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.
A cute demon has appeared at the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center…?
You can see Tomakomai City's official mascot, Tomachop, in a Setsubun costume until February 2nd ✨👹
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
Utonai Lake in January.
(Image courtesy of the Utonai Lake Wildlife Protection Center)
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
A scene at Utonai Lake on one day. I thought it was a gathering of swans…?
January is a time when most of the lake freezes over, so there are few waterfowl, but due to various circumstances you can still see a few swans wintering at Utonai Lake.
(Image courtesy of Roadside Station Utonai Lake)
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
Night view seen from the Grand Hotel New Oji, a city hotel in central Tomakomai ✨
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
Congratulations to everyone celebrating Coming of Age Day on January 13th✨ Whether times are joyful or hard, believe in yourself and keep moving forward. I pray that many happy encounters await you in the life ahead❤
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
Here are the main spots in Tomakomai City to watch the first sunrise of the year 🌅
Sunrise is expected at 7:04 AM.
Please refrain from disruptive behavior like idling near private homes.
● 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 coasts of Itoi and Tarumae
● Yufutsu Marina waterfront breakwater
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
Friday, December 12th morning at Lake Utonai 🌅
Tomakomai has been experiencing a spell of severe cold recently.
This image comes from the Roadside Station Lake Utonai Facebook page. It shows the season’s uniquely beautiful sunrise and the lake’s surface.✨
(Image courtesy of Roadside Station Lake Utonai)
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
The 'Symbol Street Terrace' illumination, which will brighten the street, begins on Saturday, December 14th. ✨ The opening ceremony, starting at 5:00 PM, will liven up the event with performances, including a set by Tomakomai Tourism Ambassador Shihori Kadota. ✨
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
On the shore of Lake Utonai, the samaras of the karakogi maple sparkle in the sunlight ✨
You can also see whooper swans 🦢
(Image provided by the Lake Utonai Wildlife Protection Center)
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Tomakomai Tourism Association posted.
A video explaining how to ride local buses and proper onboard manners in Tomakomai City is now available 🚌
Tomakomai City’s official mascot, Tomachop, guides viewers through boarding procedures and etiquette ✨
Versions are available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Indonesian ✨
Watch it on the Tomakomai City Hall YouTube channel!
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