📢 Notice of Resumed Operations Asahidake Ropeway will resume service from Thursday, December 11✨ Groomed courses are available in the MtAsahi winter area⛷ Skiing and sliding equipment may be brought into the gondolas and station buildings. 🕘 Hours: 9:00–15:40 (last ascent 15:20) 💴 Fare: Adults ¥2,800 / Children ¥1,750 (round trip) For the latest information, check the Asahidake Ropeway official website

🚧 Notice: Partial Closure of the Asahidake Nature Trail Strong winds on the night of September 20 knocked down trees along sections of the Asahidake Nature Trail. For safety reasons, some sections are currently closed to passage. If you plan to visit, we recommend checking the exact closed sections in advance. 🔍 Please refer to the map below for the detailed affected areas. The latest conditions are being updated regularly on the Asahidake Visitor Center official website. For a safe and secure walk, please be sure to check it.

[🗻This winter, head to Higashikawa-cho! JAL Furusato Support Discount starts✈️] Higashikawa-cho in Hokkaido lies about a 10-minute drive from Asahikawa Airport🚗✨ Nestled against Daisetsuzan National Park and Mt. Asahidake, it is a town overflowing with natural beauty. 💧This unusual town has no central waterworks and uses snowmelt water directly in daily life. 🍚The Higashikawa rice grown with this mineral-rich water is a popular branded rice across Japan! ❄️In winter you can enjoy sublime dry powder—the perfect ski paradise🎿 Cafe hopping is also recommended☕️✨ ▼Right now, visit Higashikawa-cho at a great price with the JAL Furusato Support Discount! 👜A subsidy of 7,000 yen per night of accommodation (up to 3 nights) 🎁Plus, the first 100 guests will receive 150 g (one go) of Higashikawa rice! *This subsidy applies only to reservations made through the JAL Furusato Support Discount eligible page. ・ Travel period: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 – Saturday, January 31, 2026 ・ Booking period: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 30, 2026 🔽Check the QR code for details!

In the nature trail of Asahidake Onsen town, traces of a brown bear (💩) were found. These signs can be seen in this area every year, but this is the first confirmation this summer. Many people enjoy walking this trail, but it sees fewer visitors than Sugatami Elua and, in particular, the spot where signs were found is some distance from the road. 📣 When walking the trail, please note the following: ・Avoid going alone. ・Carry a bear bell and bear spray. ・Refrain from traveling during dim hours such as early morning or dusk. If you find any traces, please report them to the Asahidake Visitor Center. - Asahidake Visitor Center - TEL: 0166-97-2153 (9:00–17:00) We appreciate your cooperation to ensure a safe walk.

📍Susoaidaira (Susoaidaira) | Hokkaido – Daisetsuzan Range A breathtaking scene of short-lived summer flowers you can see only in summer. From the trailhead at Sugatami Pond, the path leads you as if into a heavenly flower garden. Above 1,600 meters in elevation, at the foot of Asahidake where snow still lingers, alpine plants like chinguruma carpet the slopes in a miraculous display. It felt like a quiet, gentle moment that lifted my spirits. 🌿 👉These photos were taken yesterday. The beauty truly took my breath away.

💡 Mountaineering Information * 2 photos Panoramic view of the Minaminuma camping site and It will be a snowy valley situation in the Komadori River. Information received from nicoro trek. For detailed mountaineering Information, please contact ↓↓↓ 070-9157-8818 *Thereare may not be able to communicate while entering the mountain. 【Mt. Tomuraushi】 ・ Both cars are allowed to pass to the shortened Mountain Trail (8km by Car from Tomraushi Onsen Tosetsu-so, 30 minutes) ・ The snow valley on the Mountain Trail is thinning as the snow melts, so be careful not to get injured by stepping on it. ・Maintenance is carried out every year in early July. ・ The snow valley of the tent site designated as the Minaminuma camp site has almost disappeared. △Water Information△ Water holes in each designated camp area in Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group ~ Mt. Tokachi Federation can be used. ！ Attention! Bring a portable Toilet to Mt. Tomuraushi. Two portable Toilet Booths at the Minaminuma Camp Designated Site We have installed one at the Komadori Sawa encounter. Portable Toilet Sales Locations Shortened climbing entrance, Higashitaisetsusou, Seven-Eleven Shintoku store, Seicomart Kusashi, etc. 【Mt. Tokachi Shintoku Course】 ・ The forest road leading to the Trailhead is now passable, but the road surface condition is poor. And then it goes out of range. It is recommended that you bring equipment in case of problems such as flat tires. ・ The Mountain Trail has not been Maintenance for several years, and it is a Course for advanced riders who are forced to paddle in the bushes. 【Mt. Sahoro】 ・ You can enter the mountain from Karikachi Pass Trailhead, and there is a parking lot Car. ・The remaining snow on the Mountain Trail has disappeared. ・ Implementation of the grass on the Mountain Trail has been implemented, but there are places where bamboo is covered with Squid, so be careful of mites. ・There is an evacuation hut at the top of and mountain, and reservations are not required. Toilet is not available, so please bring your own portable toilet. 【Mt. Odash】 ・ Due to the construction of 4 cars on the expressway, it is not possible to use the conventional cars parking lot. (Available on Sundays) Please use the plaza next to the Trailhead at the end of the overpass. ・ The grass on the side of the Mountain Trail grows and mites are easily attached, so insect repellent measures are necessary. Please make a climbing plan so that you can enjoy climbing safely in consideration of the weather, your physical condition, and physical strength. 💡Mountain climbing information *The two photos are a panoramic view of Minami Numa Camping Area and the snowfield conditions at Komadorizawa. Information received from nicoro trek. For more information on mountain climbing, please contact us at ↓↓↓ 070-9157-8818 *Please note that the number may not be available during mountain climbing. [Mt. Tomuraushi] ・Vehicles can access the shortened mountain trail (8km, 30 minutes by car from Tomuratushi Onsen Higashi Daisetsuso) ・The snowfield on the mountain trail is melting and thinning, so be careful not to get hurt by stepping on it. ・We usually mow and maintain the grass in early July. ・The snowfield at Minami Numa Camping Area tent site has almost disappeared. △Water source information△ You can use the water sources at each camping area in the Daisetsuzan to Tokachi Mountain Range. ! Caution! Please bring a portable toilet to Mt. Tomuratushi. There are two portable toilet booths at Minami Numa Camping Site and one at Komadorizawa Deai. Portable toilets are sold at the shortened trailhead, Higashi Daisetsuso, Seven-Eleven Shintoku Branch #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku #Mountaineering Information #Mt. Tomuraushi #Mt. Tokachi Shintoku Course #Mount Odash #Mt. Sahoro #Shintoku Tourism Association #Shintoku Station #Station front Complex facility #tuktuk ##hokkaido #hokkaidotrip #hokkaidotourism #tourism #tokachi #shintoku #mountainclimbing #welcomeshintoku #discovershintoku

Notice!! Bear sighting near Mt. Asahidake Around 4:30 p.m. on June 17, a bear was sighted near the Gamaiwa parking area, about 6 km before the hot-spring town on the Dodo Asahikawa–Asahidake Onsen Line heading to Asahidake Onsen. Please exercise extreme caution if you are passing through the area. If you sight a bear, report it immediately to the contact below. Higashikawa-cho Agricultural Promotion Division, Forestry and Agriculture Promotion Office TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 152)

To residents and visitors of Higashikawa-cho and surrounding areas On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, a brown bear was sighted along Prefectural Route 1160 (Asahidake Onsen Line). Please exercise extreme caution if you are traveling through or using the nearby area. Date and time: Wednesday, May 28 Location: On the road and near the bridge in front of Daisetsu Asahidake Gensui Park, heading from Prefectural Route 1160 (Asahidake Onsen Line) toward Higashikawa-cho. Number of bears: One (encountered twice) Situation: The bear ran from the T-junction of Prefectural Route 1160 (Asahidake Onsen Line) toward the Asahidake Gensui area. After fleeing into the forested area, it appeared on the road again before running off. We will continue to update with the latest information, so please remain alert. If you spot a bear, please report it immediately to the contact below. Higashikawa Town Agricultural Promotion Division, Forestry and Agriculture Promotion Office TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 152) https://reurl.cc/W0ZGYO...

This year, the Tomuraushi Hot spring Line bus will 🚌 run again You can also get on the bus and play in the area @tac_hokkaido @tokachi_outdoormates #Rafting #Park Golf #Experience Farm #Berry picking You can also get on the bus and sweat in the Hot spring @lake_inn2141 @avanto37 #Sauna #Ganke Hop on a bus, ride the water from Iwamatsu Dam, or Visit the site Rafting #Tokachi River #Iwamatsu Dam #Rafting You can also take the bus and relax at the café of "Mountain Exchange Hall and Mura" in the Tomuraushi area. @kamuimintara2000 #Cafe You can also take a bus and refresh your whole body at Tomuraushi Hot spring, @higashitaisetsusou #Tomuraushi Hot spring #Secret hot spring #Hot spring You can also take a bus and use it as a base point for mountain climbing, @higashitaisetsusou #Campgrounds Whether you are coming from far away or bringing your own Private Car I think that traveling without using Car will be full of emotions and good memories. Why don't you take a bus without scheduling and let the time and scenery stream by?

🚴‍♀️✨ Starting today! Bike rentals are now available! Based at Roadside Station Higashikawa Michikusa-kan, you can now rent bicycles! Choose from serious road bikes to electric-assist bicycles and reserve according to your needs 😊 📍Location: 1-1-15 Higashimachi, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 🕘Hours: 9:00–17:00 📞Inquiries: 0166-68-4777 🔗 For details, visit the Higashikawa Tourism Association website!! Feel the breeze and go discover the charms of Higashikawa 🌿

Frozen Winter Phantom: Taushubetsu River Bridge Taxi Plan❄ The Taushubetsu River Bridge on Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro Town is a concrete arch bridge from the former Japanese National Railways Shihoro Line and is registered as a Hokkaido Heritage site.🚂 Its appearance evokes the ruins of a European aqueduct.😀 Would you like to walk out and see the Taushubetsu River Bridge shining on the snowy plain this winter? You will walk across the frozen lake for about 4 km (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes).🎵 Reservations are being accepted now, so if you are interested, please contact us!!😊 For inquiries, contact Hokuto Taxi.🚕 ☎️0155-67-5681 (9:00–17:00)

Yesterday, Sunday, I departed from Karikachi Pass and climbed Mt. Sahoro. On the way, it takes about two and a half hours to reach the summit of Mt. Sahoro via the summit of Mt. Sakura. Blessed with good weather, we enjoyed the Tokachi Plain below, Mt. Tomuraushi, one of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group in the distance, the view of the Hidaka Mountains, which are scheduled to be designated as a national park in July, and the white flowers of the Chishima cherry blossoms, which are beginning to bloom along the way. #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku Town #Shintoku Tourism Association #Karikachi Pass #Mt. Sahoro #Sakurayama #Tokachi Plain #Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group #Mt. Tomuraushi #National Park [ ] Hidaka Mountains #Chishima Zakura #Climbing #National Route 38

Thank you for waiting. Bicycle rental in front of Shintoku Station has begun. Due to popular popularity this term, city cycles and mountain bikes are available for free rental. * Electrically assisted cycle is 1,000 yen/day From Shintoku Station, enjoy Hokkaido's nature, food, railway heritage and Activities to the fullest! For those who are hard on bicycles, we also offer rental cars.

It is ✨ a lakebed track of Lake Ranbetsu It is also called a lake in the sky. The atmosphere seems to appear in a Ghibli movie. A very mysterious landscape. We went in the summer, so we were able to get into the lake! The lake was transparent and there were many small fish.

The symbol of Biei, the house with the red roof In winter, the roof is white with snow. When the weather is nice, you can see the performance of the Mt. Tokachi mountain range from Shin-Sakae Hill, especially the magic hour at dusk. You will never forget this scenery

Snow fell on Mikuni Pass~ The collaboration of autumn leaves and snow was beautiful It was cold... occasional blizzards It's still October, but it's cold in the middle of winter here. But I was impressed because I rarely see "autumn leaves" and "snow". The above was ⛄️ a report from Snow Dharma-kun Kamishoro Town Town

Introducing the post of the "Higashikawa Tourism Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Higashikawa, Hokkaido is a town located in the center of Hokkaido. Natural water from melting snow is used for rice, vegetables, restaurants, and other daily water in the town. The hot springs in Daisetsuzan National Park are also one of the attractions.

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video, nice to meet you! We are the Higashikawa Tourism Association. We will share attractive tourism information about Higashikawa-cho in Hokkaido, home to Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan’s largest national park, on Cool Japan Video, so please look forward to it! Higashikawa-cho sits in central Hokkaido and overflows with natural blessings. It enjoys excellent access, about a 10-minute drive from Asahikawa Airport to the town center. Uniquely for Japan, Higashikawa-cho does not have a public water supply system. Beautiful natural water formed by Daisetsuzan’s snowmelt seeping deep into the ground serves as the town’s domestic water and is used in many places, including restaurants. Agriculture benefits from these abundant water resources, producing delicious rice and vegetables with exceptional flavor. One of Higashikawa-cho’s charms is its proud hot springs. Higashikawa-cho has two hot spring areas, Asahidake Onsen and Tenninkyo Onsen, both located within Daisetsuzan National Park. Around Asahidake Onsen there is no typical hot-spring town; the landscape is carefully managed with height limits and spacing regulations. Day-trip bathing is available, so please stop by during mountain climbs or hikes. You can luxuriate in the hot spring while soaking in the natural scenery. Tenninkyo Onsen is also popular for its reputed benefits for diabetes and arteriosclerosis. Two hot-spring facilities operate there, and as of June 2023 both lodging and day-trip bathing are available. Nearby you can enjoy Hagoromo Falls, selected as one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls. Beyond hot springs, Higashikawa-cho offers many attractive spots where you can feel nature’s breath. - Asahidake Visitor Center Opened in 2019, Asahidake Visitor Center provides information on the nature of Daisetsuzan National Park and guided tours. You can view a diorama of the spectacular viewpoints for mountain climbing. Seasonal exhibits, AR displays, and VR goggles allow a virtual experience of the Daisetsuzan mountains. - Daisetsu Asahidake Gensui Park This park is the source of Higashikawa-cho’s natural water, rich in calcium and minerals. You can freely collect spring water that Daisetsuzan’s snowmelt naturally filtered over centuries. - Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway The roughly 10-minute aerial ride from the Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway Sanroku Station at 1,100 meters to Sugatami Station at 1,600 meters offers grand panoramic views and seasonal scenery. From the ropeway, beginners can enjoy a trekking course of about one hour. The hike to Asahidake’s summit takes about two hours from here, and the peak rewards you with a 360-degree panorama including the Tokachi Mountain Range, MtAshibetsu, and Mt. Shokanbetsu. - Canmore Ski Village (Kitoushi Forest Park) This ski area is inside Kitoushi Forest Park, a 15-minute drive from Asahikawa Airport. With six courses, it caters to beginners through advanced skiers and is popular with many international visitors. Kitoushi Forest Park also has a campsite and cottages, so overnight stays are possible. - Lake Chubetsu At the foot of Daisetsuzan National Park, Lake Chubetsu offers canoeing experiences. You can enjoy seasonal vistas from fresh greenery to autumn colors and snow-capped scenes. Local guides support participants, so even first-timers can join with confidence. Higashikawa-cho’s population is about 8,400 people (as of June 2023). Thanks to strong child-rearing support and convenient access from the airport, the town has seen an increase in residents in recent years. Its rich natural environment makes it an ideal place for a stress-free life. The Higashikawa Town Immigration Experience lets people live here for three months up to one year. The town operates a municipal Japanese language school, and around 600 foreign residents live here, with strong support for international students. Higashikawa-cho is a place full of nature’s gifts. Aiming to be a photograph-friendly town with beautiful seasonal nature, it has declared itself the Photo Town, the photography culture capital. Higashikawa-cho offers abundant natural environments, hot springs, delicious food, and the warmth of local people. We will continue to bring you plenty of charming information about Higashikawa-cho in Hokkaido, so thank you for your support.