Drawn by the sound of wind chimes, I arrived at a place where I could cool off both visually and audibly.

On Saturday, July 12, three swimming beaches in Atami opened for the season simultaneously.
At Atami Sun Beach, officials attended a safety prayer ceremony held by Kinomiya Shrine.
After the safety prayer ceremony, swimming began at 9:00. Handheld fireworks were given as gifts to the children who had gathered.
Enjoy the sea in Atami again this summer!

Beach season dates: Saturday, July 12, 2025–Sunday, August 31, 2025
Atami Sun Beach: Higashikaigancho, Atami
Nagahama Beach: Kamitaga, Atami
Ajiro Onsen Beach: Shimotaga, Atami
*Atami Sun Beach Water Park will operate from Saturday, July 19, 2025 to Sunday, August 31, 2025.*

https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/features/34

While the weather was not stable, we aimed for one of the few sunny skies and stayed in a tent with a vine in early summer.
Miyama Kirishima dyes the mountainside pink, and a refreshing breeze hits your cheeks.
I'm glad I came!!　
Thank you Bogatsuru 😊!　
Thank you Ninefold 😊 Mountains!

Location: Mt. Heiji

On July 7, 2025 (Tanabata Night), go deep into the mountains to meet the princess fireflies!
In the moonlight, we received an astonishing welcome from the princess and sang three cheers 🙌
After all, you can only meet the princess on Tanabata!

Shooting method: Comparative light synthesis.
Shooting location: Nichinan Town, Hino District, Tottori Prefecture

Hot... I want to get into the sea... I put up with my feelings and clicked the shutter.
I wanted to express the heat of summer and the coolness of the sea.

Kikuchi Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.
Recently, more people have been using them.

This time, we introduce the popular destination, Kiki Castle.

Kiki Castle is a mountain fortress built by the Yamato government in the late 7th century, about 1,350 years ago.
A prefectural excavation uncovered valuable remains, including the foundations of 72 buildings, a former reservoir, and earthwork embankments.

You can also see reconstructed buildings on site.
At Onko Soseikan, exhibitions and videos explain Kiki Castle’s history and structure in detail.

Excavations have continued since fiscal 1967 to the present.
In terms of area, the site is about 12 times the size of the Tokyo Dome.
The grounds are very spacious, making them ideal for a walk.

Our staff actually visited by electric-assist bicycles.
We reached Kiki Castle from Kikuchi City Furusato Sosei Citizen Plaza in about 20 minutes.
There are some slopes, but electric-assist bicycles make riding easy.

On the site is a café called Kuri to Sora that sells sweets made with Japanese chestnuts.

The Mont Blanc soft-serve is especially popular.
Please stop by the café to relax during your trip.

You can enjoy scenery you don’t usually see.
When you visit Kikuchi City, please enjoy a bicycle journey.

Water Jingu Shrine
3-10-24 Hirose, ShimaHonmachi, Mishima-gun, Osaka

The Water of this Water Nose Jingu Shrine is said to be the Water of the Imperial Palace, and you can drink it.
Most spring water needs to be boiled, but here it seems that boiling is not necessary.
And it's free! It is the only one in Osaka that has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Waters",
This is quite delicious.
Special visit to Water Jingu Shrine Cultural Properties

A fusion of wind, light, and cultural properties

Date & Time: July 26 (Sat) ~ August 31 (Sun)
18:30~21:00 *Held in only on weekends and holidays
Entrance Fees
500 yen (special admission / 1 person) * Light rain cancellation Cancelled due to stormy weather

Check it out on Instagram.

📍Susoaidaira (Susoaidaira) | Hokkaido – Daisetsuzan Range

A breathtaking scene of short-lived summer flowers you can see only in summer. From the trailhead at Sugatami Pond, the path leads you as if into a heavenly flower garden.

Above 1,600 meters in elevation, at the foot of Asahidake where snow still lingers, alpine plants like chinguruma carpet the slopes in a miraculous display.
It felt like a quiet, gentle moment that lifted my spirits. 🌿

👉These photos were taken yesterday. The beauty truly took my breath away.

〈Teshikaga Golf Courses and Park Golf Courses Summary〉
Teshikaga is wide, grand, and filled with beautiful nature.
The town has many golf and park golf courses where you can enjoy that nature. Here is a roundup of the golf and park golf courses you can use in Teshikaga.


https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/?cats=634%2C646

A truly dynamic playground in the Chugoku region!
Enjoy creek play for free in the great outdoors
Here are summer-recommended spots😊

This is Enokawa Canoe Park Sakugi in Sakugi, Miyoshi City.
Besides canoeing, the park offers creek play in summer, a campground,
cottage stays, bathing facilities, and a restaurant.

Unlike pools, you can meet small creatures
and plunge into cold river water in this popular area.
Why not enjoy Miyoshi’s summer with your whole body?✨

Opening period: June 1 to the end of September
The water play zone is available at any time during this period.
Some days may be closed due to rising water levels. For availability
check the official website of Enokawa Canoe Park Sakugi.

●Water slide
This hugely popular slide uses naturally cold creek water!
You can borrow a board to slide on for free😊
*Water depth: 120 cm*

During busy times, handing out boards may take time,
so we recommend bringing your own float ring.

●Creek pool
For small children, the creek pool that collects creek water
is recommended. It is located very close to the water slide.
*Maximum water depth: 60 cm*

●Creek walking
Stroll upstream with an instructor.
Wearing a life jacket and helmet, you will experience the natural creek
with your whole body—wading to shoulder depth, feeling fish slip past your feet,
and enjoying a summer-long adventure✨
(Paid activity, reservation required. Date to be arranged.)

There are also areas suitable for small children, such as
zigzag channels and stepped pools.
Life jackets are available for rent for a fee, so please use them.😊

--------------------Safety notes for creek play ⚠-------------------
➤There are no lifeguards at the slide or creek play areas.
➤The slide and creek are very slippery.
Please do not take your eyes off your children.
➤Be mindful of insects and animals when entering the river or bushes.
➤Please refrain from setting up tents or tarps around the water slide.
(Simple sun shades are OK.)
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＼Cafe & Restaurant Canoe—Renewal OPEN!／
Located in the management building of Enokawa Canoe Park Sakugi.
Try the chicken paitan curry or the hearty beef tongue bowl,
the filling omurice, and a selection of sweets.
We pride ourselves on menus that recharge your energy😋
Lunch hours: 11:30–14:30
Cafe hours: 10:00–16:00

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Enokawa Canoe Park Sakugi
Instagram: @genkimura_sakugi
📍116 Kayodo, Sakugi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
📆Closed Tuesdays (open during Golden Week and summer holidays)
⏰8:30–18:00
📞0824-55-7050
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Tokachi Hills, a garden on a gentle hill in Makubetsu, is hosting Rose Week until Sunday, July 13.

At the entrance, you can borrow leisure sheets and baskets for free and enjoy a picnic inside the garden.

The café attached to the shop serves soft-serve ice cream, rice balls, curry and more.
This time I had a chilled white corn soup made with Memuro-grown corn.
There is also Garden Cafe NIWAKARA in the garden, where you can enjoy lunch or a reservation-only afternoon tea while looking over the grounds.

Even after Rose Week, various events take place, so please stop by.

Tokachi Hills Instagram @tokachihills
Garden photos @tokachihillsgardeners
Garden Cafe Niwakara @niwakara__tokachihills

Access:
About a 20-minute drive from obihiro station, or about a 50-minute bike ride from obihiro station.
If you cycle from obihiro station, there are uphill sections, so we recommend an electric bicycle.
Cycling will give you a good sweat—please watch out for heatstroke.
You pass Manabe Garden by bike, so you can visit both gardens on one ride.
It takes about 25 minutes by bike from Manabe Garden to Tokachi Hills.

https://www.tokachi-hills.jp/

Today (July 10) I covered a hop harvest 😆

It was my first time seeing this year’s hop field... and it was spectacular✨✨

Straight-reaching vines, healthy dark green leaves, and clusters of hops hanging like little bells…!!

“It’s a shame this view will be gone after today!” I said as I gazed with the grower 👀

With preparations complete, it was time to harvest 💪
There were so many cones that even removing the supporting wires was a struggle 💦

We filled bags with the harvested hops, and I worried they might not all fit on the truck we were loading back with today 😂

These hops will be processed into beer with a fresh, lively aroma 🍺

I tasted last year’s brew too — it had a refreshing scent and went down easy 😆👍

I can’t wait to try this year’s beer 😍

Hello, this is Ryusui-do. This year, wind chimes with a cool, clear tone have been hung in the Takiue Area along the path to Senga Falls!
Wind chimes that turn a breeze into sound are said to have a relaxing, soothing effect.
Please let the sound of the wind chimes, the roar of the falls, and the rich nature of Shosenkyo Gorge heal your daily fatigue in the Takiue Area!

💎July Birthstones💎

Ruby
Long beloved around the world, the queen of gemstones, ruby, symbolizes passion, love, victory, and beauty. It is said to enhance the wearer’s charm and boost confidence.

Sphene
Success · Good fortune · Connections
A stone that helps the owner’s talents bloom and leads to success—‘a stone that can change your life’.

We also offer a variety of other natural stones and accessories, so please stop by to experience the healing space woven by natural stones and the sound of the falls.

We look forward to the day we can see your lovely smiles.

#Shosenkyo Gorge #Mitake Shosenkyo Gorge #Yamanashi Prefecture #Yamanashi #Kofu City #Kofu #Kai City #Kai #Scenic Spot #Japan’s Scenic Views #Spectacular Views #Sightseeing #Tourist Attraction #Travel #Yamanashi Trip #Yamanashi Sightseeing #Ryusui-do

Hydrangeas at Mamawara (photographed on July 10)
They are now at their peak bloom.
https://www.kankouotaki.com/mamembara.html

Notice of the End of the After Hydrangea Festival
The hydrangeas floated in the tanks around the monument at Izukyu Shimoda Station rotary were well received by many visitors, and for a brief while everyone could enjoy a beautiful sight 💐✨

Although the display was originally scheduled to run until Tuesday, July 16, we decided to remove the flowers on the evening of Friday, July 11 due to consecutive days of extreme heat.
This being the first attempt at this exhibition, we conducted the trial under three challenging conditions—hydrangeas past their peak in the garden, near-summer temperatures, and water—while worrying how long the blossoms could remain beautiful. We implemented all possible measures, including rotating flowers and topping up the tanks, but under the midsummer-like sun it proved difficult to preserve their beauty, so we made the decision to end the display earlier than planned.
We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to it and ask for your understanding.

Next fun thing in Shimoda: swimming at the beach 🏖️
Please continue to enjoy everything Shimoda has to offer 🌊🍧🎐

[Recommended Power Spot in Miyoshi ✨]
This is Shina Falls in Kisa, Miyoshi City.
The three waterfalls known as Shina Falls lie within a 1.5 km gorge stretching from Kisa to Konu.

A well-maintained, gentle walking trail leads you to the largest fall, Ichi no Taki, which drops about 11 m. (Photo)
You can spot many wild animals and plants here.

Besides the three main falls, small cascades appear here and there,
so you can fully enjoy the great outdoors 😊

*From Ni no Taki to San no Taki you sometimes have to climb the streambed and cross the river using ropes.
Make sure you have proper gear, and watch out for snakes 🐍.*

Where are your favorite power spots in Miyoshi?
Please tell us in the comments!

[Shina Falls]
📍Kumotsu, Kisa, Miyoshi City
🚙15 minutes from Kisa IC on the Onomichi Expressway

🐻🤎 Montbell Club Friend Fair Yokohama 2025 🐻

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Sakuhomachi and Koumi booths!

We showcased the high-altitude Lake Shirakoma, the mysterious moss forests carpeted with moss, and Yachiho Kogen, where you can enjoy nature through all four seasons—offering a full taste of Shinshu’s great outdoors.🌲✨

We were delighted that you picked up delicious local specialties and tourism brochures.😊🤍
Sakuhomachi and Koumi in Shinshu are perfect spots for a summer cooling getaway.
We hope to meet you again amid Shinshu’s natural beauty.🌲🍁

At Manabe Garden in Obihiro, hydrangeas are beginning to bloom little by little.

At the garden entrance, a gnome-like fairy known in Europe as a guardian of the garden welcomes visitors.

A film set from the morning drama series Natsuzora is also on display beside the entrance and next to the café on the lawn terrace.

After strolling through the garden, why not enjoy lunch or a cold sweet at the café?

The sweets menu includes three parfaits—the ice brulee parfait, the Strawberry Green Garden parfait, a coffee jelly parfait—as well as soft-serve ice cream. This time I had the ice brulee parfait—what a blissful moment.

It has been hot every day, so please enjoy summer sightseeing while staying hydrated.

Access: about a 10-minute drive from Obihiro Station, about a 20-minute bike ride from Obihiro Station
about a 20-minute bus ride from Obihiro Station
http://www.manabegarden.jp/

Minamifurano, Shintoku, Shikaoi
A joint pamphlet made by three neighboring towns📕

In the heart of Hokkaido, this pamphlet introduces delicious cuisine crafted from fine trees, pure water, and good snow, along with a variety of nature-based activities.

Beyond packing the charms of the three towns along National Routes 38 and 274 into one booklet,
each town is color-coded for easy viewing,
and you can catch detailed information by scanning the QR codes on the pages.

The colors for the three towns are…
Minamifurano Town — "Lavender swaying on Lake Kanayama🪻"
Shintoku Town — "The deep, shining blue of Lake Sahoro🫐"
Shikaoi Town — "The clear aquamarine of Lake Shikaribetsu💚"

Overall, the pamphlet uses gentle colors and a matte, classy paper texture that reflects careful design.
Despite the move toward digital, this is a deliberately analog paper pamphlet, and we hope you will pick it up and leaf through it.
(Personally, I’d like you to pay attention to the sound of the pages turning💡)

It seems rare for neighboring towns to produce a joint pamphlet like this.
So when you visit roadside stations or tourism association counters, please pick one up, look it over, and feel the pages!

We look forward to seeing you💁‍♀️

#Hokkaido
#Shintoku Town
#Minamifurano Town
#Shikaoi Town
#shintoku
#nanpu
#shikaoi
#Shintoku Tourism Association
#Minamifurano Town Development and Tourism Association
#Shikaoi Town Tourism Association
#Joint project of three towns
#pamphlet
#hokkaido
#hokkaidotrip
#hokkaidotourism
#tourism
#shintoku
#minamihurano
#shikaoi
#welcomeshintoku
#discovershintoku

[July 27 – September 26] Mobile bus tour between Kushiro and Kawayu Onsen begins!

A mobile bus tour linking Kushiro Prince Hotel and the streets of Kawayu Onsen is starting!
The period runs from Sunday, July 27, 2025 to Friday, September 26, 2025, about two months.
Buses from Kushiro to Kawayu Onsen operate three times a week on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and buses from Kawayu Onsen to Kushiro run three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
This is a slow-paced, day-long mobile bus tour that stops at various sightseeing spots along the way. Each direction follows a different route, so please use it for both outbound and return trips.
Accommodation and meals are not included in the tour.


https://www.clubgets.com/loginet_express/
https://masyuko.or.jp/news/2025_bustour/

Midsummer in Teshikaga
Spots you should definitely visit 🚌🎶

📍Wakoto Peninsula (Lake Kussharo)
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This area is often filled with people trying canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding. You’ll frequently see friendly large dogs enjoying the water with their owners, which makes the scene feel wonderfully heartwarming 🐶🛶✨

Of course, just strolling is perfectly fine. You can find yourself mesmerized by the clear surface of the water and breathe in deliciously fresh air—this beautiful nature alone satisfies all your senses.

Be sure to fully enjoy Teshikaga’s nature 🦕💖

https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/wakoto/

Discover an undiscovered summer landscape of Japan — Satoyama rafting in Shobara! 🌊

Why not plunge into the nature of Shobara in Hiroshima Prefecture?
In Shobara’s tranquil satoyama scenery, you can enjoy a soothing rafting adventure as you drift down a gentle river. It’s a trip that lets you leave the city bustle behind and encounter the true countryside of Japan.

🚣‍♀️ Highlights of Satoyama Rafting in Shobara 🚣‍♀️
・Perfect for beginners, with local guides on hand; rafting on the varied currents of the Saijo River
・Seasonal scenery in every season (cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green in summer, autumn foliage)
・Opportunities to interact with nature, from fish to mountains
・Recommended for families, couples, and solo travelers alike!

A pleasant 90-minute drive from Hiroshima City makes access easy. Great for a day trip or an overnight stay.
Why not set off on an adventure that lets you feel the summer? ✨

For details and reservations▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/2500

Harajiri Falls Boat Tour
Why not take a raft boat and cruise the plunge pool of Harajiri Falls in Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture?
You can experience Harajiri Falls with your whole body.
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery that you can only see up close.

Date and Time
Saturday, July 19, 2025 – Monday, July 21, 2025 (national holiday)
Daily from 10:00 to 16:00 (departures every 30 minutes)

Location
Harajiri Falls (410 Harajiri, Ogata, Bungo-Ono)
▶ Meeting time / Please arrive at the top of the stairs down to the falls 30 minutes before your reservation.

Fee
3,500 yen per person

Eligibility
Ages 3 and up (preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian)

What to Bring
Shoes that can get wet, towel

How to Apply
Please check the link to apply.

Other Information
The tour may be canceled due to weather or rising river levels.
If there is availability on the day, we can accommodate walk-ins without a reservation.
We accept reservations outside the event as well (see the application form above for details).
Event Inquiries
Bebepu Co., Ltd., Bungo-Ono Office × South Wave (Contact: Ono)
Phone 090-6896-5296

■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono ■■■
About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture
About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture

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Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250708event-ogata/

Summer Festival & Fireworks Festival in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture is hot! 🔥
Here are 5 Events currently announced in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture from July ~ August.

(1) Bihoku Summer Festival 2025|National Bihoku Hillside Park (1st photo)
【Held in】2025/07/19 (Sat) ~ 2025/08/31 (Sun)
9:30~18:00 (Last entry until 17:00)
【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park
【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park 0824-72-7000
In the middle of summer, a big frolic in Bihoku! The "Jabu Jabu Pond" where you can enjoy playing in the water and the "Beetle Dome / Stag Corner" have also started to be opened to the public! Other, tree climbing, Canadian Canoeing, and other summer events that can only be enjoyed in summer! Please take this opportunity to visit us!

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5141

(2) Summer Festival that connects sweetfish, river, and people|Sweetfish no Sato Park (2nd ~ 3rd photo)
【Held in Date & Time】2025/07/26 (Sat) 10:30~15:00
【Place】Sweetfish no Sato Park
【Address】1641-1 Nagata, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Sweetfish no Sato Park TEL 0824-89-2244
【Contents】This is a project to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Shobara City. You can also eat sweetfish that has become the No.1 in Japan! Let's continue to protect Nature, which is the property of Shobara City! Stalls are also available!
(Salt-grilled sweetfish / Manjii hand-made Soba (limited to 70 meals of chilled bukkake Soba noodles) / Kuchiwacho "New Moon Markets" meeting (with multiple stalls) / Osaka Takoyaki Konamon / Fukupan (egg sandwich) / Draft beer sales / Local sake sales / Kitchen car C&J etc.)

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5090

(3) 2025 Tojo "Yuka Festival" (4th photo)
【Held in Date】2025/08/10 (Sun) 17:00 Open / 17:40 Start
【Place】Shobara City Tojo Elementary School Ground
【Address】1342 Kawahigashi, Tojo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Tojo "Yuka Festival" Executive Committee (Tojo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry) TEL 08477-2-0525
【Contents】In my hometown Tojo! Let's have a summer festival!
It is an annual summer festival in the Castle Town of Tojo. The fireworks that echo through the Mountainous Area are a sight to and, and Many Stalls gather and it is very lively. The Ground Self-Defense Force is also coming! Stage events, stalls Village, and this year's princess of the traditional event "Odori" in Tojo Town, Shobara City, which takes place around November, will also be introduced.

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5131

(4) Hoshimi Markets|Sakura Shokudo directly managed by farmers (5th photo)
【Held in Date & Time】2025/08/11 (Mon) 16:00~20:30 (rain or shine)
【Place】Shokusaikan Shobara Yume Sakuranai Farmer's Directly Managed Sakura Shokudo
【Address】291-1 Shinjo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Sakura Shokudo directly managed by farmers TEL 0824-75-4516
【Contents】This is the children's night market of Sakura Shokudo.
You can enjoy food, miscellaneous goods, Workshops, fortune telling, therapy, etc.
【Notes】
・ Stalls are subject to change, so please note.
・ Admission to the venue is free, but various workshops, experience corners, and product purchases will be charged.
・Please take your garbage home with you.

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5132

(5) The 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival and Shobara Summer Festival Fireworks Festival (Photos 6~8)
【Held in Date】Shobara Good Cousin Festival will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025
Fireworks festival will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025
【Place】Around Shobara City Office
【Address】 1-10-1 Naka Honmachi, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】The 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival Official Instagram
▷ https://www.instagram.com/yoitokomtsuri43/
This year's theme is "Burn Your Heart"
For a record of festival's Information and Held in, please check the official Instagram of the 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival! The next day, Annual event! The Shobara Summer Festival fireworks festival is held. When the details come out, we will announce them on the Shobara Kanko Navi Home page.
< Organizers> Shobara Yoitoko Festival Steering Committee, Shobara Good Toko Festival Executive Committee

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5124

Shobara City Tourist Information Site "Shobara Tourism Navi"
▷ https://www.shobara-info.com/

I took a picture of the love between parents and children at Toki Park in Sado.

On the way home as usual. When I was tired of the hot weather until the evening, I changed my perspective and saw such a beautiful scenery. It was a moment when I could forget about the heat, and I was happy to see that it seemed to be a "different scenery" because it was made up of "things that are always there" such as buildings, rivers, street trees, and white clover.

[Ice Tunnel Open Again This Year!]
Has June always been this hot?
June, which seems to get hotter every year, has rushed by and the ice tunnel opening day is nearly here.

🕙️ 🕑️
The event runs on Sunday, July 13, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

🥾💦🥾💦🥾
The area around the ice tunnel is muddy underfoot, so we recommend wearing rubber boots.

🚌 🚌 🚌
To reach the ice tunnel, drive to Wenshiri Campground or use the single shuttle bus that runs from the town center.

Shuttle bus times are as follows:
Outbound
Around 10:00 Kamikoppe Bus Stop
Around 10:10 Nishiokoppe Bus Stop
Around 10:15 Hotel Morimu
Around 10:35 Ice Tunnel

Return
Around 11:30 Ice Tunnel
Around 11:50 Hotel Morimu, Nishiokoppe Bus Stop
Around 12:00 Kamikoppe Bus Stop

You can watch a route video from Nishiokoppe town to the venue via the QR code in the second image.
Drivers should check that video as well.

Come cool off near the ice!

For inquiries contact Nishiokoppe Village Chamber of Commerce.
TEL: 0158-87-2974

#Nishiokoppe Village
#Hokkaido
#One-Day Opening of the Ice Tunnel
#Nishiokoppe Village Chamber of Commerce
#Youth Division
#Wenshiri
#Summer Cooling Event
#July 13

Peach picking for 2025 has begun!

We offer the following two plans.
■Set plan: Pick two peaches + all-you-can-eat peaches (20 minutes) 2,500 yen per person
■All-you-can-eat only plan (20 minutes) 1,500 yen per person
*All plans above have a flat rate for ages 4 and up.
Children aged 3 and under cannot pick peaches, but they may enjoy the all-you-can-eat option free of charge.

Reservations are still being accepted!
For details, please see the following page.
https://www.vill-nagano-toyooka-kanko.jp/tourism/experience/mikaku-02/9784/

Mountain climbing information
*The two photos show a panoramic view of Minami Numa Camping Area and the snowfield conditions at Komadorizawa.

Information received from nicoro trek.
For detailed mountain-climbing information, contact:
070-9157-8818
*This number may be unreachable while you are on the mountain.

[Mt. Tomuraushi]
・Vehicles can reach the shortened trailhead
(8 km, 30 minutes by car from Tomuraushi Onsen Higashi Daisetsuso)
・Snowfields on the trail are melting and thinning; take care to avoid injuries from breaking through them.
・Grass mowing and maintenance are usually carried out in early July.
・The snowfield at the Minami Numa Camping Area tent site has almost disappeared.
△Water source information△
Water sources at the designated camping areas throughout Daisetsuzan to the Tokachi range are available for use.

! Caution!
Bring a portable toilet to Mt. Tomuraushi. Two portable-toilet booths are installed at Minami Numa Camping Area and one at the Komadorizawa junction.

Portable toilets are sold at the shortened trailhead, Higashi Daisetsuso, Seven-Eleven Shintoku store, Seicomart Kuttari store, and other locations.

[Tokachi-dake Shintoku Course]
・The forest road to the trailhead is now passable, but road conditions are poor and there is no cellular coverage.
We recommend carrying equipment to handle trouble such as punctures.
・The trail has not been maintained for several years and requires route-finding and bushwhacking, so it is suitable for experienced climbers only.

[Mt. Sahoro]
・Access is possible from the Karikachi Pass trailhead; parking is available.
・Residual snow on the trail has disappeared.
・Trail mowing has been completed, but sections where sasa bamboo overhangs remain; beware of ticks.
・A mountain hut is available at the summit without reservation. There is no toilet, so bring a portable toilet.

[Mt. Odasshu]
・Due to four-lane highway construction, the usual parking area is unavailable (available on Sundays).
Please use the open space beside the trailhead located beyond the overpass.
・Grass along the trail has grown, increasing the risk of ticks; take insect-repellent measures.

Plan your climb based on the weather, your physical condition, and fitness so you can enjoy a safe ascent.

Mountain climbing information
*The two photos are a panoramic view of Minami Numa Camping Area and the snowfield conditions at Komadorizawa.

Information received from nicoro trek.
For more information on mountain climbing, please contact us at ↓↓↓
070-9157-8818
*Please note that the number may not be available during mountain climbing.

[Mt. Tomuraushi]
・Vehicles can access the shortened mountain trail
(8km, 30 minutes by car from Tomuratushi Onsen Higashi Daisetsuso)
・The snowfield on the mountain trail is melting and thinning, so be careful not to get hurt by stepping on it.
・We usually mow and maintain the grass in early July.
・The snowfield at Minami Numa Camping Area tent site has almost disappeared.
△Water source information△
You can use the water sources at each camping area in the Daisetsuzan to Tokachi Mountain Range.

! Caution!
Please bring a portable toilet to Mt. Tomuraushi. There are two portable toilet booths at Minami Numa Camping Site and one at Komadorizawa Deai.

Portable toilets are sold at the shortened trailhead, Higashi Daisetsuso, Seven-Eleven Shintoku Branch

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On July 5, 2025, hydrangea deadheading took place around Fukkoji Temple in Asaji Town, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture.
About 50 people took part and removed spent hydrangea blooms from the temple grounds and nearby areas.
In about two hours, the precincts were transformed into a sea of green.

Thank you to everyone who participated.
May beautiful hydrangeas bloom again next year.

❚ About Fukkoji Temple
The bas-relief Buddhist statue carved into the rock on the temple grounds, including its pedestal, reaches roughly 11 meters in height and ranks among Japan’s largest rock-carved Buddhas. The enormous central figure is Fudo Myoo (the Immovable Wisdom King). Fudo Myoo typically appears in a wrathful form, but years of wind and rain have softened the features of this carving into a rounder, gentler expression. Though large in scale, the figure has a very approachable presence.
Fukkoji is also known as “Hydrangea Temple” for the many hydrangeas planted there. During the rainy season, visitors can enjoy abundant hydrangea blooms alongside the rock-carved Buddha.
The hydrangeas are cared for by the temple and local community.

■■■ Access to central Bungo-Ono City ■■■
About a three-hour drive from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture
About a two-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture
About a one hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture
About a one hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture

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Introducing sightseeing and recommended spots in Kyushu, Bungo-Ono, Oita Prefecture
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