Jan–Feb
Snowshoe Tour
Four snowshoe tours are held each winter—two in late January and two in early February—visiting Hoshikaze Hill and Kaminokoike Pond.At Kaminokoike Pond, participants walk a 4 km round trip along a magical snow-covered trail that is closed during the winter. At Hoshikaze Hill, on clear days, visitors can enjoy magnificent panoramic views stretching from Mt. Shari to the Shiretoko mountain range.
June
Mountain Opening day of Mt. Shari
The last Sunday of June
Though snowed in during winter, Mt. Shari
opens on the last Sunday in June. At 6:30 AM, a safety prayer ceremony is held at Seigakuso, the
trailhead. From the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views of Lake Mashu, the Sea of Okhotsk, and
even Kunashiri Island on a clear day.
Mt. Shari Climbing Guide
July
Gran Fondo Kiyosato
The first Sunday of July
It is the highest-class cycling event
that you can experience only in Kiyosato-Cho on the vast land of Hokkaido! Enjoy the huge
landscape of Hokkaido with spreading mountains and fields. Have a fantastic ride on the wide
roads with small traffic in the great location with a view of Mt. Shari and enjoy our delicious
supplement food using the local products and ingredients!
Granfondo KIYOSATO official site
August
Bon Festival
Not only children but also grown-ups enjoy the short summer of Kiyosato-Cho. It is a bustling festival with many stalls.
Kiyosato Shrine Festival
Not only children but also grown-ups enjoy the short summer of Kiyosato-Cho. Portable shrines parade around the town. When there are not enough people to carry the shrine, a tractor pulls the dolly which carries a portable shrine on it.
September
Hometown Industry Festival
The first Sunday of September
Kiyosato’s signature autumn event offers a relaxing seasonal experience with live music performances, sales of local specialties, and delicious Kiyosato products, including the potato shochu “Hokkaido Kiyosato.”
Mt. Shari Road Race
Kiyosato-Cho has many good roads for people who want to enjoy running in the rural scenery. Mt. Shari Road Race, held in September every year, offers various courses for entry, such as the Half Marathon and the 1 km run by the teams of parents and children.
November
JA Kiyosato Harvest Festival
Scheduled for Late November
Kiyosato’s autumn harvest comes together in one exciting event. Enjoy a special sale of fresh
vegetables grown in the town’s vast fields, along with delicious local food stalls and a variety
of fun events.
