Tsukigase Plum Valley Plum Festival
Now ongoing!
More areas are coming into full bloom♪
Please come and visit!

Photo credit::Mr. Yasuki Okamoto

Open-house-style presentations on the redevelopment of the Kawayu Onsen district will be held.

Notice from the Tourism and Commerce Division, Kawayu Onsen District Redevelopment Office
In Teshikaga Town, as we promote tourism—the town’s core industry—we have been advancing the redevelopment of the Kawayu area. In October 2023, we adopted the Kawayu Onsen District Town Development Master Plan to guide the revitalization of the Kawayu Onsen district.


At the times below, panels and other displays will be available, and staff will be on hand to explain the progress of the Kawayu Onsen district redevelopment whenever you visit.
No specialized knowledge is required. Please feel free to drop by!


Venue
Kawayu Furusato Hall
2-3-40 Kawayu Onsen

Dates and times
Sunday, March 1, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Monday, March 2, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No advance registration is required; if you wish to attend, please come directly to the venue.
The program will be the same on both days.


Organizer
Teshikaga Town
Contact
015-482-2940
https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/news/1034/

The winning entries of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest have been announced! This time, we present three Special Prize winners and the Executive Committee Special Prize.

✶ Special Prize ✶
Erisa Nitta "The Back of MtKamuinupuri"
Takashi Kuroda "Rime in May"
Koji Yajima "Standing at Dusk"

✶ Executive Committee Special Prize ✶
Taiga Takahashi "Ice"

The winning entries of the 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest were announced recently. Here we present the special prize winners 👀✨ Enjoy.

— ⋆⋆✶ Special Prize — ⋆⋆✶
Noriyasu Masuda "Overwhelmed by Vast Nature"
Nobuyuki Yamamoto "go!go!go!"
Takahiro Kori "Intermingling Plume and Cloud"
Hieeda Hiromi "A World of Silence"



For other winners and winning works, please check Teshikaga Navi. Congratulations to all the prizewinners‼︎ Thank you to everyone who participated‼︎ We appreciate your continued support for the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi 🙇❣️

https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r08/

The winning works of the 15th Teshikaga photo contest were announced recently. Today we present the selected entries for your viewing👀✨ Enjoy.

— ⋆⋆✶ Selected — ⋆⋆✶
Shoichi Koike "Rays of Light"
Fumiaki Nishikawa "Solitary Thoughts in the Morning Mist"
Murakami Grace "Dripping Winter"
Urata Marunī "Dragon’s Mist"
Rie Ishida "Reflection — Capturing Summer"



You can check other winners and winning works on Teshikaga Navi. Congratulations to all the prize winners‼︎ Thank you to everyone who participated‼︎ We hope you will continue to support the Teshikaga Photo Contest and Teshikaga Navi🙇❣️
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/photocon_r08/

🔥 Kawayu Snow Park 2026 is now underway 🔥
We offer a wide range of activities, including cross-country skiing, campfire gatherings in tipis, Siberian fir (Akaezomatsu) distillation experiences, slide talks, snow candle making, and many more — ⋆⋆✶

There are delicious food and drinks, so it’s great for families to join! This is a one-day-only event, so please come and take part today‼︎ ☃️💕

Time: 10:00–21:00
Location: In front of Kawayu Visitor Center

We look forward to welcoming you.

Kawayu Snow Park 2026 is underway.
We offer many activities, including cross-country skiing, campfires in tipis, Siberian fir distillation workshops, slide talks, snow candles… and much more— ⋆⋆✶

There are tasty food and drinks, so it’s great for families to join! This is a one-day-only event, so please come and take part today‼︎☃️💕

Time: 10:00–21:00
Location: In front of Kawayu Visitor Center

We look forward to welcoming you.

Notice: Local junior high students made POP displays and recycled bags ✨

Second-year students from Iwanai Daiichi Junior High School
brought handmade POPs, posters, and recycled bags to the Roadside Station as part of their Integrated Studies project — “A Plan to Revitalize Iwanai-cho.”

For the POPs and posters, they asked themselves, “What information do customers really want?”
They researched popular products and created the materials accordingly ✨
The illustrations and English labels show lots of thoughtful touches, and everything is very easy to read!

And here’s a highlight 🐟
The Tarumaru illustration on the recycled bags is a work by Idobata, who won the Kida Kinjiro Prize at the ongoing “Hometown Children’s Art Exhibition” held at the Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art ✨

These limited special-design bags are not to be missed! 🎉
If you visit the Roadside Station, please pick one up and take a look 😊

Notice of Reopening of the Ponpon Mountain Trail
We would like to inform you about the reopening of the Ponpon Mountain Trail.

The Ponpon Mountain Trail, which is currently closed, will reopen on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Please note that the Doba area connected to the trail will remain closed to private vehicle parking until December 30, 2026, because it will be used for forest maintenance work. Please check nearby public parking lots and use those facilities.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Contact: Konsen Western Forest Management Office, Kawayu Forest Management Office
Tel:015-482-2469

Onsen website “From the Information Desk” updated 📝🆙
Announcement from the Tourism and Commerce Division, Kawayu Onsen District Development Office: We will hold open-house style briefings about the Kawayu Onsen district redevelopment. The sessions will take place at Kawayu Furusato Hall on March 1 and March 2.

No specialized knowledge is required. Feel free to join us!

Location
Kawayu Furusato Hall
2-3-40 Kawayu Onsen
Date and Time
Sunday, March 1, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Monday, March 2, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No prior registration is required; please come directly to the venue if you wish to attend.
The content will be the same on both days.
Organizer
Teshikaga
Contact
015-482-2940

Everyone come! Teshikaga⭐️Hanabi Village is happening!
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Teshikaga⭐️Hanabi Village will take place on the Teshikaga Junior High School grounds.
The event runs from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and features endless handheld sparklers, hot air balloons, food trucks and more. Some activities have limited capacity, so join early.

On February 21 and 22, the town venue will host the Teshikaga Town Photo Gallery. Look for a Teshikaga High School × Miyazaki Flower Shop collaboration, food trucks and Teshikaga Marche stalls, plus a small snow slide.

Check the flyer for details!! We look forward to seeing you.
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/teshikagahanabimura/

On Saturday, February 21, “Mori no Snow Park 2026 in Kawayu Onsen” will take place in front of Kawayu Visitor Center.
With the concept “Play in Kawayu’s winter,” a variety of activities and events will be offered again this year.
There will be plenty of experiences for both adults and children, including cross-country ski and ski-shoe trials, snowshoeing, campfires in tipis, Korean fir (Akaezomatsu) distillation workshops, wooden coaster making, and slide talks.
Hot milk and handmade cookies from Teshikaga High School students will be available in tents at the venue.
Please come together with friends and family.


Mori no Snow Park 2026 in Kawayu Onsen (Event Overview)

Date and time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00–21:00
Venue: Kawayu Visitor Center and surrounding area (2-2-6 Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga)
Admission: Free (all programs are also free to enjoy.)
※ Food and drinks are sold separately.

Activities
<10:00–16:00>
● Cross-country ski ● Ski-shoe experience ● Snowshoe experience
<Ongoing>
● Snow play area ● Campfire in tipis

Events
● Forest stories and a forest walk 13:00–14:00
● Korean fir distillation workshops 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
● Wooden coaster making 10:00 until supplies last
● Slide talk “With Reverence for the Brown Bear” 15:30–17:00
● Free talk 17:30–19:00
● Star gazing 18:45–19:30
● Snow candles 17:00–21:00

Contact

Teshikaga Ekoma-chi Promotion Council (Secretariat)
Within Teshikaga Town Office, Tourism and Commerce Division
015-482-2940 (Tourism and Commerce Division direct line / Weekdays: 9:00–17:00)
Day-of contact: 090-2075-9764 (Person in charge: Fujiwara)
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/snowpark2026/

Perfect for walking! Enjoy breathtaking scenery.
Perfect for walking! Enjoy breathtaking scenery.

Search for "Kyukamura Setouchi Toyo walking course"
"Search for walking routes KYUKAMURA Setouchi Toyo"

🏮✨
Onsen website "From the Information Desk" updated📝🆙
The Kawayu Onsen lanterns, first unveiled at last autumn’s Kawayu Marche, were formally lit at a ceremony late last year and are now displayed at hotels, souvenir shops, restaurants and other spots throughout the Kawayu Onsen district.
This time we bring you a story about the "Kawayu Onsen Lanterns," which are becoming one of the faces of the Kawayu Onsen district🏮❄️Please take a look🐻

Kawayu Onsen website article updated 📝🆙
An article about “Kawayu Onsen’s Enkiri Bath Tour” has been posted ♨️❄️ Please take a look ✨

Kawayu Onsen’s Enkiri Bath Tour
Stroll through highly acidic hot springs that can even dissolve nails, and let them melt away your daily frustrations, fatigue, and bad ties to refresh yourself! Why not try Kawayu Onsen’s new plan, the “Enkiri Bath Tour”?
*The map on the third page is for staying guests 🗺️

https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/activity/990/

A guide to hot spring inns in Teshikaga ♨️

Teshikaga has two hot spring areas: Mashu Onsen and Kawayu Onsen. Each hot spring and each inn differs in water quality and health benefits, so be sure to check out a variety of hot spring inns.✨ A second guide is in preparation. Please look forward to it.😉🔥

Kawayu Onsen website article updated 📝🆙
An article about "Kawayu Onsen's Enkiri Hot Spring Tour" has been posted ♨️❄️ Please take a look ✨

Kawayu Onsen's Enkiri Hot Spring Tour
Stroll through intensely acidic springs that can even dissolve nails to wash away everyday worries, fatigue, and bad ties—refresh yourself by "melting" them away. Would you like to try Kawayu Onsen's new project, the "Enkiri Hot Spring Tour"?

https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/activity/990/

We will begin operating the 2026 winter “Teshikaga Eco Passport” town sightseeing bus (advance reservation required) and start a luggage delivery service!


Here is the 2026 winter schedule for the Mashu–Kussharo Sightseeing Loop Bus, which visits the main scenic spots within Teshikagacho.
The loop bus ticket, called the “Teshikaga Eco Passport,” is available again this year as a 2-day or 3-day pass. Please make an advance reservation and make use of it. It’s recommended for those who are uneasy about driving or who want to enjoy sightseeing in Teshikaga easily. For details, see Teshikaga Navi.


Service period
Saturday, January 24, 2026–Sunday, March 1, 2026


Fees Adult (おとな) Child (こども)
2-day pass (2days) 2,000 yen 1,000 yen
3-day pass (3days) 3,000 yen 1,000 yen


Contact
Mashu Lake Tourism Association
3-3-1 Mashu 3-chome, Teshikagacho, Kawakami District, Hokkaido 088-3201
TEL: 015-482-2200
Email: masyu_as@peace.ocn.ne.jp
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2025winterecopassport/

Jigokudani Yaen-koen monkeys

A place famous for monkeys bathing in hot springs
A monkey gazing at the hot spring amid falling snow

A sense of melancholy lingered.

🚨Schedule Change🚨

[Sightsee hands-free! Luggage delivery service now available]
From Saturday, January 24 to Sunday, March 1, 2026, Teshikaga offers the 2026 winter “Teshikaga Eco Passport” town shuttle bus (reservation required) and, during the same period, a luggage delivery service called “Sightsee hands-free.” This convenient service delivers your luggage from the drop-off location to the pick-up location so you can explore Teshikaga light and free during that time. You won’t need to carry your bags yourself, allowing you to spend all your time and energy on sightseeing. No advance reservation is required. Please take advantage of this opportunity.

Period
Saturday, January 24 to Sunday, March 1, 2026

Fee
1,000 yen (tax included)

Luggage size
Total of length, width, and height up to 160 cm / weight up to 25 kg
*Valuables, fragile items, hazardous materials, precision instruments, and frozen or refrigerated items cannot be accepted*

Drop-off locations and reception hours
A: JR Mashu Station 8:30–11:30
B: JR Kawayu-Onsen Station 8:30–12:00
C: Kawayu Onsen Town Hotel until 11:00
(Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu, Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura)
*Please note that the reception hours for C have changed.*

Pick-up locations and hours
A: JR Mashu Station 15:00–16:30
B: JR Kawayu-Onsen Station 14:00–17:00
C: Kawayu Onsen Town Hotel from 13:30 onward
(Kawayu Kanko Hotel, KKR Kawayu, Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura)


________________________________
Use it like a coin locker—no delivery! Luggage storage only
We also offer a luggage storage-only service you can use like a coin locker without delivery. Please use it according to your needs.
Fee: 700 yen (tax included)
A: JR Mashu Station 8:30–16:30
B: JR Kawayu-Onsen Station 8:30–17:00

Contact
Mashu Tourism Association
015-482-2200
Reception hours 9:00–17:00 on weekdays
masyu_as@peace.ocn.ne.jp

https://www.masyuko.or.jp
https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2025winterecopassport/

NHK General TV’s asaichi morning show broadcast live from the rock terrace at Kawayu Onsen in Teshikaga. During filming in subzero temperatures, an accident caused a hot spring egg to freeze 👀🥚❄️ — everyone in the studio still looked happy and seemed to enjoy it ✨

Kawayu Onsen website “From the Information Desk” updated 📝🆙
A report article about the currently peak-season “Kawayu Onsen rime ice” has been posted ❄️☃️
Beautiful snowy scenes are lined up, so please take a look ✨

https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/feature/1003/

Kawayu Onsen website 'From the Information Desk' updated 📝🆙

A report on the Gastronomy Walking event held in the Kawayu Onsen district on Sunday, October 12 has been posted 🚶🍙❣️
The article shows participants enjoying local food while walking around the Kawayu onsen area and learning about Teshikaga. Please take a look 🐻

🔗 https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/feature/931/

Kawayu Onsen website 'From the Information Desk' updated📝🆙
On Sunday, October 12, a report on the Gastronomy Walking event held in the Kawayu Onsen district has been posted🚶🍙❣️
The article shows participants enjoying local food and learning about Teshikaga while walking around the Kawayu Onsen area. Please take a look🐻
https://www.kawayu-onsen.com/feature/931/

🚨Deadline Approaching🚨 The 15th Teshikaga Photo Contest is now open📸💡
This year’s theme is “Volcanoes, Forests, and Lakes: Experience Teshikaga Through the Seasons.” Thanks to support from local businesses, there are many luxurious supplementary prizes. See the details below. We look forward to your wonderful entries📸✨



15th Teshikaga Photo Contest
Submission Period
Valid postmark from Saturday, November 1, 2025 to Thursday, January 20, 2026
Categories
Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Open
Prizes
Grand Prize 1 entry…30,000 yen + supplementary prizes (accommodation vouchers, Mashu melon, etc.)
Excellence Prize 3 entries…10,000 yen + supplementary prizes / Honorable Mentions 5 entries…supplementary prizes / Special Prize and Tourism Association Prize: several winners
■ With cooperation from local businesses, many supplementary prizes are available, including accommodation vouchers, meal vouchers, and local products.
 
Organizer: Mashu-ko Tourism Association (regional DMO)
Supported by: Teshikaga Town, Teshikaga Town Board of Education, Mashu-ko Agricultural Cooperative, Teshikaga Town Promotion Corporation, Teshikaga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kawayu Onsen Ryokan Association, Mashu Onsen Ryokan Association, Mashu Melon Producers Association, Hokkaido Shimbun, Akan-Mashu National Park Management Office (Ministry of the Environment), Kushiro Shimbun


https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/15photocon/

[TESHIKAGA 2025]
I put together some footage of Teshikaga shot in 2025📸
Looking at it like this, Teshikaga’s four seasons are truly beautiful, aren’t they?
To everyone spending 2026 in Teshikagacho and to all who continue to take an interest, we will keep sharing information, so thank you for your support🙇🩵

[About the operation of tourist and bathing facilities]
Information on the New Year operating status of tourist and bathing facilities is available at the linked "Teshikaga Navi".
Please note that hours and days of operation may differ from the usual schedule.
Some bathing facilities may be temporarily closed, so we recommend contacting each facility directly before you go.

https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/20251226/

🎍✨Happy New Year 2026✨🎍
The year 2026 has begun!💨

At Teshikaga Navi, we will continue working to share a wide range of information so you can enjoy wonderful moments in Teshikaga this year as well.

Thank you very much for all your support last year. We look forward to your continued support in 2026. Wishing you a wonderful year.㊗️💫

Would you like to try a refreshing totono experience?🧖‍♀️

At the spectacular outdoor sauna SHIMODACCI SAUNA, where you can enjoy Shirahama’s sea right before your eyes,
we will hold a totono trial on January 11 and 12🌿✨
(Please check the images for event details.)
You can enjoy the sauna at a much better rate than usual, and savor the hot springs too😌💭💙
Seats are limited, so we recommend booking in advance⚠️☝️

I actually tried it myself before, and the outdoor cool-down while gazing at the sea felt incredibly good…
Even sauna beginners will think, “This is addictive!”✨
I wrote about my experience on my blog, so please give it a read👇
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250915