Iwanai Town is famous for its marine products such as "tarako" and "Masuko", and deep sea water containing a lot of minerals that is ideal for cooking is pumped from the Sea of Japan and used for local industry.
We will deliver the latest information such as tourist information and event information of Iwanai Town, Hokkaido, that will make you want to visit Iwanai Town. Thank you in advance!!
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Iwanai Tourism Association posted.
[Notice]
From November our hours change to winter hours!
Thank you for always visiting Roadside Station Iwanai.
We appreciate your support.
Our facility will be open from November 1 through April 20 of the following year.
Opening hours are 9:00 to 17:00.
The facility is closed every Monday.
※If Monday is a public holiday, the following Tuesday will be closed.
Please note that the stamp rally stamps will follow the same hours and closed days stated above.
We look forward to welcoming you during the winter season 😊
Roadside Station Iwanai🐟
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Iwanai Tourism Association posted.
[Notice] Iwanai Bar-Hopping Tournament 🍺
Starts Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Event flow ⇩
・18:15 — Registration at the plaza in front of the Iwanai Regional Culture Center
Exchange your ticket course voucher for the course map
・19:00–20:30 — Bar-hopping starts 🍺
Visit the four venues listed on the course map♪
・20:30 — "Grand Lottery"
A grand lottery will be held at the plaza in front of the Iwanai Regional Culture Center!
The grand prize is a shared dining voucher worth 100,000 yen for participating stores❗️❗️
1st prize is a dining voucher worth 50,000 yen
2nd prize and below will also receive luxurious prizes
Advance tickets (4,000 yen) are sold at the following locations ⇩
1. Participating bar-hopping venues (listed on the flyer)
2. Iwanai Chamber of Commerce
3. Iwanai Tourism Association (Roadside Station Iwanai)
4. Iwanai Rakza
5. Kaneta Yoshida Kamaboko Shop
Thank you in advance 🙇
Organizer: Iwanai Restaurant Association
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Iwanai Tourism Association posted.
[Notice] This year’s lodging fireworks will again take place on August 10th.
Launch site: IWANAI RESORT ※There is no parking available.
Launch time: 8:30 PM. Postponed in case of severe weather.
Organizer: Iwanai-cho Lodging Fireworks Executive Committee
Inquiries: 0135-62-2222
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Iwanai Tourism Association posted.
Notice: Event Information♪
Sister City Joetsu City Product Fair at the Dotou Festival
Joetsu City in Niigata Prefecture, a sister city of Iwanai-cho,
will hold a product fair at the Dotou Festival!
Items for Sale
Doburoku (unfiltered sake), sake, sasa-dango (bamboo-leaf rice cakes), shuttchijin mochi (departure mochi), rice, and more
Date and Time: Saturday, August 2, 12:00–18:00
Sunday, August 3, 10:00–15:00
Venue: Special booth inside the Dotou Festival grounds
Please take this opportunity to stop by and make a purchase♪
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Iwanai Tourism Association posted.
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♪
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Iwanai Tourism Association posted.
[Notice] Event Information♪
The 52nd Iwanai Dotoh Festival!!!
A spectacular fireworks show with about 5,000 shells🎇
★Date and Time
・Saturday, August 2 — from 12:00
※Fireworks start at 20:00 ※Postponed to the next day in case of rain
・Sunday, August 3 — from 10:00
★Venue
Special outdoor site on the west side of the Iwanai Regional Cultural Center
Postal code 045-0003
51-7 Bandai, Iwanai-cho, Iwanai District, Hokkaido
For the program and event details, please see the images from the second one onward.
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Iwanai Tourism Association posted.
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.
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Iwanai Tourism Association posted.
[Notice] Taramaru Square 2025 is now open!
First phase: April 26–27, April 29
Second phase: May 3–5
At the Roadside Station event plaza
See the image for vendor information ↓
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Iwanai Tourism Association posted.
[Notice] Night Cherry Blossom Light-Up 🌸
From Iwanai Tourism Association
The night cherry blossom light-up originally scheduled from 4/21
will begin tomorrow, Thursday, April 24, depending on the bloom status of the cherry trees. 🌸
This year we have extended the light-up section!
Check the details below ✅
・Period: Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, May 18
※Subject to change depending on the condition of the cherry blossoms
・Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
・Light-up section
From in front of Iwanai Town Hall, First Torii —
up to the area around Iwanai Shrine Street and Gansuien
・Parking
In front of Iwanai Town Hall building
Please use the temporary town hall parking lot
⚠️ Please refrain from parking on the road ⚠️
Requests and precautions 🙇🏻♀️
Do not touch the lighting equipment.
Do not look directly at the lights.
We look forward to welcoming you 🌸
・Rengeji Temple: April 26–May 5, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
・Gansuien: May 3–May 6, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
These facilities will also be lit up as part of the spring light-up program. 💡
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