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

　At the Moseushi Town Curling Hall, you can have the only "curling experience" in the Sorachi area from November ~ March! 　Squid is a town halfway between Asahikawa and Sapporo, so how about experiencing it as a travel activities? For details, please search for "Moseushi Town Curling Hall".

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

The 72nd Bibai Snow Festival Stalls at food and beverage booths decided! We look forward to welcoming you with delicious and hot food and drinks. PUZZLE ARIA STORE Sunflower Due Goo House Abe-chanchi Asombrosso Hokkaido Izakaya Boono Minepote Cafe Bimake The 72nd Bibai Snow Festival 2025.02.01sat10:00-18:00 2025.02.01sun10:00-15:00 Around Bibai City Central Park

Jewelry Ice 2025 Jewelry Ice · Harunire Tree Adventure Experience 😊 “Jewelry Ice” refers to chunks of ice that break free from the Tokachi River, drift out to the Pacific, and wash up on the Otsu Coast at the river mouth. Their beauty as they sparkle in the sunlight is utterly mysterious ✨ Why not come see this natural phenomenon of Tokachi’s severe cold and the Tokachi River known as “Jewelry Ice”? The second photo shows the state of the Jewelry Ice from yesterday 🎵 At the rest area we offer warm drinks, shells and Jewelry Ice goods, and local seafood, so please drop by if you like 😄 This plan also includes a visit to Toyokoro’s symbolic tree, the Harunire Tree 🌳 For inquiries, contact Hokuto Taxi 🚕 ☎️0155-67-5681 (9:00–17:00)

A scene at Utonai Lake on one day. I thought it was a gathering of swans…? January is a time when most of the lake freezes over, so there are few waterfowl, but due to various circumstances you can still see a few swans wintering at Utonai Lake. (Image courtesy of Roadside Station Utonai Lake)

The third episode of HTB "Street on-chan" Tsubetsu Town was broadcast yesterday! This time, the scene where Won (o▽n) appears in the children's garden is cool! If you missed it or want to watch it again, please watch the 😊 show YouTube Here's an off-shot of this time. On-chan played with Tsubetsu's children many. I'm ✨ glad we got to know each other a lot Where will it haunt Tsubetsu next week? I'm looking forward to it-\(o▽n)/

Sunset on the Kushiro River with lotus leaves and ice drifting In the brackish waters of the mouth of the Kushiro River, lotus leaf ice can be seen during the extremely cold season The Kushiro River, which opens its mouth to the west, is a perfect sunset viewing Spot Lotus leaf ice streams through the Kushiro River dyed by the setting sun

Kushiro Marsh in winter Frost covers the trees, the Kushiro River meanders widely, and the marshland becomes a snowfield of silver and white If you look closely, you can see a herd of deer grazing under the snow in the frozen marshland Feel the workings of Nature

SL Winter Marshland running again this year! The SL Winter Marshland is an SL sightseeing train Car that makes one round trip per day on weekends between Kushiro and Shibecha on the Kusami Main Line. Boarding can also be reserved. Please come and see the brave figure running through the white and silver Kushiro Marshland.

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

Tonight is the 3rd broadcast of HTB "Streets on-chan" Tsubetsu Town Edition! Where are we going to walk today? Looking forward to it (o▽n) Please see the program YouTube for the broadcast so far!

This year's eastern province experienced record low snowfall. Preparing for winter Events, Held in The people involved are nervous. There is also a Haru elm tree in Toyokoro Town The ground came out in some places. It's no longer a snowy field. It seems that it will accumulate a few centimeters tonight. It's like water on a burnt stone.

[Ski Resort Opening] From Wednesday, January 15th Miyanomori Ski Resort has opened! With little snowfall, the lifts operate only to the mid-station. Please wait a little longer for access to the summit. Lift rides are free of charge. Night skiing is available on some days of the week! Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and more to your heart’s content. Contact: Nishiokoppe Village Board of Education 📞0158-87-2501 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Ski Resort #Winter #Now Open

Horse chase at Tokachi Ranch Winter at Tokachi Ranch, a horse chase with horses running through snowy baba in winter

Harunire at dawn The sun rises from the frigid snowfield, and the Sunrise illuminates Harunire

Nusamai Bridge in the afterglow The sunset in Kushiro is beautiful, and the Nusamai Bridge over the mouth of the Kushiro River is a sunset viewing spot

Yezo sika deer and ice floes Yezo sika deer, drift ice, and drift ice on the Notsuke Peninsula stream from the Sea of Okhotsk side to the Pacific Ocean

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.

Lake Mashu in winter Lake Mashu boasts a depth of No.1 in Japan and is the second deepest lake in the world after Lake Squid Caldera, and it is suddenly deep, and due to its transparency, there is little reflection of light other than blue, and you can see Lake Mashu's Roux, which is especially blue and deep indigo in clear winter. The mountain in the background is Mt. Shari, and Kamuish Island can be seen in the foreground

【Held in 2/23】Mt. Moan Snowshoe Hiking and Notsuke Peninsula Hihira Line Mini Walk Bus Tour (with Hot Spring Ticket) After enjoying snowshoe hiking on Mount Moan, you can enjoy the winter charm of Nakashibetsu for a scenic stroll ✨ on the large ice field of the Notsuke Peninsula! After the tour, relax ♨️ in the Hot Spring The deadline for registration is 1/31!

Crane roost in the frigid cold In the frigid early morning, the roost of the cranes that spring up in the river mist is covered with frost. The frost is dyed in the Sunrise and the cranes begin their activities

Red-crowned crane chirping Tsugai red-crowned cranes chirp to confirm their love for each other

Preparations are entering the final stage! We open on January 25th! We look forward to welcoming you. All preparatory work is currently proceeding at full speed! Opening on January 25th! We look forward to seeing you there.

"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.

Kaiseki featuring seasonal ingredients [Seasonal Chef Recommended Dinner Course]. Limited to 15 meals a day, introducing the Japanese menu for January and February! 🌟menu ・ Seasonal sauce ・Assorted tuna, sweet shrimp, and salmon ・Fried chicken with lemon ・Chicken water cooking ・Salmon roe bowl (incense) ・Today's Fun Dessert Wagon 　Panna cotta with roses and framboise 　Marron Swiss roll cake 　Strawberry Shortcake 　Cream puffs with sweet potatoes 　Cafe gelato 4~5 kinds of desserts are offered 🍰 daily by wagon service 🌟 Delivery time 17：00～21：00（L.O.20：00） 🌟fee 1 person ¥5,200 🌟place B1 Four Seasons Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the 💖 hotel's website We look ✨ forward to seeing you

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.

Woody Winter School is starting! From Saturday, February 1 to Friday, February 28 We will hold the 28th Woody Winter School! Would you like to build a Unic truck with woodworking instructors? Held every week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Time: 10:00–16:00 ※Lunch break 12:00–13:00 Location: Nishiokoppe Village Somukan woodworking room Participation fee: ¥10,000 (¥5,000 for village residents) ※Accommodation and meals are not included. This woodworking class lets you work at your own pace during the period. Estimated building time is about 15 hours (3–4 days). Capacity is five groups! If you are interested, please contact Komu Museum of Art. 📞0158-87-2600 Application period is until Saturday, February 8. We look forward to your participation! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #woodworking #mokuiiku (wood learning) #woodworking class #woodworking instructor #Woody Winter School #Somukan

Sunrise rising from Lake Kussharo seen from Bihoro Pass Before dawn, standing on the Bihoro Pass with a frigid wind of 20 degrees below zero Sunrise rises over Nakanoshima Island on the frozen Lake Kussharo as the eastern sky begins to turn white The coming light illuminates the wind and snow crests