Enjoying Teshikaga — Sweets Edition, Part 2 Teshikaga is full of great finds and tasty treats. Of course, that includes the sweets everyone loves… When you visit Teshikaga, be sure to check out the local sweet spots. This time, we continue introducing town spots where you can pick up those delicious treats‼︎ There’s still a Part 3 to come, so stay tuned 🍰✨ *Watanabe Experience Farm has finished its operations for this season. Please look forward to next year’s opening❣️

Photographed on December 15, 2025. After the monthly ceremony at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a gingerbread latte and an Earl Grey scone.

【Advance Reservation Required】 Winter 2026 “Teshikaga Eco Passport” Town Sightseeing Bus Now Running!
We are announcing the Winter 2026 operation schedule for the Mashu–Kussharo Sightseeing Loop Bus, which visits the main scenic spots around Teshikaga.
The loop bus ticket, the “Teshikaga Eco Passport,” is available again this year in two options: a 2-day pass and a 3-day pass. Please make a reservation in advance and take advantage of it. It is recommended for those who are uneasy about driving or who want to enjoy sightseeing around Teshikaga with ease. For details, check the link “Teshikaga Navi.”


Operation Period
Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Sunday, March 1, 2026


Fares
Adult Child
2-day pass (2 days) 2,000 yen 1,000 yen
3-day pass (3 days) 3,000 yen 1,000 yen


Contact
Mashu Lake Tourism Association
3-3-1 Mashu 3-chome, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido 088-3201, Japan
TEL: 015-482-2200
Email: masyu_as@peace.ocn.ne.jp

Tsukatte Fukkatsu ♨️ Soak in the highly acidic waters of Kawayu Onsen, strong enough to even melt nails, and melt away everyday frustrations and bad ties with a cleansing bath for severing ties!! The Kawayu Onsen tie-severing bath tour plan is on sale at Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu, Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura, and Kawayu Koshyu Yokujo Yukichi‼︎🎶 If you don’t have time for that, we also offer a day-trip ema (votive plaque) for 2,000 yen✨Refresh both your mind and body with the tie-severing bath tour—give it a try! 💪♨️

Photographed on December 12, 2025. This is LEC COFFEE’s Basque cheesecake inspired by tarte Tatin.

Photo taken on December 12, 2025. This is a caramel latte from LEC COFFEE. It features Christmas tree latte art. 🎄

Photographed on December 12, 2025. This is LEC COFFEE’s quiche plate. It includes a spinach, shrimp, and bacon quiche, a prosciutto cheese ball and salad, daikon potage, and homemade bread.

Hiroshima Prefecture Shobara City's top spots for food and shopping! Blessed with vast land, Shobara offers farm-to-table gourmet delights. Surrounded by rich nature and marked by big temperature swings, Shobara is a treasure trove of delicious ingredients. As one of the prefecture's largest agricultural towns, it is home to the nationally acclaimed wagyu brand Hiba Beef 🥩, a specialty unique to Shobara. From these local ingredients come indulgent and exceptionally tasty treats. Be sure to try the exclusive specialties you can only taste in Shobara. For more details, visit the Shobara Tourism Navigation website 🔽 https://www.shobara-info.com/spot/4014...

Photographed on December 3, 2025. I relaxed at Maestro in Risona Coedo Terrace, open every Wednesday. I had a Winter Berry Mocha and a buckwheat and matcha financier. The Winter Berry Mocha blends strawberry and chocolate for a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. The financier was freshly baked.

The exam finished safely. Tokyo was crowded, so I’m relaxing at home in my local area. I had a gingerbread latte and a white mocha cake.

Photographed on December 1, 2025. A cafe latte from cafe andon and an apple caramel shortcake.

Photographed on December 1, 2025. This is the apple caramel shortcake from cafe andon.

Photographed on December 1, 2025. This is a cafe latte from cafe andon. What lovely latte art.

Photographed on December 1, 2025. This is the avocado and shrimp hot sandwich set from cafe andon. 🥑🦐

Photographed on December 1, 2025. After visiting Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a s'more chocolate latte and a strawberry and chocolate tart.

Today I took a certification exam in the Ōmiya area. I think I did my best. 💮 I had a gingerbread latte and a nuts and caramel cheesecake.

Photographed on November 23, 2025. This is a black latte from LEC COFFEE. It features beautiful latte art. 😊

Photographed on November 23, 2025. This is LEC COFFEE's quiche plate. It includes a spinach, onion and bacon quiche, a salad with house-made ham, daikon (Japanese radish) potage, and bread. The daikon potage warms the body. 😊

Photographed on November 23, 2025. After the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine niiname-sai (harvest thanksgiving festival), I relaxed at the Starbucks Kanetsuki‑dōri Store. I had a gingerbread latte and a sweet potato malasada.

I went to the Ōmiya area for work today. I had hot apple cider and a white mocha cake. They smelled pleasantly of apples. 😊

Photographed on November 15, 2025. A cafe latte from cafe andon and a cassis and apple cinnamon crumble cake.

Photographed on November 15, 2025. This is cafe andon’s cassis and apple cinnamon crumble cake. Layers of cassis and apple jam are topped with cinnamon crumble and apple. It has a crunchy texture and a balance of sweetness and tartness.

Photographed on November 15, 2025. This is a cafe latte from cafe andon. What lovely latte art.

Photographed on November 15, 2025. This is the avocado and shrimp hot sandwich set from CAFE ANDON.

I'm relaxing at the Starbucks Hon-Kawagoe Station store. I ordered a Truffle Soupccino and the Viena Sausage Stone Oven Filone.

Photographed on November 15, 2025. After the monthly ceremony at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I relaxed at Starbucks Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori Store. I had a gingerbread latte and a white chocolate macadamia donut.

Photographed on November 10, 2025. LEC COFFEE’s black latte and a carrot cake.

Photographed on November 10, 2025. This is a carrot cake from LEC COFFEE. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary. 🎉

Photographed on November 10, 2025. This is a hot sandwich set from LEC COFFEE. It includes an egg, lettuce, and bacon hot sandwich, a salad, and butternut squash soup. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary. 🎉🍾

This is a Black Latte from LEC COFFEE. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary. Thank you for always taking care of me. I look forward to visiting when I stroll around Kawagoe. I appreciate your continued support. 😊