Cherry blossoms on the approach to Makari Shrine. And farmers during the busy season? Cycling with my daughter every year! Pray to God for safety!

It is a wonderful approach to Makari Shrine near my house, ^^ Annual event to cycle here! Pray to God for my daughter's safety!

Cocoa during health care training

How do you get there from Sapporo? A friend is going to visit and asked, “How can I get to Nishiokoppe?” so I made this guide!! The Nishiokoppe Village website lists access information, but I summarized fares and travel times in a table, so please use this as a reference. If you drive, using the expressway takes about four hours. If you use public transport, transfer waiting times can add up, so it may take half a day. This time I’ll introduce a route combining train and bus and a route using buses only. I think the route via Nayoro is the easiest, but there are also express buses from Sapporo to Monbetsu, so coming via Monbetsu is another option. The only public transport serving Nishiokoppe Village is buses.🚌 Roads are safely maintained in winter, so you can ride with confidence. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. And please feel welcome to come and visit Nishiokoppe Village! #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Sapporo #Access #Public transport #Bus #Express bus #JR #Limited express

Hokkaido's oldest wisteria tree "Tenjin Wisteria" Famous wisteria flowers are endemic to Japan, but they do not actually grow wild in Okinawa and Hokkaido This wisteria tree was planted by the hands of our predecessors who settled in the Meiji era Since then, it has a long history, and it is still pleasing to people's eyes Wisteria tree about 200 years old The majesty of it is breathtaking

Yesterday, the staff of the Tourism Association accompanied the Shintoku Mountain Association, the police, and others to the Komadori River at the halfway point for "Mt. Tomuraushi Mountain Trail Lost Path Prevention Marking Work" and marked two guidance arrows and a sign of ❌ impassability on the snow in red lime. From now on, in the summer mountain season, I hope that you will enjoy Mt. Tomuraushi with a reasonable climbing plan and sufficient equipment. Also, since there are not many climbers yet, bears may haunt the vicinity of the trail, so please plan with a view to carrying bear repellent spray as well as bells and whistles.

Asiri: "This stick is mine!"

Nayoro Asparagus Festival will be held this weekend! Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024 Location: Nayose Street Shopping Street Special venue ▼Details▼ 1 Asparagus direct sales In the direct sale of the featured project, 500g each of seasonal asparagus L size and 2L size will be sold at a special event price! Sales are scheduled after the Opening Ceremony around 11:30, but may change before or after. 2 Asparagus Gourmet About 30 shops Stalls from Town/Village neighboring cities! Enjoy ♪ the event-limited asparagus gourmet 3 Asparagus Athletic Race Clear various obstacles to reach the goal and get asparagus and sweets! 4 Asparagacha An asparagus gacha with a good deal on asparagus will be set up at some time! 5 Various stages Don't miss the spectacular stage project, such as performances by circles and groups! One day ♪ of annual asparagus Please come to the venue!

ー SPRING IN AIBETSU TOWN 2024 ー This year, the cherry blossoms bloomed earlier than every year. In Aibetsu Town, I was able to see very beautiful cherry blossoms at "Fureai Street" and "Mt. Horai".

I drank 😪 milk and took a nap with satisfaction

It has been decided to operate the "Summer Tomuraushi Line" route bus. This summer, Shintoku Station⇔Tomuraushi Hot spring route bus will operate in the Same as above of last year. Will it be hot again this summer? In search of summer escape, healing of nature, and secret Hot spring. Use this opportunity not only for mountain climbing, but also for visiting Tomuraushi Hot spring!

“Delicious, Fun Spring Marche” A tasty gourmet fair with a children’s festival Nishiokoppe Marche! This year it was held again over three days during Golden Week. On the first day, such strong winds blew that tents almost flew away ΣﾟДﾟ This time the village’s Western-style restaurant, Harapeko-do, also took part! They sold Margherita pizza. At the children’s festival there were the usual rock–paper–scissors events, a kids’ lottery, yo-yo fishing, and candy fishing ✨ Some children were so tempted by the attractive sweets and toys that they tried again and again. Here are the other vendors! * Setoushi-kun pancakes and chiffon cake * Soba and udon topped with wild vegetable tempura * Ezo deer meatballs and deer simmered in red wine The tempura stuffed with plenty of wild vegetables and other fillings was delicious even eaten on its own!^^! During the market the Flower Park was open free of charge, and many people enjoyed viewing the spring blossoms. It makes us happy to see the Roadside Station bustling. Thank you to everyone who came!! #Nishiokoppe Village #Roadside Station #Kam #Nishiokoppe Marche #GW #Gourmet #Children’s Festival #Flower Park #Flowers #Spring

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Japan's proud history? Is it traditional performing arts, historical buildings, or the food culture of Shomata Japan? Among them, I would like to recommend this "night view" Each building, big or small, has a history and a memory Buildings and houses are demolished due to the deterioration of buildings, and new buildings are constructed through the development of the city. Through such a history, the night view has changed The scenery you see now may change again in a few years I think it is no exaggeration to say that the "night view" where you can see such changes in history is also a history that Japan is proud of Location: Sapporo City, Hokkaido New Three Great Night Views

The two of them slept 💤 together in the same pose

Notice of full reopening of Prefectural Route 141 Tarumae–Nishioka Line. The section of Prefectural Route 141 (Tarumae–Nishioka Line) from Maruyama Gate to the trailhead (total length 4.0 km), which had been partially restricted, will have its road closure lifted at 11:00 on Wednesday, May 15. Due to trail renovation work, the Higashiyama Course will be closed to entry until the end of November 2024. Also, because of the construction, the municipal Tarumae Sightseeing Road (from the 5th Station Gate to the 7th Station parking area) will be closed to traffic.

Tokachi Pork Workshop Yutaku, a popular tonkatsu restaurant in Obihiro✨ Founded in 1962 as a local butcher shop, this direct-run store selects pork raised in Tokachi, one of Hokkaido’s leading pork-producing regions. The meat undergoes low-temperature aging at their own factory, which tenderizes the pork and brings out its full savory flavor. 🥩 This time I had the hirekatsu set meal! It has less fat than the rosu, but it was freshly fried and crispy, and the meat was tender, juicy, and very delicious😋 They offer many other menu items, so be sure to give them a try💓 - Tokachi Pork Workshop YUTAKU✨ Founded in Showa 37 (1962), Tokachi Pork Workshop YUTAKU carefully selects pork from the Tokachi area, runs both a butcher and a restaurant, and operates its own factory. The meat used in the restaurant is processed using low-temperature aging, which softens the texture and fully brings out the pork’s natural sweetness. 🥩 This time I ordered a tenderloin pork cutlet, which has less fat than loin but is tender and juicy—very delicious😋 The shop also offers many other choices, so if you visit Tokachi or Obihiro, you should definitely stop by and try it!

The landscape "Otaru Canal" Representative of Otaru. Along the gently curved 1,140-meter-long canal, stone warehouses and historic buildings are lined up, and no matter where you cut it, it will be picturesque Unfortunately, the sky was cloudy on this day, but it was a piece that made me feel a little nostalgic.

Recommended nearby attraction: "Tokachi Hills — Garden on the Hill" 🌷 This soothing garden in Makubetsu celebrates the farming and culinary charms of Tokachi. The flowers and trees change with the seasons, each offering its own appeal to enjoy. 🍃🍂 The garden also holds monthly events; please refer to the Tokachi Hills website for details. About a 20-minute drive from Tokachigawa Onsen by car 🚗 - Introducing a recommended spot near Tokachigawa Onsen: "TOKACHI HILLS" 🌷 Located in Makubetsu, Hokkaido, this park blends Tokachi’s agricultural and food traditions. The garden’s flowers and trees display different looks and charms as the seasons change. You can feel the distinct beauty of the four seasons. 🍃🍂 Monthly events take place; for details, check the official TOKACHI HILLS website. It’s about a 20-minute drive from Tokachigawa Onsen. We recommend visiting to enjoy not only the restorative hot springs but also Tokachi’s nature and food culture! ✨

It is the site of the former JNR Temiya Line near the Otaru Canal, and the cherry blossoms along the track are wonderful.

We went to see Tenjinfuji in Tenjinyama Ryokuchi Park. Wisteria flowers growing from a large tree wrap up nearby pine trees, I felt a powerful life force.

It's early summer!

#Milk during training

[Lively Forest Park] The forest park in Nishiokoppe Village reopened on April 29, at the start of Golden Week. Last year it was under renovation, and this was my first time seeing the playground equipment actually in use. I was surprised by how many people showed up on opening day! Many visitors came to make the most of the free-access play equipment. Some rode the go-karts again and again, and others kept batting at the batting cages for hours, while some enjoyed a peaceful picnic. The crowd grew even larger in the latter half of Golden Week when food trucks arrived, and the inflatable dome was continually full. Even the equipment that wasn’t free kept running. It was so pleasant to watch a park filled with the sounds of people enjoying themselves. Please come visit again! Look forward to the campground opening in early June. #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Park #Golden Week #Opening Event #Renewal Open #Plenty of Play Equipment #Northernmost Batting Center #Sharp-turn Go-Karts #The cherry blossoms were beautifully in bloom

Daikichi Kiss with a large body and a small face.

"Kaasan" from Nishiokoppe makes her CD debut! Keiko, affectionately known as "Kaasan." After hearing her story, singer-songwriter Riku Nakanishi wrote and composed a song for her, and it has finally been released on CD!! This CD release event is a special evening featuring people connected to Kaasan. You can also meet Koppe, who plays the shovel shamisen! *Event Details* Saturday, June 15 Hotel Morimu, Nishiokoppe Village Doors 5:30 PM / Show 6:00 PM Tickets 4,000 yen (includes snacks and all-you-can-drink) *Contact* 090-5194-8944 (Kametsu) 090-8707-0944 (Takahashi) CDs will be on sale at the venue! Reservations accepted until Monday, June 10. Feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing you! #Nishiokoppe Village #CD Release #Keiko Takahashi #Kaasan #Riku Nakanishi #Local Friends #Yutaka Suzuki #Shovel Shamisen #Song #Youth Is Now

From yesterday, the [Sapporo Lilac Festival] started 🎉 at Odori Park near the hotel Sweets, alcohol, Snacks, and many other popular gourmet foods in Hokkaido! There was also 🤤 a lilac festival limited menu that can only be tasted here I received 🍽️ "Lilac Mont Blanc soft serve ice cream" and "Genghis Kanmen Chikatsu" Both were very tasty! In addition to gourmet food, there was also 🎨 a experience corner such as a caricature experience and a lilac sketching contest The temperature was getting warmer, and the lilacs, the star of the show, were 🌺 just in full bloom Why don't you 🚶🏻 ♂️🚶🏻 ♀️🚶🏻 ♀️ go for a walk, Fun on the way home from work or school?

At the Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen stands Ideyu no Iwaza (literally “Hot Spring Rock”) 🪨 You can reach it by entering through the main entrance of Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, walking down the central corridor, and stepping outside at the corridor’s end. The boulder is made of Hidaka stone; it was bestowed with a *bunrei* (a divided portion of the shrine’s spirit) from Yudonosan Shrine and is enshrined as the guardian deity of Tokachigawa Onsen. It is said to bring blessings for household safety, business prosperity, matchmaking, and fertility (help in conceiving children). ✨ There are also information boards introducing the hand bath and the moor (peat) hot spring, so please stop by and try them out! ♨️ - At the Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Tokachigawa Onsen stands Ideyu no Iwaza (literally “Hot Spring Rock”) 🪨 The boulder rises outdoors at the end of the corridor reached after entering through the main entrance and passing the central shopping corridor. The rock is Hidaka stone and, having received a *bunrei* (a divided portion of the shrine’s spirit) from Yudonosan Shrine, is enshrined as the guardian deity of Tokachigawa Onsen. It is believed to grant household safety, business prosperity, matchmaking, and blessings for those wishing to have children. ✨ There are also information boards about the hand bath and the moor (peat) hot spring, so everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the healing waters! ♨️

Notice: Komu Island Closed This is an announcement from the forest art museum Komu (Komu). Due to internal construction, the Komu Island area will be closed to visitors from Wednesday, May 15. We expect the area to reopen sometime in June or later. (Other areas remain open as usual for visitors.) We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Also, Komu is now selling a new product! It’s that face carved from wood! ^^! You can probably tell what it is from the outline alone. Please come see the real thing! #Nishiokoppe Village #Forest Art Museum #Komu #Komu Island #No entry #A hint of coolness #New product released #Setoushi-kun #Face #Woodwork

"Abashiri Prison" Abashiri Prison is said to have the strictest prison escape in Japan. The history of this prison, which was also entrusted with the defense and development of Hokkaido, was conveyed something when I saw the building.

GANKE FES'24 will be held! "Ganke" towers over the shore of Lake Kutori, where Ainu mythology remains. It has been decided that "GANKE FES'24" will be held in a perfect location spread out there! Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024 GANKE FES is a festival where you can experience various experiences such as music, art, food, Activities, markets, camping, and Sauna under the theme of "swaying, dancing, frolicking, and feeling". Enjoy GANKE FES, where you can enjoy music in various styles while looking at the starry sky on the canoe, in the shade of the lawn, and in Hokkaido. Townspeople discount tickets are now on sale at Shintoku Town Community Center! Reception hours: Weekdays 8:30~17:15 　　　　　It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.