Hello! 🙋‍♀️ Shintoku Tourism Association. The Hirakawa-sanchi event ✨ will start from tomorrow to Friday the 5th at Shintoku Shrine with cherry blossoms in full bloom 🌸. At the venue, there are not only candies 🍭 that everyone loves, but also lottery ♪ draws, yo-yos🪀 and super balls 🎱. Of course, when it comes to cherry blossom viewing 🌸, 🍻 beer and alcohol 🍶 are also included! Also, in the precincts, Miura Shoten's yakisoba noodles, fried rice, karaage and Ueda butcher's yakitori ❗️ And cosplayer Nene and caricaturist Kanayan will also liven up the venue! ⤴️ The start of the second half of GW, which seems to continue warm and cheerful 🌞, making fun memories 💓 at 👍✨ Shintoku Shrine #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Shrine #Cherry blossoms in full bloom #Candy #Ueda butcher shop #Hirakawa Shoten #Cosplayer #Caricature

🌸 The Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees in Tomakomai City have begun to bloom. 🌸 They are in full bloom in the city center, while Midorigaoka Park may need a few more days to reach full bloom. It’s so exciting! 😊✨ The Midorigaoka Park Festival on Sunday, May 7th is coming up soon!! It runs from 10:00 to 16:00!! 🎉 Food trucks will come, and the festival will feature its first-ever Karaoke Contest. 🥙🤤🎤 Let’s make fun memories at the end of Golden Week!! 💖 We look forward to seeing many visitors!! 🎈😆

Hello! 🙋‍♀️ Shintoku Tourism Association. Today, from the morning 🌄, the Shintoku Tourism Association Safety Prayer Festival was held at #Shintoku Shrine ⛩ in full bloom 🌸 of cherry blossoms. The mayor of Shintoku Town, the chairman of the town council, the chairman of the chamber of commerce and industry, and 15 directors of the Tourism Association attended and prayed 👏 that customers who came to Shintoku Town would be able to create safe and enjoyable memories. In addition, the "Shintoku Shrine Yamazakura Festival 🌸" 🌸 was held in the precincts, and the brass band of Shintoku Junior High School opened the festival and the local Shintoku Ondo dance event was performed. In addition to festival standard items such as shintoku soba noodles, okonomiyaki 🥚, french fries 🍟, cotton candy, and crepes 🍌, there is also a yakiniku 🔥 set and you can enjoy barbecue under the cherry blossoms even if you come empty-handed! The rain that has been falling since the morning has risen and the festival is being held with great success. After this, it will be held until 14 o'clock 🕑, so if you are nearby, please come! 👍✨ #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Shrine Yamazakura Festival #Shintoku Junior High School Brass Band #Barbecue #Cherry blossoms in full bloom

Hello! 🙋‍♀️ Shintoku Tourism Association. Golden Week has finally begun. ✨✨✨ What kind of holidays do you have planned? The snow ❄️ melted near the Karikatsu Highland on National Route 🛣 38 that runs through Shintoku Town, and from today, when the greenery 🍀 began to stand out, Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain 🧸, Karikatsu Kogen Eco Torokko Railway 🚉, the former Karikatsu Line Museum 🚂, the terrace of the ☕️ pass, and Western Village Sahoro 🐎🐓 began to open one after another. If you are sightseeing nearby, please enjoy it in the Karikatsu Highlands! 💓 #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Tourism Association #Golden Week #Route 38 #Karikatsu Kogen #Karikatsu Kogen Park #Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain #Bear #Karikatsu Kogen Eco Torokko Railway #Eco trolley #Former Karikatsu Line Museum #Blue Train #Terrace of the mountain pass #Western Village Sahoro #Horseback riding

On April 28th, the cherry blossoms of Akkeshi blossomed and were declared in bloom.

Recommended cycling course This is Tokachigaoka Park and the Tokachigaoka Observation Deck! A floral clock stands in the park, and a riot of colorful flowers welcomes you. From April 29th, a footbath using the moor hot spring will also open, so warm your tired legs after cycling ☺️ From May, the kiosk will sell soft serve ice cream and other treats. If you pedal a little farther to the Tokachigaoka Observation Deck, you can overlook the Tokachigawa Onsen area, and on clear days you can even see the Hidaka Mountains. By the way, the observation deck is especially beautiful at sunset. Tokachigaoka Park: about 5 minutes by bike from the Guide Center Tokachigaoka Observation Deck: about 10 minutes by bike from Tokachigaoka Park Golden Week looks like it will be warm. We look forward to welcoming you!

🌸The 50th Midorigaoka Park Festival🌸 has been confirmed! We will hold the event with infectious disease prevention measures in place. The program will be posted later, so please wait a little longer.✨ Date and time: Sunday, May 7, 2023, 10:00–16:00. The event will be canceled in case of rain. Location: Around Kintaro Pond, Midorigaoka Park (Shimizu-cho 3, Tomakomai City)

Hello! 🙋‍♀️ Shintoku Tourism Association. Today, I went to Shintoku Shrine ⛩. 🚗💨 The cherry blossoms, which had bloomed in 2-3 parts until yesterday, have opened to about 5 parts. The bright yellow forsythia is also in full bloom and the scenery of spring is 🌸🌸🌸 spreading. ♪ It will be broadcast from 18:40 to 19:00 tomorrow evening, so an interviewer from NHK📺 "Grutto Doto" was filming 📹. First of all, please feel the spring ✨ freshness of tomorrow's NHK program, and even in Shintoku! 👍 #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Shrine #Spring Romance #Ezo Yamazakura #NHK #Grutto Eastern Hokkaido

Good morning! 🙋‍♀️ Shintoku Tourism Association. The cherry blossoms 🌸 on Mt. Shintoku Shrine are about to be in full bloom and the illumination 💡 has begun. From this year, we have replaced the lighting using LEDs to make the cherry blossoms stand out gently 🥰 in nature. Three parts bloomed last night, some branches were in full bloom, and some trees were still stiff buds. Today is going to be a cold 🌧️day, but it is expected to be warm during the day from tomorrow, and the cherry blossoms are likely to ☀️ be in full bloom 🌸 until GW. And on the 30th, "Shintoku Shrine Mountain Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held in the precincts of Shintoku Shrine ⛩ for the first time in four years. Please enjoy 📷 spring at this year's GW even in the new Higan cherry blossoms! #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Shrine #Longing cherry blossom #Night cherry blossom #Light up #Beautiful #Shintoku Shrine Mountain Cherry Blossom Festival

This is the state of Onneto and Yunotaki today. The weather was great and it was a great location!

The 11th Sword Exhibition will be held at the Sendai Domain Shiraoi Motojinya Museum from April 22 Sat. ~ May 7 Sun.. You can also see special precious swords.

Hello! 🙋‍♀️ Shintoku Tourism Association. Next weekend, Sunday, April 30, the cherry blossom festival at Shintoku Shrine Mountain, which had been canceled due to Coronavirus pandemic, will be held for the first time in four years. On the day of the event, in addition to brass band performances 🎷 and Shintoku Ondo performances in the precincts of Shintoku Shrine ⛩ from the morning 🌄, there is also a karaoke contest 🎤 of jumping ants, and an exciting fun lottery 🎊 from noon. The approximately 2,300 Ezo Yamazakura 🌸 trees that spread around the precincts of Mt. Shintoku are one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Hokkaido, and today's cherry ✨ blossoms are still in bloom for about 2 minutes when some of them have begun to bloom. Maybe the best time to see it is around the end of the month? Please take a look at 👀 ♪♪♪ the new mountain cherry blossoms for the festival this year. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Shrine #Ezo Yamazakura #Best time to see #Cherry Blossom Festival #Open air #Karaoke #Barbecue #Fun raffle

This is the scene at Suzuran Park, Otofuke’s cherry blossom spot. It’s almost full bloom, and the nighttime illumination of the blossoms has already begun! The wind is strong and chilly at this seasonal change, but spring is just around the corner.

Hello viewers of Cool Japan Videos, this is the Tomakomai Tourism Association. On this account, we’ll introduce the many attractive tourist spots of Tomakomai City, one of Japan’s leading industrial cities and the largest port town in Hokkaido. Tomakomai is very easy to reach: about a 90-minute drive from Sapporo City and about a 30-minute drive from New Chitose Airport. When you visit, rental bicycles are available, so we recommend touring while feeling the great outdoors on your skin. Now, let us introduce Tomakomai City’s proud sightseeing spots. ■ Mt. Tarumae Designated a natural monument of Hokkaido, this stratovolcano features a globally famous double rim. You can drive up to the 7th station, and from there it’s about a 50-minute hike to the summit, making it an easy climb to enjoy sweeping views and alpine plants. ■ Midorigaoka Park From the observation deck on the hilltop plaza, you can take in panoramic views of Tomakomai City. With fountains and flowerbeds, plus an athletics stadium and a rugby field, many people use it as an outdoor sports park. ■ Kin-Dainuma Park Centered on Lake Kin-Dainuma, which has a 1.6-kilometer shoreline, the park is surrounded by pristine nature. You can enjoy facilities year-round, including Arten, one of Japan’s largest auto campgrounds, a canoe base, a park golf course, and the Yunomi no Yu bathing facility. ■ Northern Horse Park A popular spot where visitors can interact with horses. You can experience horseback riding, guided pony rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, sleigh rides, riding lessons, the Happy Pony Show, and horse trekking. Next, we’ll introduce some of the popular local gourmet treats that are one of the pleasures of visiting Tomakomai. Tomakomai City boasts the largest catch of surf clams (hokkigai) in Japan, often called the king of shellfish. While they’re known as a premium sushi topping, in Tomakomai you can buy them casually. As a port town, there’s also plenty of seafood like salmon and atka mackerel, plus local specialties such as haskap berries, Tomakomai ramen, haskap-based sweets called yoitomake, Tarumae jingisukan (grilled mutton), and hokki curry—popular flavors you should try when sightseeing. We’ll continue to share many more recommended Tomakomai attractions that we couldn’t fit into this post, so please look forward to them!

On April 7, the winter road closure on the road leading to the mysterious lake Onneto, a tourist attraction of the Ashoro, was lifted. Today, Onneto is almost completely ice with some exceptions. Please come ♪ to GW Ashoro *Onneto takes about 45 minutes by car from the city center. The temperature is lower than in the city, so please come in warm clothes. There is no direct public transportation service to Onneto, so please come by rental car.

Today it was 🍝 pasta at Mr. Erable.

You can overlook Lake Akkeshi.

Hello! 🙋‍♀️ Shintoku Tourism Association. Today, when the cold returned a little, I went to Shintoku Shrine ⛩️ to see cherry blossoms. It was cloudy and 🌬️ cold, so I wondered 🚗💨 if the buds were getting smaller, and I drove to the middle of the shrine. If you look into the buds of the same branches of the tree. It doesn't seem to change much... 😓 No, it's darker and more pink 🌸 than yesterday. When I asked the priest who was in front of the shrine office, he said, "I think it's 2~3 days left." You'll be able to see cherry blossoms in full bloom this weekend! 💓 Also, now is the best time to see azaleas and forsythia! ✨ #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Mt. Shintoku #Shintoku Shrine #Ezo Yamazakura #A little more #Forsythia #Karamurasaki azalea #Best time to see

This is the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association in Otofuke, Hokkaido. Otofuke is pronounced "Otofuke-chō". We plan to share captivating information about hot springs, sightseeing spots, superb local cuisine, access, and weather through Cool Japan videos! Please spend a dreamlike time in Otofuke’s Tokachigawa Onsen, where spectacular natural scenery and blissful hot springs soothe the body and mind. First, an introduction to the hot springs that heal both body and spirit. Tokachigawa Onsen features a rare spring quality and was designated a Hokkaido Heritage site in 2004, ahead of many other hot spring areas in Hokkaido. Tokachigawa Onsen is famous in Japan as a rare moor hot spring. The term "moor" comes from the German word for lignite and refers to springs that flow through lignite layers containing ancient plant-based organic matter; the water has an amber color and a slightly viscous texture. The hotels and ryokan lining the hot spring town offer carefully designed open-air and indoor baths, letting you fully enjoy the beautifying waters, and some facilities also offer day-use hot springs. Otofuke’s sightseeing spots brim with charm that makes you lose track of time. Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen is a treasure trove with a market showcasing local fresh ingredients and specialties, a spa where you can enjoy the Hokkaido Heritage moor hot spring in swimwear, hands-on craft workshops, and four restaurants. At Tokachi Ranch, which spans vast grounds, a viewing platform offers 360-degree views of Tokachi’s grand landscape. From mid-January to the end of February, snow exercise for horse health care is open to the public. At Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden, you can glimpse the production process of a popular confectionery maker and try your hand at making sweets. Tokachigaoka Park is perfect for families, centered on the large flower clock "Hanakku" with an 18-meter diameter and a 10.10-meter second hand, surrounded by seasonal blooms. Tokachigawa Onsen in Otofuke hosts many attractive events. In early summer, the Moor Hot Spring Firefly Viewing enchants visitors with fireflies lighting up the night at Tokachigawa Onsen. Many tourists come to see the fluttering fireflies, enjoying a special time that feels in harmony with nature. The winter event Sairinka creates a fantastical space of synchronized sound and light with about 600 illuminated objects, including a 5.4-meter symbol tower. Otofuke’s Tokachigawa Onsen holds various appealing events throughout the year, including those mentioned above. Along with the hot springs, sights, and delicious food, we hope you enjoy seasonal events as well. Access to Tokachigawa Onsen in Otofuke, Hokkaido: about 2 hours by car from New Chitose Airport, about 3 hours by train from JR Sapporo Station, and about 20 minutes by car or taxi from Obihiro Station. Otofuke’s Tokachigawa Onsen awaits you with beautiful nature, restorative hot springs for body and mind, and inspiring sightseeing spots!

Yubari City, Hokkaido is located in the central Hokkaido region of central Hokkaido and is a city with many attractive sightseeing spots interwoven with nature and history. When many people hear the name "Yubari City", the words "Yubari Melon" and "Financially Bankrupt City" may come to mind. Yubari City also once prospered due to the coal industry, one of the main industries of the Japan. However, as time changed and the demand for coal decreased, Yubari City was affected by it, and by 1990, all the coal mines were closed and the city was in a difficult situation. After that, it experienced financial collapse in 2007, but now measures are being taken to revitalize the city. Yubari City has such a history, but it is about 60 minutes from New Chitose Airport, the northern gateway, and about 90 minutes from Sapporo, making it a popular tourist destination. At the Yubari City Coal Museum, you can learn about the history of the coal industry in Yubari City and learn about the development of Yubari City. Dynamic exhibitions that utilize actual coal mining sites as tourism resources are popular and have become a place visited by many tourists. Yubari City is rich in nature as well as from the summit of Mt. Yubari at an altitude of 1,668 meters, and a 360-degree panoramic view spreads out, and you can see the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. In addition, with the completion of the Yubari Shuparo Dam in 2015, you can enjoy aquatic activities such as canoeing at Lake Shuparo, which has become the fourth largest water reservoir in the Japan. At the waterfall top park, colorful flowers and trees grow over, and you can feel the four seasons of Yubari City closely. The "Chidoriga Falls" in the park is a superb view of countless large and small waterfalls and strangely shaped rocks. If you come to Yubari City for sightseeing, please enjoy gourmet food and masterpieces. Speaking of Yubari City, Yubari Melon! Why not taste the sweet and juicy Yubari melon in summer? Yubari potatoes and canned beans are also popular gourmets. The population was 116,000 in 1960, when coal mining flourished, but today it is less than 7,000. Yubari City is sometimes compared to a ghost town, but if you actually visit, you can learn about the history of Japan industry and enjoy nature and gourmet food. After about 16 years since 2007, Yubari City has reached the goal of paying off its debt in four years. In order for citizens and tourists to come back to Yubari City after paying off their debts, we would like to introduce the attractions such as sightseeing spots and history of Yubari City in the Cool Japan Video!

Hello everyone! This is the Mashu Lake Tourism Association. We will introduce many highlights and ways to enjoy Teshikaga in Hokkaido to viewers of Cool Japan Video! First, can everyone read the name "Teshikaga"? It is pronounced "Teshikaga". When people think of Hokkaido, Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo come to mind as popular spots visited by many tourists, and both lakes are located in Teshikaga. Lake Mashu spreads out in a deep blue and is known as the sacred lake. Its blue surface is called Mashu Blue and boasts the highest transparency in Japan and ranks among the world’s very clearest lakes. To fully enjoy this beautiful lake surface, we recommend visiting the observatories. The Lake Mashu First Observatory is the most popular lookout, attracting about one million visitors a year. It has a large parking lot and rest house with restrooms, so you can stop by to take a break. The Lake Mashu Third Observatory and Uramashu Observatory also offer free parking and let you see different faces of Lake Mashu. From the Lake Mashu First Observatory and the Lake Mashu Third Observatory, when luck and weather conditions are favorable, the entire lake can be covered in fog, and the settled mist can appear as a sea of clouds. Lake Kussharo is one of the world’s largest caldera lakes and the largest caldera lake in Japan (a lake formed when a volcanic crater filled with water after an eruption). Numerous natural hot springs gush out along the lakeshore, so you can enjoy hot springs in open-air baths and saunas that make the most of nature, as well as in large hotels. In summer you can fully enjoy water sports such as camping, canoeing, and sailing. Across the great outdoors of Teshikaga you can also enjoy activities like horseback riding, golf, fishing, cycling, and dairy farm experiences. When you visit Teshikaga, please also savor the town’s local specialties and gourmet foods. These include Mashu Soba, known as the prized "phantom soba" for its careful quality; Mashu Melon, in season from early to late August; potatoes packed with the bounty of the land; and popular products from Teshikaga farms such as Mashu Pork and Mashu Wagyu. Teshikaga in Hokkaido is conveniently accessible by car—about 75 minutes from Kushiro Airport and about 70 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport. Please come and enjoy the vast nature of Teshikaga. Through Cool Japan Video, we will continue to bring you attractions and travel information about Teshikaga, Lake Mashu, and Lake Kussharo, so please follow us if you like!

This is the "Nayoro Sightseeing & Town Planning Association" in Nayoro City, Hokkaido. Nayoro City is located in the northern part of Hokkaido and is known for producing glutinous rice, which boasts the largest acreage in Japan, and asparagus, which boasts one of the highest yields in Hokkaido. Since it is located in the north of Hokkaido, where the cold is severe, the temperature is low throughout the year, especially the average temperature in January is -8.6°C, and the average temperature in February is -14.9°C, which is the lowest among Japanese cities. At dawn in the cold winter season, the water vapor in the air freezes into small ice crystals, and you can see the "diamond dust" of the fantastic scenery that sparkles in the sun. You can also experience the sun pillar, where the reflection of the light of the diamond dust looks like a pillar in Nayoro City. Here are some of the highlights, sightseeing spots, and popular gourmet foods in Nayoro Town. First of all, I would like to introduce "Nayoro City Kitakuni Museums". Nayoro City Kitakuni Museum is a facility built for the purpose of learning about the natural environment and culture of northern countries and connecting them to the future. In the "Kamui Forest" corner, you can learn about the nature and culture of the Ainu. In addition, in front of the Kitakuni Museum, the SL snow removal train "Kimaroki" is on display, so please take a look. Next, I would like to introduce "Nayoro Park". The park is surrounded by a forest that combines virgin forests and artificial forests, and the cherry blossoms in the park bloom in late May, and many cherry blossom viewers visit. There is also a park golf course, a tennis field, and a baseball field in the park, making it a facility that everyone from Adult to children can enjoy. The last place I would like to introduce is "Hokkaido Sun Pillar Park". Seasonal flowers bloom in the park, and the summer sunflower field became popular as a filming location for the 2011 movie "Stargazing Dog". There is an auto camp site, and it is also a base for bikers who enjoy sightseeing in Hokkaido. There are many other recommended spots such as "Nayoro City Astronomical Observatory Kitasubaru", "Nayoro Piyasiri Ski Resort", and "Mt. Piyasiri". When you come to Nayoro City, please enjoy the specialty products as well as the sightseeing spots. Nayoro City is a thriving agricultural area where glutinous rice, glutinous rice, asparagus, pumpkin, sweet corn, etc. are produced. Please enjoy nutritious vegetables grown in the great outdoors. These Specialty Products of Nayoro City can be purchased at Roadside Station "Glutinous Rice Village Nayoro". Access to Nayoro City is about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Asahikawa City and about 2 hours and 45 minutes by car from Sapporo City. We will continue to regularly send out Information that will make you want to visit Nayoro Town, which is full of attractions, so please look forward to it.

Shintoku Tourism Association. This morning, when the cold returned with a little powdery snow ❄️, I went to the swamp where Mizubasho bloomed, which I was taught about yesterday. When I was walking along the "Poppo Road 🐿️", which is the ruins of the old Karikatsu Line 🚂 leading from the town to Karikatsu Pass, I saw Mizubasho from the middle! 💓 If you go a little further, in a small wetland where a stream flows, you will find a gentle sweet aroma when you stand inside looking for a hard place of Mizubasho, Mizubasho, and Mizubasho ❗️❗️❗️ scaffolding. It was a morning that made me feel the breath of spring in the new gain that remains of winter. ✨

Nice to meet you all! It is a Mori Tourism Association in Hokkaido. We will send out tourist information of Hokkaido Mori Town through COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you! !! First of all, I would like everyone to know where Hokkaido Morimachi is located. Mori Town is a town bordering Uchiura Bay in the southern district of Hokkaido, about one hour from Hakodate. There is little snowfall, and the climate is warm in Hokkaido. Nutrients transported from Mt. Komagatake flow to Uchiura Bay, and the nutrient-rich seawater grows scallops, pollock cod, hairy crabs, button shrimp, and other seafood that represents Mori Town in Hokkaido. A popular gourmet and specialty product in Mori Town, Hokkaido, which boasts seafood, is "ikameshi". It is made using true squid, glutinous rice, and glutinous rice from Hokkaido, and slowly soaking in the taste with a special sweet and spicy sauce. It is very popular at product exhibitions and ekiben competitions nationwide, and many people come to enjoy authentic kameshi in the birthplace. Of course, the recommendations of Morimachi in Hokkaido are not only gourmet. Next, we will introduce popular sightseeing spots. ● Komagatake, Hokkaido It is a 1132-meter-high mountain shaped like a horse's back, and the climb takes about 1 hour, so beginners can rest assured. ● Oniushi Park In the spring season, about 500 cherry trees decorate the park, and many people visit every year! The 74th Morimachi Cherry Blossom Festival in 2023 will be held from Saturday, April 29 to Sunday, May 14. During the Sakura Festival, the cherry blossoms in Aobagaoka Park are lit up and you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. ▼Events ・Morimachi Cherry Blossom Festival Hanami Cosplay ・Morimachi Cherry Blossom Festival Outdoor Restaurant ~Traveling Kitchen Cruise Kitchen~ ・ Uta Uma King Decisive Battle "The 4th Karaoke Scoring Battle" in Mori ・Spring night cherry blossoms fireworks festival ・Morimachi Cherry Blossom Festival Song Show ● Washinoki Landing Monument It is the place where Enomoto Takeaki and Hijikata Toshizo of the former shogunate army landed during the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and the Restoration. From here, we started our march to Hakodate. ● Nigorikawa Onsen It is a hot spring resort located in the upper reaches of the Muddy River, and has 7 hot spring facilities, accommodations, and hotels. You can also enjoy a day-trip hot spring. We will continue to introduce popular sightseeing spots in Mori Town! Finally, we will deliver seasonal information on the coming warm season! The cherry blossom season in Mori Town, Hokkaido starts at the end of April. During the two weeks of this cherry blossom season, the popular event festival "Morimachi Cherry Blossom Festival" is held. It is lively with events such as song shows, cherry blossom viewing cosplay, and cherry blossom fireworks festival on spring nights. We will deliver information on Hokkaido Mori Town, which is full of fun ways throughout the year, so we look forward to your continued support!

Everyone who watches the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, do you know Shintoku Town? Shintoku Town is a town with a population of 5,518 as of the end of March 2022 Reiwa 4 in the middle of Hokkaido. Access from popular tourist spots in Hokkaido is also outstanding. JR Shintoku Station is served by 22 limited express trains a day, about 2 hours from Sapporo, about 1 hour and 45 minutes from New Chitose Airport, about 30 minutes from Tomamu, about 30 minutes from Obihiro, and about 1 hour and 50 minutes from Kushiro. A train trip to Shintoku Town while looking at the beautiful natural scenery of Hokkaido is recommended. What kind of town is Shintoku Town with such convenient transportation? What kind of sightseeing spots are there? I would like to deliver the charm information of Shintoku Town from now on! Shintoku Town has a vast area about one-half the size of Tokyo, and the average annual temperature is 7.3°C. It is also famous for its dairy farming, where 36,208 cows, which are about six times the population, are raised. When sightseeing in the snowy country of Hokkaido, don't forget winter sports and skiing! In Shintoku Town, there is a popular ski resort Sahoro Resort Ski Resort. There are a whopping 21 courses, and it is a ski resort that everyone can enjoy from beginners to advanced skiers, and it is a very popular ski resort for foreign tourists. And one of the recommended activities in the summer season is golf at Sahoro Country Club! Why don't you enjoy a heart-warming shot on a golf course surrounded by nature? You can also enjoy the Karikatsu Pass at an altitude of 644 meters on the border of Ishikari and Tokachi throughout the year. You can overlook the vast Tokachi Plain. There are many popular accommodations such as Sahoro Resort Hotel, so please spend a whole day sightseeing in Shintoku Town! Shintoku Town's proud gourmet food, which heals the fatigue of traveling, is "soba noodles", which are said to be the best quality in Japan made from locally produced buckwheat flour. The Shintoku New Soba Festival, held every September, attracts up to 25,000 people in search of new soba noodles. We will continue to disseminate information about Shintoku Town, Kamikawa Gun, Hokkaido, where you can enjoy the trendy camping and glamping, so thank you.

Hello COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! It is a Rishirifuji Tourism Association located on Rishiri Island, Hokkaido. We will introduce the sightseeing spots of Rishiri Fuji Town from today. ~Introduction of Mount Rishiri~ Mt. Rishiri, Japan's northernmost independent peak, has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Mountains of Japan" by mountaineer and novelist Hisaya Fukada. The foundation of Mt. Rishiri, which is 1,721 meters above sea level, was formed by a volcano, and subsequent eruptions formed the current appearance of the mountain. The rough shape near the summit is not caused by the volcano, but by repeated erosion and collapse of the mountain surface due to severe winds and snow in the northernmost region. Mt. Rishiri has a well-maintained mountain trail, and there are two courses, the Rishiri Fuji Town "Oshidomari Course" for beginners to intermediates, and the Rishiri Town "Kutsugata Course" for advanced climbers, and about 10,000 climbers use it every year to reach the summit. In addition, at the foot of the Oshidomari Course, which is the most frequently used, there is the spring water "Ganro Spring Water", which has been selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan, and is useful as an oasis place for climbers. In recent years, the rapid increase in the number of climbers has led to the deterioration of mountain trails, amplifying the effects of bare ground due to trampling by climbers and soil scouring caused by rain and snowmelt in places where fragile volcanic strata are exposed. The local Rishiriyama Mountain Trail Maintenance and Management Liaison Council is working to maintain and repair the mountain trail, but it is not easy to restore nature once it has been damaged. Therefore, we have formulated the "Rishiri Rule," which is a regional rule for mountain trail conservation, and are calling on mountain climbers to cooperate with mountain climbing manners. 【Rishiri Rules】 1. Use portable toilets 2. Cap the stock 3. Do not sit on the plant, do not step on it In order to protect Mount Rishiri and to make it enjoyable for many people, we ask for your cooperation in spreading the Rishiri Rules.

Nice to meet you! This is the Shiraoi Town Tourism Association! We will continue to disseminate the charms of Shiraoi Town and tourist information, so thank you. Shiraoi is a town in the central Hokkaido region, and it is known that it is derived from the word "Shiraooi", which means "a place with many arrowheads" in the Ainu language. It is about 40 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport and about 1 hour from Sapporo City. About 75% of the town is forested, and you can enjoy various nature such as the sea, rivers, mountains, and forests. The climate is mild in Hokkaido and is characterized by little snow in winter. Here are some of the popular sightseeing spots in Shiraoi Town. ・You can learn about the history of the Ainu through the latest technology exhibition at "Upopoy Symbolic Space for Ethnic Coexistence" ・Lake Kuttara is one of the clearest lakes in the Japan with a circumference of about 8 km. ・ You can enjoy nature activities such as camping and canoeing at "Poroto Forest Poroto Natural Recreation Forest" ・ Sendai Domain Shiraoi Genjinya Museum is also located in a historic park "Shiraoi Sendai Domain Jinya Ruins" At any tourist spot, you can come into contact with the great nature of the four seasons. After enjoying the sightseeing spots, eat with Shiraoi Town's specialties and gourmet food! Here are some of the popular gourmet foods in Shiraoi Town. ・Shiraoi beef ・Torajohama Tarako ・Hair ・Kelp ・Broom shells ・Shellfish Since it is a city facing the sea, seafood and seafood are abundant. All of them are recommended gems, so please try them when you visit Shiraoi! After playing to your heart's content in the great outdoors and enjoying the famous gourmets, we recommend the hot springs in Shiraoi Town. In Shiraoi Town, you can enjoy hot springs in almost the entire town. There are bathing facilities that you can enjoy on a day trip to luxury inns and hotels, so please relax and heal your fatigue at the facility of your choice. Please enjoy an elegant time away from the daily hustle and bustle in Shiraoi Town surrounded by nature.

Nice to meet everyone who watched the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Rishiri Fuji Town Tourism Association located on Rishiri Island, Hokkaido. Since this is my first post today, I would like to briefly introduce information on Rishiri Fuji Town, to which the Rishiri Fuji Town Tourism Association belongs, and introduce the daily life and charm of Rishiri Fuji Town from the next time. ~Introduction of Rishiri Fuji Town~ Rishiri Fuji is a town located in the Soya region of the northernmost part of Hokkaido, consisting of two areas, Oshidomari and Oniwaki, on the east side of Rishiri Island. As of February 2023 Reiwa 5, the town has a population of about 2,200 and is mainly based on the core industries of fisheries and tourism, and 2020 Reiwa 2 2020 marked the 140th anniversary of the opening of Rishiri Fuji Town. Starting with Mt. Rishiri elevation 1,721m, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, there are rare alpine plants and more than 320 species of wild birds that can be seen from 0m above sea level, as well as abundant marine products such as Rishiri kelp, sea urchin, scallops, abalone, and hokke, which are known as luxury products. We look forward to seeing you on Rishiri Island.

How do you do! My name is Hokuryu Town Tourism Association "Hokuryu Town Himawari Tourism Association". Hokuryu-cho, Hokkaido is located about 2 hours by car from Sapporo and is a small town with a population of about 1,600 people. Hokuryu Town is famous nationwide for its "sunflower fields", and last year in 2022, it ranked first in the "sunflower fields" that I want to go to in the summer of 2022! "Hokuryucho Sunflower Village" is one of the largest sunflower fields in the Japan, with about 2 million sunflowers blooming on the site of about five Tokyo Domes, and is visited by about 200,000 tourists from all over Japan during the season. From the two-story observatory near the parking lot, it is also the best photo spot where you can see the entire sunflower field. Please enjoy the spectacular view of the bright yellow all over the place! In addition, the best time to see the sunflowers is from late July to mid-August, and the "Sunflower Festival" is held at this time. Last year in 2022, the Sunflower Maze, the sightseeing wheel "Himawari-go" with an explanation guide about Hokuryu Town and Sunflowers, and rare sunflower exhibitions from around the world were held. Hokuryu Town is a sunflower favorite area, but you can see the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, and we recommend the roadside station "Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen" where you can enjoy a day-trip hot spring, and "Kinpira Park" where you can enjoy camping and outdoor barbecues! Hokuryu Town's specialties include "Hokuryu Sunflower Melon", which has a reputation for high sugar content, "Hokuryu Sunflower Suika", a small yellow ball, and "Hokuryu Town Sunflower Oil" grown in Hokuryu Town, all of which are exquisite gourmet foods that are perfect for souvenirs. Please enjoy these sightseeing spots and exquisite gourmet food along with the sunflowers of Hokuryu Town!

【Wood Candle Night 2023】 We would like to inform you that the video of the Ashoro winter event [Wood Candle Night 2023] held on Saturday, January 28 has been uploaded to ♪ YouTube. The video was produced by Amplage International Co., Ltd. UPI, who cooperated with the event! Please search for "Ashiyoro" and "Wood Candle Night" on YouTube and take a look!