We visited the Otaru Snow Festival on a day when the snowfall felt almost unreal, layers upon layers of snow covering everything in sight. The cold was intense, yet the spirit of the people was even stronger—unshaken, cheerful, and welcoming. Despite the heavy snow, they warmly invited us to become part of the festival, as if we belonged there all along. Though the air was biting, the kindness and smiles around us filled the atmosphere with joy. As evening fell, the sight of countless candles glowing softly along the canal was nothing short of magical—the gentle light reflecting on the snow and water turned Otaru into a living winter dream.

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/

New Year shrine-visit guide 🎍
This time we introduce Kikuchi Shrine, Hokumiya Aso Shrine, Hachidai Ryuo Shrine, and Mt. Kuradake.

Kikuchi Shrine
The shrine approach glows with warm lights at night, making for great photos.
The "New Year Fortune Fukumikji" features luck-bringing prizes, including a Kikuchi Shrine award of an ever-growing half-sho of sacred sake and a grand prize of a zodiac ornament.
Amazake is also available on the grounds, offering a relaxing warm break.

Hokumiya Aso Shrine
Hokumiya Aso Shrine sits right beside the gentle flow of the Kikuchi River.
"Free Amazake Distribution"
・From New Year’s Eve, amazake will be distributed for free (while supplies last).
"New Year Limited Goshuin"
・A limited goshuin stamp will be offered for the New Year.

If you plan to watch the first sunrise, consider the views from Mt. Kuradake 🌄
Mt. Kuradake has a route that starts from the ninth station, so why not try a sunrise ascent to greet the first sun of the year?

#Kikuchi Shrine #Mt. Kuradake hike #Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture

https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/22620
https://kikuchikanko.ne.jp/archives/22679

Did you know that some areas in Hiroshima Prefecture get heavy snowfall? ⛄

Shobara City, located in the heart of the Chugoku region at the northernmost part of Hiroshima Prefecture, is known as one of the prefecture’s major heavy-snow zones. You can ski and snowboard at three ski areas in Shobara—Hiroshima Kenmin-no-Mori Ski Area, Dogoyama Kogen Ski Resort, and Ringo Kyowakoku Ski Area—and some campers enjoy winter camping at local campgrounds, so you can get active and enjoy various snow activities.

At the National Bihoku Hillside Park, the winter illumination event “Bihoku Illumi” is taking place.
The display runs through Monday, January 12, 2026 (a public holiday).
Enjoy a magical time with your loved ones as snow, light, and sound come together. ⛄

Also, on Sunday, February 1, a snowball fight tournament will be held. Spectators are welcome even if you don’t participate.

Winter is the time to visit Shobara! Please come and see us…! ✨

For winter event details, see below🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/133

Visit the “Shobara Tourism Navi” website🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/

[Spectacular Views in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture — This Is the Place!]
Experience beautiful nature🍃 Top scenic spots in Shobara!

Located in the center of the Chugoku region, Shobara covers a territory where 80 percent of the area is forest. This town, where people and nature live together in satoyama-style communities, still preserves natural wonders you won’t find in the city. Here are breathtaking vistas that remind you of the everyday, long-forgotten but precious gifts of vast nature and the kindness of its people.

For more details, visit the Shobara Tourism Navi website🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/spot/4019

[Outdoor and Active Picks in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture]
Fun for everyone! 😍 Enjoy Shobara’s vast nature with these activities

Blessed with expansive wilderness, Shobara is a summer retreat and home to Ogidani Auto Campsite, one of Hiroshima Prefecture’s largest campgrounds where you can even try rare snow camping in Western Japan during winter. Beyond camping, thrill-seekers can enjoy rafting, canoe and kayak experiences, and river walking. In winter, you can fully enjoy outdoor sports like skiing.

For more details, visit the Shobara Tourist Navi website🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/spot/4018

The end of the season is just around the corner! Let's enjoy the last Mt. Tarumae of the year!

Mt. Mt. Tarumae, which is popular as a mountain that is easy to climb even for beginners, ends its season in early November every year.
Before the end of the season, Enjoy the contrast between the bright red fiery Autumn leaves of Mt. Mt. Tarumae and the sparkling water surface of Lake Shikotsu!

Breathe in the clear air and refresh your mood!
We look forward to seeing you there!

Autumn appetites🍎✨ Have you heard of the local specialty “Takano apples” from Takano, Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture?✨
The cool climate and large temperature swings in Takano, Shobara City seem ideal for growing delicious apples!

“Takano apples” are a little-known but proud specialty of Hiroshima Prefecture✨

If you drive along Takano’s “Apple Road,” where many orchards stand side by side, you can see Takano apples hanging on the trees in abundance😋💞 Why not stop by on a drive? Many orchards open from mid-September!

Opening times vary by farm, and some farm shops close when they sell out, so it’s more reliable to call the orchard you plan to visit in advance✨

Please come and visit Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture!

🔽Orchards in Takano, Shobara City where you can pick apples🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4812

🔽Orchards in Tojo, Shobara City where you can pick apples🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/report/4813

For more information about orchards,
please see the Shobara Tourist Navi website!
https://www.shobara-info.com/

11th Akaezomatsu Summit 🌲
Starting tomorrow and continuing for two days (September 6–7), the Akaezomatsu Summit will take place at Kawayu Onsen ✨
Day one will be held at Kawayu Furusato-kan, and day two at Kawayu Visitor Center, where participants will dive into the theme “Forest × Food.”

At CAFE SOFTWOOD on the second floor of Kawayu Visitor Center, we will offer Akaezomatsu herbal tea (limited quantity, ¥690)!
You can enjoy a special Akaezomatsu herbal tea that you don’t usually get the chance to taste ☕️✨

Talk, learn, inhale the scent, and savor…
Come experience the deep charm of Akaezomatsu 🌲 ❣️

Join us for a walk!
Higashi Hokkaido Trail & Train Monitor Tour

Trail & Train along the Senmo Main Line is a long-trail program that lets you enjoy trails—paths that wind through nature. On the outbound journey, stroll slowly and soak in the scenery; on the return, relax on the train. It’s a fresh travel style that adults and children can both enjoy.

Single-day participation is very welcome! If you wish to join for just one day, choose your desired course and write the date you want to participate in the “Concerns” field.

Organizer:
JR Senmo Main Line Maintenance and Revitalization Steering Committee
Secretariat: Hokkaido Takarajima Travel Co., Ltd., Travel Sales Department, Contact: Ameike, Suzuki (Kaori)
Mail at-info@hokkaido-takarajima.com
Tel 011-252-2115



Networking Event Information
We have also planned a networking event to coincide with this monitor tour for local residents.

The East Hokkaido Trail connects three national parks and towns across a 410 km walking route. It opened in October 2024 and is exploring ways to build local fans and create tourism that brings happiness to communities.

If you’re interested in the trail, want to try walking it, work in tourism, or are nurturing a collaboration idea, come and talk with us.

Inquiries:
Doto Trail Club (General Incorporated Association)
Mail admin@dototrail.com
Tel 080-2128-7689

Enoshima - in the middle of the road

Bridging the Everyday and the Extraordinary

It's been a few months since I started working and moved to Tokyo
I moved to GW, so it was my first long vacation
I thought about returning to my Local Hokkaido, but the plane was 80,000 yen round trip ....
I boarded Enoshima alone, which I had always wanted to outbound to
Nature that is different from Hokkaido, the feeling of being enveloped in the extraordinary the moment you cross the bridge

You may have come to Enoshima on a trip, but from the moment you cross this bridge, you will have a special experience that is far from your daily life.

Here are some recommended eco-friendly tours.

This is a two-day, one-night trip where you can experience organic farming that is gentle on the environment and your body.

You will visit wine producers and farmers who practise organic farming, and see their farms where they grow their produce with care and attention, relying on the power of nature without using any chemical fertilisers or pesticides.

You will enjoy tasting different organic wines and lunch and dinner made with plenty of vegetables, and experience the difference in flavour.
Accommodation is in ‘glamping,’ a unique outdoor experience in Tokachi.

The next day, you will create eco-friendly upcycled products using discarded vegetable peels and participate in traditional Japanese paper-making.

This organic experience offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on the environment and health. We aim for participants to connect with producers they wouldn't normally meet, learn about the care and thought behind the ingredients, and savour the distinctive flavours of these foods.
Through this experience, we hope participants will gain new insights and values, leading to a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.

Those interested may apply via the URL below.

We introduce a selection of eco-friendly tours.

This is a one-night, two-day trip where you can experience organic cultivation that is gentle on both the environment and the body.
You will visit wine and agricultural producers who practise organic farming, touring farms where they cultivate with dedication and care, relying on nature without any chemical fertilisers or pesticides. You will sample organic wines, enjoy lunch and dinner abundant in vegetables, and savour the difference in taste.
Accommodation is glamping, a signature outdoor experience in Tokachi. The next day you will make eco-conscious upcycled products, using discarded vegetable peels, and take part in traditional Japanese papermaking.

This organic experience provides a great chance to reconsider the environment and health. We hope participants meet producers they would not normally encounter, learn about the passion behind the ingredients, and taste thoughtfully produced food. Through the experience, participants can gain new discoveries and values that lead to a healthier, richer life.

If you are interested, please apply via the URL below.

https://slow-life-hokkaido.com/tour/tokachi-organic-farms-and-glamping-premium-tour/

📣＼ Writer Recruitment! ／
Discover, interview, write about, and share the charms of Shobara City in Hiroshima Prefecture
We are recruiting members for the "Shobara Travel Editorial Team" ✍️

✅Love Shobara
✅Write at least one article per month
✅Experienced writers warmly welcomed

📌Application deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

For details and to apply, click here🔽
https://www.shobara-info.com/special/special/4765

<What is the Shobara Travel Editorial Team?>
The editorial team experiences and broadly shares seasonal topics, the latest information, classic spots, popular local food, and little-known attractions.

<What will you do?>
Each member will plan, structure, research, photograph, and write articles about attractive spots, local food and sweets, events, and other aspects of Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, that they find appealing.
You will also join a planning and editorial meeting about once a month to confirm future coverage and schedules and to discuss ideas like "I want to try this kind of project!" with the whole team.

[Experienced writers encouraged to apply]
We welcome applicants who can make the most of their writing experience by proactively engaging in planning, structuring, reporting and photography, and writing. From timely seasonal pieces to in-depth reads, if you are interested in creating community-focused articles that boost Shobara City, please apply!

[Beginners also welcome]
If you worry, "I have no writing experience" or "I've never planned, reported, or photographed before…", that's okay! We will discuss submitted ideas in the monthly meeting to improve them and support you as a team. Start with articles you can write at your own pace and get comfortable step by step◎

Contact
Shobara Tourism Promotion Organization (Shobara DMO), Attn: Okutani
TEL 0824-75-0173
Email kanko@shobara.net
Details URL https://www.shobara-info.com/special/special/4765

Notice] Event Information♪

Kids Iwanai Water Park🏖️
This year it takes place on the same day as the second day of the Dotou Festival!

★ Date and Time
・Sunday, August 3, 10:00–15:00

★ Venue
Iwanai Regional Cultural Center Marine Park
Postal Code 045-0003
51-7 Bandai, Iwanai-cho, Iwanai District, Hokkaido

★ Eligibility
Up to third-grade elementary school children accompanied by a guardian
* Please do not take your eyes off your child.
* We cannot take responsibility for accidents that occur without a guardian present.

Changing tents will be provided on the day
Please bring a change of clothes and a towel

We look forward to welcoming everyone♪

🚶‍♀️🏔️
〈Hokkaido East Trail〉
The Hokkaido East Trail, a long-distance route linking three national parks and towns, opened in October 2024 and runs roughly 410 km north to south across eastern Hokkaido from Kushiro City to Rausucho.

This trail is highly recommended for the coming season, so here is a brief introduction. For more details, see Teshikaga Navi.

※When undertaking the trail, be sure to complete proper preparations in advance.

Correction)
On the first page, part of the wording has been corrected
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/dototrail/

📢⚠️ [About canoe launch sites on Lake Kussharo and the Kushiro River]
Please note that the space beside Choko Bridge, which has long been used as a canoe launch and landing area, will be unavailable starting Wednesday, July 2, 2025.


[About canoe launch sites on the Kushiro River]
Those canoeing on the Kushiro River may launch from Kussharo Watersports Exchange Park.
Please note that Kussharo Watersports Exchange Park requires a usage fee for canoe launches and landings.

[About canoe launch sites on Lake Kussharo – Wakoto Peninsula]
Those canoeing from Wakoto Peninsula must launch from the designated spots on the peninsula.
Before launching, be sure to check the "Wakoto Rules," which set out usage guidelines for the peninsula. The Wakoto Rules are posted on signs at the site and are also available inside the Wakoto Field House.

[Canoe tours in Teshikaga Town]
If you wish to join a guided canoe tour on Lake Kussharo or the Kushiro River, you can apply as before through each tour operator.
It’s a great season for enjoying the waterside—please come and visit the Kushiro River.
https://masyuko.or.jp/news/canoe_2507/

〈Teshikaga Golf Courses and Park Golf Courses Summary〉
Teshikaga is wide, grand, and filled with beautiful nature.
The town has many golf and park golf courses where you can enjoy that nature. Here is a roundup of the golf and park golf courses you can use in Teshikaga.


https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/?cats=634%2C646

🐻🤎 Montbell Club Friend Fair Yokohama 2025 🐻

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Sakuhomachi and Koumi booths!

We showcased the high-altitude Lake Shirakoma, the mysterious moss forests carpeted with moss, and Yachiho Kogen, where you can enjoy nature through all four seasons—offering a full taste of Shinshu’s great outdoors.🌲✨

We were delighted that you picked up delicious local specialties and tourism brochures.😊🤍
Sakuhomachi and Koumi in Shinshu are perfect spots for a summer cooling getaway.
We hope to meet you again amid Shinshu’s natural beauty.🌲🍁

Midsummer in Teshikaga
Spots you should definitely visit 🚌🎶

📍Wakoto Peninsula (Lake Kussharo)
___________________________

This area is often filled with people trying canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding. You’ll frequently see friendly large dogs enjoying the water with their owners, which makes the scene feel wonderfully heartwarming 🐶🛶✨

Of course, just strolling is perfectly fine. You can find yourself mesmerized by the clear surface of the water and breathe in deliciously fresh air—this beautiful nature alone satisfies all your senses.

Be sure to fully enjoy Teshikaga’s nature 🦕💖

https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/wakoto/

To the unknown summer scenery of Japan——Shobara rural woodlands Rafting experience! 🌊

Why don't you dive into the nature of Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture?
Surrounded by idyllic rural woodlands, Shobara offers a healing rafting adventure down a gentle river. It is a trip where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and encounter the real "Japan countryside".

🚣 ♀️ The charm of 🚣 ♀️ Shobara rural woodlands Rafting
・ Even beginners can rest assured that there is a Local guide! Rafting on the Saijo River
・Superb view of Four Seasons (cherry blossoms in Spring, Fresh greenery in summer, Autumn leaves in autumn)
・ You can come into contact with Nature such as fish and mountains
・Recommended for families, couples, and solo travelers!

Drive is one and a half hours from Hiroshima city and Access is good. Day trip or Accommodation ◎
Why don't you go on an adventure that will make you feel this summer? ✨

Click here for details and reservations▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/2500

Summer Festival & Fireworks Festival in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture is hot! 🔥
Here are 5 Events currently announced in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture from July ~ August.

(1) Bihoku Summer Festival 2025|National Bihoku Hillside Park (1st photo)
【Held in】2025/07/19 (Sat) ~ 2025/08/31 (Sun)
9:30~18:00 (Last entry until 17:00)
【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park
【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Contact】National Bihoku Hillside Park 0824-72-7000
In the middle of summer, a big frolic in Bihoku! The "Jabu Jabu Pond" where you can enjoy playing in the water and the "Beetle Dome / Stag Corner" have also started to be opened to the public! Other, tree climbing, Canadian Canoeing, and other summer events that can only be enjoyed in summer! Please take this opportunity to visit us!

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5141

(2) Summer Festival that connects sweetfish, river, and people|Sweetfish no Sato Park (2nd ~ 3rd photo)
【Held in Date & Time】2025/07/26 (Sat) 10:30~15:00
【Place】Sweetfish no Sato Park
【Address】1641-1 Nagata, Kuchiwa-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Sweetfish no Sato Park TEL 0824-89-2244
【Contents】This is a project to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Shobara City. You can also eat sweetfish that has become the No.1 in Japan! Let's continue to protect Nature, which is the property of Shobara City! Stalls are also available!
(Salt-grilled sweetfish / Manjii hand-made Soba (limited to 70 meals of chilled bukkake Soba noodles) / Kuchiwacho "New Moon Markets" meeting (with multiple stalls) / Osaka Takoyaki Konamon / Fukupan (egg sandwich) / Draft beer sales / Local sake sales / Kitchen car C&J etc.)

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5090

(3) 2025 Tojo "Yuka Festival" (4th photo)
【Held in Date】2025/08/10 (Sun) 17:00 Open / 17:40 Start
【Place】Shobara City Tojo Elementary School Ground
【Address】1342 Kawahigashi, Tojo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Tojo "Yuka Festival" Executive Committee (Tojo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry) TEL 08477-2-0525
【Contents】In my hometown Tojo! Let's have a summer festival!
It is an annual summer festival in the Castle Town of Tojo. The fireworks that echo through the Mountainous Area are a sight to and, and Many Stalls gather and it is very lively. The Ground Self-Defense Force is also coming! Stage events, stalls Village, and this year's princess of the traditional event "Odori" in Tojo Town, Shobara City, which takes place around November, will also be introduced.

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5131

(4) Hoshimi Markets|Sakura Shokudo directly managed by farmers (5th photo)
【Held in Date & Time】2025/08/11 (Mon) 16:00~20:30 (rain or shine)
【Place】Shokusaikan Shobara Yume Sakuranai Farmer's Directly Managed Sakura Shokudo
【Address】291-1 Shinjo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】Sakura Shokudo directly managed by farmers TEL 0824-75-4516
【Contents】This is the children's night market of Sakura Shokudo.
You can enjoy food, miscellaneous goods, Workshops, fortune telling, therapy, etc.
【Notes】
・ Stalls are subject to change, so please note.
・ Admission to the venue is free, but various workshops, experience corners, and product purchases will be charged.
・Please take your garbage home with you.

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5132

(5) The 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival and Shobara Summer Festival Fireworks Festival (Photos 6~8)
【Held in Date】Shobara Good Cousin Festival will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025
Fireworks festival will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025
【Place】Around Shobara City Office
【Address】 1-10-1 Naka Honmachi, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
【Inquiry】The 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival Official Instagram
▷ https://www.instagram.com/yoitokomtsuri43/
This year's theme is "Burn Your Heart"
For a record of festival's Information and Held in, please check the official Instagram of the 43rd Shobara Yoitoko Festival! The next day, Annual event! The Shobara Summer Festival fireworks festival is held. When the details come out, we will announce them on the Shobara Kanko Navi Home page.
< Organizers> Shobara Yoitoko Festival Steering Committee, Shobara Good Toko Festival Executive Committee

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5124

Shobara City Tourist Information Site "Shobara Tourism Navi"
▷ https://www.shobara-info.com/

Notice: Iwanai Shrine Annual Festival

This year too, the Iwanai Shrine Annual Festival will take place over three days from July 7th to July 9th.

Please be aware that some roads will be closed during the festival, so take care when coming to the area.

Come and join the “Iwanai Festival.”😌

*The schedule was referenced from the Iwanai Shrine website.

[Shinshu Sakuhomachi Nature Immersion Day Tour] 🍃🌿
\A day trip to soothe you in the great outdoors/

Event Date: Sunday, August 3

Highlights
✔︎ Walk around the moss-covered, mystical forest at Shirakoma Pond🌳
✔︎ Tour a long-established sake brewery with tasting experience🍶
✔︎ Lunch featuring local flavors: yamame fish rice bowl and soba set🐟🥢
✔︎ Enjoy shopping at the Roadside Station Visitor Center✨🛣️

Departure and Return Locations
・Sakudaira Station, Asama Exit
・Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen Visitor Center
➡️If you live nearby, meeting and dispersing at the Roadside Station is convenient!

Price: 9,900 JPY per person (tax included), includes lunch
What to bring: comfortable walking shoes, rain gear
Capacity: 25 people (minimum operation 15 people)

Refresh your body and mind as you savor nature’s gifts with all five senses🫧
This charming day tour is perfect for making summer memories🌱

How to Apply / Inquiries
Chikuma Kanko Co., Ltd., Saku Head Office Sales
Phone: 0267-62-1000 (Hours: 10:00–17:00)
※Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and during the New Year holidays

Please join us with your family and friends.

In the forest of Ashibetsu City, Hokkaido

Furnace rice and natto to taste at Wild Camp

〈A Guide to Campsites in Teshikaga〉
Teshikaga, with its wide, generous land, offers a variety of campsites.
Campers often pick spots that match their specific preferences and enjoy their stay.
Here is a roundup of campsites in Teshikaga.

https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/?cats=663%2C668

NEW Orahomap

The refreshed Orahomap, now packed with the charms of Sakuhomachi, has arrived with extra features 😼💫💫
Check out the adorable hand-drawn illustrations that make you want to go out just by looking 👀🎨

"I didn’t know a place like this existed!"
"I’d love to visit here~"
You might make discoveries like these...🤍💭

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center to take a look 😸

June 22 (Sun) 9:30~15:00 "Green Markets" Held in! ✨
It will be held in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, National Bihoku Hillside Park, Satoyama Station Shobara Furari, Shobara Furari.
Stalls and stage events will also be held.
You can enjoy a cappella performance by "The CROWS" and performances by the Saijo Blues Harmony Brass Band and the Prefectural Hiroshima University Wind Orchestra.
Let's enjoy the green markets surrounded by vast beautiful greenery!

【Place】National Bihoku Hillside Park Satoyama Station Shobara Furari Shobara Furari
【Address】4-10 Mikkaichi Town, Shobara City
【Inquiry】 Please contact us via DM on Instagram. 「@satoyama_furari」

Click here for Events Information▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/event/5116

Tracing the grand caldera of volcanoes, forests, and lakes: the Mashu–Kussharo Trail (MKT)
The Mashu–Kussharo Trail (MKT) is a walking route roughly 62 km long that links the first Mashu Lake observation deck to Bihoro Pass.
MKT divides into three sections, so you can either through-hike it over three days or tackle the sections separately across several trips. Enjoy it in whatever style suits you.
https://masyuko.or.jp/enjoy/mkt/

Sightseeing spot introduction Tarumae Garo
(Toma Komaki City)

The Sightseeing spot in June is Tarumae Garo!

Everyone, Garrow? That's right, isn't it?
"Gallow" means "a place where a river streams between narrow sheer cliffs."
Indeed, here in the Tarumae Garo, the sheer rocks show a unique landscape, and the rock surface is covered with dark green moss, which is like a velvety carpet and is a very beautiful place.

It is located in a forest at the foothills of Mt. Mt. Tarumae, which has been designated as a Nature Conservation District in 1979 (Showa 54) in the city's Nature Conservation District, and in June, when the fresh greenery season begins, the early summer sunlight reaches the deep riverbed, showing the most beautiful scenery of the year.

There is Car parking lot, so you can easily stop by Car!

Surrounded by greenery and the sound of the river streaming, this place is a healing spot that will make you forget the summer heat and the hustle and bustle of daily life, so please come and visit us in the coming season!

* The surrounding mountain forests It is also one of habitats for wild animals including brown bears.
Please refrain from entering the forest in the morning and evening when brown bears are active.
* In the past, it was possible to go down to the river, but now please do not go down to the river due to the risk of bedrock collapse

Summer Vacation is coming soon! 🌞 Enjoy Nature with your family!
Squid about a special experience where you can enjoy interacting with cows and making cheese at "Fukufuku Ranch" in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture? ✨

Fukufuku Ranch is a small ranch located in the mountains of Kuchiwa Town, Shobara City. The difference from a typical ranch is that this is the mountain itself. You can enjoy a real ranch experience.

Click here for details▽
https://www.shobara-info.com/report/5109