Events and Festivals
Local festivals, marathons, and seasonal highlights: cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, skiing, fireworks.
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【December 1 – March 31】Enjoy the Snow to the Fullest! Winter Fest in Ecopark｜Otofuke Town
At Tokachi Ecology Park — a beloved place where people of all ages can “learn through play” amid beautiful nature — the annual **Winter Fest** is back! Set against the vast snowy …
【Now Open until Late March 2026】“Showa Kami-Shihoro Exhibition” — Experience Retro Townscapes │ Kamishihoro Town
The “Showa Kami-Shihoro Exhibition,” showcasing photographs from the Showa era collected from Kamishihoro residents, is currently being held at two venues: “Hareta Kamishihoro” an…
【January 10 – March 8】Winter Balance Created by Ice and Heat. Hokkaido Avanto │ Shintoku Town
This limited-time Avanto experience, where you move between a frozen lake and a sauna—a traditional Finnish bathing practice—is held at Lake Kuttari in Shintoku Town. Warm up in m…
【January 24 – March 15】The Phantom Village Appearing on the Lake, “Shikaribetsu Lake Kotan,” Finally Opens
The phantom settlement “Shikaribetsu Lake Kotan,” which appears only on Lake Shikaribetsu during the coldest winter season. On the frozen lake surface, igloos and an ice bar made …
【March 1 & 8】Explore the Zoo with a Zookeeper! ObiZoo Exploration Team
At Obihiro Zoo, the popular program “ObiZoo Exploration Team” will be held, allowing participants to explore the zoo with guidance from a zookeeper. Depending on the animals, you …
