2025 (2025 (Reiwa 7)) Gari operation schedule information This year as well, we will operate a shuttle bus connecting city tourist facilities, popular souvenir shops, and hotels to coincide with the drift ice season. 【Highlights and Attractions】 ☆ Ice Sea Observation Tower "Okhotsk Tower" with a 360-degree view, and "Drift Ice Sightseeing Boat Gari Nko-go" that proceeds exciting while rotating a drill in the sea covered with drift ice ☆ At Japan's only protection facilities specializing in seal, you can see cute seal up close. ☆ In addition to learning about drift ice and the Sea of Okhotsk, you can touch real drift ice in a world with a temperature of 20 degrees below zero. ☆ Activities such as walking skiing, including indoor playground equipment popular with children, can be experienced at "Okhotsk Drift Ice Park (Aozora Exchange Hall)" * The shuttle bus to Drift Ice Park operates Traditional Japanese straw raincoat only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in February, where you can experience snow Rafting. In addition, we will visit popular Souvenir shops and hotels in Monbetsu. Summary frequently asked questions about drift ice tourism, so please see here as well. [Operation period] January 17 ~ January 31 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only February 1st ~ February 28th Daily operation (Note: Operating hours change on Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) March 1st ~ March 31st Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only * Cash payment only

Writer Arata Iyohara was awarded the Naoki Prize. Congratulations. One of the five stories in this award-winning book, "The Sea of Indigo," is set in Shirataki, Engaru Town. In the work, the Nature of Shirataki and the harsh and long winters are beautifully depicted. Shirataki is the oldest national treasure "Hokkaido Shirataki Archaeological Site Excavation". We are delighted to receive this kind of attention again. Please read the work. *The photo is for illustrative purposes only. This is a photo of the Shirataki area, but it has nothing to do with the book. Photo 1: Tengu Taira Photo 2: Potato flowers

Kitahama Station on the Kusami Main Line along the Sea of Okhotsk Looking at the peaks of the Shiretoko Peninsula in the distance over the Sea of Okhotsk This is the station closest to the Sea of Okhotsk Drift ice is about to come ashore

With the silver Shiretoko mountain range in the background, the Kusami Main Line runs along the Sea of Okhotsk This is a hill between the Kusami Main Line and Hamakoshimizu A large view of the Shiretoko mountain range over the Sea of Okhotsk The Car on the Kusami Main Line goes along the Sea of Okhotsk Drift ice has not yet docked

Drift Ice and Hamakoshimizu Station The Kushiro Main Line, which connects Kushiro and Abashiri, runs along the Sea of Okhotsk from Shiretoko Shari to Abashiri, and in winter you can see the drift ice from the Car window. The photo shows the rapid Shiretoko Mashu departing from Hamakoshimizu Station on the Kusami Main Line, and the Sea of Okhotsk with drift ice docking Unfolds on the left. If the weather is good, you can see the Shiretoko mountain range in the distance.

"Okhotsk Fair in Chi Ka Ho" will be held in ♪ on January 22 (Wed) and 23 (Thu) The Annual event "Okhotsk Fair", which combines food and tourism in the Okhotsk region to Broadcasting the charm of Okhotsk, will be Held in again this year! Engaru Town will also exhibit. At the Engaru Town booth, we will hold "Obsidian Accessory Making Experience (Charged)", "Gacha Questionnaire", "Specialty Products Sales", etc. Shirataki Geopark character "Anji-kun" will also appear ♫ Please come and visit us! "Okhotsk Fair in Chi Ka Ho" Location: Sapporo Station Underground Walking Space North 3 Place Square (West) Opening hours: 10:00 – 19:00 * The Engaru Town booth will end in the morning only on Thursday 23rd.

At the Forest Park, which can be reached on foot from the center of Monbetsu City, a volunteer guide held a snowshoe picnic. The weather on this day was sunny, the temperature was minus 3 degrees Celsius, and the conditions were perfect for winter Activities. There is a large pond in the center of and forest park, and you can stroll around it for about 40 minutes on snowshoes. During breaks, we had a short but enjoyable time, such as drinking freshly ground coffee and talking nonsense. A "snowshoe picnic" Subject the general public will also be Implementation, so please join and apply.

Today is Coming-of-Age Day! Congratulations 🎈 to all the new adults I think there are many people who are returning to their hometowns for the coming-of-age ceremony. Please ☺️ enjoy the nostalgic time in your hometown May your future life be even more wonderful 💐 . Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support of the Engaru Town Tourist Association this year.

Winter Adventure 2025 “MOMBETSU” Wild Bird Paradise Lake Komuke / Komuke Native Flower Garden Snow Trekking Tour Located about 20 km from the center of Monbetsu City in the direction of Abashiri, the area around Lake Komuke and Komuke Native Flower Garden is a popular place where you can use the trailer House "Toromi Hut" where bird Information and information are posted in addition to bird watching, the "Sanmuro Banya" which was a accommodation and work hut for fishermen in the Showa era, and the campsite in the summer. Why don't you take a "snow trekking tour" to explore this field rich in rich in nature with a local expert guide? Coast with drift ice, birds flying freely on the frozen lake, animals imagined from footprints, Base point around the campsite, Activities where you can feel the charm of Lake Komke and the primeval flower garden, which is different from the green season. The winter-only sightseeing tour bus "Gari" will Pick up and drop off participants to the site. Fee It is also possible to Boarding from the bus terminal as well as from tourist facilities and hotels via the bus terminal. After the Activities Tour, you can visit the tourist facilities before returning to your hotel or bus terminal, so you can enjoy the charm of Monbetsu throughout the day Held in: March 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun) ★ For details and application, please visit the pamphlet or Home page 【Inquiry】 Mombetsu Tourist Information Center 〒094-0005 Hokkaido Monbetsu City Saiwai Town 5-24-1 Bus Terminal ■Operation manager: Tourism Business Division, Information Center　 （0158）24-3900　 info@mombetsu.net ■ Travel planning: Travel Center Tourism Agency Commissioner Registered Travel Agency No. 2070

Notice of the 62nd Monbetsu Drift Ice Festival ❄️ Main Ice Sculpture ❄️ Sojijisoin / Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture As a result of repeated discussions between the Ground Self-Defense Force 25th Regular Course Regiment and the secretariat, we have decided to use a building representing Wajima City on the Noto Peninsula, which has been severely damaged by repeated disasters, as the main ice sculpture with support and hope for reconstruction. * It was severely damaged by two Noto Peninsula earthquakes in January 2007 (Heisei 19) (2007) and Reiwa 6) (2024). Precincts are currently being rebuilt for reconstruction. In December 2024 (Reiwa 6) (2024), it was designated as a National Important Cultural Property. ❄️ ❄️ Held in period Saturday, February 8 – Tuesday, February 11 * No Events on Monday 10th ❄️ ❄️ Held in Monbetsu City Marine Park Gari District Event Plaza ❄️ Cast Talent ❄️ 8th (Sat) 15:00~ Westland M-1 Grand Prix 2022 Winner 18th Champion 9th (Sun) 15:00~ Mog Rider M-1 Grand Prix 2021 & 2023 Finalists 11th (Tue) 15:00~ Championzu Gurunai ~ New Spring Fun Sou 2023 ~ Winner A total of 3 groups will 👏 appear * Filming, recording, and recording are all prohibited from stage events of performers. Other details will be announced on our Home page and social media as soon as they are decided. It is subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are looking for participants for the "39th Yubetsu Wilderness Okhotsk Cross Country Skiing Tournament"! A major winter Events "Yubetsu Wilderness Okhotsk Cross Country Skiing Tournament" will be held in for people who are fascinated by the Yubetsu Wilderness. In the competition, we have prepared 6 individual courses, such as the Yubetsu Wilderness Course, which runs 80 km, the longest course in Japan, and the 5 km Course, which even those who are not confident in their physical strength can easily participate in, and an ekiden in which one team of 5 people runs 95 km. Enjoy cross-country skiing surrounded by the majestic location of Kitadaisetsu. < Held in and Course > Engaru Town, Yubetsu Town Yubetsu River Basin Special Course ~ From Engaru Town Shirataki Tengudaira (Kita Daisetsu Cross Country Course) to Yubetsu Town Nakayubetsu Naka Towns (Yubetsu Town Cultural Center TOM) < For inquiries, please contact> Yubetsu Wilderness Okhotsk Cross Country Skiing Tournament Executive Committee Secretariat Yubetsu Town Kamiyubetsu Government Building Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division Phone: 01586-2-5866

Rock Valley Ski Resort will open on Sunday, December 15th!　 (Please note that due to lack of snow, Use will be limited to some courses for the time being.) ） 【Business hours】 9:30~16:00 (Last Lift Boarding 15:40) 【Skiable Course】 Only part of the family slope *The lodge is open from 9:00~17:00. All the staff are looking forward to your visit. 【Inquiries about Roadside Station and Ski Resort】 Business hours 9:00~18:00 TEL: 0158-42-4536 (common to ski resorts) FAX：0158-42-0132 〒099-0344 150-1 Nogami, Engaru Town, Monbetsu-gun, Hokkaido Roadside Station Engaru Forest Okhotsk

Call for participants for ♪ the "Yamahiko Falls Night Tour" The 28-meter-high Yamabiko Falls freezes in the middle of winter and becomes a huge icicle. Enjoy a Light up and fantastic figure. ◇Held in date and time Saturday, January 18, Saturday, February 1, Saturday, March 1 17:30~18:30 each day ◇ Meeting point Yamabiko Hot Spring Car Parking Lot *Please register at least 15 minutes in advance. ◇ Number of applicants and participation fee First 40 people each day, junior high school students and older: 2,000 yen, elementary school students: 1,000 yen (including guide fee and insurance fee) ◇ How to apply December 16 (Mon) 8:45 a.m. ~ Reservations start Please apply by Phone. ◇Other Please dress appropriately for the cold. There are cancellation in case of bad weather. Application / Inquiries Engaru Town Marusebu General Branch　 Phone: 0158-47-2211

🏆💗🏆💗🏆💗🏆💗🏆💗🏆💗 Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Cosmos Garden Instagram post Campaign 2024 The winning works have been decided. 🏆🌟 The winning works will be awarded to the Cosmos Garden and Tourism Association. I announced it on the Home page. Please take a look ☺️🌼 This year, it is almost double that of last year. We received nearly 300 applications! There are more and more photos of various cosmos every day. Really beautiful and also posted with photos I was 🥺 struck by the messages and words Thank you for visiting the Cosmos Garden, Thank you for posting many wonderful photos, There is a very much 💗🎊 Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park As of tomorrow, 10/25 (Friday), this year's business has ended. Use this year. Please look forward to 🌼 next year's Cosmos

It was 🍁 a beautiful autumn sunny day in Engaru Town today In the town Autumn leaves is progressing 🍁🍂 in various parts of the country It's going 🧣 to be cold from now on Please stay warm during the change of seasons ☺️

At Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park, the Annual Event Taneimo Campaign will start on Saturday, October 5th. This is a project to help everyone collect the seeds of the cosmos that have finished blooming, and the seeds will be planted in the cosmos garden next year. We would like to ask for your cooperation so that the beautiful cosmos will bloom again next year. People from outside the towns are also welcome! Those who cooperate will receive a delicious and valuable "Shirataki Jaga"! Please come and visit us ♫

Yanagihara, a tourism support staff member of the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Volunteers, wanted us to take many pictures of the scenery of Omu Town, so we set up "Photo Props" at the Roadside Station Omu Observatory and the Sunrise Cape Observation decks La Roux! In addition to the town character Ikura Sujiko-chan and Specialty Products Horsehair crab illustrations, there are more than 10 bottles such as original hashtags and speech bubbles. By all means, please use photo props to enjoy the scenery of Yubu and cute photos.

Held in the popular "Engaru Eat" again this year! Held in for two days, Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 20. You can enjoy the taste of restaurants in the In the town for takeout. This year, it is not a reservation system, and sales start at 11:30 and end as soon as they are gone. This time, the maximum number of 7 stores since the Held in will participate each day. Each lunch box costs 1,000 yen (tax included). If you purchase 2 or more, you will receive an "original picnic sheet". Appreciation of the cosmos in full bloom, spread out a picnic sheet and enjoy ♪ a delicious lunch Limited quantities are bound to sell out! Please purchase as soon as possible!

At "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Rainbow Plaza", the cosmos is now in Best time to visit. By the end of this week, it is expected to be almost in full bloom. On Sunday, September 8, "Taiyo no Oka Cosmos Festa 2024" will be held in. Please come to Engaru Town!

At this year's Taiyo no Oka Cosmos Festa 2024, dance teams from inside and outside the In the town will perform on a special stage with the cosmos in full bloom in the background. In addition, there are a lot of various events such as "Anpan Man Show", "Working Car Gathering", and "Street Performer Performance"! Please enjoy the autumn of Engaru. We look ♪ forward to seeing you

At Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park Niji-no-Hiroba, the Cosmos native mixed species are currently blooming for 4 minutes, and the yellow flower Cosmos is blooming for 5~6 minutes. It is expected ♪ to be in best time to visit at the end of this month

Shirataki Geopark character "Anji-kun" will play the main role in the "11th Anji-kun's Hometown Festival" will be held in. Bon Dancing, Fireworks Festival, and many other Events such as the annual "Tractor Pulling Competition"! In addition, Specialty products are sold, Local restaurants and Kitchen cars are gathered! Among them, the beer "Potato Lager" using Shirataki potatoes, which will be sold only on the day, is attracting a lot of attention! There is also ♪ a special opening (free) of the exhibition room of the Engaru Buried Cultural Property Center Please come to "Shirataki" on weekends.

Let's go to Okhotsk in autumn! "Flower Migration Campaign in AEON MALL Asahikawa Nishi" will be Held in ♪ (Saturday) August 17 at AEON MALL Asahikawa Nishi 1F Greencourt It is the Events of the Annual event, but the Held in of August will be the "first". In addition to disseminating attractive autumn~winter pre-trip Information on Okhotsk, we are looking forward to your visit with a lot of contents such as sales of Specialty Products, costume gathering, Experience Corner, etc. In Engaru Town's Specialty Products sales, in addition to the limited-quantity and inevitably sold out "Gun Dam curry" and the National Treasure commemorative "Obsidian curry," Popular products Hakuyosha's "Tenuki no Rice Source" series and national treasure goods will be on sale. You can also enjoy the Engaru Shrine prayer "Cosmos Omikuji Gacha (200 yen)"! At the Experience Corner, you can experience the Popular "Obsidian Accessory Making Experience (500 yen)" in limited quantities. The Shirataki Geopark character "Anji-kun" will also appear! Please come and see us ♪ * Scenes of the campaign held in November last year.

Nazotoki "Incersi Detectives and Treasure Stones" will be held in from tomorrow in Engaru Town! !! Held in period: July 27 Sat ~ October 20 Fri

The recording of the Town residents' radio commercial, which is familiar with the music of "Engaru~, Engaru" and is streamed on STV Radio, was held at Kigarakukan. The Engaru Town was advertisement by the beautiful voices of everyone in the Town residents and Engaru High School volunteer Mr./Ms.. The recorded radio commercials will be broadcast throughout the province from July. Please look forward to it ♫

The annual "Flower Migration Campaign in Roadside Station Otodandruff" will be Held in on Saturday, June 8 under the theme of "Let's go to Okhotsk in summer!" In addition to disseminating the charm of flower fields and flower migration areas in summer ~ autumn, there is also a Experience Corner that includes the sale of Specialty Products and the "Obsidian Accessory Making Experience" that was Popular last time and ended immediately. Popular local characters "Monta" and "Anji-kun" will also appear ♪ On Saturday, June 8th, we will be waiting for you at the Roadside Station Otodandruff "Natsuzora no Fururi"! !!

The moss phlox at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park is almost in full bloom ♪

On Monday, April 29, "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park" opened ♪ Currently, the cherry blossoms are in best time to visit, and the grass has begun to turn color. At "Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park", you can enjoy many flowers such as cherry blossoms, turf zakura, tulips, azaleas, peonies, sunflowers, and cosmos from Spring ~ autumn. Please come and visit us ♫

I accompanied her on a herring fishing trip. "I want to support the beaches of all provinces!" radio personality and Yoko Totsui also came to town urgently, and they thoroughly enjoyed the herring fishing in Omu Town, Okhotsk. The size of the herring, which is in season now, varies depending on the net you set. The Kichimaru embarkation used a large net, so a lot of thick and large fish were caught. The herring fishery is settling down, but it is lined up in stores here and there in the town. I would like you to try the herring from Yubu that is satisfying to eat.

~Flower Migration is a wide-area collaboration between one city and three towns: Takigami Town, Yubetsu Town, Monbetsu City, and Engaru Town~ 【Flower Migration】Event Information For two days on Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th, we will hold "Let's go to Okhotsk in spring Flower Migration market! We will sell a lot of Adult Specialty Products of Okhotsk "Moon Cheese" in Takikami Town, "Yubetsu Beef Hamburger" in Yubetsu Town, "Monbetsu Coffee" in Monbetsu City, "Wintering Shirataki Jaga" in Engaru Town, etc.!! In addition, there will be ♪ a large gathering of local characters, an exhibition of real drift ice, and a booth where you can experience making obsidian accessories And get Information on spring "Shibazakura" and "Tulip" here! !! Please come to ♫ the venue