In October 2025, a new landmark complex called "Tomikuru" will open in Hidaka Town, located at the foot of the Hidaka Mountains, the roof of Hokkaido. It will be a "town exchange hub" with a variety of functions, including a kids' hall where children can play, halls and plazas where events can be held, and a tourist area. It will also have a bus terminal, making it a convenient facility for both local residents and tourists. This article will provide a complete guide to the attractions of "Tomikuru."

Tomikuru is a complex facility with a distinctive design featuring a roof inspired by the Hidaka Mountains, where local residents and tourists can easily visit and interact. It has been developed as a base that supports daily life and activity, offering everything from administrative services to tourism, childcare support, and events.

What kind of exciting facility is this? Let's take a look inside "Tomikuru"!

Fureai Hall

Fureai Hall

An open, multi-purpose space that can be used for rest, study, socializing, and even events.

Multipurpose Hall

Multipurpose Hall

The space is the size of a volleyball court and can be used for a variety of purposes, including exercise, recreation, and meetings, and you can even observe the activities through the glass walls.

Kids Hall

Kids Hall

There is a ball pool and indoor play equipment, and benches and a nursing room are also available nearby, making it a safe space for children and their parents to play and rest.

Bus waiting area (bus terminal)

Bus waiting area (bus terminal)

This bus terminal is where Donan Bus and municipal buses arrive and depart. The waiting room is equipped with rest areas, toilets, and a nursing room, making it convenient for sightseeing and everyday travel.

Tourist Area

Tourist Area

This is an area where you can purchase Hidaka Town's specialty products. It is a new base for promoting the charm of Hidaka both within and outside the town.

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Training room/workshop

Training room/workshop

There is a training room that can be used for meetings and training sessions, and a workshop with cooking facilities.These can also be connected and used together.

Living Window (Tomikawa Branch Office)

Living Window (Tomikawa Branch Office)

As a branch office of the town hall, various administrative procedures can be carried out.

Outdoor plaza

Outdoor plaza

The "Strolling Square" is a place where you can take a walk or run while enjoying the changing seasons. The "Play Square" is an up-and-down space with walking paths and artificial hills. There is also the "Exchange Square" in front of the facility and the "Connection Square" where food trucks can operate.

There is a cute manhole cover in front of Tomikuru.

Each facility has different opening hours, from community halls and multipurpose halls that are likely to be busy with local residents, to convenient government offices, tourist areas that are great for sightseeing, and bus stops.

To celebrate the opening, an "Opening Festival" will be held on Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 5th, with a number of events including a mystery-solving rally, food truck stalls, and performances by the local Tomikawa Junior High School and Tomikawa High School brass bands.

"Tomikuru" is a "regional hub" where residents can easily gather, learn, have fun, and tourists can also drop in. Not only will it be useful for daily life, but it is likely to attract attention as a place that will create excitement in Hidaka. If you are visiting Hidaka Town, be sure to stop by the new hub, "Tomikuru."