Hello to everyone who watched the Cool Japan Video!
We will introduce plenty of attractive sightseeing spots in Tomakomai City, one of the leading industrial cities in Japan and the largest port city in Hokkaido!
There are many recommendations for Tomakomai, such as sightseeing spots surrounded by nature and exquisite seafood dishes unique to port towns!
Access is conveniently located in about one and a half hours by car from Sapporo City and about 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, and there is also a large passenger ferry from Honshu.
Please look forward to the latest information on Tomakomai!
We will introduce plenty of attractive sightseeing spots in Tomakomai City, one of the leading industrial cities in Japan and the largest port city in Hokkaido!
There are many recommendations for Tomakomai, such as sightseeing spots surrounded by nature and exquisite seafood dishes unique to port towns!
Access is conveniently located in about one and a half hours by car from Sapporo City and about 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, and there is also a large passenger ferry from Honshu.
Please look forward to the latest information on Tomakomai!
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
![[Image1]The Former Hokkaido Government Office in Sapporo City, a nationally designated Important Cultural Pr](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/362bf2d5e2e4c7a4c59c9941dae743db8ed0292a.jpg)
![[Image2]The Former Hokkaido Government Office in Sapporo City, a nationally designated Important Cultural Pr](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/d4845df222e2e022177471f0777e6ba96e586a90.jpg)
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The Former Hokkaido Government Office in Sapporo City, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property often called the Former Hokkaido Government Office or the red brick government building, completed a major renovation called the “Reiwa Renovation” last year.
The renewed first-floor exhibition room features corners for all of Hokkaido’s municipalities, 179 in total.
Of course there is also a corner for Tomakomai, so please try to find it.
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
![[Image1]Tomakomai in the north. You can't see flowers or fruit outdoors in winter.In central Tomakomai City,](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/5371d6cbe25912d6802e77bcba877f032d8f33b1.jpg)
Tomakomai in the north. You can't see flowers or fruit outdoors in winter.
In central Tomakomai City, the greenhouse Sun Garden at Idemitsu Culture Park keeps greenery through the winter by focusing on evergreen plants and planting species that bloom in winter, plants with scented leaves or flowers, and species not usually seen in the Tomakomai area.
You can find rare plants that don’t appear in Tomakomai’s winter, such as camellia japonica and citrus, so come and be soothed by the blooms without worrying about the weather ✨
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
![[Image1]Good morning.Yesterday, Tomakomai hosted the Tomakomai City Coming-of-Age Celebration for 20-year-ol](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/f1560f077260a8dc9a485bcac0c15d8815ade8cd.jpg)
Good morning.
Yesterday, Tomakomai hosted the Tomakomai City Coming-of-Age Celebration for 20-year-olds.✨
Congratulations to the honorees and their families!
Tomakomai’s official mascot, Tomachop, also tried on a kimono.👘
If you’d like to see Tomachop in kimono, please visit the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center.
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
![[Image1]This year marks the 60th Tomakomai Skating Festival.The highlight is shibare-yaki, a jingisukan gril](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/a516427e67d73d3361a0921c85485a3ff8892350.jpg)
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This year marks the 60th Tomakomai Skating Festival.
The highlight is shibare-yaki, a jingisukan grilled outdoors below freezing (the Hokkaido dialect word shibareru means "cold").
Grilled on a drum-can grill and enjoyed with beer, the seasoned jingisukan tastes exceptional.
A huge ice slide is another favorite with children.
Tomakomai’s signature winter event, the Tomakomai Skating Festival, takes place this year on Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, 2026.⛸
We hope you will join us!
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
![[Image1]Here are the main spots in Tomakomai to watch the first sunrise of the year 🌅The sunrise is expected](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/79c8f2584e6fd104625b449748fbd4e88fa6b321.jpg)
Here are the main spots in Tomakomai to watch the first sunrise of the year 🌅
The sunrise is expected at 7:03 AM.
Please refrain from idling near private homes or any other behavior that might cause a nuisance.
● Roadside Station Utonai Lake
● Tarumae Shrine
● Midorigaoka Park Observatory ※Temporarily open from 11:00 PM on December 31 to 9:00 AM on January 1
● the beaches of Itoi and Tarumae
● Yufutsu Marina Waterfront Breakwater and others
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
![[Image1]A tiny bird even smaller than a sparrow, with round, charming eyes—the subspecies of long-tailed tit](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/63a8f50095a2b1100ecb4d115eb59f002323f94b.jpg)
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![[Image3]A tiny bird even smaller than a sparrow, with round, charming eyes—the subspecies of long-tailed tit](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/23c67dc88b99db000bc9c1157a99617950350c76.jpg)
A tiny bird even smaller than a sparrow, with round, charming eyes—the subspecies of long-tailed tit known as the shiraneaga (shimaenaga).
Found only in Hokkaido, this wild bird is beloved by birdwatchers and nicknamed the "snow fairy."
In winter it grows a fluffy, pure-white plumage and looks just like a snowball!
It mainly lives in forests and woodlands; with leaves gone in winter it becomes easier to spot, and it is often seen along the Lake Utonai lakeside.
(Image courtesy of Roadside Station Utonai Lake)
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
![[Image1]Winter in Tomakomai often makes both sidewalks and roads icy and slippery.Shoes with non-slip soles—](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/b6aaa1e240c2643be0a179d67e190a1dca1a3b75.jpg)
![[Image2]Winter in Tomakomai often makes both sidewalks and roads icy and slippery.Shoes with non-slip soles—](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/6927c933ddaef745ca0ab8dd305fab01a823ffb5.jpg)
Winter in Tomakomai often makes both sidewalks and roads icy and slippery.
Shoes with non-slip soles—such as those with glass fiber reinforcement, built-in spikes, or wraparound spike bands—are essential.
Use sand where available and pay attention to how you walk.
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
![[Image1]Locomotive and VIP coach lit up! ✨🚂✨This year marks the 30th anniversary since the Oji Light Railway](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/ff1de269026604b1fc585b1c746244b9f3d9ef30.jpg)
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Locomotive and VIP coach lit up! ✨🚂✨
This year marks the 30th anniversary since the Oji Light Railway (commonly called the Yamasen Line), which had been on display in Tokyo, returned to Tomakomai.
About three thousand LEDs light up the Yamasen Line at Oji Acacia Park.
Symbol Street Terrace has also started ✨
Enjoy exploring a variety of unique shops while taking in this special winter light scene ✨
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
![[Image1]Midorigaoka Park Observatory in Tomakomai City offers views of the city and Mt. Tarumae from 56 mete](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/2b96cc440093d77d26ef719762507ef090e35cdd.jpg)
![[Image2]Midorigaoka Park Observatory in Tomakomai City offers views of the city and Mt. Tarumae from 56 mete](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/1936c5ca927db54000888019ec1d37d283f5e2eb.jpg)
Midorigaoka Park Observatory in Tomakomai City offers views of the city and Mt. Tarumae from 56 meters above sea level.
Admission is free.
Open hours are 10:00–18:00 in winter and 9:00–21:00 in summer.
On the second floor, a multipurpose lounge hosts concerts and workshops, making it a relaxing spot for residents.
In the observatory plaza you may also encounter wildlife such as Ezo squirrels and Ezo deer ✨🐿🦌
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
![[Image1]Recently, part of Utonai-ko (Lake Utonai) froze over. A swan standing on the ice flaps its wings✨🦢Ro](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/70804cf7578ee63c5cf0ed9435f26afa66e6454a.jpg)
![[Image2]Recently, part of Utonai-ko (Lake Utonai) froze over. A swan standing on the ice flaps its wings✨🦢Ro](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/28fed186db2ad244f7bc1a9683cac5b7f4208fab.jpg)
Recently, part of Utonai-ko (Lake Utonai) froze over. A swan standing on the ice flaps its wings✨🦢
Roadside Station Utonai Lake, which posts many stunning photos on social media, is open in winter from 9:00 to 17:00.
It offers plenty of delicious local food and goods, so please stop by for a break during winter road trips.
(Image provided by Roadside Station Utonai Lake)
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