Long time no see. I would like to introduce (^^)/ a park called Hangankan Forest Park in Niikappu, which is recommended for the coming season The Judge's Forest Park is a large rock wall with a vast site area of about 66 hectares. ●Campsite ●Field Athletic ● A promenade where you can stroll through the primeval forest of broad-leaved trees ● Plantain trillium growing in large clusters around May --Judge's Cape where you can overlook the endless Pacific Ocean and urban areas and so on! The name "Judge's Palace" was given based on the following legend: "There is a sad legend that about 800 years ago, Judge Minamoto Kuro Yoshitsune fled the persecution of his brother Yoritomo and fled to the land of Ezo, built a mansion in this critical place, and rested himself, and there is a sad legend that Pirikamenoko, who fell in love with Yoshitsune, left the world against the opposition of his parents and threw himself from here." Judge's Pavilion = It means the place where Judge Yoshitsune Minamoto Kuro built the building. It is also said that "in the 9th year of Kanbun, the hero of Shibechari, Shakshine, left a sad story of being murdered, and at the end of the Edo period, the shogunate's meeting place was located." It's romantic to think that a historical figure might have stood in the same place. It takes about 40 minutes to go around the promenade, but you can take a walk or do a trail run while admiring the precious flowers and wild birds that live in the untouched nature. At the end of the promenade, Cape Judge, where you can overlook the endless Pacific Ocean and the urban area of Niikappu, is a must-visit spot. The Sunset over the Pacific Ocean seen from Cape Judge is one of the best views in Hidaka! The powerful orange color of the Sunset is powerful and sinks into the sea! (^^) I think you can feel the splendor of nature that cannot be created by man-made objects, such as the speed of the passage and the gradation of orange and the darkness of the night. By the way, at Niikappu Hot spring Hotel Hills in the town, you can enjoy the spectacular view while taking an open-air bath! (^^)! It is also recommended to play or take a walk in the Judge's Palace Forest Park, and then go into the Hot spring to sweat it out and watch the Sunset go down (*^^*) 【Judge's Pavilion Forest Park】 Address: Niikappu Takae (along National Route 235. About 3 minutes by car from the Roadside Station. ） Opening hours: The park is open 24 hours a day, all year round (campgrounds are open from late April ~ end of October) 《Inquiry》 Town planning group, Planning Division Phone: 0146-47-2498 (0146-47-2193 for campsites) E-mail:teijyu@niikappu.jp

In the center of the Niikappu is the roadside station Thoroughbred Road Niikappu, and to the right of it are the Hearing Experience Cultural Exchange Facility Les Cord Halls and Yujun Tower. Les Cords houses more than one million records, some of which can be viewed and viewed free of charge. The paid course exhibits rare cultural heritage such as phonographs and early vinyl records. You can also listen to music on one of the largest speaker systems in Japan. In the center of the record-sembling Les Cords is the 36-meter-high Yujun Tower, which can be climbed for free, and you can enjoy a 360° panorama from the observation deck, which is 25 meters above the ground. In addition, the observatory exhibits items specialized in Niikappu, such as photographs and souvenirs that honor the history of Niikappu as a horse-producing area and the splendid achievements of Niikappu-produced racehorses, befitting the name Yujun Tower. Since there is only one precious item and something that can only be found here, it is an irresistible spot for horse racing fans and horse lovers. There is also a café that sells coffee and ice cream, so you can relax and see the scenery and exhibits while drinking coffee. When you come to Niikappu, please visit the Yujun Tower! By the way, the costume in the photo is "Umanari". It is said that there are good things when you meet Umanari-san. 【Les Cords and Yujun Tower】※Admission is free. Address: Niikappu Chuo-cho 1-4 Le Cord Hours: 10:30-16:30 Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday), the day after a national holiday, and the year-end and New Year holidays

This weekend, July 15th (Sat) and 16th (Sun), the 27th Ikappu Furusato Festival will be held! The venue will be the Les Cord Hall No. 2 parking lot on the mountain side across the railroad tracks from the side of the agricultural cooperative so far. Advance tickets are a great deal ? for beer garden tickets We look forward to seeing you there! \(^o^)/ For details Niikappu please see ♪ the What's New "Niikappu Furusato Festival" page on the town hall website.

Introducing Niikappu's tourism brochure! It is a ♪ freshly made squishy pamphlet that was just renewed in late May. The cover is an eye-catching contrast between the horse statue of the famous horse Hi Seiko, which represents the Niikappu, and the beautiful sunset over the sea of Niikappu. Inside, there are introductions of Niikappu and local specialties, a map of the town, and information on tourist facilities in the town (you can jump to the homepage or Google map from the QR code of each facility). In addition, we have also posted the "9 Articles of Ranch Tour" that you should definitely protect in the Niikappu and other horse-producing areas, so if you want to see horses in Hidaka, be sure to read and protect them! * For information about ranch tours, go to the Racehorse Hometown Information Center Tourist pamphlets can be found at Niikappu town hall, roadside station and surrounding facilities, hotels, thoroughbred Ginza parking park, and the neighboring Shinhidaka Town Tourist Information Center, so be sure to get them when you come! In addition, it is also placed at the Hokkaido Sapporo Tourist Information Center at Sapporo Station and the Dosanko Travel Salon in the Tokyo Kotsu Kai. Of course Niikappu Tourism Association also in the office! Business hours are from 9 a.m. ~ 5:15 p.m. on weekdays. You can also order tourist brochures, so please feel free to contact us ♪.

Introducing the post of "Niikappu Tourism Association" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Hokkaido Niikappu is located in the center of Hokkaido and is characterized by being easy to spend in summer and little snow in winter. There are also many attractive sightseeing spots such as "Judgekan Forest Park Campground", "Roadside Station Thoroughbred Road Niikappu", and "Niikappu Onsen". ◆Niikappu Tourism Association◆ 【Address】 〒059-2401 Hokkaido Niikappu Honmachi 44

It is a chamber of commerce in Hokkaido Niikappu, a city of "records", "music" and "racehorses". Niikappu is a town with a population of about 5,000 facing the Pacific Ocean in the central part of Hokkaido. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the vast nature that spreads all over the four seasons. The Chamber of Commerce Niikappu is working to enliven the Niikappu known as the Record, Thoroughbred Town, and for the development of the town. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce the activities of our Niikappu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the appeal of Niikappu. First of all, I would like to introduce the popular winter events of Niikappu. Every December, the Youth Division of the Niikappu Chamber of Commerce and Industry holds the Niikappu Illumination Festa. Around the roadside station "Thoroughbred Road Shinkaku", 26,000 light bulbs such as an illuminated tunnel and a 5-meter-high Christmas tree are displayed, making it an event that is appreciated by many townspeople as a winter tradition. Due to Coronavirus pandemic, the event was held by live streaming in 2020 and 2021, but last year in 2022, it was held normally for the first time in three years. A popular event in spring is the carp streamers swimming gracefully in the Niikappu sky! Every year before Children's Day on May 5, about 60 carp streamers donated to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry are installed along the road of "Children's Garden de Re Mi" in Niikappu. Bright cute carp streamers handmade by the Women's Division of the Niikappu Chamber of Commerce and Industry with patterns and colors painted by kindergarten children also swim in the Niikappu breeze. The event venue is full of smiles from children. In addition, in 2021, the work experience project "Niikappu Mirai Quest" was held, where second-year junior high school students in the Niikappu were taught the content, appeal, and motivation of their work, and they actually experienced work. We will continue to send out information on Niikappu events, the activities of the Niikappu Chamber of Commerce, and attractive new tourist spots, so thank you!

How do you do. Niikappu Tourism Association. Located in the central part of the Hidaka area in southern Hokkaido, Niikappu is an attractive town where you can enjoy the beautiful nature of the four seasons, unique sightseeing spots, and delicious gourmet food. Niikappu is also known as a production area for famous horses such as "Hi Seiko" and "Narita Bryan", and it is also a cultural town where horses and music live together. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS's first post, we will introduce the charm of the thoroughbred and music town of Niikappu. First of all, the weather in Niikappu is refreshing and pleasant in summer, and bitterly cold in winter, but there is relatively little snow. In the four seasons of nature, you can refresh your mind and body. At the Niikappu, you can enjoy fresh seafood and dishes made with local vegetables. Please try local specialties such as peppers and asparagus, which boast the highest shipment volume in Hokkaido. The bell pepper soft-serve ice cream sold at "Roadside Station Thoroughbred Road Niikappu" is also very popular. In addition, the roadside station sells boxed sweets, cute horse goods, and handmade goods that are perfect for souvenirs, so you can experience the local taste and culture. There are hotels in Niikappu where you can stay comfortably while watching the beautiful sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Please spend a relaxing time in a quiet environment surrounded by nature. There are also plenty of campsites, so you can enjoy the great nature of Hokkaido. In particular, at the Judgekankan Forest Park, you can enjoy not only a campsite surrounded by nature, but also various activities such as Cape Judge with a view of the Pacific Ocean, a promenade, and field athletics. In addition, the "Les Cords Museum", a tourist attraction that is irresistible for music lovers, exhibits antique records and musical instruments with historical value, and you can feel the historical value. At the observation room of Yujun Tower in the center, you can enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean and the city from a height of 25 meters above the ground while drinking coffee and other drinks, and spend a relaxing time by looking at exhibits such as souvenirs of racehorses produced in the Niikappu. We will deliver information on Niikappu's attractive sightseeing spots, gourmet food, hotels, nature, etc. to everyone.