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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The flower chozu at Tarumae Shrine, dressed in seasonal blooms year-round.
White lilies and a colorful array of chrysanthemums and orchids create a beautiful autumn display ✨
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Barbecue at the foot of the majestic Mt. Tarumae!
The 2025 Tarumae Sun Festival began at 10:00 on Saturday, September 27✨
The forecast high is 24°C! It's a perfectly sunny day for barbecue✨
The festival runs for two days on Saturday and Sunday, September 27–28🍗
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A viewpoint has been installed at the Tarumae Garo Gorge!
The site is about 200 meters north along the forest road just past the Tarumae Garo Bridge from the parking lot.
Because of the risk of rockfalls, visitors have only been able to look down from the bridge in recent years, but the new viewpoint lets you see Tarumae Garo from close to the riverbed.
Out of consideration for environmental conservation, there are no stairs or handrails on the slope up to the viewpoint.
Leaves can make the path slippery, so please take care with your footing.
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This delicate little flower is called mizosoba.
It belongs to the knotweed family, the same family as buckwheat (soba).
You can observe it along the shore of Lake Utonai, around the alder terrace.
(Image courtesy of the Lake Utonai Wildlife Conservation Center)
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Did you know that a light railway once known affectionately as the "Yamasen" ran along the cycling road connecting Tomakomai and Lake Shikotsu?
In its early years, from 1908, it hauled materials and construction crews for a hydroelectric plant upstream on the Chitose River; in its middle years it carried logs; and in its later years it transported tourists to Lake Shikotsu, serving the area for 43 years until 1951.
On September 6, 2025, the YAMASEN30th event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Yamasen being exhibited at its current location ✨
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Tomakomai’s two signature local dishes, curry ramen and hokkigai curry 🍜🍛
Both have been beloved in the region for more than half a century.
Aji no Daiou in Tomakomai is said to be the birthplace of Hokkaido’s curry ramen.
Hokkigai curry features the rich flavor of fresh Tomakomai hokkigai (surf clam) and was also prepared at home.
Both dishes are served at many restaurants across the city and even appear on elementary and junior high school lunch menus 🍜🍛
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![[Image1]Lake Utonai on a clear, calm August day ✨Enjoy the spectacular view from the Lake Utonai observation](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/9688f228064010fde0f18c5be465f18db7d20446.jpg)
Lake Utonai on a clear, calm August day ✨
Enjoy the spectacular view from the Lake Utonai observation facility!
(Image courtesy of Roadside Station Lake Utonai)
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Tomatoh Area, commonly called “Tomatoh,” is one of Japan’s largest industrial regions🏭
We are seeking photographic works that evoke Tomatoh’s factories, machinery, vehicles, people, and ships, or images that capture Tomatoh living in harmony with its rich natural surroundings.
For more details, try searching for "Tomatoh Photo Contest 2025"📷
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From August 1st to August 3rd, the 70th Tomakomai Port Festival is taking place over three days✨
In time for the Port Festival, the sailing ship Nippon Maru is docked at the sub-venue, Kirakira Park!
At night, it shows a beautifully lit silhouette✨ (The lighting remains through the night of the 4th.)
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Special Exhibition “The Artist Who Draws: Yoshikazu Yasuhiko” (July 12, 2025–August 31, 2025)
A major exhibition in Tomakomai dives into the appeal of anime and manga legend Yoshikazu Yasuhiko—the largest show of his work to date!
Dates: Saturday, July 12, 2025–Sunday, August 31, 2025
Closed: Mondays (open Monday, July 21 and Monday, August 11 [national holiday]; closed Tuesday, July 22 and Tuesday, August 12)
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
On Saturday, July 26 and Tuesday–Saturday, August 26–30, the museum is open until 8:00 p.m.
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Venue: Tomakomai City Museum of Art and Natural History, Exhibition Rooms 1–3
Admission: Adults 600 yen (500 yen), university and high school students 400 yen (300 yen), elementary and junior high school students free
※ Prices in parentheses apply to advance tickets and groups of 10 or more.
※ Present your annual pass to enter for 300 yen for adults and 200 yen for university and high school students.
※ For exemption applications, please inquire.
※ The courtyard exhibition and the permanent collection are also included.
※ Admission fees are accepted in cash only.
Combined ticket (common pass for Tomakomai City Museum of Art and Kushiro City Museum of Art): 1,300 yen
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