Higashikawa-cho, Hokkaido is located in the central part of Hokkaido, and is conveniently located about 10 minutes by car from Asahikawa Airport to the town center.
There are many popular sightseeing spots in Higashikawa, Hokkaido, such as sightseeing spots such as Daisetsuzan National Park and Asahidake, the largest natural park in Japan's national parks, and hot springs to heal the fatigue of travel.
In addition, the number of migrants and foreigners living in Japan is increasing, and the population is increasing.
We will send out attractive information about Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, so thank you!
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ひがしかわ観光協会 posted.
【Event】Don to Koi Festival in Higashikawa-cho on August 2 and 3
📣 Don to Koi Festival in Higashikawa-cho — Now Happening!
The Don to Koi Festival, a summer tradition in Higashikawa-cho, returns this year!
The event is packed with activities the whole family can enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you!
🗓 Schedule
Saturday, August 2 — 11:00 to 21:00
Sunday, August 3 — 9:30 to 15:00
📌 Venue
Special event site for the Higashikawa-cho Don to Koi Festival (Photo Street pedestrian zone / Hagoromo Park)
⭐ Main attractions (excerpt)
🤣 Mid‑summer Comedy and Impression Show — Saturday, August 2 at 13:30
🎤 Guest Live Performance — Saturday, August 2 at 19:00
🎆 Fireworks Display — Saturday, August 2 at 20:30
Also,
outstanding performances on the Hagoromo outdoor stage
Don to Koi food stalls from the pedestrian zone to Hagoromo Park
a mochi‑tossing event on the Hagoromo outdoor stage and more
Lots of fun activities await!
📞 Organizer: Higashikawa Don to Koi Festival Executive Committee (inside the Higashikawa-cho Chamber of Commerce office)
TEL: 0166-82-2750
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📍Susoaidaira (Susoaidaira) | Hokkaido – Daisetsuzan Range
A breathtaking scene of short-lived summer flowers you can see only in summer. From the trailhead at Sugatami Pond, the path leads you as if into a heavenly flower garden.
Above 1,600 meters in elevation, at the foot of Asahidake where snow still lingers, alpine plants like chinguruma carpet the slopes in a miraculous display.
It felt like a quiet, gentle moment that lifted my spirits. 🌿
👉These photos were taken yesterday. The beauty truly took my breath away.
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ひがしかわ観光協会 posted.
Hello, everyone!
Here is an event announcement!!
The 3rd Higashikawa-cho Kids Bike Race
● Date: Sunday, August 24th, 2025
● Registration deadline: Friday, August 1st, 2025
Please see the flyer for details.
Contact: Kitoushi Kids Bike Race Executive Committee (mail:kitoushitaikai@kazokuryokoumura.jp)
https://www.kazokuryokoumura.jp/kidsbike20250824/...
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ひがしかわ観光協会 posted.
Notice!!
Bear sighting near Mt. Asahidake
Around 4:30 p.m. on June 17, a bear was sighted near the Gamaiwa parking area, about 6 km before the hot-spring town on the Dodo Asahikawa–Asahidake Onsen Line heading to Asahidake Onsen.
Please exercise extreme caution if you are passing through the area.
If you sight a bear, report it immediately to the contact below.
Higashikawa-cho Agricultural Promotion Division, Forestry and Agriculture Promotion Office
TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 152)
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ひがしかわ観光協会 posted.
Notice of Lifted Winter Closure for the Hagoromo Falls Promenade
We are pleased to announce that the winter closure of the promenade leading to Hagoromo Falls will be lifted as outlined below.
Lifted from: From 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025 (Reiwa 7)
Section: From Hagoromo Bridge to Hagoromo Falls
Notes:
・Please use the public parking lot.
(Street parking obstructs emergency vehicles and is therefore not allowed.)
・Some sections of the promenade have collapsed; please take care.
(Cones and ropes mark these areas.)
・Some areas along the promenade have obscured footing due to vegetation. Do not lean over the river; it is extremely dangerous.
・Some sections of the promenade are muddy; please take care.
・No toilet facilities are available. The nearest public restroom is at Taisetsu Asahidake Gensui Park, located about 8 km before the Tenninkyo area.
・The promenade is expected to remain open through Friday, October 31, 2025 (Reiwa 7).
(If snowfall, safety concerns, or other emergencies occur, the route may be closed earlier than the date above. Thank you for your understanding.)
Please follow the rules and manners while enjoying your visit.
Please travel here with care.
We look forward to your visit.
Inquiries:
Higashikawa-cho Economic Promotion Division, Industry Promotion Office
TEL: 0166-82-2111 (ext. 136)
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ひがしかわ観光協会 posted.
Bear sighting notice🐾
Around 8:00 a.m. on June 12, a bear was reported near the road in front of Court Golf Country (West Route 5).
Please take great care if you are passing through or using the area.
If you see a bear, please report it immediately to the contact below.
Higashikawa-cho Agricultural Promotion Division, Forestry and Agriculture Promotion Office
TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 152)
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ひがしかわ観光協会 posted.
📢 Announcement: The 67th Daisetsuzan National Park Mt. Asahidake Mountain Opening
Date and Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Venue: Asahidake Youth Campsite
Program (Tentative)
15:30–16:00 Asahidake Safety Prayer Ceremony
16:30–20:00 Forest Market
17:00–17:30 Toshikazu Shimizu Daisetsuzan Award Presentation Ceremony
17:30–18:00 Hagoromo Taiko Drum Performance
19:00–19:30 Torchlight Procession
19:30–20:00 Nupurikorokamuy Nomi (Ainu Ritual with Folk Songs and Dances)
For details, please see the flyer.
We sincerely look forward to your attendance.
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ひがしかわ観光協会 posted.
Hello everyone.
Announcement: June 28–29 “Higashikawa International Cultural Festival” event!!
We will hold Higashikawa International Cultural Festival 2025, an event where you can experience cultures from around the world, for two days on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 at Sento Pure I Auditorium and the lawn plaza.
The event offers many hands-on, original activities such as traditional dances, games, fortune telling, and dressing in traditional costumes. Through cultural booths from various countries, we will provide a friendly space for international exchange.
We look forward to welcoming many of you!
Date and Time: Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2025, 10:00–16:00
Location: Higashikawa-cho Multipurpose Exchange Facility Sento Pure I Auditorium and Lawn Plaza
Capacity: No limit on attendees ※Some experiences require reservations
Admission: Free (some hands-on booths may charge a fee)
Contact: Higashikawa-cho Cultural Exchange Division TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 736, 737)
For more details, please see the flyer or contact the Higashikawa-cho Town Hall Cultural Exchange Division.
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ひがしかわ観光協会 posted.
Hello everyone.
Thank you very much for always using Roadside Station Higashikawa-cho “Michi-kusakan”.
We update the chalkboard at Michi-kusakan with events and local information, so please take a look❣
*Chalkboard information is updated irregularly!*
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ひがしかわ観光協会 posted.
Higashikawa-cho will have a booth at Hibiya Music Festival 2025!
We will exhibit at Hibiya Music Festival 2025, a two-day, free, borderless music festival open to everyone, held on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 2025.
■ Hibiya Music Festival 2025 Overview
Name: Hibiya Music Festival 2025
Date and Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:30–20:30
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 10:30–20:30
Venue: Hirakawachou Park (Hibiya Park, 100-0012 Chiyodaku, Tokyo Metropolis)
Admission: Free ※Some food stalls and programs require payment
Organizer: Hibiya Music Festival Executive Committee
Planning and Production: Seiya Co., Ltd. (Higashikawa-cho official partner company) / THE FOREST
▼ For details, see the official website
https://hibiyamusicfes.jp/2025/...
■ Higashikawa-cho Booth: Music × Photography × Furniture! Have your photo taken to commemorate Hibiya Music Festival!
Local photographers from Higashikawa-cho will offer free photo sessions with chairs from Higashikawa-cho. Commemorative photos and the digital files will be provided free of charge at the special booth.
※Higashikawa-cho: Exhibit at Kusachi Hiroba!
▼ Photo Schedule
Three sessions each day.
Session 1: 10:30–12:30 Session 2: 13:30–15:00 Session 3: 16:00–17:30
Photographers living in Higashikawa-cho will take the photos!
Hokuto Wada (instagram:@hokutowada)
Ryo Yasui (instagram:@prophoto_sou_yasui_makoto)
Higashikawa-cho Economic Promotion Division
TEL 0166-82-2111 (ext. 134)
https://hibiyamusicfes.jp/2025/...
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