2025 Toyokoro Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Beautiful, clear ice blocks appear on Otsu Coast in the Tokachi area of ​​Hokkaido in winter. Due to its beauty, it is called jewelry ice. It is said that the frozen Tokachi River in the frigid cold tends to wash up here. It looks great when photographed with the morning sun or sunset in the background. There is a parking lot for jewelry ice near the coast, so we recommend accessing by car. #snowscape #hokkaidotrip #wintertrip #tokachi #jewelryice #greatview

Toyokoro Town, Hokkaido A Japanese elm tree stands on a large grassland along the Tokachi River. The tree is estimated to be about 150 years old. It is a very large tree that is also popular as a photo spot. It shows different appearances depending on the season and weather. It is also very beautiful at sunrise and sunset. There are toilets and a parking lot at a facility called Harunire House, and the Japanese elm tree is a few hundred meters down the stairs from there. #HokkaidoTrip #Tokachi #HarunireNoki

This rest area is located near the Harunire Tree, a famous tourist spot in Toyokoro Town. It features a pale yellow-green roof. There is a small parking lot in front of the building. When the building is open, you can see seasonal photos of the Harunire Tree inside. #Snowscape #HarunireTree

This spring lily tree is known as a symbolic tourist spot in Toyokoro Town. It is extremely well-known in the surrounding area, having appeared in the lyrics of a certain famous artist. Especially in the winter season, the surrounding area is covered in pure white snow, creating a fantastical view. It is truly spectacular if you come here in the morning or at night. #Snowscape #Riverside #spring lily tree

Toyokoro Town, located in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, spreads across the mouth of the Tokachi River. Every year, jewelry ice washes up on the Otsu Coast, which faces the sea in Toyokoro Town, during the harsh winter. Jewelry ice is a type of highly transparent ice made from freshwater that freezes upstream of the Tokachi River, which breaks and washes away. By the time it washes up on the river, it has been scraped and polished into crystal-like gemstones. The best time to see it is usually from late January to around February. The number of tourists decreased for a time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but in recent years it has become so popular that tour buses also come. Jewelry ice, especially when illuminated by the sunlight shining in from the morning sun, is extremely photogenic. However, it is quite cold, so you need to dress warmly (you will die from the cold, haha). Parking is free to use. A jewelry house has been built near the riverbank and serves as a rest area. You can buy souvenirs and enjoy snacks. The toilets were recently built and are very clean. #Seasonal places in Japan #Snowscape #Hokkaido #Breathtaking view

Hokkaido has many beautiful spots that will take your breath away! This time, we will introduce 7 recommended spots where you can enjoy spectacular natural views, cafes, and fantastic scenery. 1. Arabica Coffee Niseko ☕ The world-famous coffee brand "% Arabica" has landed in Niseko, Hokkaido! A cafe where you can enjoy exquisite espresso and latte in a sophisticated space. ❄️ Enjoy a blissful moment with snow scenery and coffee in winter! 📍Niseko Hirafu 1-jo 4-chome 3-9, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 2. Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan 🏕️ A spectacular spot only available in winter! At the **"Ice Village** that is built on Lake Shikaribetsu, you can enjoy ice bars and open-air baths on ice✨ ❄️ The only place to experience a fantastic world surrounded by ice! 📍 Lake Shikaribetsu, Shikaoi-cho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido 3. Tokachi Ranch, Birch Tree-lined Road 🌳 A spectacular spot in Tokachi with a beautiful row of birch trees that looks like a scene from a movie. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, so it's picturesque no matter what season you visit✨ 🚗 Perfect for driving and photography! 📍 Tokachi Ranch, Otofuke-cho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido 4. Ningle Terrace 🏡 A collection of cute little log houses in the forest on the grounds of the New Furano Prince Hotel. Handmade goods shops line the area, and at night it is lit up for a fantastic atmosphere! 🌲 A healing spot that feels like a fairy tale world! 📍 Nakagoryo, Furano City, Hokkaido 5. Japanese elm tree 🌿 A single tree standing alone in Otofuke-cho, Tokachi. A spot where you can enjoy a spectacular view that blends into the natural world with nothing blocking the view around. 🌅 It's especially beautiful when it's dyed in the morning and evening sun! 📍Otofuke Town, Kato District, Hokkaido 6. Jewelry Ice 💎 Sparkling ice fragments that appear only in winter on Otsu Coast in Toyokoro Town. When bathed in the morning sun, they create a fantastic landscape that shines like jewels✨ 🌊 A mysterious view unique to Hokkaido in winter! 📍Otsu Coast, Toyokoro Town, Nakagawa District, Hokkaido 7. The Westin Rusutsu ⛷️ A luxury hotel located in Rusutsu Resort, one of Hokkaido's leading ski resorts. Enjoy a luxurious stay while looking out at the vast snowy scenery! 🏔️ The best resort where you can enjoy skiing, hot springs, and gourmet food! 📍133 Izumikawa, Rusutsu Village, Abuta District, Hokkaido A special trip to Hokkaido✨ We've introduced some recommended spots in Hokkaido that are full of stunning views, cafes, and resorts! Where do you want to go? Tell me in the comments 💬💓 #Hokkaido trip #Beautiful spots #Winter Hokkaido #Cafe hopping #Connect with people who love to travel #Domestic travel strategy #Domestic seasonal places #Domestic travel trip

The Tokachi River flows through Obihiro city and into the Pacific Ocean. This is the view of the Tokachi River around Toyokoro Town. The river itself was hard to see because of the snow, but the view from the bank was spectacular. We were able to see a magnificent view of the Daisetsu mountain range. #Snowscape #Riverside

This is a scene from a drive from Toyokoro-cho to Taiki-cho. Thanks to the clear skies, the snowy fields look spectacular. When you drive through this, every scene is so picturesque that you can't help but stop the car on the side of the road to take photos. #snowscape #drive

While driving in the Tokachi area, I came across a place that caught my interest. It's a tunnel and a bridge that would be nothing special in any other season, but the river was frozen and the view beyond the tunnel was snowy, so it was a place that really made me want to take photos. #snowscape #drive #tunnel