-floor upgrade plan to stay free from pollen and a herbal set. For details, check the link in our profile! ▶ Kushiro Prince Hotel https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel...

Sapporo ⇔ Obihiro Intercity Bus Information 😊 From April 1, 2026, the Potato Liner between Sapporo and Obihiro will add one round trip, making travel more convenient 🎵 Meanwhile, the New Star service is also operating, so please use these options when planning your trip 🤗 Here is a brief introduction to Tokachi 📣 Tokachi lies in southeastern Hokkaido and consists of Obihiro City and 18 towns and villages centered around Obihiro. In 2024, Hidaka Mountains Erimo Tokachi National Park was established, and the region is now surrounded by three national parks—Daisetsuzan National Park and Akan-Mashu National Park among them—creating a land rich in nature 🗻 Blessed with clean water and a cool climate, Tokachi thrives on primary industries such as agriculture and dairy farming 🐄 The area offers abundant nature-based activities and campsites, including horseback riding, canoeing, rafting, and hot air ballooning ⛺️ You can also visit observation points with sweeping views of the vast Tokachi plain and surrounding mountains, as well as gardens where seasonal flowers and wild plants bloom 🌷 Fresh vegetables, cheese, soft serve ice cream, and a variety of sweets are all readily available and delicious 😍 Come and soothe your everyday weariness—please visit us sometime 🤗 https://tokachibare.jp//

Event Announcement📣 Shintoku Town’s Takutetsukinoko Tan presents a Birch Sap Water Harvesting Experience😊 This short seasonal nature activity is best enjoyed after the snow melts and before the trees begin to leaf out🎵 You will receive a small share of the clear, natural sap water that trees draw up from the ground, and you can savor it while feeling nature’s vitality, enjoying a campfire and toasted marshmallows🤗 📍Period: Friday, April 3, 2026 – Sunday, April 19, 2026 (Closed on Tuesdays April 7 and 14, and Wednesdays April 8 and 15.) 📍Times: Morning session: 10:00; Afternoon session: 14:00 📍Location: Takutetsu Kinokotan (155 Takutetsu, Shintoku Town) 📍Participation Fee: Adults ¥2,500; Elementary school students ¥1,500 *If you wish to take sap water home, please bring one cleaned 500 ml PET bottle.* *Please note that sap may not flow or may be scarce depending on weather and temperature conditions.* 📞Applications and Inquiries Shintoku Tourism Association TEL: 0156-67-7567 (9:00–17:00) https://shintoku-town.net/2026%e7%99%bd%e6%a8%ba%e6%a8%b9%e6%b6%b2%e6%b0%b4%e6%8e%a1%e5%8f%96%e4%bd%93%e9%a8%93/...

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🌱