[2025 Toyokoro Attraction] Travel Guide for Otsu Coast (Updated Apr)

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, 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

#Sapporo Attractions Otsu Coast is a great place to enjoy the sunset. There are vast sandy beaches and calm seas here. Whenever the sun sets, the entire coastline is dyed golden, and the scenery is breathtaking. In the evening, tourists gathered on the beach, quietly waiting for the sunset to fall into the horizon. The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the sea, forming a shimmering golden light band that makes people intoxicated. The sunset scenery of Otsu Coast not only attracts photography enthusiasts, but also becomes an ideal place for couples and families to share a good time. There are also many cafes and restaurants near the coast where visitors can enjoy delicious food while admiring the magnificent sunset. The beautiful sunset scenery of Otsu Coast will bring endless touching memories whether you are visiting for the first time or returning again.