Introducing the post of "Shiraoi Tourist Association / SHIRAOI" Cool Japan SNS official account! Lake Kuttara 倶tarako is a part of the active volcano "Kuttaraku" located in Shiraoi Town, Shiraoi District, Hokkaido, Japan. It is a highly transparent caldera lake with a circumference of 8 km, and in fiscal 2001 it won first place in the results of measuring the quality of water quality in public waters announced by the Ministry of the Environment. It is also a feature that you can go sightseeing slowly because it is a quiet space that is not very touristy. ◆Lake Kuttaraku◆ 【Address】 Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido

📝 Lake KuttaraIt 📝 is a caldera lake in Shiraoi Town and is part of the active volcano "Kuttaraku". ★ According to the Ministry of the Environment's 2001 public water quality measurement results, it ranked first in Japan in the lake category of water quality! ★ A circular caldera lake with a circumference of about 8 km in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park Special Zone. ★ It is a beautiful lake with high transparency after Lake Mashu. 📌 【Origin of the name】The meaning of Lake "Kuttarsi To" of Torajo Beach is prevalent 📌 【Birth】About 40,000 years ago, the theory of a caldera lake formed by the depression of the summit of the Kuttara volcano is prevalent 📌 【Lake Area】4.7 square kilometers Ranked 19th👏 in Japan 📌 【Lake volume】0.491 cubic kilometers, 7th in Japan👏 📌 【Lake elevation】257 meters, 8th👏 in Japan 📌 【Water depth】Maximum 147 meters, average 104.5 meters, 4th in Japan👏 📌 【Water quality】COD=0.7mg 1st in Japan👏 📌 【Transparency】28.3 meters 2nd in Japan👏 📌 【Limb segmentation volume】1.05 1st in Japan👏 * "limb segmentation volume" is close to a circle Reservations for Lake 😍 Kuttara kayaking or 😍 canoeing: 👇👇 Search 👏 by "Paddle Street"

It's strawberry picking season soon! Let's go and pick strawberries around Sapporo! Strawberry season: early June to late June Super recommended to go to Jozankei Farm: Located in Jozankei Hot Spring, strawberry + hot spring, isn't it great! After picking strawberries, you can also go to the hot spring for a whole relaxing trip~ At night, we recommend staying at Sapporo Kinyutei, where you can enjoy the stars while grilling meat~

🧗‍♂️ This time, we introduce one of the area’s major landmarks, Mt. Tarumae!! 🌋 Mt. Tarumae stands at 1,041 meters and is famed as a rare triple-vent active volcano. You can hike the trail that circles the crater, known as the “ohachi meguri.” Nearby is Mt. Fuppushi, and you can traverse between the two peaks. 🥾 It takes about 60 minutes by car from the city to the 7th Station parking lot, and about 50 minutes to reach the summit from the 7th Station, making it a great choice even for beginners!! 💁‍♀️ The mountain is beloved for alpine plant observation and sweeping views of Lake Shikotsu and the Pacific Ocean, offering an accessible taste of serious mountaineering. 🥰 The municipal road between the Mt. Tarumae 5th Gate and the 7th Station parking lot, “Shido Tarumae-san Kanko Dosen,” had been closed for winter, but it was finally reopened on Friday, May 26 at 5:00 p.m. 🎉✨ The adjacent parking lot is free to use and holds about 70 cars. 🚙 Why not work up a sweat on Mt. Tarumae this summer? 🥵 [ Mt. Tarumae address ] 059-1265 Tarumae, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido [ Parking lot address ] 066-0283 Morappu, Chitose City, Hokkaido ⚠ Attention ⚠ ※ When climbing, prepare thoroughly before you start (and don’t forget to file a mountain-climbing notification!). The current eruption alert level is 1, but there is strong volcanic gas emission and some ground heating. Also, parts of the trail are slippery, so please take care. ※ The “Shido Tarumae-san Kanko Dosen” is a narrow gravel road—drive slowly and yield to oncoming vehicles. ※ The parking lot can fill up early on holidays. Please be aware of this in advance.

This evening a sudden downpour left the grass and trees smelling wonderfully fresh. Here is yesterday’s sunset. Speaking of sunsets, the Tokachigaoka Observation Deck is a popular spot, but I also love watching the sun sink low from Tokachigaoka Park.

After 4 years, "Sapporo ramen show" is grandly opened again! This event brings together ramen shops 🇯🇵 from all over Japan and Hokkaido Admission is free at Odori Park 8-chome. The event period is divided into two tiers: 1 May 15~21 2 May 23~28 If you didn't follow the first echelon, don't miss the second echelon!! In the evening, let's stay at Sapporo Jinyutei and enjoy the spring atmosphere together!

🌜This time we introduce "Kirakira Park," also recommended as a night-view spot! 🌟 Kirakira Park is a five-minute drive from Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal and has free parking available.🚙 You can see berthed ships up close, and they are lit up at night.✨ The moonlight and the ship lights glitter so beautifully that the scene feels romantic.😊 Yesterday, the German cruise ship Hanseatic Nature also called here, and a ceremony was held.🚢🎊 In addition to being a walking course, the park is used as an event venue and for TV location shoots.💁‍♀️ Why not take your time and enjoy the sea breeze? [ Address ] 053-0003 3-1 Irifunecho, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, Japan

Otofuke’s power spot Otofuke Shrine This verdant shrine feels like a deep forest. Ezo squirrels live here, and you can watch them eat and dash about energetically. Visiting cleanses the heart, so do consider paying a visit.

Hello! 🙋‍♀️ This is Shintoku Tourism Association. We are sharing the schedule for the Tokachi Bus (Hokkaido Takushoku Bus) routes that run during the summer for mountain hikes ⛰ and day-trip hot spring visits ♨️, and in autumn for leaf-peeping 🍁. From Shintoku Station, about 60 km away, this is a great chance to reach those remote hot springs ♨️—the kind of hidden gems you want to visit precisely because they feel far away 🔥. For details, please contact Hokkaido Takushoku Bus.

Nice to meet you! We are the Kimobetsu Tourism Association. We would like to share the many charms of Kimobetsucho in Hokkaido with everyone watching Cool Japan videos. This is our first post, so we will briefly introduce Kimobetsu’s history, sightseeing spots, and local specialties. In future posts we will provide detailed information on events and hidden gem attractions, so please stay tuned. Kimobetsu has a long history and retains strong influences from Ainu culture. The town’s name comes from the Ainu word Kim-o-pet, meaning “river with many mountains.” As the name suggests, Kimobetsu is crossed by 41 rivers of various sizes, including the Shiribetsu River and Kimobetsu River. The town lies at the foothills of MtYotei, a 1,898-meter peak nicknamed Ezo Fuji for its resemblance to Mt. Fuji, and is a nature-rich town about a 1 hour 30 minute drive from Sapporo City. The annual average temperature is a relatively cold 5.9°C, and the area receives heavy snowfall—sometimes nearly 150 cm. The large day–night temperature swings create a fertile environment for agriculture, and crops grown here are shipped across Japan. Kimobetsu has developed into one of Hokkaido’s leading agricultural regions. In particular, asparagus is known as one of the places where commercial cultivation began in Japan. Its generous size, crisp yet tender texture, and natural sweetness are exquisite, so be sure to try it. Other recommended souvenirs include high-quality Baron potatoes and sweet corn. At Nakayama Pass, Roadside Station Boyou Nakayama offers specialties like age-imo (deep-fried potato) and a restaurant serving dishes made with local ingredients, as well as a shop selling regional products. From Kimobetsu Town Park you can view both MtYotei and MtShiribetsu and fully experience Kimobetsu’s great outdoors. Kimobetsu also actively operates an empty house bank as part of municipal initiatives to encourage relocation. This program makes effective use of vacant homes in town and is available to people hoping to move here, settle permanently, or stay regularly, contributing to local revitalization. If you are considering relocating to a place with abundant nature, please check Kimobetsu’s official website. Kimobetsu combines rich nature, tourist attractions, and history, and offers a sense of slow, peaceful time. You can find a pleasant respite away from the daily hustle and bustle. Unknown beautiful landscapes, new experiences, and fresh encounters await you in Kimobetsu, Hokkaido. We will continue to share Kimobetsu’s charms, so please come and visit Kimobetsu!

Nice to meet everyone who watched the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Shibecha is the Tourism Association. Since this is my first post, I would like to introduce the Shibecha first. As for how to read "Shibecha", it is read as "shibechacho". The name of the town is derived from "Sipecha", which means "on the banks of a large river" in the Ainu language. With a population of 7,163 as of February 2023, Hokkaido Shibecha is located in Kawakami District, 40 kilometers northeast of the center of Kushiro City, and is the sixth largest town in Japan. It has an inland climate with hot summers and cold winters, and the annual temperature difference is larger than that of neighboring Kushiro City. The Shibecha is divided into "Tawadaira Area", "Nijibetsu area", "urban area", and "Toro and Kayanuma area". Here are some popular sightseeing spots in each area. 【Tawadaira Area】 ・Tawahei Observatory It is an observatory overlooking the 360-degree horizon. You can also enjoy camping, so it is convenient as a base for riders touring Hokkaido. ・Shibecha breeding farm Cows are raised by grazing on a vast ranch, and you can see cows and sheep playing peacefully in the surrounding area. 【Nijibetsu Area】 ・Mt. Nishibetsu It is an 800-meter-high mountain that is easy to climb even for beginners, which is visited by about 30,000 climbers a year. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Nekushi Plateau and precious alpine wildflowers. ・Lake Schwanbetsudam It is a popular lake for auto camping and rainbow trout fishing. You can catch large rainbow trout from summer to autumn. 【Urban Area】 ・Kushiro River Shibecha Ryokuchi Park It is a park located on the riverbed about 10 minutes on foot from JR Shibecha Station, and there is a park golf and event square, making it a spot that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. 【Toro / Kayanuma Area】 ・Shibecha Museum "Nitai To" It exhibits the history of Shibecha from the Jomon period to the modern era and natural materials such as insect specimens. In Shibecha, you can also enjoy leisure activities such as canoeing on the Kushiro River, smelt fishing on Lake Toro, lure and fly fishing on the Kushiro River, and cycling on the promenade of the Kushiro Marshland. There are plenty of accommodations, hot spring inns, and hotels, so please spend one day enjoying these sightseeing spots and leisure to the fullest! Access to the Shibecha is about 1 hour by train from Kushiro Station. Between Kushiro Station and Shibecha Station, you can also come to Shibecha on Japan's slowest train "Marsh Norokko-go" that runs slowly and leisurely during the summer, and the "SL Winter Marsh" that runs through the Shirogane Kushiro Marshland from January to March. We will continue to send out attractive Shibecha information, so thank you!

Today the high is 28°C, and the warm weather makes short sleeves comfortable during the day! Right now, baby grapes are growing well in the guide center garden vineyard ☺ They say harvest will be around autumn. I wonder if they will become a delicious wine?

Hello!🙋‍♀️ This is Shintoku Tourism Association. The weather is lovely today.☀️ As Shintoku Town warms, fresh young greens🌱🌿🌲 are spreading across the mountains🏔️⛰️. Along National Route 38’s garden road, the old Karikachi Line railway trace known as the “Poppo no Michi” is sprouting bright new greenery, making it a perfect season for walking🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️ and cycling🚴🚴‍♂️🚵‍♀️. About 10 km to Karikachi Plateau, the mostly flat route that gently climbs passes attractions near Poppo no Michi such as Village 432, Shintoku Soba Hall, Be Wild, Yorkshire Farm, Ramen Rocky, Nomura Curry, and various cafes☕️🍰🍮. You’ll also find Soba Road, horseback riding experiences, a sheep farm, and the Osazagawa Bridge nearby, so there’s plenty to see and enjoy.✨ On your next day off, why not take a deep breath for both heart💓 and body💆‍♀️💆‍♂️ on Poppo no Michi? But don’t forget to bring a bear bell🧸🐻❗️

Hello! 🙋‍♀️ This is the Shintoku Tourism Association. Hello! 🙋‍♀️ This is the Shintoku Tourism Association. Starting today and continuing through late October, fresh vegetables 🥦🥬 will be sold at Sōma Store in front of Shintoku Station. Hokkaido will begin shipping a variety of vegetables now, so we’re excited to see which peppers, root vegetables, and more will appear on the stalls! 💓 Wild mountain vegetables are also offered in summer, so be sure to check them out 👀👀. Also, from June 7, growers will sell seasonal vegetables 🌽, fruits like grapes and watermelon 🍇🍉, and homemade processed goods next to Wakafuji Bakery 🥐🥯🍞, so you can enjoy shopping and chatting with producers about the town and its produce—sounds fun! 😄 Wakafuji’s bread is delicious too! ✨

Introducing the posts of the "Bibai Tourism and Products Association" Cool Japan SNS official account! Bibaishi, Hokkaido is a town located in central Hokkaido. The Yasuda Kan Sculpture Museum, Miyajimanuma, Sorachi Shrine, etc., are full of various attractions such as nature and art. ◆Bibai Tourism and Products Association◆ 【Address】 〒072-0025 Bibai Chamber of Commerce and Industry 1F, 2-1-1 Nishi 2-jo Minami, Bibai City, Hokkaido

Nice to meet everyone who watched the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Okhotsk Tourism Association. We will introduce many sightseeing spots and recommended gourmet foods in the Okhotsk area, so thank you! The Okhotsk region of Hokkaido that we introduce consists of 18 municipalities: Kitami City, Abashiri City, Monbetsu City, Ozora Town, Bihoro Town, Tsubetsu Town, Shari Town, Kiyosato Town, Koshimizu Town, Kunishifu Town, Okito Town, Saroma Town, Engaru Town, Yubetsu Town, Takikami Town, Okobe Town, Nishiokube Village, and Omu Town. Okhotsk is a wonderful area where nature and history, hot springs and gastronomy are in harmony. Here are a selection of sightseeing spots that you definitely want to visit on your trip to the Okhotsk region. First, I would like to introduce the Okhotsk Chipmunks Park in Abashiri City. This park is a unique spot where you can interact with chipmunks. Cute chipmunks live in an environment rich in nature, and tourists who visit are soothed by their appearance. You can also experience feeding chipmunks in the park, which is very popular with families. Don't miss the "Ice Sea Observatory Okhotsk Tower" in Monbetsu City, which can be said to be a symbol of Okhotsk. Here there is an observation deck where you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Sea of Okhotsk from 24 meters above sea level. On the seabed floor with a depth of 7.5 meters, there are 11 underwater windows of various sizes and a mini aquarium where you can feed fish. During the winter months, you can also see a superb view of drift ice, and you can truly enjoy the art of nature. When sightseeing in the Okhotsk region, please enjoy Hokkaido's fresh seafood gourmet. At the Okhotsk Yusenkan in Yubetsu Town, locally caught seafood is lined up at the store on the same day, so the freshness is origami! Especially the specialties of Okhotsk - scallops, sea urchins and hairy crabs attract tourists. "Okhotsk salt ramen", which was introduced as an exquisite dish on TV programs, is also recommended as a souvenir. When visiting the Okhotsk region, you will never get bored no matter how many times you visit, because each municipality can enjoy its own tourism resources and gourmet food. Experiencing the history, culture and nature of Okhotsk is sure to make your trip memorable. We, Okhotsk Tourism Association, will disseminate information about the Okhotsk region, which consists of the aforementioned 18 municipalities. In order to make your trip to Hokkaido more fulfilling, we will propose a wide range of sightseeing information and sightseeing plans across several municipalities that only we can do. The charming scenery and excellent gourmet food of the Okhotsk region await you. Enjoy a wonderful trip in the Okhotsk region! We will continue to introduce plenty of attractive sightseeing spots in the Okhotsk area, so thank you.

Hello! I’m Mōru-chan, the local mascot of TokachigawaOnsen! She’s a girl with a bean-shaped body patterned like a cow, a pig’s nose, and corn-shaped horns♡ She’s packed full of Tokachi’s charms 😍 This one was apparently made by a staff member of Otofuke town hall using small building blocks from a 100-yen shop! There’s also a hot-spring-steam version.

Hello! 🙋‍♀️ This is the Shintoku Tourism Association. The past few days have been pleasantly warm and easy to enjoy. ☺️ Drawn out by the fine weather, I took a casual drive to Takketsu Kinokotan near the tourism association. 🚗💨 The wood that staff had been diligently inoculating with spores since last year has, surprisingly 👀, already produced shiitake mushrooms! ❗️ The greenhouse isn’t finished yet and the logs are still left out in the alley… Nature’s power is truly amazing. ✨✨✨ By summer the greenhouse will be ready and the shiitake will move in. 🚛 I’m looking forward to the autumn opening—one more thing to be excited about. 💓✨

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 25, the German cruise ship Hanseatic Nature will call at Tomakomai West Port. 🚢✨ ・Estimated arrival: 5:30–6:00 ・Welcome ceremony: 11:00–11:30 ・Estimated departure: 22:30–23:00 For details, contact the Port and Business Promotion Division, Corporate Policy Office, Industrial and Economic Department, Tomakomai City. Phone: 0144-32-6438

Hello! 🙋‍♀️ This is Shintoku Tourism Association. Today we promoted Shintoku Town aboard a special train organized by JTB, the “Japan no Shun” service. 🚃🎤 About 160 guests from across Hokkaido as well as Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka joined the four-day tour, which focuses on spring blooms in eastern Hokkaido. 🌼🌺🌷✨ On board, during the 30 minutes between Shinyubari and Shimukappu, we introduced dairy farming, soba noodles, local activities, and connections to the railway, and livened things up with cheese tasting 🧀 and a raffle awarding Shintoku soba. 🎊 Although the tour did not include a stop in Shintoku Town for sightseeing this time, we did our best to promote the town so that visitors will stop by on their next trip to eastern Hokkaido or choose Shintoku products through mail order or hometown tax donations. 💪🔥 #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #JR special train #JTB #Train travel #Kyodogakusha #Shintoku soba #Furusato tax donation #Japan no Shun #Flower tour

Introducing the posts of the "Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association" Cool Japan SNS official account! The Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center, located in Kawahigashi-gun Otofuke, Hokkaido, is a facility that not only provides tourist information but also accepts rental bicycles and activities. You can also enjoy a foot bath from late April ~ late October. ◆Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center◆ 【Address】〒080-0263 12-1 Tokachigawa Onsen Minami, Otofuke Kawahigashi-gun, Hokkaido 【Access】From Obihiro IC Otofuke Eastern Hokkaido via National Route 241 and Route 73: About 20 minutes by taxi / car 【Parking lot】Available 20 cars free

Bibai Tourism and Products Association. "Bibai City, Hokkaido" is visited by many tourists for its abundant nature, mild climate, and delicious food. From now on, I would like to introduce the charm of Bibai City in COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! First of all, Bibai City is read as "Bibaishi" and is located between Sapporo City and Asahikawa City, and is located within about one hour from both cities. Bibai City is served by National Route 12 connecting Sapporo and Asahikawa, and the section from Bibai City to Takikawa City is a straight road that continues all the way, and there is a road that boasts the longest straight-line distance in Japan. As for the weather and climate of Bibai City, a refreshing breeze blows through in spring, a cool climate continues in summer, and beautiful snowscapes spread out in winter. You can enjoy the atmosphere of the four seasons, and the beauty of each season brings new discoveries every time you visit. Introducing popular tourist spots in Bibai City! First of all, Miyajima Swamp is one of the world's leading spots where you can see migratory birds such as geese and swans. It is located about 30 minutes by bus from JR Bibai Station, and every year about 70,000 birds come from Russia far north of Hokkaido in spring and autumn. Especially in the early morning and evening, when you can see the herd, the sight of the sky and swamps filled in black is a masterpiece. In addition, the "Coal Mine Memorial Forest Park" is a tourist attraction not to be missed. Bibai City once flourished from coal mining. In this park, which was built on the site of the former coal mine, you can see a tower that transports coal from deep underground, and a raw coal pocket for storing coal. As a valuable tourist spot where the memories of the coal miners of the past coexist with the nature of the present, it was 2007 Heisei 19 selected as an "Industrial Heritage of Modernization". Next is "KAN YASUDA SCULPTURE MUSEUM ARTE PIAZZA BIBAI". The works of world-renowned sculptor Kan Yasuda are exhibited here. His works blend in with the surrounding landscape, as if they were one with nature, providing peace and emotion to visitors. At Tomei Park, a vast park located in a hilly area, 2,000 cherry trees bloom during the cherry blossom season, and the "Bibai Cherry Blossom Festival" is held, and it is a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy the illuminated cherry blossoms at night. And at the "Bibai City Experience Exchange Center", even first-time visitors can easily experience pottery such as pottery and painting, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. The last thing I would like to introduce is "Sorachi Shrine". This shrine is watched over by an old tree that is over 900 years old, and you can experience "making bangle protection" from natural stone. On your trip to Bibai City, please enjoy delicious meals. In particular, Bibai City's "Bibai Yakitori" is a local gourmet that you can't miss. It is one of the seven major yakitori in Japan, and is made by skewering chicken, chicken liver, inner eggs, gizzards, and onions. As a local soul food, it is a popular gourmet for a wide range of generations from children to adults. Please try it when you come to Bibai. And "Torimeshi" It is a local dish that has been passed down for more than 100 years, and because rice, stir-fried meat, and motsu are cooked with soy sauce, sugar, and sake, and almost no other ingredients or seasonings are used, the aroma and taste have a strong chicken flavor, and it has a taste different from other mixed rice. We look forward to welcoming you with rich natural scenery, sightseeing spots where you can feel history and culture, delicious food, and warm hospitality! Stay tuned for future posts!

Nice to meet you all! Hamanaka Town is the Tourism Association! Since this is my first post, I would like to introduce myself to the Hamanaka Town. Hamanaka Town is a small town with a population of 5300 in the Akkeshi of Hokkaido. Hokkaido Hamanaka Town is a place full of charm where nature, climate, culture, food, and the warmth of the people envelop all visitors. The average annual temperature in Hamanaka Town is 5.5°C, making it one of the coldest regions in Japan. The cold wind carried by the cold current brings the unique climate and weather of the four seasons of Hamanaka Town. Designated as the sixth quasi-national park in Hokkaido in March 2021, Akkeshi Kiritappu Kombumori Quasi-National Park has two large wetlands, Bekanbeushi Wetland and Kiritappu Wetland. Although Kiritappu Wetland is a low-lying area of less than 3 meters above sea level, it is a valuable tourist spot where you can see alpine plants due to the wetland environment, and many people visit it. We hope you will enjoy the magnificent scenery in each season, such as the snowy scenery created by the harsh cold of winter and the about 300 kinds of flowers that bloom from spring to autumn! Hamanaka Town is the birthplace of Monkey Punch, the original author of "Lupin the Third," and has been revitalizing the town featuring "Lupin the Third" for more than 10 years. Lupin III wrapping buses, wrapping trains, and wrapping hire cars run throughout the city, signs of Lupin and Inspector Zenigata are installed at the station, and Monkey Punch's work room is reproduced in the Monkey Punch Collection at the Hamanaka Town Cultural Center, and there are many exhibits where you can fully experience the world of Lupin the Third. At "Kiritappu Onsen Yuyu", there is also a sale of original goods of Lupin the Third that can only be obtained here, so it is recommended as a souvenir. Surrounded by nature Hamanaka Town there are many popular scenic sightseeing spots. "Biwase Observatory" is a spot where you can overlook the rich nature of the Hamanaka Town and has a breathtaking view. Cape Azeti is located at the western end of the Kiritappu Peninsula and gives you a sense of the grandeur of nature. Cape Kiritappu is located in the rough waves of the Pacific Ocean. Wild sea otters live in the surrounding area, and if you're lucky, you can even see them from the promenade leading to the tip of the cape. In addition, there are campsites and relaxation places, and camping with a superb view overlooking the magnificent sea is popular. When you visit Hamanaka Town, enjoy fresh seafood and popular gourmet food. Kelp, salmon trout and autumn salmon, Toxilazu, saury, hairy crab, Hanasaki crab, Hokkai striped shrimp, hokki shellfish, clams, natural oysters, octopus, etc. are specialties, and fresh seafood that can only be tasted in Hamanaka Town will make tourists' tongues growl! Hamanaka Town milk is produced in a high-standard environment and is also used as a raw material for the world-famous ice cream brand "Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream". The umami that spreads in your mouth is unforgettable once you taste it. You can experience the charm of Hamanaka Town to the fullest through the events and festival held throughout the year. The "Hamanaka Cherry Blossom Festival" held in late May is a popular event held at Hamanaka Cherry Blossom Park, a cherry blossom viewing spot in the town. At the Cape Kiritappu Festival held in mid-September, you can visit Cape Kiritappu Lighthouse and taste seasonal seafood at the food stall village. Hokkaido AkkeshiHamanaka Town is a moving experience that visitors will never forget, with its natural scenery as far as the eye can see, delicious local cuisine, and the warmth of the local residents. We will continue to send out attractive information on Hamanaka Town, so thank you! !!

"Sapporo Lilac Festival" 💗 Every May, you can find lilacs in full bloom in Sapporo, which welcomes the warm early summer. In Odori Park and Kawashita Park, visitors can participate in cultural events such as concerts, flower arrangement, and tea ceremonies accompanied by hundreds of beautiful lilac trees, as well as wander around the grocery and antique markets in search of authentic goods. This year's Lilac Festival runs from May 17th to 28th, so don't miss it if you're going to Hokkaido! In the evening, stay at Sapporo Kinyutei and enjoy the spring atmosphere together!

Walking around the Tokachigawa Onsen Guide Center, you’ll find fields full of canola flowers. Their vibrant yellow pops against the blue sky. It’s become a wonderfully pleasant season.

We introduce Tomakomai City's tourist information center! At the center, they also sell local mascot Tomachoppu goods and regional specialties! 😊 You can also find merchandise related to anime and manga works connected to Tomakomai City, attracting many fans! ✨ Tomakomai City is even listed among the 88Anime Pilgrimage Sites in Japan that fans want to visit, reflecting its ties to many works. When you visit Tomakomai City, be sure to drop by the tourist information center!! Bicycle rentals are also available! (Limited period only) [ Address ] 053-0022 1st floor, Friend Building, 5-11-5 Omotecho, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido ( Bus stop serves as a landmark 🚌 ) [ Hours ] 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Introducing the post of "Tomakomai Tourism Association / TOMAKOMAI" Cool Japan SNS official account! Tomakomai City's local character "Toma Chop" with a swan motif In the popular smartphone game "Uma Musume", there is a character of Tomakomai Tourism Ambassador, so Toma Chop is also familiar to many people.

Night view of Sapporo as if a jewel box had been turned upside down The shooting location is "Asahiyama Memorial Park" in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido This place is a park rich in nature that is crowded with many people during the day, but at night it transforms into a night view spot known to those in the know. You will be captivated by the night view that spreads out in front of you.

Let us introduce Tomakomai City's local mascot!! This is the deputy city bird (fukushichou), Tomachop!! 🎉✨ Tomachop was born in 2011 from an idea by junior high students in Tomakomai City. The name combines things connected to Tomakomai City. Tomachop even appears in the smartphone game "Uma Musume" and is loved not only locally but across Japan 💖 Tomachop warmly looks forward to your visit!! 🎈🦢 ≪ Tomachop Profile ≫ ・ Name: Tomachop ・ Birthday: August 22 ・ Bird Age: Forever five years old (approximately) ・ Address: Utonai 053, Tomakomai City ・ Hometown: Lake Utonai ・ Hobbies: Skating, going out, and eating snacks (munch munch) ・ Favorite Food: Surf clam rice burger (hokkigai rice burger) ・ Special Skill: Chop ・∀・ノ ・ Future Dream: To become the mayor of Tomakomai City

🐎 Thank you for participating in the Northern Horse Park Marathon! 🏃‍♂️ A marathon took place at Northern Horse Park in Tomakomai City. Many participants came from outside Hokkaido, and winners received wonderful prizes such as a one-share racehorse ownership right. 🎁 Congratulations! 🎊 Northern Horse Park is a vast site where racehorses are raised. It is a theme park where visitors can meet horses and enjoy various activities. 🐴 Besides riding experiences and sightseeing carriage rides, you can play sports and savor Hokkaido flavors at the park’s restaurants. 😋 A free shuttle bus runs from New Chitose Airport, so please visit if you have the chance!!