Hello everyone. This is Tomohiro Nakamichi from Shibecha Town. This year, the temperature in Shibecha was cooler than usual and the summer-like days passed in a blink of an eye. The trees are changing their colors, and I can feel the autumn season approaching. Now, I would like to introduce the charm of Lake Tangji, a lake in Shibecha town and how to enjoy it!

The attraction of Lake Tangji is the scenery and flora and fauna as it is in nature. Lake Tangji is rich in nature and there are many birds living here because there is abundant food. Please enjoy bird watching and nature walk when you visit Tangji Lake.

Tangji Lake walking trail. It is fun just to walk along the lakeside.

Kingfishers at sunset, they are getting fish.

Sunset and kingfishers

When we walked along the lakeside promenade, we saw a heron, a hunter of waterside. It waits patiently to catch a fish.

A red-headed woodpecker. A kind of woodpecker.

Early morning canoeing in Kushiro Marsh

Also, you can see the whole view of Lake Tangji from nearby "Sarbo-Sarurun Observatory". If you want to go hiking, this is also a good spot.

Lake Tangji from Sarurun Observatory. Kushiro Line's railroad tracks extend.

There are many facilities around Tangji Lake. If you are interested in the nature of Tangji Lake, please visit "Tangji Eco Museum Center". You can see the exhibition which introduces the nature, flora and fauna of Lake Tangji and describes the formation of the landform in detail.

Tangji Eco Museum Center is located in front of the parking lot. Park golf is available in front.

And next to the Eco Museum Center is "Lakeside Touro". They offer canoeing tour from Lake Tangji to the headwaters of Kushiro Marsh.

Lakeside Tooro

While experiencing canoeing, white-tailed eagles, which are designated as special natural treasures, and Steller's sea eagles sometimes fly over in winter. You can watch the experience on the "Shibecha Town Community Development" channel. If you are interested in what the tour is like, please watch this video as well. (By the way, in winter when Lake Tangji freezes over, you can also experience wakasagi (Japanese smelt) fishing.

Also, if you want to know the history of Shibecha Town, go to Shibecha Town Museum "Nitai To" across the road from the parking lot. This is a facility where you can learn about not only the history, but also the town's Ainu culture, flora and fauna, insects, and much more. The museum regularly holds events related to the history of the town. The building has a very nice and relaxing atmosphere.

Shibecha Town Museum "Nitai To

The building next to the museum is the "Hokkaido Shuji Jigyo Kushiro Branch Main Building. Originally located at the current Shibecha High School, it was moved to its current location in 1969. It is registered as a Hokkaido Cultural Heritage site.

Kushiro Branch of the Hokkaido Regional Magistrate's Office

How was it? Lake Tangji is a proud place that can be enjoyed in any season. Not only activities such as canoeing, but also facilities such as museums and eco-museum centers are available for both outdoor and indoor people.

There are also facilities around Lake Tangoro such as Tangoro station where Noroko-go stops, sauna facilities, hamburger stores and inns, etc. Please use facilities around Tangoro not only for a day but also as a foothold for sightseeing in Shibecha town. We are looking forward to your visit!