〈Lake Mashu〉 Lake Mashu is a mysterious lake whose deep blue waters seem to swallow you and whose appearance shifts moment by moment with the movement of the clouds. Here we summarize the basic information about Lake Mashu. If you want to learn more, please visit Teshikaga Navi. You might discover new charms of Lake Mashu! https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mashu/...

Full Bloom Could this be the earliest in Hokkaido…? The cherry trees have bloomed earlier than usual this year. Inside the Forest Museum Kimu. The Kimu staff worked together to create the tree, grow its branches, and bring the flowers to life. Mornings and evenings are still chilly, but seeing the cherry blossoms makes us feel spring is drawing near. When you visit Kimu, please enjoy the cherry trees in full bloom! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Earliest Bloom #Cherry Blossoms #Forest Museum Kimu

🚽Notice of Temporary Closure for Sand Bath Public Toilet Due to Additional Repairs🚽 The Sand Bath public toilet in the Kussharo Lake Sand Bath parking area, which underwent repairs last month, will be temporarily closed for additional work from Monday, April 14, 2025, through Thursday, April 17, 2025. Closure period: Monday, April 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – Thursday, April 17, 2025 Location: Sand Bath Parking Area, Miruwa, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido The public toilet repair site is dangerous during the construction period, so please refrain from using or entering the area. The facility is scheduled to reopen as usual from the morning of April 18, but the schedule may change depending on the progress of the work. We will post any updates on this site, so please check regularly. Please note that the parking area will remain available during the public toilet closure. We sincerely apologize for the repeated closures and any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. https://masyuko.or.jp/news/sunayutoiletagain/...

🚗 Reopening of the Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route for Winter Road Closure 🚗 This is an announcement about the reopening of the Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route from its winter closure. During winter, the route was closed due to frozen road surfaces and accumulated snow. We will lift the closure for the section affected and reopen it as follows. "Kussyaro–Mashu Lakeside Route (Prefectural Route 52)" This road leads from Kawayu to the Third Viewing Platform at Lake Mashu. The road closure will be lifted and the road will reopen on the following date. Friday, April 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM Contact: Kushiro Construction Management Department, Teshikaga Branch Office (015-482-2147) https://masyuko.or.jp/news/kussharomashuroadkaijyo/...

The roadside station "Mashu Onsen" is hosting an exhibition of the winning entries from the 14th Teshikaga Photo Contest! 📍Mashu Onsen Roadside Station, 2nd-floor exhibition hall Exhibition period: April 1 – April 31 All 20 works are on display🐾 A lovely selection of award-winning photos awaits—please come and see them📸🌱 ✴︎ Grand Prize ✴︎ “Enchanting Lake Surface” by Kunishi Murakumo (first image) 〈Teshikaga Navi — Introduction to the winning works〉 https://masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r07/...

The address of Sahoro Resort's Official Website has been changed to strengthen Information Broadcasting overseas. The address of the Sahoro Resort's official website has been changed to enhance the transmission of information to overseas. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Sahoro Resort #Home page #Inbound

Recent Taiki Town Butterbur sprouts have started peeking out along the roadside. Most of the snow in town has melted, and at last there is a hint of spring. https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Kussharo Rinse Hotels offers a barrel Sauna in the Hotel Garden! Fun the Sauna with a view of the magnificent Lake Kussharo. Sauna, go to the lake in front of you. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind healing time with the magnificent scenery. 【Period】May 7 (Water) ~ October 31 (Fri), 2025 【Fee】1 building ¥15,000 (up to 4 people per building) 【Contents】3 days in advance reservation required * Use requires wearing innerwear such as a water suit. * Please change your clothes in the Guest Room, garden area, or tent. https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kussharo/experience/#lp_contents03...

From today, a new extra-large photo spot was born in front of JR Shintoku Station. You can 📷 take a picture with Shintoku Ranger's Soba Red and the famous Soba noodles Name it "Soba Red Photo Frame" Once you have taken a photo using this photo frame, #welcomeshintoku #shintokucho #Shintoku Town #Soba Red #Soba Red Photo Frame @welcome_shintoku I would be grateful if you could tag me. We look forward to hearing from you post!

【Notice of change in business hours of Roadside Station Ashoro Galaxy Hall 21】 Marker will be as follows from April 1, 2025. Closed days: Every Thursday (except for long holidays such as Golden Week), year-end and New Year holidays Business hours: Shop Ashoro 10:00~17:00 (until April 25, 2025) 10:00~18:00 (April 26, 2025 ~ mid-October) Restaurant Ashoro 11:00~15:00 (Last order at 14:30) Take-out Corner 10:00~17:00 (until April 25, 2025) 10:00~18:00 (April 26, 2025 ~ mid-October) That's all. Closed every Thursday (excluding long holidays). Thank you for your continued support of Roadside Station Ashoro Galaxy Hall 21.

Introducing an experiential tour you can enjoy in Tokachi, Hokkaido 😄 Harvest experience on the fields of the Tokachi Plain At Okamoto Farm in Nakasatsunai Village, taste freshly harvested vegetables with a Jingisukan lunch Located in the southwestern part of the Tokachi Plain in Nakasatsunai Village, Okamoto Farm works to reduce environmental impact while supplying safer, more reliable produce that consumers want. After harvesting potatoes and onions by hand, you’ll take a special ride on a harvesting machine for an added harvest experience. The vegetables you harvest are washed immediately and enjoyed alongside Jingisukan. Okamoto Farm also processes and sells the vegetables it grows. After the meal, enjoy a tomato berry cream puff at the shop where products are sold and tour the processing facility to learn what makes it so delicious. Tour Schedule 10:00 Meet at Okamoto Farm 10:05 Farm introduction, harvest experience in the field, and harvesting machine ride Experience harvesting potatoes and onions with your own hands in the field, then ride a harvesting machine not usually open to visitors and observe harvesting across the vast fields. 11:30 Jingisukan lunch made with the harvested vegetables and ingredients from Nakasatsunai 13:00 Cream puff tasting at Okamoto Farm’s shop and processing facility tour Taste a tomato berry cream puff and tour the processing facility while hearing about tomato production and processing. 13:30 Tour ends Operating period: mid-August to September Time: 10:00–13:30 (about 3 hours 30 minutes) Group size: 2–12 people Price: Per person ・For 2 people: Adult ¥24,200 ・For 3 or more: Adult ¥17,600 *With English interpretation, prices are as follows. Per person ・For 2 people: Adult ¥13,200 ・For 3 or more: Adult ¥9,900 ■Please make a reservation at least seven days before your desired date. ■Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your preferred date due to guide availability or other circumstances. Okamoto Farm uses local ingredients to create more natural, pure products that you can enjoy with confidence. The tomato berry they grow is a cute mini tomato known for its sweetness and high sugar content! This is a great opportunity to meet farmers and learn about the behind-the-scenes of agriculture and food production!! We hope that through this experience you will discover new insights and values that enrich your lifestyle. We would be delighted if a Tokachi experience could become a memorable page in your travel story 😄 If you’re interested, please visit the following URL on our association’s official website: "BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE – A Journey Connecting to the Source of Food in Tokachi" Contact KUNAU Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com https://tokachibare.jp/behindthegoodtaste/...

Introducing hands-on tours you can enjoy in Tokachi, Hokkaido 😄 — Ride across vast pastureland — Tokachi Toyokoro: Leisurely Bicycle Journey Toyokoro, located in the eastern Tokachi plain, is a nature-rich town with mountains, rivers, and the sea. You’ll join guided cycling tours led by local cyclists who will take you along scenic routes for nature and history exploration, plus forest roads (gravel roads) that offer magnificent views. For lunch, deepen your connection with producers through a soba-making experience using ingredients from local farms. The basic course covers 40 km. Electric-assist rental bikes are available, so beginners can enjoy the ride. You can also switch to an 80 km course or tailor the route to your available time. Tour Schedule 9:00 Meet at Kokoro Terrace 9:05 Bike preparation and course briefing For rental bikes, you can choose from five cross bikes or three mountain bikes with electric assist. 9:30 Cycling tour across pastures and forest roads Once ready, we leave Toyokoro town and head out to a spectacular road lined with wide pastureland. 12:30 Soba-making experience using local ingredients After cycling, take part in a soba-making session and then taste the noodles you made. 14:00 Tour ends Operating season: July–October Time: 9:00–14:00 (about 5 hours) Group size: 2–10 people Price: 26,400 yen per adult ■ Please make your reservation at least 14 days before your planned date. ■ Due to guide availability and other factors, we may not be able to accommodate your preferred date. Thank you for your understanding. Why not take in the expansive scenery while cycling and enjoy a refreshing break from everyday life? After the exercise, the soba-making experience offers a great chance to meet locals and learn more about the town’s charm, agriculture, and food culture. The soba you make yourself will taste even more special. We hope the Tokachi experience will become a memorable page in your travel diary 😄 If you’re interested, please visit the federation’s official website page “BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE — A Journey Connecting to Tokachi’s Food Origins” via the URL below. Contact KUNAU Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com https://tokachibare.jp/behindthegoodtaste/...

Fire in the Snow Late March during spring break. Just when it seemed to be warming up, Nishiokoppe Village experienced unsettled weather, feeling a bit chilly with snow flurries in the sky. Still, the children who gathered despite the cold built bonfires and played in the snow, showing lively energy. The children started the bonfires themselves. They practiced using matches and thought about how to arrange the wood so it would catch fire easily. Once the bonfire was burning well, the smoke completely hid the faces of those standing on the far side. Beside the fire, adults and children alike engaged in a wholehearted snowball fight. The roasted sweet potatoes turned out warm and delicious. The season when you can see both snow and bonfires may be coming to an end soon. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #winter #snow #spring break #bonfire #roasted sweet potatoes #snowball fight

On April 5, volunteers were held at the elementary and junior high school grounds in Kimobetsu In the town by the Kimobetsu Construction Association. Kiyoaki Sakai, Chairman of the Kimobetsu Construction Association, said, "Maintenance of the environment so that children can engage in activities as soon as possible as soon as possible as a town where sports are thriving. I was told.

Spring In the past few days, Shintoku Town has been feeling warmth more and more. As I walked along the Poppo road at the site of the Old Karikatsu Line, I saw the colors of white and yellow flowers from the buds of Skunk cabbage and Fukujukusou! And in the Takutetsukinoko Tan, you can also Held in the experience of collecting birch Sap (sap) Water that feel Spring. From the end of this month Tokachi Prunus sargentii（Ezo cherry trees） will begin to bloom.

Kussharo Rinse Hotel will start summer business on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Hot spring resort Hotel located in Akan Mashu National Park Enjoy this unique space with a superb view of the Great Cloud Sea and the Outer Ring Mountains. ~Traveling to Eastern Hokkaido Kussharo~

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES THE COOL JAPAN VIDEOS. This is Kushiro Prince Hotel. Located in the heart of Kushiro City, Hokkaido, Kushiro Prince Hotel is a Hotel overlooking the beautiful night view of Kushiro and the scenery of the port city. You can see the Kushiro River and the Pacific Ocean, and the sunset in Kushiro, which is called "One of the World's Three Great Sunsets", is a must see. At dusk, a beautiful and magical magic hour Unfolds, and the ever-changing colors of the sky Fun a fascinating landscape. Surrounded by Nature, Kushiro, Hokkaido is also known as a Gourmet city where you can enjoy Famous sunset Spots and Fresh seafood, and Kushiro Prince Hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant where you can enjoy Hokkaido ingredients, a shop with Souvenirs unique to Hokkaido, and Guest Room that supports a comfortable stay for Accommodation guests. Access to popular Sightseeing spots in Kushiro is also good. There are many attractions around Kushiro Prince Hotel, such as the Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO along the Kushiro River, the Kushiro Art Museum where you can enjoy art and culture unique to Hokkaido, and the Washo Market where you can enjoy Local Fresh seafood. Enjoy a comfortable Hotel stay at Kushiro Prince Hotel along with the beautiful scenery of Kushiro. ◆Access to Kushiro Prince Hotel ・Access by plane The nearest airport, Tancho Kushiro Airport, is served by flights from New Chitose Airport and Tokyo Haneda Airports. Tancho Kushiro Airport to Kushiro Prince Hotel is about 30 minutes away by Car or Taxi, and you can use a rental car or Limousine Bus to travel comfortably. ・Access by Train and Bus It is about a 10-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station or about 5 minutes by Taxi. It is also possible to Use City Bus from the station to the Hotel, so the Access is very convenient. ・Access by Car It takes about 270 minutes to get from Sapporo City to Kushiro Prince Hotel Use Eastern Hokkaido Expressway. It is also an ideal location for Drive trips around the Eastern Hokkaido Area, and the Hotel has one of the city's largest Car parking lots. ◆Kushiro Prince Hotel Accommodation Plan Kushiro Prince Hotel offers a variety of accommodation plans to suit the purpose and scene of your trip. In this post, we will introduce some of the Accommodation Plan. ・ [Dinner and breakfast included] Standard plan The plan includes dinner and breakfast at the restaurant on the top floor, so you can enjoy a relaxing stay at the Hotel. Dinner is served as a Western course (Western set) and breakfast is served at the buffet. ・Accommodation Plan with Ocean View Guaranteed ♪ Late Checkout You can enjoy the view on the upper floors. Use late check-out the next morning and stay in your room until 12:00. Other, we also offer a variety of Accommodation Plan, such as business Use and recommended plans for family and group trips that can Use 4 or more people. ◆Room Introduction at Kushiro Prince Hotel Kushiro Prince Hotel has open guest rooms with beautiful night views of Kushiro and the Pacific Ocean, so you can choose the room that suits your travel purpose. 【 6~14F Standard Floor 】 ・All rooms overlook the Pacific Ocean "Twin Room" ・ Functional room "Single Room" facing Kushiro City ・Overlooking the mouth of the Kushiro River in the Pacific Ocean "Suite Room" ・ Use by 4 people! Recommended for families "Fourth Room" 【 15th & 16th Floors 】 ・ "Twin Room" where you can Fun "One of the World's Three Great Sunsets" in blue weather ・ "Single Room" with beautiful Sunrise and night view ・ Overlooking the Pacific Ocean! "Double Room" with king-size bed ・ "Suite Room" where you can Fun the best scenery in Guest Room In addition, all rooms require amenities such as "bath towels", "face towels", "bath mats", "shampoo", "rinse", "body soap", "toothbrushes", and "cotton swabs". In addition, all Guest rooms have free Wi-Fi (wireless). ◆Restaurant introduction of Kushiro Prince Hotel At the restaurant in the Hotel, you can enjoy the taste of Hokkaido ingredients. ・Western cuisine "Top of Kushiro" It is an open restaurant where you can Meals while Fun the sunset of Kushiro, which is a one of the three best sunsets in the world with a full glass wall. * Private rooms are also available. ・Japanese Restaurant (Breakfast) Rice from Hokkaido, which is particular about the variety and production area, is served in a kettle. In addition to being served hot, you can enjoy ingredients that are particular about cooking methods, including plenty of Hokkaido ingredients such as sashimi and grilled fish to accompany the rice. * By reservation only. ◆Sightseeing spots around Kushiro Prince Hotel ・Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO A shopping and gourmet facility located along the Kushiro River within a 10-minute walk. Local Fresh seafood is lined up at the market and shops selling Souvenirs unique to Kushiro. In particular, it is also popular as a spot where you can see the beautiful sunset of Kushiro Specialties in the evening. ・Kushiro Art Museum Within a 5-minute walk, it is a Spot where you can experience Kushiro's culture and art. Held in exhibitions of works by local artists and famous art exhibitions from all over the country are held, so you can enjoy the artistic side of Kushiro. ・Washo Market Within a 10-minute walk, it is a market that represents Kushiro's food culture. The specialties "Katte-don" is a style that allows you to choose your favorite seafood and make your own favorite Kaisen Donburi, and is popular with many tourists. ・Kushiro Shitsugen National Park It is the largest wetland in Japan and a scenic spot in Hokkaido. It takes about 30 minutes to get there by Car or rental car from Kushiro Prince Hotel. It is a treasure trove of Nature with precious flora and fauna, and you can enjoy the scenery of Four Seasons and you can also see wild animals such as Yezo sika deer and wild birds. Observation decks, promenades, canoeing, and other spectacular views of the marshland. ・Cape Kiritabu Cape Kiritabu, a Access of about 90 minutes by Car or rental car from Kushiro Prince Hotel, is located in the Hamanaka Town of Hokkaido and is also called "Cape of Mist" Spot a superb view. It is characterized by Precipitous cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and if you are lucky, it is known as a valuable place where you can observe sea otters floating in the sea, and it is also popular as a fantastic landscape covered in fog and a famous landmarks for sunsets. ◆Recommendations of Kushiro Prince Hotel Kushiro Prince Hotel is an accommodations with comfortable guest rooms, exquisite gourmet food, and a convenient location for sightseeing while feeling the atmosphere unique to the port town of Kushiro. Sightseeing spots abound in the surrounding area, making it an attractive area where you can enjoy both food and scenery. To make your trip to Kushiro even more special, please spend a blissful time at Kushiro Prince Hotel. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will Broadcasting Kushiro Prince Hotel recommendations and Latest Information, so please follow us.

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers. It is a Hotel Rinse Kusharo Pu. Located in Eastern Hokkaido in the Eastern Hokkaido Area of Hokkaido, Kussharo Rinse Hotel is a hot spring resort Hotel surrounded by nature. Lake Kussharo, the largest caldera lake in Japan, Unfolds in front of you, and you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Four Seasons. The Spring is full of charm no matter what season you visit, such as Cycling the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo in fresh greenery, Canoe Minamoto Kushiro River and Kushiro River Minamoto Sightseeing River in summer, nature walks while looking at the Autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy wonderland that spreads all over the area in winter. The Hotel is equipped with Kussharo Hot Spring, which gushing out of the spring from 1,000 meters underground, a restaurant using Hokkaido ingredients, and a convenience store where you can buy Local Specialty products and Hokkaido souvenirs. There are plenty of facilities to make your stay more comfortable. There is also a glamping area that started in June, where you can have a special outdoor experience while being surrounded by Lakeside Nature. Please spend a special time at Kussharo Rinse Hotel where you can enjoy the Nature of Hokkaido Healing the silence and Hot Spring of Lake Kussharo. ◆ Access to Hotel Rinse Kusharo Mashu Station on the JR Senmo Main Line is the nearest railway station, and it takes about 25 minutes by Car from Mashu Station to the Hotel. Car rental services are substantial from all airport, and it is recommended to enjoy Drive along with sightseeing while enjoying the Nature of Hokkaido Eastern Hokkaido Area. 【Customers coming from Memanbetsu Airports】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 60 minutes 【Customers coming from Tancho Kushiro Airport (Kushiro airport)】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 100 minutes Public Sector ... It takes about 60 minutes to Kushiro Station by airport shuttle bus→ about 75 minutes by Use JR Senmo Main Line from Kushiro Station to Mashu Station→ and about 25 minutes by Car and Taxi from Mashu Station. * Hotels free shuttle bus operates from JR Mashu Station with advance reservation required. (It does not operate during the winter business period.) For details, please see the official website.) 【Customers coming from New Chitose Airports】 Car rental, Taxi, Car ... Approx. 300 minutes It is also about 340 minutes Use expressway from Sapporo city and about 240 minutes from Asahikawa city Located in. Free Car parking is also available, making it ideal for renting a car or visiting by Private Car. ◆ Accommodation Plan introduction of Kussharo Rinse Hotel Kussharo Rinse Hotel offers accommodation plans to suit a variety of travel styles. 【Prince Basic】 (Standard Accommodation Plan) Although it is a simple plan, you can choose to include breakfast or dinner, and it is recommended for those who want to Accommodation reasonably. 【Prince Basic Member】2 consecutive nights or more【Long Stay Discount】Accommodation Plan Use consecutive nights of Accommodation at a great Fee. In addition, we offer a variety of other plans, including a great deal plan that includes an airport ticket and accommodation, an Accommodation Plan plan to enjoy glamping, and so on. ◆ Room Introduction of the Hotel Rinse Kusharo Fun all guest rooms are designed to enjoy a superb view of Lake Kussharo, and you can enjoy the lake scenery that shows different expressions in morning, noon, and night. In addition, all rooms are designed with independent restrooms and restrooms for a comfortable stay. In this post, we will introduce some of the most popular guest rooms. ・Lake View Twin Room This room is located on the top floor (8th floor) and offers a view of Nature as far as the eye can see. ・Family Room With 4 regular beds, it is ideal for families, groups and company trips. ・Superior double room with Blower bath This large Guest Room features a luxurious blower bath and a shower Room. ・Heartful Room (Universal Room) In addition to widening the aisles in the room so that even those with Car chairs can spend a comfortable time, the bath and Toilet are equipped with handrails, making it a Barrier-Free type room. In addition, we offer "Twin Room B" that can Accommodation up to 3 people with a sofa bed Use, and "Corner Triple Room (Hollywood Twin + Single Bed)" with a blower bath that can Accommodation up to 3 people. ◆ Glamping Rinse Hotel in Kusharo Road facilities At the glamping facilities "Hokkaido nature Village in Kussharo" located in the garden area on the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo, you can experience tent Sauna and Barbecue.  * Limited to 2 groups per day limited to 2 groups. ◆ Hot Spring introduction of Kussharo Rinse Hotel It is a hot spring that gushing out of the spring from 1,000 meters underground, and it also has a moisturizing effect, an activity of the metabolism of the skin, beautiful skin and blood pressure. The Large Public Bath has an open-air bath and an indoor bath, and the open-air bath has a roof, so you can and the fatigue of your trip while looking at the Garden. ◆Introduction of restaurants and bars at Kussharo Rinse Hotels Rinse Hotel offers Meals for all guests to enjoy. ・Buffet "Loupeigne" In the Glass-Walled Restaurant surrounded by a large pond and greenery, you can enjoy food while feeling a sense of openness. We also recommend the "Lakeside Breakfast" plan, where you can Fun breakfast at the Hotel Garden facing Lake Kussharo. ・Cafe, Lounge, Bar "Lounge La Gloriette" It is a Lounge that floats in a pond in Hotel Inside the facility. Enjoy Hokkaido's unique Famous Sake and Original Cocktails. ◆ Introduction of Sightseeing spot around Kussharo Rinse Hotel Please use Kussharo Rinse Hotel as a base point for sightseeing and enjoy the surrounding sightseeing spots. ・Bihoro Pass Located at a Elevation of 525 meters, the Observation decks offers a spectacular view overlooking Lake Kussharo Unfolds. Especially at at sunrise, a sea of clouds envelops the lake, and you can enjoy a fantastic sight. ・Lake Mashu Lake Mashu is also called "Kamuito" = Lake of God in the Ainu language, and is the most transparent Caldera lake in Japan in the world after Lake Squid. Also known as "Lake Mashu in the Mist", it is a popular Sightseeing spot for its fantastic scenery. The Mashu Blue, where the lake surface is blue and clear, Fascination the Visitors, and the spectacular view from the Observation decks is must see. Located in Akan Mashu National Park in eastern Hokkaido, it can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Kussharo Hotels. ・Sand bath A natural footbath Spot on the Lakeside of Lake Kussharo, which can be reached by Access in about 15 minutes by Car from Kussharo Hotel. When you dig in the sand, a hot spring gushes out, and you can easily experience the hot spring. ・Sulfur Mountain (Atosanupuri) Also known as the "Naked Mountain" in the Ainu language, plumes have been constantly erupting from the rock surface since about 250,000 years ago, and the area has a unique Aroma of sulfur. It is a sightseeing spot where you can feel the power of volcanic activity, and it can be reached in about 30 minutes by car from Kussharo Hotels. ◆ recommendations of the Hotel Rinse Kusharo Kussharo Rinse Hotel is a Hot Spring resort Hotel where you can enjoy Hot Spring, glamping, superb views, Meals, and sightseeing while feeling the magnificent Nature of Hokkaido. From now on, we will Broadcasting the Latest Information and recommendations of Kussharo Rinse Hotel, so thank you! https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kussharo/...

The black, white, and red color coordination looks stylish! This is a woodpecker species, the great spotted woodpecker (akagera).✨ (Image provided by Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

From April 1st, the business hours of the Township station have changed. In addition to the direct sales corner of vegetables, there is also a food and drink corner. Be sure to stop by during your Drive! 【Township Station Hottokimobetsu】 Business hours: 10:00-16:00 Closed: None Address: 306-3 Kimobetsu, Kimobetsu-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido Phone: 0136-55-6755

"Okhotsk Flower Migration Markets in HTB On-chan Terrace" will be held in for two days on April 18 (Fri) and 19 (Sat)! At the Events, in addition to selling carefully selected specialty products from the Flower Migration area (Engaru Town, Takinoue Town, Yubetsu Town, Monbetsu City), Workshops, questionnaires (you can play Gacha Gacha without mistakes), and "Yurukyara" will also appear ♪ 　Recommended for selling Specialty products in Engaru Town! !! is "Wintering Shirataki Jaga", which is difficult to obtain even in the Locals. Shirataki potatoes have been further wintered in the highlands with a large temperature difference of 400 meters Raised Traditional Japanese straw raincoat an average of 400 meters, and once you eat them, you will not forget them (50 yen per piece). In addition, the Popular Workshop "Obsidian Key Chain Making Experience (500 yen)" will also be held in limited quantities. 　Please come to the venue for two days where you can enjoy the charm of the Flower Migration area! !! Date & Time: April 18 (Fri) 11:00~18:00, April 19 (Sat) 10:00~17:00 Location: HTB On-chan Terrace (Chuo-ku, Kita 1-jo Nishi 1-6) https://www.htb.co.jp/ichimoni/marche/okhotsk202504/...

Marigold Dyeing On an unspecified day in March, a wood-learning activity for preschoolers included a dyeing experience. As the marigolds simmered, the clear water gradually took on color. The children twisted bottle caps into the fabric and tied them tightly with rubber bands. They then dropped the mysteriously shaped bundles of cloth into the pot one after another. After some time, they took the cloth out of the pot and dipped it into a liquid with “magic powder” dissolved in it… The cloth came out dyed a gentle yellow. The marks from the caps and rubber bands formed pleasing patterns, creating original dyed fabric. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #flowers #dried flowers #dyeing #wood learning

Introducing an experiential tour you can take in Tokachi, Hokkaido😄 —The Nation’s Top Bean Town— Tofu-making Experience with Local Farm Wives in Honbetsu Town Located in Tokachi’s upland and mid-mountain area, Honbetsu Town enjoys large temperature swings and long hours of sunshine, making it Japan’s premier town for growing high-quality beans. To share the charm of these proud beans, the group called the Bean-Proud Farm Wives Association formed, bringing together farm wives who process and sell their harvest as tofu, deep-fried tofu, miso, and more. You will tour the production sites of soybeans, an indispensable ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and try traditional tofu-making alongside the farm wives. You will also try making farmer-style meals using okara (soy pulp) and local vegetables, guided by the mothers’ time-honored recipes. [Tour Schedule] 10:00 Meet at Ms. Yamada’s home, Bean-Proud Farm Wives Association 10:05 Visit the soybean field See the soybeans grown in a home garden plot and learn about growing tasty beans from Ms. Yamada’s many years of experience. 10:30 Move to Senbiricho Community Center for tofu-making experience Try the tofu-making methods the farm wives have passed down through generations. 12:00 Cooking experience: bean rice and okara salad Make miso soup with freshly made tofu and use the leftover okara to make an okara salad. 12:30 Lunch Enjoy lunch featuring bean rice made generously with Honbetsu beans. 13:30 Tour ends Operating period: July–October Time: 10:00–13:30 (about 3 hours 30 minutes) Group size: 3–12 people Price: Per person Adult JPY 8,800 *If English interpretation is requested, the fees are as follows. Per person Adult JPY 16,500 ■ Please make a reservation at least 14 days before your preferred date. ■ Due to guide availability and other reasons, we may not be able to accommodate your preferred date. Thank you for your understanding. This is a great opportunity to learn about agriculture and food production firsthand through traditional tofu-making with farm wives in a region known for excellent beans!! We hope this experience will spark new discoveries and values, enriching your lifestyle. We would be delighted if you could add a Tokachi experience to the pages of your travel memories😄 If you are interested, please visit the federation’s official website page "BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE — Journeys Connecting to Tokachi, the Source of Food"! Contact Kuna Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com

Introducing an experiential tour you can enjoy in Tokachi, Hokkaido 😄 —Enjoy with a strawberry farmer— A half-day strawberry-focused plan in Shikaoicho Farm Bell Veggy is a family-run farm where a husband and wife carefully grow and sell their home-grown strawberries. In this program, you’ll pick ripe strawberries grown energetically inside the greenhouse, then use your harvest to try making processed strawberry products and sweets. Farm Bell Veggy also operates a kitchen car selling food and drinks, so they know the best ways to enjoy their strawberries. This tour is a dream for sweet lovers, offering plenty of fresh strawberries to enjoy. Tour Schedule 13:30 Meet at Farm Bell Veggy 13:35 Program briefing and strawberry picking experience Enter the greenhouse where bright red strawberries grow. Harvest strawberries raised safely. 14:00 Strawberry jam-making experience Make jam from the strawberries you picked! 15:00 Pancake-making experience and tasting Make pancakes using fresh strawberries! Adding your own toppings makes the pancakes even more delicious. 16:30 Tour ends Operating period: Around late June to October Time: 13:30–16:30 (about 3 hours) Group size: 2–10 people (minimum 2 adults) Price: For 2 people (per person) Adult JPY 16,500, Elementary school student JPY 4,500 For 3 or more people (per person) Adult JPY 12,100, Elementary school student JPY 4,500 *With English interpretation, prices are as follows.* For 2 people (per person) Adult JPY 23,200, Elementary school student JPY 4,500 For 3 or more people (per person) Adult JPY 17,600, Elementary school student JPY 4,500 Please make a reservation at least 14 days before your desired date. Depending on guide availability, we may not be able to accommodate your preferred date. Thank you for your understanding. This is a great opportunity to meet and talk with the producers and learn about the behind-the-scenes of farming and food!! We hope this experience leads to new discoveries and perspectives, enriching your lifestyle. We would be delighted if a Tokachi experience became one page of your travel memories 😄 If you are interested, please visit the federation’s official website page “BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE —Journeys Connecting to the Roots of Food in Tokachi—” via the URL below! Contact KUNAU Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com

Notice about parking The snow has melted and spring is finally arriving🌸 Here is a notice about parking at Roadside Station Iwanai Please take note🚗 Parking at Roadside Station Iwanai is divided into several areas 1. Parking in front of the Kida Kanjirou Art Museum 2. Taramaru Market parking lot 3. Parking in front of the police box 4. Parking behind the Roadside Station Please be aware that the event plaza in front of the station is a no-parking zone Each year some visitors mistakenly park there We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation <(_ _)>

Autumn leaves in Nakajima Park 🍁🍂 There were also many people on the boat! Personally, I think 😽 it is a place in Hokkaido where the Autumn leaves are quite beautiful

When I Drive from Sapporo to Obihiro with my family, I went to 🚗💨 Obihiro Shrine Speaking of Hokkaido, the blue pond is famous, but the green pond is also very beautiful. Matching with the greenery of the surrounding trees, you can see a calming and fantastic scenery. It's especially beautiful ☀️ on sunny days

Lately, squirrels have been coming to play often in the backyard behind the guide center 😊 When I see them, I can’t help but take pictures! Their cute little looks are so soothing 🥰

Introducing hands-on tours you can enjoy in Hokkaido’s Tokachi region 😄 ~Enjoyed on a wooden deck at the farm~ Savor Matsuhashi Beef BBQ at Matsuhashi Farm in Sarabetsu Village Matsuhashi Farm has run livestock operations in Sarabetsu Village for over 90 years. The farm manages every stage from breeding and fattening to sales, and also grows wheat and soybeans. Yasuhiro Matsuhashi, the fourth-generation owner, is rethinking Tokachi agriculture, shifting from yield- and income-focused farming to sustainable, self-sufficient practices. His current theme is stockpiling and seed preservation so the next generation will not go hungry. The cattle raised by Mr. Matsuhashi are called Matsuhashi Beef. They focus on preserving the beef’s natural lean flavor with minimal marbling. This plan lets you taste that proud beef on a BBQ terrace built on the farm grounds. From the wooden deck you can see vast fields. Eating locally raised beef amid a panorama that seems to blend into the fields makes the flavor especially memorable. Tour Schedule 11:30 Gather at Matsuhashi Farm 11:35 Farm introduction and walk / Introduction to Matsuhashi Beef Learn from Mr. Matsuhashi about the care he takes in raising Matsuhashi Beef. 12:00 BBQ with Tokachi fields spread before you Enjoy the lean flavor of Matsuhashi Beef and the taste of locally grown vegetables on a perfect BBQ deck with sweeping field views. 13:30 Commemorative photos in the fields Put on shoe covers and take commemorative photos against the spectacular backdrop. 14:00 Tour ends Operating season: June–August Time: 11:30–14:00 (about 2 hours 30 minutes) Participants: 4–100 people Price: ◎ Vegetable Course / A BBQ course focused on freshly harvested vegetables with less meat (mid-July–end of August) ・Without English interpretation: 9,900 yen per person ・With English interpretation: 14,300 yen per person ◎ Matsuhashi Beef Standard Course / Standard plan to enjoy Matsuhashi Beef ・Without English interpretation: 13,200 yen per person ・With English interpretation: 17,600 yen per person ◎ Matsuhashi Beef Premium Course / A luxury plan featuring rare cuts of Matsuhashi Beef ・Without English interpretation: 20,900 yen per person ・With English interpretation: 25,300 yen per person ※As an option, an all-you-can-drink plan is available for 2,000 yen (tax included) for each course. Please make a reservation at least seven days before your desired date of use. (We may not be able to accommodate your requested date due to guide availability or other reasons.) Visitors who have been living abroad within seven days before entering Japan cannot enter hygiene-controlled areas for quarantine reasons, so please understand. Depending on the World Organization for the Animal Health’s reported global outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, participation in the tour may be refused. Please be aware of this in advance. This experience offers a great opportunity to meet producers, learn about Matsuhashi Beef and Mr. Matsuhashi’s philosophy, and discover the behind-the-scenes of livestock farming and food production!! We hope this Tokachi experience will become a memorable page in your travel story 😄 If you are interested, please visit the relevant page on our official website, "BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE – A Journey Connecting to Tokachi, the Source of Food." Contact Knau Publishing Co., Ltd. Slow Travel HOKKAIDO Email: slh@slow-life-hokkaido.com

Make a wreath using dried hydrangea! On Thursday, April 10th, a wreath-making workshop will be held! The instructor is garden planner Yuka Sato. Last year she led a gathering design class and a workshop on New Year’s straw-decoration–style arrangements. As you work while listening to Sato’s little stories, you get absorbed and time slips away before you know it. We’re as excited to hear what she’ll talk about this time as we are about the workshop itself! Date and time: Thursday, April 10th, 2:00 p.m. ※About two hours Participation fee: 3,000 yen Venue: Tourism information center Rizumu (Rizumu) Apply: Rizumu 0158-85-7125 Deadline: Thursday, April 3rd, by 5:00 p.m. We know weekdays during the day can be hard for many to attend, but if this time works for you, please feel free to get in touch. #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Flowers #Dried flowers #Wreath making