A viewpoint has been set up in the Valleys "Tarumae Garo"! The location is about 200 meters north of the forest road just across the "Tarumae Garo Bridge" from the Car parking lot. and danger of bedrock collapse, in recent years it has only been possible to look down from the top of the bridge, but with the installation of a viewpoint, you can see the Tarumae Garo from near the riverbed. In consideration of environmental conservation, there are no stairs or handrails on the slope to the viewpoint. It is slippery due to the pile of fallen leaves, so please be careful under your feet.

This dainty little flower is "Mizo Soba". It is a plant of the same family as "Soba". It can be observed on the Lakeside of Utonai and around the alder terraces. (Image source: Lake Utonai Wildlife Conservation Center)

Did you know that the Cycling Road connecting Toma Komaki and Lake Shikotsu was once run by the Oji Light Railway, which was Nickname called the "Mountain Line"? For 43 years from 1908 to 1951, it was active in transporting materials and construction personnel to build a power plant in the upper reaches of the Chitose River, transporting logs in the middle period, and Boarding tourists to Lake Shikotsu in the latter period. On September 6, 2025, the Events "YAMASEN 30th" will ✨ be Held in to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Yamasen Line being exhibited at its current location

Lake ✨ Utonai on a sunny and windy day in August Please take a look at the superb view from the Lake Utonai observation facilities! (Image courtesy of Lake Utonai at Roadside Station)

The eastern part of Tomakomai Komaki, commonly known as Tomato, is one of the largest industrial areas 🏭 in Japan We are looking for photographic works that image Tomato's factories, machines, cars, people, ships, or Tomato's coexistence with rich Nature. For more information, please 📷 search for "TomatoPhoto Contest 2025"

Held in ✨ the 70th Tomakomai Port Festival for three days from August 1st ~ August 3rd In conjunction with the port festival, the sailing ship "Japan Maru" is docked at the sub-venue "Kirakira Park"! At night, it shows a ✨ beautiful appearance Light up (Light up until the night of the 4th)

■Special Exhibition "Yoshikazu Yasuhiko" (July 12, 2025 ~ August 31, 2025) ■ Anime & Approaching the charm of manga legend Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, one of the largest exhibitions ever is being Held in in Toma Komaki! Date: July 12 (Sat) ~ August 31 (Sun), 2025 Closed: Mondays (open on July 21 and August 11, closed on July 22 and August 12) Hours: 9:30~17:00 Open until 20:00 on July 26 (Sat) and August 26 (Tue) ~ 30 (Sat) Last admission 30 minutes before closing Venue: Toma City Art Museum Komaki Room 1~3 Admission: 600 (500) yen for adults, 400 yen (300) yen for high school and university students, free for elementary and junior high school students and younger * Advance tickets and group fees of 10 or more people in parentheses * If you present your annual admission ticket, you can enter for 300 yen for adults and 200 yen for high school and university students. * Please contact us for exemption application. * You can also see the courtyard exhibition and the permanent exhibition. * Admission fee can only be paid in cash. [Common set ticket] 1,300 yen (Tom Komaki a City Art Museum, Kushiro Museum of Art Common Ticket)

Yezo sika deer bathing in Lake Utonai. They eat ✨ water plants Sounds cool, doesn't it? (Image courtesy of Lake Utonai at Roadside Station)

Komaki lion dance came to Toma's Tourist Information Center! Even if you are knocked yellowtail your head, you have a cool face, and Komaki official character "Toma Chop" (laughs) is sure to bring you good luck ✨

The deadline for submissions for the "Toma Komaki Port Photo Contest" is Thursday, July 31st! You can 🚢 also apply from your smartphone Please see the image for details.

The poster for the "20th All Japan High School Selection Ice Hockey Tournament" to be Held in from July 28th ~ August 3rd has been completed! 🏒 Admission is free ✨ In addition, on August 1~3, the "Tomakomai Port Festival" is held in next to the venue "nepia Ice Arena". The Minato Festival is the biggest festival in the summer in Tomato Komaki. Please come and join us.

"Tarumae Garo" is located in the western part of Toma Komaki City. Garrow means "a place where a river streams between cliffs" in the Tohoku region. As the name suggests, it is precipitous on both sides and covered with velvety moss.

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

In early summer, Toma Komaki is often covered with thick fog. Although it is inconvenient due to poor visibility and difficulty drying laundry, you can see a fantastic scenery where the night lights appear dimly hazy.

On June 12, a Shinto ritual was held at the summit of Mt. Mt. Tarumae to pray for safety. The newly installed signboard was also accompanied by an explanation in English. Mt. Tarumae has an elevation of 1041m and is said to be a relatively easy mountain to climb. Some climbers wear sandals, thin-soled sneakers, and short-sleeved and short-pants, but it is recommended to wear trekking shoes and a windbreaker. (The Mountain Trail is slippery with pumice stones ejected during the eruption, and strong winds are always blowing at the summit)

It's early summer, and there are days when the maximum temperature reaches 20 degrees Celsius Komaki. Eurasian red squirrel, which has grown into summer fur, looks kind of cool! (Image courtesy of Lake Utonai at Roadside Station)

In the Komaki Research Forest of Hokkaido University, Zumi, a close relative of apples, is now 🌸 in full bloom Neat white flowers look good on the water's edge.

On the Lakeside of Utonai. The small red bird "Benimashiko" and the beautiful contrast between black and yellow "Kibitaki". It's a wildbird with bright colors that looks like it appears in a fairy tale. (Image courtesy of Lake Utonai at Roadside Station)

This is ✨🛫 an aerial view of Toma Komaki Overall, does it convey flat terrain with little Elevation difference? In the northwestern part of the city Elevation there is an active volcano "Mt. Tarumae" There are 1,041 m. 1. Lake Utonai (similar to the shape of Hokkaido...?) ） 2. Downtown land seen from the air over Tomama-Nishi Port Komaki 3. Oil storage base in eastern Komaki Toma 4. Mt. Mt. Tarumae Lava Dome (Lake Shikotsu and Mt. Mt. Fuppushi in Chitose City can be seen in the background)

Nishiki Onuma Park is located in the western part of Komaki City. The image shows Mt. Mt. Tarumae, which can be seen from the Lawn square at the entrance of the swamp. There is also a course of about 4 kilometers that goes around Onuma from the Lawn square.

🌸🌸 The cherry blossom front has arrived 🌸🌸 in TomakKomaki Many of the cherry blossoms that can be seen in Komaki are of the "Prunus sargentii（Ezo cherry trees）" variety. It grows wild throughout Hokkaido and has a darker pink color than Yamazakura south of Honshu. This year's Komaki is expected to be in full bloom on May 5. Midorigaoka Park, one of the city's one of the best cherry blossom famous landmarks, Held in the "Midorigaoka Park Festival" on May 4. Everyone, please come to 🌸🌸 Tomato Komaki to see the cherry blossoms

The two major Local Gourmet of Toma Komaki are "curry ramen" and "hokki curry" 🍜🍛 "Curry ramen" is spicy and warms the body and soul, and "Hokki curry" is full of umami of hokki shells! Both have been popular with Citizens since ancient times and can be tasted in many shops in the city.

Tomakomai Tourist Information Center's Toma Chop has become 🎏 a "Children's Day" specification

Route 141 (Tarumae-Nishikioka Line) Maruyama Gate ~ Nishikioka Gate, which was closed in winter, was lifted at 11:00 on April 15. * However, the Maruyama Gate ~ Mountain Trail entrance of the section will continue to be closed for the time being due to unstable road surfaces. (Date and time of lifting of restrictions undecided) For more information→ Iburi General Promotion Bureau Tomakomai Branch Office (0144-32-3171)

The identity of the giant water mirror is the skating rink ✨ of the "nepia ice arena" where the ice has melted The indoor skating rink is filled with water during the pre-ice period. Only then does the "Water Mirror" appear. It's a fantastic sight with the ceiling and lights reflected in the water.

The color coordination of black, white, and red is stylish! It is ✨ a member of the woodpecker family, the red-bellied woodpecker (Image courtesy of Lake Utonai at Roadside Station)

Cars will be available for rent from April 1. Reservations are also accepted. In addition, we have reviewed the rental Fee in order to provide continuous service. Thank you for your understanding. ■Fee: 1 day (9:30~17:45) 1,000 yen (+ Deposit 1,000 yen * Deposit of 1 night and 2 days or more is 3,000 yen)

Will we head into Spring as it is...? Tomakomai thought so, but on March 17, there was about 25 cm of snow ands. It's wet snow in March, so it looks like it will melt soon. In the snowy landscape of Lake Utonai, we saw ✨ a great blue heron dancing beautifully (Image courtesy of Lake Utonai at Roadside Station)

A 6-minute walk from Tomakomai Station. At the "Machinaka Exchange Center" located at the intersection of Tomakomai Station Hondori and Sanjo-dori, you can enjoy "foot baths" and "Tebutsu (hot water for hands)" using Hot Spring hot water for free. Please stop by while sightseeing or shopping.

Is it a great heron? I am about to release the twig that I have held with the small fish. March starts today. It is expected to be a warm day like Spring with a maximum temperature of 11°C. (Image courtesy of Lake Utonai at Roadside Station)