Nice to meet you! It is the Tokachi Tourism Federation. We would like to introduce the attractive information of Hokkaido Tokachi, which is blessed with vast land and beautiful nature. First of all, we will deliver the basic information of Tokachi. Tokachi is made up of 19 municipalities, including the central city of Obihiro. "19 Municipalities of Tokachi" Obihiro City, Otofuke, Shihoro Town, Kamishihoro Town, Shikaoi Town, Shintoku Town, Shimizu Town, Memuro Town, Naka Satsunai Village, Sarabetsu Village, Taiki Town, Hiroo Town, Makubetsu, Ikeda Town, Toyokoro Town, Honbetsu Town, Ashoro, Rikubetsu Town, Urahoro Town The origin of the place name Tokachi in Hokkaido comes from the fact that it was called "Tokapuchi", which means Tokachi River in the Ainu language used by the indigenous people of Hokkaido. Due to the continental climate of Tokachi, the temperature in spring and summer is relatively high even in Hokkaido. In winter, the minimum temperature is -30 degrees Celsius, but there is little snow and there is a lot of sunny weather. The main route to Tokachi is from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport by plane. Tokachi Obihiro Airport is about one and a half hours from Haneda Airport and about 1 hour and 45 minutes from central Nagoya. By train, you can travel from Sapporo to JR Obihiro Station in as little as 2 hours and 24 minutes. Tokachi is a treasure trove of nature, and each of the 19 municipalities and regions is full of diverse attractions, and there are many sightseeing spots where you can encounter beautiful scenery and animals. In this post, we will introduce some of the popular sightseeing spots. Banei Tokachi (Obihiro Racecourse) in Obihiro City is the only racecourse in the world that holds the Banei Horse Race, where racehorses compete by pulling sleds. In the Banei race, you compete in strength, speed, and endurance. The powerful sight of running on the 200-meter-long course is a must-see! In addition, there is a "petting zoo" where you can interact with ponies and rabbits, and you can enter even on days when there are no races. The next place to introduce is "Tokachi Hills" in Makubetsu. It is a complex of nature and flowers spreading on the hill, and you can enjoy themed gardens with the main theme of "agriculture and food". Various flowers such as roses and herbs are in bloom, and you can enjoy the flowers throughout the year. At the garden café in the park, there are also menus that can only be eaten here, such as a sandwich caskoot made with roasted ham from the world's only national treasure (Hungarian national treasure) "Mangalica pork". Next, we will introduce the sightseeing spots around Tokachi Hills. "Kofuku Station" is about 20 minutes by car from Tokachi Hills. Booming in the 1970s with the catchphrase "From the land of love to happiness", the sacred place for lovers "Kofuku Station" is still a popular spot for couples wishing for happiness. From the end of April ~ the end of November, we also hold a "Kofuku Station Happy Ceremony" where you can experience a mock wedding. Aikoku Station, which also boomed like the Kofuku Station, is located about 15 minutes by car from the Kofuku Station. Currently, it is known as the "Transportation Memorial Museum", and the "Happiness Yuki" ticket monument in front of the station building is recommended as a photo spot. Tokachigawa Onsen, which can be reached in about 25 minutes by car from Tokachi Hills, is a hot spring village on the banks of the Tokachi River. "Mall Onsen", which can be enjoyed at Tokachigawa Onsen, has been selected as a Hokkaido Heritage Site and is a valuable plant-based hot spring in Japan. The effects of Mole Onsen include neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, chronic women's diseases, and sensitivity to cold. There are also hotels in the vicinity where you can take a day trip. While surrounded by beautiful nature, you can heal your daily fatigue by soaking in hot springs. In the Tokachi area, there are 15 roadside stations that provide local specialties, gourmet food, and tourist information. (As of July 2023) The railway station was renovated in 2011, and Roadside Station Ashoro Ginga Hall 21 is a roadside station in Ashoro that still retains the remnants of the railway. At the shop and bakery, you can enjoy bread made with Japan's largest butterbur, Rawanbuki, which is also a specialty of the Ashoro, and local gourmet dishes such as rawan buki soft at the restaurant. The local gourmet "pork bowl" that you can enjoy at the "Kumanoko Community Exchange Product Center Store" is also a gem that you can't miss! At the roadside station, you can spend valuable time unique to the region, such as food using local specialties. Please stop by for memories of your trip. Next, we will introduce spots where you can come into contact with the vast nature of Hokkaido. Lake Onneto, one of the three most secret lakes in Hokkaido, is a tourist attraction located in the westernmost part of Akan-Mashu National Park. Since the color of the water surface changes depending on the season and time, it is also called "Goshikinuma". The observation deck, where you can enjoy the view of the Lake Onneto with Mt. Meakan and Akan Fuji in the background, is a recommended viewing spot. The Taushubetsu River Bridge (Lake Nukabira) in Kamishihoro Town is a 130-meter-long concrete arch bridge built in 1937. There are about 60 arch bridges of various sizes that were previously used as the JNR Shihoro Line, and they are preserved as modern industrial heritage. In spring, the snow melts and the water level rises, and the reflection of the arch on the surface of the water can be seen on the glasses, so it is also called "Spectacle Bridge". Mikuni Toge (Kamishihoro Town) in Daisetsuzan National Park is the highest mountain pass in Hokkaido at an altitude of 1,139 meters. There is no doubt that you will be fascinated by the beauty and power of nature, such as the sea of fresh green trees and vivid autumn leaves. At Mikuni Pass Café at the top of Mikuni Pass, special menus such as home-roasted hand drip coffee are popular. The last "Tokachi Ranch" we will introduce is a vast ranch with an area of 4,092 hectares in Otofuke. We raise Hokkaido horses, sheep and cows. The 1.3km birch avenue that continues from the entrance of the ranch is a popular spot. In Tokachi, Hokkaido, various events are held throughout the year. The Tokachi Port Festival "Tokachi Port Fireworks Festival" held in Hiroo Town is the only fireworks festival held at the port in the Tokachi area. The underwater fireworks spreading on the surface of the sea are one of the highlights! In 2023, it is scheduled to be held on August 5. The "Obihiro Plain Festival" in summer, the "Obihiro Chrysanthemum Festival" in autumn, and the "Obihiro Ice Festival" in winter are popular festivals as "Three Major Festivals of Obihiro". In addition, the "Kachimai Fireworks Festival" held on the banks of the Tokachi River is a fireworks festival that is a hot topic for its highly entertaining composition. You can watch a fireworks show with music, lighting and fireworks. In 2023, it will be held on August 13. Tokachi, Hokkaido is an attractive region that harmonizes vast nature with gastronomy, hot springs, and sightseeing spots. We will continue to deliver sightseeing spots, events, gourmet information, etc. in the Tokachi area that we could not tell you in this post! Stay tuned!

I went to the 15th Ecopa Soba Festival. It is a hand-made soba noodle using local flour by everyone from the "Makubetsu Man Cooking Association"! There are three types: special soba (chicken burdock root), mori soba noodles, and kakesoba noodles. Many customers came and it was crowded! Limited to 300 meals each time! 【Next event】8/6 (Sun), 9/3 (Sun), 10/8 (Sun) 11:00~13:00 【Place】Hokkaido Tokachi Ecology Park "Soil Foley"

At Ogimi Village Office ... It feels like a chapel. I'm getting sleepy (laughs)

It's almost 8 p.m ?.

The second artist of Miraifest has been announced! !! ?? Tickets are on sale now! !! ?✨ Please see the homepage for details! ?‍♀️

【July 2: Oni Day ?】 Today is "02 (Oni) Day" Onislo "Blue Oni-go" was ♪ boarded by the Blue Bath Demon God Yukijin ? removes evil and brings good luck You're lucky ? if you meet What is ?? "Onislo"? It is the nickname of the low-speed electric bus "Green Slow Mobility" that runs slowly in the Noboribetsu hot spring town. Cancelled every Tuesday Available ? from 2 p.m. ~ 7 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. on holidays Raise your hand and ride ✋ anywhere 1 ride: 200 yen One-day pass: 500 yen Please make use of it for summer sightseeing

Milky way! Can you see it?

Today, a wonderful couple and their lovely daughter and wife from Brazil came to Ogimi Village! He talked with Ogimi and Aunt about the secret of "longevity". I hope you enjoyed it. I was more entertained m(_ _)m and hope to see you again. Thank you very much.

Introducing Niikappu's tourism brochure! It is a ♪ freshly made squishy pamphlet that was just renewed in late May. The cover is an eye-catching contrast between the horse statue of the famous horse Hi Seiko, which represents the Niikappu, and the beautiful sunset over the sea of Niikappu. Inside, there are introductions of Niikappu and local specialties, a map of the town, and information on tourist facilities in the town (you can jump to the homepage or Google map from the QR code of each facility). In addition, we have also posted the "9 Articles of Ranch Tour" that you should definitely protect in the Niikappu and other horse-producing areas, so if you want to see horses in Hidaka, be sure to read and protect them! * For information about ranch tours, go to the Racehorse Hometown Information Center Tourist pamphlets can be found at Niikappu town hall, roadside station and surrounding facilities, hotels, thoroughbred Ginza parking park, and the neighboring Shinhidaka Town Tourist Information Center, so be sure to get them when you come! In addition, it is also placed at the Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center at Sapporo Station and the Dosanko Travel Salon in the Tokyo Kotsu Kai. Of course Niikappu Tourism Association also in the office! Business hours are from 9 a.m. ~ 5:15 p.m. on weekdays. You can also order tourist brochures, so please feel free to contact us ♪.

✨ July 7 is ≪ Haskap Day ≫ ✨ Since "haskap" bears one fruit from two flowers, the flower language is "the occasion of love" ? It is said ?? that it was "July 7" because Orihime of "Tanabata and two people who are separated like Hikoboshi" can meet, and the haskap harvest time is from late June to mid-July. *Image courtesy of Tomakomai City Museum of Fine Arts

Summer in Tokachi, Hokkaido! In June ~ early July, the light purple flax and yellow mustard flowers of Sarabetsu Village Kotani Aguri are in full bloom, and the scenery of butterflies fluttering in summer is very beautiful. www.kotaniagri.com #Sarabetsu Village #Kotaniaguri

【Recommended sightseeing information in the neighborhood】 Obihiro Shrine "Hanachozu" It will be held in the future. ■Hanachozu of Summer ~TOKONATSU~ 《25帖》R5 Finished June 30~July 2 《26-jo》R5 July 15~July 17 (tentative) 《27》R5 July 29~August 1 (tentative) 《28》R5 August 11~August 15 (tentative) ■Annual Festival Hanachozu ~MIYUKI~ 《29》R5 September 22~September 25 (planned) 【About 15 minutes by car from Tokachigawa Onsen Town】

【Moor Hot Spring Firefly Viewing】 Glowworms grown in the water of the Mole hot spring perform a dance of light. In the past, I was able to see fireflies around Tokachigawa Onsen. However, with the modernization of the city, the environment in which fireflies can live has decreased, and it is no longer possible to see fireflies at the end of the 1990 (Heisei 2) summer. The purpose of the revival of the firefly at Tokachigawa Onsen is to bring back the early summer scene that was previously common. One of the major features of the regeneration of fireflies is the use of hot spring water as a water source, and the spring quality of Tokachigawa Onsen is a rare "plant-based mall hot spring" in the world that contains a lot of plant components. Because it contains plant components, it contains a lot of minerals that are essential for the reproduction of diatoms, which are food for snails. This is the first time in Japan that fireflies have been successfully regenerated using 100% hot spring water. Heike fireflies were distributed from Kyushu to Hokkaido, Eastern Siberia and Korea, and inhabited many waterside environments surrounding wetlands and rice paddies. The characteristic of Hokkaido's fireflies is that the interval between their emission tends to be longer than that of fireflies in Honshu. Period:7/8(Sat)~7/23(Sun) Time: 20:00~21:00 Location: Tokachigaoka Park

✨? Toma Bay Waterfront We will still do more!! ?️✨ The first round was held on July 1 (Sat) and 2 (Sun), and it ended with great success! Thank you very much for coming!! ?✨ The second event will be held on July 8th (Sat) and 9th (Sun), so we look forward to seeing many more visitors! ?‍♀️

Today, students from Kanagawa are coming to experience a day trip! It's a short time, but it's a good weather ??? today so that ♥️ it's a fun time

At the Tokachigaoka Observatory, one of the "Tokapuchi Yudaikukan Scenic Cafe", local volunteer guides provide information on scenery and sightseeing on weekends and holidays during the summer season. Today the weather was better than the forecast and we could see the blue sky, so we went there on our bikes! Although there were many clouds, I could ? see the Hidaka Mountains and the Tokachi Plain. You can see balloons in the early morning, and it is also a ✨ beautiful spot for sunsets. From Tokachigawa Onsen Town About 5 minutes by car and about 15 minutes by bicycle. 【Volunteer Guide】 Period: July 1 (Sat) ~ September 30 (Sat) Time: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00~15:00 * Canceled on rainy or high temperature (30 degrees Celsius or higher) days * No drinks will be provided.

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers. This time, we would like to introduce the "Bikuni Shrine Annual Grand Festival". The "Bikuni Shrine Grand Festival" is held in Bikuni Shrine for three days on July 4, 5, and 6 every year. We haven't been able to hold it for Coronavirus pandemic for several years, but it will finally be held this year. A traditional event that has existed since the Edo period and is the only Bikuni Shrine in Japan. Praying for a good catch and a good harvest, there is a sea crossing at the port, and a lively escort by mikoshi and floats in the urban area. The main event, "Tengu Fire Walking," will be held on the night of July 5 and 6 in the Bikuni Shrine precincts. When the tengu and mikoshi who have been touring the town return to the shrine, they burn the shrine in the precincts to remove the dirt. The brave young people carrying the mikoshi do not flinch and rush, "Wasse, Wasse." The sight of the tengu walking majestically in the midst of the sparks and the people carrying the mikoshi is absolutely magnificent. Please come and visit the Shakotan to feel this festival firsthand.

Introducing the post of the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account of the "Hamanaka Town Tourism Association"! Hokkaido Hamanaka Town faces the Pacific Ocean and is rich in fresh seafood. It anime also famous as the birthplace of Monkey Punch, the original author of the popular "Lupin the Third". The Hamanaka Town is an environment that does not cause stress to cows, so you can enjoy high-quality raw milk. ◆Hokkaido Hamanaka Town◆ 【Address】Hokkaido AkkeshiHamanaka Town 【Access】About 90 minutes by car from Kushiro Airport

A sweets lover's paradise! "Yanagitsuki Sweet Pier Garden" It is an ✨ entertainment spot where you can sell, café, experience and tour the factory. This store sells "Sanpo Roku no Hajikko" at a bargain price every morning, and there is a line before the store opens. 1kg is 550 yen ~ 650 yen, which is a considerable volume! The store-limited "Kinagoromo Soft" is an irresistible dish for Japanese lovers that contains furufuru kinako mochi and red bean paste. At the eat-in space, you can enjoy azuki tea and coffee for free! The three sides and six benches in the garden looked real and delicious ?. "Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato" is also right next door, so you can enjoy plenty of it as well!

Introducing the post of the "Mori Tourism Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Morimachi, Hokkaido is one of the warmest areas in Hokkaido. There are plenty of marine products such as scallops, hairy crabs, and button shrimp, and the popular specialty "ikameshi" is exquisite. The landmark "Hokkaido Komagatake" in southern Hokkaido can be climbed in about one hour, so even beginners can easily enjoy it. ◆Mori Tourism Association◆ 【Address】〒049-2393 Hokkaido Mori-cho, Kayabe-gun Miyuki Town 144-1 Mori Town Hall 【Access】About 50 minutes by car from Hakodate

? Unusual manholes, why not look for them? ? There are various types of manholes in Tomakomai City! The "manhole card" known to those in the know has a manhole with a chop pattern registered! ?‍♀️ It is distributed at "Tomakomai City Hall" on weekdays and "Cocotoma Cafe" on weekends and holidays, so if you are interested, please collect it! ?✨ 【 Tomakomai City Hall 】 Distribution Location: 〒053-8722 4-5-6 Asahimachi, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido Tomakomai City Hall North Office 3F Tel: 0144-32-6111 Distribution time: 8:45~17:15 (distributed only on weekdays) 【 Cocotoma Cafe 】 Distribution location: 〒053-0022 Hokkaido Tomakomai City Omotemachi 5-11-5 Furendo Building 1F tel: 0144-33-1534 Distribution time: 10:00~21:00 (distributed only on weekends and holidays) Closed : Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 ~ January 3) ※ The museum may be temporarily closed, so please check with the store before visiting.

【Cafe Chezmoi】 The garden is designed by "Ohanaueru Usagi", and the people, exterior and interior of the store are ♪ wonderful. This café is run by a mother and daughter and serves dishes and sweets based on handmade food. When I ordered the daily lunch, there were many dishes and it was full of volume, and I was full. Seasoning is homely and ❤️ likes ♪ * During busy times, it may be late to serve food, so please allow plenty of time. ? 40-2 MakubetsuSatsunaiShinkitamachi Nakagawa-gun, Hokkaido TEL ?0155-56-1810 OPEN11:30〜16:00 Closed Sunday • Monday Instagram @cafe.chezmoi

Otofuke ran the melody line! However, it does not mean that music is played. (I thought ? so at first.) It is the name of the town road connecting Tokachigawa Onsen and the city of Otofuke, and is named after the "sound" of "Otofuke". There are many lovely scenery, such as the Otofuke countryside, the straight road leading to the mountain range, and the sunflower fields in autumn. With a total length of about 15 km, it is a very pleasant road to drive or cycle! There are ups and downs, so electric assist is recommended for bicycles. The Tourism Association offers assisted bicycles! Please run ♬ the Otofuke melody line. ⛔ Please do not enter the fields.

【Naitai Highland Farm】 About one and a half hours by car from Obihiro Station, we went to the Naitai Highlands, where you can see the ranch scenery typical of Hokkaido. "It is the largest public ranch in Japan, with a total area of about 1,700 ha (358 times the size of Tokyo Dome), where you can see cattle grazing. The carpet of green grass that extends to the horizon and the clean air will completely heal the fatigue of daily life. Near the summit is the "Naitai Terrace", which was newly opened in 2019, and you can enjoy the magnificent view of the ranch from the observation terrace.

It's almost the end of the rainy season?! I wonder The season when the sea of Yanbaru shines green is coming soonToday's ? sea and waterfall are the best ?

【Flower Scenery Hanak and Flower Road】 Every year, under the title of "Flower Scenery", colorful flowers entertain guests. Please take a leisurely stroll through the beautifully colored hot spring town and enjoy Tokachigawa Onsen. Period: June 24 (Sat) ~ July 23 (Sun) Location: Tokachigaoka Park / Tokachigawa Onsen Town Area

? Tomakomai area limited sake "Junmaishu Bisen" ? "Junmaishu Bisen" is a junmai ginjo sake that uses 100% of Tomakomai City's tap water and Atsuma Town's sake ? ♀️ brewing rice "Comet" next to Tomakomai City. Tomakomai City's tap water is Mt. Tarumae underground water, and in 1985 it was selected as a "city of more than 100,000 people with delicious tap water" by the former Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and is known as ? delicious tap water. It has a slightly dry and fruity aroma and a refreshing taste, and has won the Monde Selection Gold Award for three consecutive years since 2008! ?✨ It is also recommended as a souvenir! ?

Hello? I was ? interviewed by Ryukyu Broadcasting Corporation the other day. The guide, Rin-chan, walks around the village on an E-bike! I'm looking forward to it being broadcast on the news tomorrow evening! !️ !️ !️?

??！ The original land of curry ramen, Tomakomai! ?? Born in 1965 by [ The Great King of Taste ] and "Curry Ramen" ?? is currently popular in Tomakomai City as soul food. In the "100 Year Food" food culture registration system launched by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in fiscal 2021, "Curry Ramen" from Tomakomai City is registered. ?‍♀️ The rich curry-flavored soup is entangled with the noodles and is addictive!!! ? There is no doubt that you will drink up the soup! !! ✨ In addition to the photo, there are ?? many curry ramen. For details, please contact [ Tomakomai Curry Ramen Promotion Bureau ]! !! 【 Ajidaioh Sohonten 】 ( 2nd image ) ≪ Place ≫ 〒059-1365 Hokkaido Tomakomai City Uenae 138-3 ≪ Contact ≫ 0144-58-3333 ≪ Hours of Operation ≫ 【Sun-Tue・Thu-Sat】11:00~20:00(LO19:30) 【Wed】11:00~15:00(LO14:30) ≪ Closed ≫ Open all year round (except year-end and New Year holidays) 【 Chinese Restaurant Toen 】 ( 3rd image ) ≪ Place ≫ 〒053-0022 Hokkaido Tomakomai City Omotemachi 4-3-1 Grand Hotel New Oji 1F ≪ Contact ≫ 0144-31-3162 ≪ Hours of Operation ≫ Lunch time 11:30~14:30 (last order 14:00) Dinner time 17:30~21:30 (Food L.O. 20:30, Drink L.O. 21:00) ≪ Closed ≫ Tuesday * Business hours and regular holidays are subject to change, so please check with the store before visiting.

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! It is the Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association! We propose a tour program that allows you to enjoy the nature and charm of Ogimi Village! In the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce the tour program of Ogimi Village sightseeing along with the attractive sightseeing spots and traditional culture of Ogimi Village! First of all, I would like to introduce Ogimi Village. Ogimi Village is a village famous for its longevity located in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa, about 2 hours by highway from Naha Airport. It is the gateway to the Yanbaru area, registered as a World Natural Heritage Site, and has a population of about 3,200. This "Yanbaru" area consists of three villages, Ogimi Village, Kunigami Village, and Higashi Village, and there are animals and plants that are highly regarded worldwide. Then, we will introduce popular sightseeing spots and events in Ogimi Village. ・Lower community of Ogimi Ontake It is a sacred spot where about 70 large billow trees, which were designated as a prefectural natural monument in 1974, grow in clusters. It is a treasure trove of nature where you can fully enjoy the original scenery of Ogimi Village, and you may be able to see the spirit "Bunagaya" that lives in the forests of Okinawa. ・Ogimi Shikusa Park If you turn on the wooden faucet at the entrance of the Seekwasa specialized facility, you can taste the Seekwasa juice. You can tour the Seekwasa factory, and at the restaurant, you can taste cheese pizza and island vegetable salad with the aroma of Seekwasa. ・Ogimi Village Summer Festival Held every year in August, the village's largest festival hosts stage events such as tuna dismantling shows, Eisa performances, and Hawaiian dances, and the finale of the festival is a fireworks festival that colors the summer night sky of Ogimi Village. As you can see, there are many attractive sightseeing spots in Ogimi Village, but you can enjoy a special time in Ogimi Village where you can learn about the warmth of people, climate, and history through activities where you can experience nature and interact with the people living in Ogimi Village, rather than just ordinary sightseeing around sightseeing spots. We, the Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association, recommend experiential and stay-type exchange programs. ・Experience programs that take advantage of the rich natural environment ・Private lodging program that coexists with rich nature ・Exchange programs to experience diverse cultures Based on the above three programs, junior high and high school students experience the culture of Ogimi Village through "agricultural experience," "farm life experience," "nature experience," and "cultural experience" on school trips. Private lodging and farming experiences can be enjoyed by ordinary travelers and inbound tourists alike. There are plenty of optional plans such as marine sports in Churaumi and Okinawan traditional performing arts Eisa experience, so please feel free to contact us. Beautiful scenery, rich nature, history from the Ryukyu Kingdom, traditional culture, and heartfelt hospitality. The village that contains all of these is Ogimi Village in Okinawa Prefecture. We will continue to introduce plenty of attractive information about Ogimi Village sightseeing in the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!