Dengaku, a popular ramen shop in Tokachigawa Onsen I enjoyed the spicy miso hot noodles! Although it's often necessary to wait in line to get in, I was lucky this day and sat down right away. The soup is full of toppings too! The noodles are homemade using Tokachi-grown wheat called yumechikara. I chose the thick curly noodles; they have a firm texture and are delicious! They stayed piping hot to the end, and I had the soup wari as well. +310 yen lets you add a zosui (rice porridge) set. Address: 15-1, Tokachigawa Onsen Kita, Otofuke Town, Kawato-gun, Hokkaido Closed: Tuesdays 11:00–21:00 / Last order 20:30

Beautifully spreading moss carpet "Tarumae Garo" The Tarumae Garo is located in the Mt. Tarumae forest and is 1979 Showa 54 designated as a natural environmental protection district of Tomakomai City. The sheer rocks create a unique landscape, and about 100 kinds of dark green moss stick to the rock surface, making it look like a velvet carpet. The best time to see them is from June to July every year. * Currently, there is a risk of rock collapse, so please do not go down to the river. * Shooting with a drone. Tomakomai City Tourism Promotion Division official YouTube has released a sightseeing PR video Tarumae Garo edition Short Ver, so please take a look from the QR code!

Introducing the post COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account "Tokachi Tourism Federation"! Tokachi, Hokkaido is a region made up of 19 municipalities. It is also famous for red beans, potatoes and wheat. Rich in nature, Lake Shikaribetsu is a popular tourist destination. You can also enjoy the outdoors such as rafting and horse riding.

The 10th Mugi-Kan Festival will take place! You can enjoy freshly harvested wheat with all five senses. There will be plenty of fun events, including freshly baked wheat bread for sale, a Mugi-Kan roll-rolling contest, and tractor rides! Date and time: Saturday, August 19, 2023, 10:00–14:00 Location: Takenaka Farm wheat fields Admission: Adults 1,500 yen, elementary and junior high students 500 yen *Canceled in case of rain

Introducing the post COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account "Ebetsu Tourism Association"! Ebetsu City, Hokkaido is a town located in the center of the Ishikari Plain. Specialties include "Haruyutaka", which is said to be a phantom wheat, and "Ezo Tajima beef". There are also many attractive sightseeing spots such as "Ebetsu City Forest Campsite" and "Ebetsu Brick".

At the beginning of June the wheat fields that were still green turn golden, and harvest is about to begin. Otofuke, Japan’s top wheat-producing town. After the harvest, straw rolls rise up in the fields to become beds for cows. The harvested wheat is reborn as delicious bread and udon. Tokachi is full of excellent bakeries and pastry shops. Prices are very reasonable, with bread in the 100-yen range and cakes in the 200-yen range. Seeing the crops being grown like this naturally brings a feeling of gratitude for the food we eat.

Nice to meet you! This is the Tokachi Tourism Federation. We are pleased to introduce charming information about Tokachi in Hokkaido, blessed with vast plains and beautiful nature. First, here is some basic information about Tokachi. Tokachi is made up of 19 municipalities, including its center, Obihiro City. "The 19 municipalities of Tokachi" Obihiro City, Otofuke, Shihorocho, Kamishihoro Town, Shikaoicho, Shintoku Town, Shimizu-cho, Memuro Town, Nakasatsunaimura, Sarabetsumura, Taiki Town, Hirocho, Makubetsu, Ikeda Town, Toyokorocho, Hombetsucho, Ashorocho, Rikubetsucho, Urahorocho The name Tokachi for Hokkaido comes from the Ainu word "Tokapuchi," which referred to the Tokachi River used by Hokkaido’s indigenous people. Because Tokachi has a continental climate, spring and summer temperatures are relatively warm compared with other parts of Hokkaido. Winters can get as cold as minus 30 degrees Celsius, but snowfall is light and the region often enjoys clear skies. The main access route to Tokachi is by air via Tokachi Obihiro Airport. Flights to Tokachi Obihiro Airport take about 1.5 hours from HanedaKuukou and about 1 hour 45 minutes from Nagoya Chubu. By train, you can travel from Sapporo to JR Obihiro Station in as little as 2 hours 24 minutes. Tokachi is a treasure trove of nature, and each of its 19 municipalities offers diverse attractions. You will find many scenic spots and opportunities to encounter wildlife. In this post, we introduce a selection of popular sightseeing spots. In Obihiro City, Banei Tokachi at Obihiro Racecourse (Banei Tokachi) is the only racecourse in the world that holds Banei horse racing, where draft horses pull sleds in competition. Banei races test strength, speed, and endurance. The powerful sight of horses running a 200-meter course is a must-see. On-site, a petting zoo lets you interact with ponies, rabbits, and other animals, and it is open even on non-race days. Next is Tokachi Hills in Makubetsu. This hilltop complex combines nature and flowers, with themed gardens focused on "agriculture and food." Roses, herbs, and many other flowers bloom here, so you can enjoy floral displays year-round. The garden café on site serves unique menu items you can only taste there, such as a casket-style sandwich made with roasted loin of Mangalica pork, the world’s only edible national treasure (a Hungarian delicacy). Nearby attractions around Tokachi Hills follow. Happiness Station, about a 20-minute drive from Tokachi Hills, became famous in the 1970s with the slogan "From the Land of Love to Happiness." Known as a lovers’ shrine, Kofuku Station remains a popular spot for couples wishing for happiness. From late April through the end of November, the Kofuku Station Happy Ceremony offers a mock wedding experience. Aikoku Station, which sparked a similar boom, lies about 15 minutes by car from Kofuku Station. Now enjoyed as the Traffic Memorial Hall, the ticket monument marked "bound for Happiness" in front of its station building is a great photo spot. About 25 minutes by car from Tokachi Hills is TokachigawaOnsen, a hot spring resort village on the banks of the Tokachi River. The moor hot springs available at TokachigawaOnsen are recognized as a Hokkaido heritage and are one of Japan’s rare plant-based hot springs. Moor hot springs are said to help with neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, chronic gynecological conditions, and sensitivity to cold. Some nearby hotels offer day-use bathing. Surrounded by beautiful nature, soaking in these hot springs is a great way to refresh and relieve everyday fatigue. The Tokachi area has 15 roadside stations providing local specialties, gourmet food, and tourist information. (As of July 2023) Roadside Station Ashoro Ginga Hall 21, renovated from a railway station in 2011, still retains railway motifs and represents Ashorocho’s roadside station. The shop and bakery use local specialties such as the world’s largest butterbur, Rawan-buki, in breads, and the restaurant serves local treats such as Rawan-buki soft serve. Don’t miss the local pork bowl at Kumano-ko Regional Exchange and Local Products Center. At roadside stations you can enjoy region-specific foods and other local experiences unique to each area. Be sure to stop by as a memory of your trip. Next, we introduce spots where you can experience Hokkaido’s vast nature. One of Hokkaido’s three secret lakes, Lake Onneto, lies at the western edge of Akan-Mashu National Park. Because the lake surface changes color with the seasons and time of day, it is also called the "Five-Colored Pond." An observation deck offers stunning views of Lake Onneto with MtMeakan and Akan Fuji in the background and is a recommended viewpoint. In Kamishihoro Town, the Taushubetsu River Bridge at Lake Nukabira is a 130-meter-long concrete arch bridge built in 1937. About 60 arch bridges of various sizes, once part of the former National Railway Shihoro Line, are preserved as modern industrial heritage. In spring, as snow melts and water levels rise, the arches reflect on the surface and resemble eyeglasses, which is why the bridge is also called the "Spectacles Bridge." Mikuni Pass (in Kamishihoro Town) inside Daisetsuzan National Park stands at 1,139 meters and is the highest pass in Hokkaido. You will be captivated by natural spectacles such as fresh green seas of trees in spring and vivid autumn foliage. At the Mikuni Pass café on the summit, popular specialty items include hand-drip coffee roasted on-site. Finally, Tokachi Ranch in Otofuke covers an expansive 4,092 hectares. The ranch raises Dosanko horses, sheep, and cattle. A popular spot is the 1.3-kilometer row of birch trees that continues from the ranch entrance. Tokachi hosts various events throughout the year. The Tokachi Port Festival’s Tokachi Port Marine Fireworks, held in Hirocho, is the only fireworks festival in the Tokachi area that takes place at a port. Underwater fireworks that spread across the sea surface are one of the highlights. The 2023 event was scheduled for August 5. The summer Obihiro Plain Festival, autumn Obihiro Chrysanthemum Festival, and winter Obihiro Ice Festival are known as the three major Obihiro festivals and are popular events. The Kachimai Fireworks Festival, held on the Tokachi River riverbed, is known for its highly entertaining program. Enjoy a fireworks show woven together with music, lighting, and pyrotechnics. The 2023 event was scheduled for August 13. Hokkaido Tokachi is a region overflowing with charm, where vast nature, gourmet food, hot springs, and attractions come together in harmony. We will continue to bring you more information on Tokachi’s sightseeing spots, events, and gourmet offerings that we could not cover in this post! Please look forward to future updates!

Was in Sapporo over the weekend for an errand and had enough time to stop by a few places before having to leave. Took a walk through Nakajima Park early in the morning and saw a turtle and a heron relaxing by one of the ponds. There were also a bunch of ducks enjoying breakfast in the grass nearby. Also managed to stop by Hokkaido Shrine and and the Sapporo Beer Museum, both of which were very cool. I really liked the architecture of Hokkaido Shrine, and it was fun reading the signs to read about the different emperors that had visited the shrine and in what year. The beer museum was fun as well. Learning about all the history was really cool, and seeing the different advertisements used throughout the years was pretty neat as well. Ended up buying matching cups and I got a shirt as well. Hokkaido Shrine and the Sapporo Beer Museum are definitely two of the best spots to visit in Sapporo if you ask me. I would have liked to visit Shiroi Koibito Park as well, but they were already closed by the time we were able to visit, so I guess that’ll have to wait for next time. Was a great time overall.

Nice to meet you, everyone! My name is Kushiro Tourism & Convention Association! We will disseminate information about Kushiro City, Hokkaido, an attractive city where nature and culture live. Thank you very much. Kushiro City, Hokkaido is located in eastern Hokkaido Eastern Hokkaido region and is blessed with nature with two national parks, Kushiro Shitsugen National Park and Akan Mashu National Park. There are two main gateways to Kushiro City: Tancho Kushiro Airport for access by plane and JR Kushiro Station for access by train. ◎ Haneda Airport 〜 Tancho Kushiro Airport ... Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes ◎ Kushiro Airport 〜 JR Kushiro Station ... About 30 minutes by car or 45 minutes by bus ◎ JR Sapporo Station 〜 JR Kushiro Station ... Approx. 4 hours JR Kushiro Station has a bus terminal for city lines, so please use it for sightseeing in Kushiro city. Kushiro's summer climate is one of the coolest cities in Hokkaido, with an average maximum temperature of about 21.4 degrees Celsius. There is no residual heat, and in September, the temperature drops below 20 degrees and you can spend a comfortable time. In winter, there is little snow, and the first snow is around November. It is an area with little snow in Hokkaido. Kushiro, with its vast wetlands, beautiful lakes, and rich wildlife, is full of attractions. Since it faces the Kushiro River and the Sea of Okhotsk, you can also enjoy fresh seafood. Here are some of the fascinating tourist spots! 【 Kushiro Shitsugen National Park 】 It is a national park with the largest wetland in Japan, with a total area of 287.8 km², which is the size that completely encompasses Tokyo. It is also a habitat for valuable animals and plants such as the natural monument cranes, and the Japanese white-bellied cranes and the white-bellied cranes. 【 Akan Mashu National Park 】 It is a historic park designated as the second national park in Japan by 1934 Showa 9. With a total area of 914.13 km², you can see calderas formed by volcanoes such as Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu in the park. 【 Kushiro Japanese Crane Reserve 】 Opened in 1958, this wetland park was created for the purpose of protecting and nurturing red-crowned cranes, which are special natural monuments. In 1970, we succeeded in artificially hatching cranes for the first time in the world, and this facility possesses this technology and cranes breeding technology. You can appreciate the rarest cranes throughout the year. 【 Lake Akan 】 Located in Akan Mashu National Park in the northern part of Kushiro City, this lake has been rated three stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan, and is a tourist spot that represents eastern Hokkaido. Marimo, a special natural monument, also inhabits the area, and you can enjoy sightseeing boats, autumn leaves, and Japanese smelt fishing in winter when the lake surface freezes. 【 Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO 】 Opened in 1989, it is a commercial complex where you can enjoy shopping and events of Hokkaido famous confectionery. The innovative exterior design with the motif of Kushiro's nature was designed by Mr. Kiko Mozuna, an architect from Kushiro. At the Minato Yatai on the 2nd floor, you can enjoy fresh seafood and other Kushiro gourmet dishes. Please stop by for souvenirs and meals. 【 Kushiro City Zoo 】 Opened in 1975, it is the largest zoo in Hokkaido. You can also observe Ezomomon moths, cranes, polar bears, etc. There is also an amusement park and a barbecue corner in the park, which is a recommended spot for families and animal lovers. 【 Road Station Akan Tancho no Sato 】 Akan Tancho no Sato is a roadside station located along National Route 240, halfway between Kushiro city and the shore of Lake Akan. At the hot spring facility "Red Beret" on the premises, you can enjoy 100% free-flowing natural hot springs. In addition, the restaurant offers a menu that uses local ingredients such as Akan Momiji, Akan Pork, Akan Black Wagyu Beef, and Akan Malt Beef. 【 Kushiro Akachochin Yokocho 】 Started operating in bicycle-towed food cart in 1952 after the war, it is the oldest food stall village in Hokkaido. About a 15-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station, there are many unique shops with a taste that retains the remnants of the Showa era. 【 Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train 】 Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train is a sightseeing train that runs through the Kushiro wetlands. You can fully feel the magnificent view of the marshland spreading out the train window. Kushiro is also famous for its delicious seafood. Here are some recommended markets. Along with Sapporo Nijo Market and Hakodate Morning Market, Kushiro Washo Market is called the "Three Major Markets in Hokkaido" and is popular with locals. You can enjoy the local taste in a lively atmosphere, and the famous "Katsutedon" is exquisite, which is eaten on a bowl by choosing a lot of fresh ingredients. In addition, various festivals are expected to take place in 2023. Please participate in events such as "KIRI FESTIVAL 2023", "The 76th Kushiro Port Festival" and "20th Kushiro Tairyo Donpaku" where you can feel the local traditions and culture, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Kushiro City, Hokkaido is an attractive city where nature and culture are in harmony, and you can spend quality time. We will send out the charms of Kushiro City, which still has many more, in COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!

I attended the 15th Ecopa Soba Festival. These hand‑made soba noodles were prepared by the Makubetsu Men’s Cooking Group using locally milled flour! They offered three varieties: special soba (chicken and burdock), mori soba, and kake soba. The event was lively with many visitors! Each time there are only 300 servings available! Next dates: August 6, September 3, October 8, 11:00–13:00 Location: Tokachigawa Ecological Park, “Tsuchi no Fōrī”

The second lineup of artists for Mirai Fes has been announced!! 😆🎊 Tickets are now on sale!! 🎫✨ For details, please check the official website!! 💁‍♀️

Nice to meet everyone who watched the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Ebetsu Tourism Association. We will send out information about Ebetsu City, which is full of charm, such as tourist information and event information of Ebetsu City, Hokkaido, so thank you. Ebetsu City, with a population of about 120,000, is located in central Hokkaido central Hokkaido region, and is adjacent to Sapporo City on the west side of the city. It is about 40 minutes by car from the center of Sapporo and about 20 minutes by train from Sapporo Station to Nopporo Station in the city, making it an easily accessible area, and the population has rapidly increased as a commuter town of Sapporo City from the late 1955 Showa 30 to the 40s. The climate is slightly warmer than other areas of Hokkaido, and there is less snow than in mountainous areas. In Ebetsu City, Nopporo Forest Park, a provincial natural park where one of the world's leading flatland primeval forests remains, and the Ishikari River, a first-class river, flow, allowing you to feel close to the great nature of Hokkaido. Ebetsu City, which is about 1 hour by car or train from New Chitose Airport, is also an ideal destination for sightseeing in Hokkaido! Now, let's take a look at some of the most popular sightseeing spots in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido. The Hokkaido Forestry Tree Breeding Center Old Government Building has been used as a central facility for forestry research in Hokkaido. The building constructed in 1927 Showa 2 has high historical value and was registered as a national tangible cultural property in 2001 Heisei 13. The Hokkaido Archives, which will be introduced next, has a collection of 269,000 official documents that allow you to learn about the history of Hokkaido, and some of the documents are designated as important cultural properties of the country. "Ebetsu City Forest Campsite" is a campsite that is open from May to October and is equipped with flush toilets and a cooking area. You can set up a tent at a campsite surrounded by nature and spend a luxurious time looking up at the vast night sky of Hokkaido and enjoying the starry sky. "Vegetable Station Fureai Farm" sells fresh vegetables from Hokkaido, so it is ideal as a souvenir for sightseeing in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido. Ebetsu City is also known as one of Japan's leading brick production areas, and in October 2004 Heisei 16, Ebetsu Brick was certified as a Hokkaido Heritage Site. Starting with the Ebetsu Glass Art Museum and the Ebetsu Ceramic Art Center, brick buildings such as elementary schools and private houses remain in beautiful form in the city. The "Ebetsu Yakimono Market" held every July gathers ★ many ceramics every year. Please enjoy gourmet food when sightseeing in Ebetsu City! Ebetsu City is famous for its wheat production area, and the bread, ramen, and udon noodles made with the most popular variety "Haruyutaka" are exquisite! The tenderness and flavor of the meat of Ezo Tajima beef raised in Ebetsu is unforgettable once you eat it. These are also popular items for hometown tax payments. Finally, we will introduce popular summer events in Ebetsu City. "Ebetsu Fireworks" is a festival loved by locals, and the fireworks that are launched at close range and light up the night sky fascinate the viewers, making it the perfect festival to make summer memories in Hokkaido. Experience Ebetsu's rich nature, delicious food, historic architecture, and above all, the warm hearts of its people. We will send out the latest information of Ebetsu City in COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so please look forward to it! !!

【Event Information】 Ebetsu's largest event The 34th Ebetsu Yakimono Market will be held! Approximately 240 shops will be open selling ceramics, glass, metal crafts, etc. by artists and amateurs in Hokkaido, as well as restaurants. There are also restaurants named after "pottery" such as yakitori! Why don't you find your favorite dish while interacting with the creator? In addition, for a town walk around the city hall with the Ebetsu sightseeing volunteer guide, Please join us and enjoy "Pottery Town Ebetsu". * The photo is the state of the past event. 【Date】 Saturday, July 15, 2023 10:00~17:00 　　　　 16thSUN10:00~16:00 【Place】 Ebetsu City Hall North Side Special Venue 26 Mukaigaoka, Ebetsu City * There is a private parking lot at the venue. 【Access】 ▼Car　 About 10 minutes from Ebetsu West IC ▼JR　 Get off at JR Takasago Station and walk 7 minutes Bus　 JR Hokkaido Bus Ebetsu Line New 26, New 27 Get off at "Ebetsu Shiyakusho-mae" and walk 5 minutes Chuo Bus No. 22, 24 Get off at "Ebetsu Office" and walk 1 minute

I really can't wait GRAND WILL open on Thursday, July 20 New Otani Inn Sapporo will collaborate ✨ on AOAO SAPPORO's opening commemorative afternoon tea set. 𓆛𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆛𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆛𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆛𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆛𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆛 AOAO SAPPORO× New Otani Inn Sapporo Collaboration Project 　　　　　Opening Commemorative Afternoon Tea Set 𓆛𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆛𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆛𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆛𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆛𓆜𓆝𓆞𓆟 ‪𓆛 Urban aquarium "AOAO SAPPORO" to open in the complex "moyuk SAPPORO" in central Sapporo The first opening commemorative collaboration project is an afternoon tea set 🐧 packed with the charm of the aquarium ◾️ Rockhopper Penguin Parfait ◾️ Panna cotta with Chinese eel ◾️ Giant salamander cookies welcome you In addition, you can enjoy sweets and savouries carefully prepared by the chef. With your family, friends, partner, work, various situations Please enjoy AOAO SAPPORO and then Nunkatsu What do you think? Founded in Germany in 1823, the historic tea house Ronnefeld Tea also offers 🙌 7 flavors, as well as a cocktail limited to 1 cup per person. Please ✨ take your time! At lunch time from 11:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dinner time from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please 🍰 use it by all means 【Period】From July 20, 2023 Thu to September 30, 2023 Sat 　　　　Closed on Sundays and Mondays 　　　　We will be closed on August 11, 12.15 due to events. 　　　　Thank you for your understanding. 【Time】11:30a.m.~3:00p.m. / 1F Rendezvous Lounge 　　　　5:00p.m.~7:00p.m./B1F Four Seasons 　　　　On the 16th, only the 1F Rendezvous Lounge will be available. 　　　　120-minute system 【Price】¥4,300 for 1 person tax and service included Reservations can be made by 📞 phone or online. Reservations are accepted from Monday, July 3. For reservations and inquiries Tel: 011-222-1522（10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.） We look forward to ✨ seeing you all

🎇Fireworks lighting up the summer night sky: Tomakomai Port Festival — Tomamin Tomakomai 100th Anniversary Fireworks🎇 This year’s festival takes place at Central Park from Friday, August 4th to Sunday, August 6th: the Tomakomai Port Festival returns!!🎉✨ Around 100 food and vendor stalls will line the grounds, offering Tomakomai specialties and more, while stage shows feature traditional performing arts and character shows.🤤 Highlights include the return after four years of the Citizen Dance, the Marching Festival, and the Port Carnival!💁‍♀️ On Saturday, August 5th, a vivid fireworks display will light the sky!!🎆 Create unforgettable memories this summer!😉 For more details, please contact: The 68th Tomakomai Port Festival Executive Committee TEL: 0144-32-6448

This weekend, July 15th Sat and 16th Sun, the 27th Ikappu Furusato Festival will be held! The venue will be the Les Cord Hall No. 2 parking lot on the mountain side across the railroad tracks from the side of the agricultural cooperative so far. Advance tickets are a great deal 🤩 for beer garden tickets We look forward to seeing you there! \^o^/ For details Niikappu please see ♪ the What's New "Niikappu Furusato Festival" page on the town hall website.

【July 2: Oni Day 👹】 Today is "02 Oni Day" Onislo "Blue Oni-go" was ♪ boarded by the Blue Bath Demon God Yukijin 👹 removes evil and brings good luck You're lucky 💙 if you meet What is 👹🚌 "Onislo"? It is the nickname of the low-speed electric bus "Green Slow Mobility" that runs slowly in the Noboribetsu hot spring town. Cancelled every Tuesday Available 🚌 from 2 p.m. ~ 7 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. on holidays Raise your hand and ride ✋ anywhere 1 ride: 200 yen One-day pass: 500 yen Please make use of it for summer sightseeing

★ The 18th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held with the theme of "Japanese Festival" We're looking forward to seeing everyone's wonderful submissions! This time, we will introduce Take's post! It's 📷 a piece that conveys the atmosphere of the festival. The Hokkaido Shrine Festival Sapporo Festival held at "Hokkaido Jingu" in Sapporo City, Hokkaido is a traditional festival with a history of 100 years. Citizens dressed in bright costumes from the Heian period carry mikoshi and parade around the "Mikoshi Watarigo" which is crowded every year. ◆Hokkaido Shrine Festival Sapporo Festival◆ 【Venue】 Hokkaido Shrine, Nakajima Park 【Hokkaido Jingu】〒064-8505 474 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Introducing Niikappu's tourism brochure! It is a ♪ freshly made squishy pamphlet that was just renewed in late May. The cover is an eye-catching contrast between the horse statue of the famous horse Hi Seiko, which represents the Niikappu, and the beautiful sunset over the sea of Niikappu. Inside, there are introductions of Niikappu and local specialties, a map of the town, and information on tourist facilities in the town you can jump to the homepage or Google map from the QR code of each facility. In addition, we have also posted the "9 Articles of Ranch Tour" that you should definitely protect in the Niikappu and other horse-producing areas, so if you want to see horses in Hidaka, be sure to read and protect them! * For information about ranch tours, go to the Racehorse Hometown Information Center Tourist pamphlets can be found at Niikappu town hall, roadside station and surrounding facilities, hotels, thoroughbred Ginza parking park, and the neighboring Shinhidaka Town Tourist Information Center, so be sure to get them when you come! In addition, it is also placed at the Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center at Sapporo Station and the Dosanko Travel Salon in the Tokyo Kotsu Kai. Of course Niikappu Tourism Association also in the office! Business hours are from 9 a.m. ~ 5:15 p.m. on weekdays. You can also order tourist brochures, so please feel free to contact us ♪.

✨ July 7th is “Haskap Day” ✨ The name “haskap” comes from the fact that two flowers produce a single berry, so its flower language is “a pledge of love” 💕 Like the separated lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi of the Tanabata legend, this day symbolizes the meeting of two distant people, and because the haskap harvest runs from late June to mid-July, July 7th was chosen 🎋🌠 Image credit: Tomakomai City Museum of Art and History

【Guided regular sightseeing bus】 The Kushiro → Shiretoko Utoro will start operation from July 15, and the Shiretoko Utoro → Kushiro will start operation from July 16. Operated by Akan Bus Co., Ltd. Each of these regular sightseeing buses takes about 10 hours, making it a rich stopover spot. ・Lake Mashu ・Mt. Iwo ・Sunayu ・Bihoro Pass ・Oshinkoshin Falls ・The road leading to heaven ・Shiretoko Pass, Notsuke Peninsula, etc. This time, we introduced the itinerary of this regular sightseeing bus on YouTube. 　* Information on soft-serve ice cream and food is also available. Search by Higashi Hokkaido DMO Please come to Higashi Hokkaido for your trip this summer!

[Recommended Nearby Sightseeing Information] Obihiro Shrine "Hanatemizu" Upcoming schedule. ■Summer Worship Hanatemizu ～TOKONATSU～ "Chapter 25" R5 June 30 – July 2 Finished "Chapter 26" R5 July 15 – July 17 (planned) "Chapter 27" R5 July 29 – August 1 (planned) "Chapter 28" R5 August 11 – August 15 (planned) ■Reisai Festival Hanatemizu ～MIYUKI～ "Chapter 29" R5 September 22 – September 25 (planned) About a 15-minute drive from TokachigawaOnsen

"The 68th Tomakomai Port Festival Tomakomai Centennial Fireworks" Makomai Port Festival held for 3 days from August 4th Fri ~ August 6th Sun Many fireworks will be launched to brighten the night sky of Tomakomai! We look forward to your visit! 【Detailed Information】 Date: Saturday, August 5, Reiwa, 19:30~ * In case of rain, it will be postponed to the same time on Sunday, August 6. Fireworks venue: Tomakomai Fishing Port Ward West Square 2-chome, Shiomi-cho, Tomakomai City In the future, we will continue to send out information about the Tomakomai Port Festival, such as traffic regulations and parking information around the fireworks venue, so please check it out!

Moor Hot Spring Firefly Viewing Event Fireflies raised in the moor hot spring waters will perform a dance of light. In the past, it was possible to see Heike fireflies around Tokachigawa Onsen. However, as the town modernized, habitats suitable for fireflies dwindled, and after the summer of 1990 the Heike fireflies could no longer be seen. The goal of restoring Heike fireflies at Tokachigawa Onsen is to bring back the early-summer scenes that were once common. A distinctive feature of the firefly restoration is the use of hot spring water as the water source. Tokachigawa Onsen’s spring is a rare plant-rich moor hot spring. Because it contains plant-derived components, it is rich in minerals essential for the proliferation of diatoms, which serve as food for pond snails. This is the first successful example in Japan of restoring fireflies using 100% hot spring water. Heike fireflies are distributed from Kyushu to Hokkaido, and into eastern Siberia and Korea, and they once thrived in wetlands and watersides surrounding rice paddies. A characteristic of Hokkaido’s Heike fireflies is that their flashing intervals tend to be longer than those of Heike fireflies on Honshu. Event period: Saturday, July 8 to Sunday, July 23 Event time: 8:00 PM–9:00 PM Location: Tokachigaoka Park

Introducing the post of "The Road to Naturelbeauty for Eastern Hokkaido DMO" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Consisting of Tokachi-Obihiro Airport, Kushiro, Lake Akan, Mashu and Kussharo, Nemuro and Nakashibetsu, Shiretoko, Okhotsk, and Obihiro and Tokachi, Higashi Hokkaido is an area where you can enjoy local gourmet, outdoor activities, and nature. You can also enjoy sustainable travel such as delicious water and Ainu culture.

✨🚢 Tomabay Waterfront continues to go strong!! 🏎️✨ The first event took place on Saturday, July 1st and Sunday, July 2nd and concluded to great success! Thank you so much to everyone who came out!! 😆✨ We will hold the second event on Saturday, July 8th and Sunday, July 9th, and we look forward to seeing many of you again!! 💁‍♀️

Hokkaido Shrine Festival It is nicknamed "Sapporo Festival" by the citizens of Sapporo festival More than 1,000 Sapporo citizens, dressed in colorful Heian-era picture scroll-like costumes, parade through the city carrying four mikoshi and eight floats.

At the Tokapuchi Grand Space Scenic Cafe’s Tokachigaoka Observatory, local volunteer guides offer landscape and sightseeing information on summer Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Today’s weather turned out better than forecast, and I cycled there to see the blue sky! Although clouds were plentiful, I could see the Hidaka Range and the Tokachi Plain in one sweeping view 🤩 You can sometimes see hot air balloons in the early morning, and it’s also a beautiful spot for sunset ✨ From Tokachigawa Onsen town About a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride. [Volunteer Guides] Period: Saturday, July 1 – Saturday, September 30 Hours: Weekends and public holidays only, 10:00–15:00 *Canceled in rain or on very hot days (30°C or above) *No beverages provided

It is the Shakotan blue sea and Cape Kamui seen from the ShakotanKozaki Fishing Port of Hokkaido. Cape Kamui is a famous tourist spot and is crowded with many people, but there are few tourists who visit here.

Introducing the post of "Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! "Yanagigetsu Sweetpia Garden" is a confectionery fresh confectionery factory located in Kawahigashi-gun Otofuke Hokkaido, where you can visit and experience things. There is also a garden café, where you can also enjoy soft-serve ice cream made with Hokkaido milk. ◆Yanagitsuki Sweet Pier Garden◆ 【Address】〒080-0346 Natsuzora, Otofuke-1, Kawahigashi-gun, Hokkaido 【Access】About 15 minutes by car from Obihiro Station