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 Confirmed! Ganke rises on the lakeshore of Kuttari Lake, a place where Ainu myths endure. We are excited to announce GANKE FES ’24, set against this spectacular location. Date Saturday, July 6th, 2024 GANKE FES is a festival themed around “sway, dance, play, feel,” offering a variety of experiences including music, art, food, activities, a market, camping, and sauna. Enjoy Hokkaido-style music in multiple settings—on canoes, under shady lawns, or beneath the stars—at GANKE FES. Discounted tickets for local residents are on sale at Shintoku Town Community Center! Hours Weekdays from 8:30 to 17:15 Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

We have a share car! Sahoro Resort Hotel has installed a share car service called Uqey (Yūkī) Rent-a-Car so guests can explore nearby towns from the hotel as a base. It’s convenient as there is no need to book at the counter, it’s available 24 hours, and everything is done by smartphone, so you won’t have to wait. It is also available to visitors who are not staying at the hotel.

Enjoy some time for yourself in Hokkaido! Sahoro Resort Hotel now offers mountain bike rentals and canoe experiences. Feel the fresh breeze as you cycle to Hokkaido-style landscapes near the hotel, such as Karikachi Kogen Park and Poppo no Michi, sights you can best discover by bike. You can also paddle a canoe on Shinnai Pond near Sahoro Bear Mountain. Originally developed by Indigenous people to approach game without being noticed, the canoe is a perfect way to relax and soak up Hokkaido’s great outdoors.

As a 💕 gift or as a small reward for yourself How about a takeaway afternoon tea? Fun ☕ the hotel's afternoon tea at home 【Menu】 ・Matcha and hojicha chiffon cake ・ Gateau phrase of black tea ・Tea Financier ・Macarons ・Matcha gateau chocolate ・Orange tart ・Ronnefeldt Tea 4 types of tea bags Limited to 20 sets per day Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance! Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or visit the ✨ hotel's website

After all, it's a parent and child! 1st photo: Mother Lucky 2nd photo: Daughter Pirika

A sheep shearing contest is taking place at Yorkshire Farm in Shintoku Town. The contest judges each sheep on the speed and neatness of its fleece removal. Some sheep stay calm while being shorn, others struggle. Is that luck, or a skill to keep them calm? About 70 spectators came to watch and were captivated by the shearers who could finish a sheep in roughly five minutes.

The moss phlox at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park is almost in full bloom ♪

Seasonal Chef "Recommended" Dina Mountain Trail 5. Introducing 🍽️ the June menu 【Menu】 ・ Seasonal sauce ・ Making salmon and shark sardines ・ Sea bream Roasted wood buds Ashirai ・ Crab and spinach shinda maki and vegetable cooking ・ Jako sansho boiled rice incense thing, miso soup ・Today's Fun Dessert Wagon 　Tea gateau phrase 　Matcha pudding 　Fruit tart 　Strawberry Ice Cream 　Matcha gateau chocolate 　* We will offer 4~5 desserts from this menu on a daily basis. Limited to 15 meals a day! Enjoy ♪ the chef's proud Japanese cuisine to your heart's content Reservations and details 📞011-222-1522 Or On the 💁 ♂️ hotel website We look forward to seeing you there!

Eph: "Take me!"

Indian curry, a specialty of Obihiro and Otofuke 🍛 This time, I visited Indian Nishi 18-jo in Obihiro ✨ At this Indian branch, there’s an “egg” topping that you won’t find at other Indian locations! 🥚 The finely chopped boiled egg pairs perfectly with the rich roux! 💘 The overall richness is just right — it was so delicious I couldn’t stop eating 😋 If you love eggs, you have to try this legendary set ✨ Address: 11-30, Nishi 18-jo Kita, Obihiro, Hokkaido - In Hokkaido’s Obihiro and Otofuke, there’s a curry chain called Indian 🍛. Because it doesn’t have branches in Sapporo or other parts of Japan, it has become a local favorite. Visitors to Obihiro, Otofuke, and the Tokachi area often come to taste its curry 🤤 This introduction focuses on the Indian in Obihiro’s Nishi 18-jo, which offers a “boiled egg” add-on you won’t find elsewhere 🥚 Chopped boiled egg mixed with the rich curry makes the flavor even deeper and more harmonious — so good you can’t stop eating 😋 Be sure to come and try this dreamy curry ✨

On Thursday, May 9, a shop selling mountain-dried fish called Miura Shoten, located in front of Shintoku Station, Tokachi, will open a ramen eatery after remodeling part of its premises. It will serve ramen at lunch and operate as a Chinese-style diner in the evening. Please try the signature bowl crafted by the owner, who trained in ramen for six years in Aichi Prefecture.

On Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, the 2024 Japan Shears, the national championship for sheep shearing, will take place at Yorkshar Farm in Shintoku Town—starting at 10:00 on the 11th and running until 15:00 on the 12th. Spectators are welcome, so if you’re interested, please come and watch! Please note that although Yorkshar Farm serves as the venue, the event is organized by a different group, so please refrain from directing inquiries to the venue.

Introducing the free footbaths at Tokachigawa Onsen🦶♨️ ✨ "Sora no Ashiyu" at Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen A free footbath is available, and towels are provided for a fee. Besides the footbath, the facility also offers a spa, a market, and an experience factory. ・Address: 14-1 Tokachigawa Onsen Kita, Otofuke, Tokachi, Hokkaido ・Hours: 9:00–19:00 (closed Tuesdays) ✨ "Tokachigawa Moor Onsen Footbath" in Tokachigaoka Park This is an indoor footbath facility, so you can enjoy it even when the temperature is low. Address: 14 Tokachigawa Onsen Kita, Otofuke, Tokachi, Hokkaido Hours: 9:00–17:00 Available: April 27–October 20 ✨ "Tokachigawa Onsen Footbath" behind the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center The guide center gathers lots of information about Tokachi tourism📚 When you stop by the guide center, be sure to enjoy the footbath too☺️ Address: Minami 12-chome, Tokachigawa Onsen, Otofuke, Tokachi, Hokkaido Hours: 9:00–17:00 Available: April 27–October 20 - You can try the three free footbath spots at Tokachigawa Onsen🦶♨️ We recommend experiencing these beautifying hot-spring footbaths when you visit!

[Notice] Temporary Closure Announcement Thank you for always using Roadside Station Iwanai. On Monday, May 13, the facility will be closed all day for floor replacement work. Please note that the Roadside Station stamp rally stamps are set up inside the facility and cannot be stamped. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. [Temporary Closure] Monday, May 13, 2024

It is a "kichiji" that yawns loudly. It is also known as "Kinki" and "Menme". Except for feeding, it is almost always still. It's hard to see something like this! It is a very tasty high-grade fish.

How are you spending Golden Week? ✨ Kino no Mori Coffee in Otofuke is a place with authentic coffee, delicious dishes made from local ingredients, and a calm atmosphere☕️🥪🌳 This time I had the egg sandwich set with soup and salad🥚 The special mascarpone sauce blends with the egg, and paired with chewy toast, it creates an endlessly satisfying flavor that moved me😋 Besides the egg sandwich, there are Tokachi Momohana pork and shrimp avocado 🥑 flavors, so please come and try them💓 Takeout available ・Address: 6-1 Kiodori Nishi, Kino, Otofuke, Kato District, Hokkaido ・Phone: 0155-65-0640 ・Hours: 10:00–20:00 (closed during the New Year holidays) - Kino no Mori Coffee in Otofuke, Hokkaido, offers expertly brewed coffee, locally sourced dishes, and a relaxing space☕️🥪🌳 This time I ordered the egg sandwich set with thick soup and salad🥚 The special mayonnaise sauce and egg create a smooth, rich texture, and combined with the chewy toast it never gets boring—so tasty😋 The toast lineup also includes Tokachi roast pork sandwiches and fresh shrimp avocado 🥑 flavors—if you visit Otofuke or the Tokachi area, be sure to stop by and try them!

This time of year marks the blooming season for sankayō (skeleton flower, *Diphylleia grayi*), whose white petals turn translucent after rain. I heard someone had spotted the hard-to-find sankayō, so I immediately went to a nearby woodland. It had just stopped raining, and in high spirits I found the plants — there were a few in the area. Unfortunately, perhaps because there hadn't been enough rain or because they were still in bud, their petals had not become translucent. Rain is forecast for next week as well, so I'll try again then.