Introducing the post of "Hokkaido Oketo Town" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Hokkaido Oketo Town is a town located in the eastern part of Hokkaido. More than 80% of the town is forested, and natural sightseeing spots such as "Oketo Lake" and "Rainbow Falls" are scattered throughout the town. In addition, Oketo Town's regional craft brand "Okecraft" is also attracting attention as a thank-you gift for Furusato Nozei.

Nice to meet you all! This is the Industrial Promotion Division of the Oketo Town Town Hall. We will tell everyone who watches the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS the charm of Hokkaido Oketo Town, so thank you! This is my first post, and I would like to introduce what kind of town Oketo Town is and deliver the charm of Oketo Town! Hokkaido Tokoro DistrictOketo Town is a peaceful town surrounded by beautiful nature located in the eastern part of Hokkaido with a population of 2,669 (as of January 31, 2023). There are plenty of opportunities to interact with warm people and you can feel the charm of the region. In addition, the climate and weather of Oketo Town is characterized by a large temperature difference between day and night, and little snow and rain. Access to the Oketo Town is convenient by combining airplane and car! It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport (Ozora Town) to Oketo Town, and driving while surrounded by nature is the real pleasure of a pleasant trip. By bus, take the Kitami Bus (Memanbetsu Airport Line) from Memanbetsu Airport (Ozora Town) and transfer to the Kitami Bus Terminal (Rikubetsu Line) at Kitami Bus Terminal (Kitami City) for a total of about 1 hour and 40 minutes Oketo Town. Next, we will introduce the sightseeing spots and ways to enjoy Oketo Town where you can enjoy different expressions throughout the year! ●Lake Oketo, Kanoko Dam (Kanoko Dam) "Oketo Lake" is an artificial lake created by damming the Shikanoko Dam. With a circumference of 13.4 km, there are many wild birds and wild grasses, and it is one of the attractions. You can also enjoy fishing in the lake! In summer, you can enjoy mountain trout and American trout, and in late December ~ mid-February, you can also enjoy "Japanese smelt fishing". (There is no rental of fishing gear, so please prepare your own fishing gear and tent.) ） ●Rainbow Falls Shikanokozawa, located downstream of the Shikanoko Dam, has a magnificent natural beauty. One of them, the 13-meter-high Rainbow Falls, is popular for its picturesque scenery! Trees and flowers are in full bloom around the waterfall, and it is a spot visited by many photographers. In winter, Rainbow Falls is lit up and icefall tours are held. ●Oke Craft Center "Forest Craft Museum" "Oke Craft" is a regional craft brand in Oketo Town. The activity began in 1983 by combining "oke" (bending tub), which was produced as a local industry, "oke" of Oketo Town, and "craft". 24 private workshops in Oketo Town produce tableware and other items that can be used in everyday life. Okecraft can also be purchased from the website. At the Forest Craft Museum, we exhibit and sell products made in the area, such as plant dyeing, as well as oke crafts! You can also tour the production scenery and facilities. "Okecraft" is also popular as a thank-you gift for Oketo Town Furusato Nozei! The texture of the wood, such as the couple's bowl made of Ezo spruce and the mouth-watering cutlery, is outstanding. Please check the Furusato Nozei sites. ●Oketo Katsuyama Onsen Yuyu "Oketo Katsuyama Onsen Yuyu" is a facility full of attractions such as accommodation, hot springs, gourmet food, and sightseeing. There are 4 cottages in total, and you can enjoy the camping feeling with free BBQ space. There is also a restaurant and a café corner in the building. Weekday lunch menu is also recommended. At the day-trip hot spring, you can enjoy the hot spring that flows directly from the source (Katsuyama Onsen). You can enjoy a large bathtub, sleeping bath, open-air bath, pottery bath, etc., and there is also a dry sauna room! In addition, there are plenty of sightseeing spots such as oke and lake around the facility. ●Minamigaoka Ski Resort It is also recommended to enjoy it at the ski resort in winter! "Minamigaoka Ski Resort" is a reasonably priced ski resort with a one-day ticket of 1040 yen for adults and 520 yen for children (junior high school students and younger). There is a wide range of courses from beginners to advanced, so you can fully enjoy skiing. Please feel the charm of nature and the warmth of the local area in the Oketo Town. This account will provide you with Oketo Town information. Thank you in advance!