{"id":43178,"date":"2026-09-21T13:36:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T04:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kanakane.co.jp\/?page_id=43178"},"modified":"2026-10-11T11:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T02:30:10","slug":"about-tobetsu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kanakane.co.jp\/en\/about-tobetsu\/","title":{"rendered":"About Tobetsu Town"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"43178\" class=\"elementor elementor-43178\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f3130f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f3130f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1595ae74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1595ae74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"tb-guide\"><style>.tb-guide{font-family:Outfit,sans-serif;color:#021228;line-height:1.9;font-weight:300;font-size:17px}.tb-guide *{box-sizing:border-box}.tb-guide .tb-in{max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}.tb-guide .tb-hero{padding:150px 0 80px;background:linear-gradient(rgba(31,15,15,.52),rgba(31,15,15,.52)),url(\"https:\/\/kanakane.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_578066593-scaled.jpeg\") center\/cover no-repeat;width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);text-align:center;color:#fff}.tb-guide .tb-pill{display:inline-block;padding:4px 18px;border-radius:4px;background:linear-gradient(70deg,#E9723C 50%,#FFDD59 100%);color:#fff;font-weight:500;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.08em}.tb-guide h1{font-size:44px;font-weight:600;margin:18px 0 14px;line-height:1.3;color:#fff}.tb-guide .tb-lead{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;font-size:18px}.tb-guide .tb-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:40px}.tb-guide .tb-fact{color:#021228;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 16px;box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(2,18,40,.08);text-align:center}.tb-guide .tb-fact b{display:block;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:#E9723C;letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:4px}.tb-guide .tb-fact span{font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;display:block}.tb-guide section.tb-sec{padding:64px 0}.tb-guide section.tb-alt{background:#f6f8fb}.tb-guide h2{font-size:30px;font-weight:600;margin:14px 0 20px;line-height:1.4;color:#021228}.tb-guide p{margin:0 0 1.1em}.tb-guide .tb-note{background:#fff;border-left:4px solid #E9723C;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin-top:22px;font-size:16px;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(2,18,40,.06)}.tb-guide .tb-note b{font-weight:600}.tb-guide .tb-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:24px}.tb-guide .tb-card{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:22px 20px;box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(2,18,40,.08)}.tb-guide .tb-card h3{font-size:18px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 8px;color:#E9723C}.tb-guide .tb-card p{font-size:15px;margin:0}.tb-guide .tb-cta{text-align:center;padding:64px 0 80px}.tb-guide .tb-btn{display:inline-block;padding:14px 40px;border-radius:100px;background:linear-gradient(70deg,#E9723C 50%,#FFDD59 100%);color:#fff!important;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none!important}.tb-guide .tb-src{font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(2,18,40,.6);margin-top:28px;line-height:1.7}.tb-guide .tb-cards.two{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.tb-guide .tb-season{display:inline-block;padding:2px 12px;border-radius:100px;background:#021228;color:#fff;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:10px}.tb-guide .tb-card ul{margin:8px 0 12px;padding-left:1.2em;font-size:15px}.tb-guide .tb-card li{margin:0}.tb-guide .tb-card a.tb-link{color:#E9723C;font-weight:500;font-size:15px;text-decoration:underline}@media(max-width:767px){.tb-guide .tb-cards.two{grid-template-columns:1fr}.tb-guide{font-size:16px}.tb-guide .tb-hero{padding:130px 0 50px}.tb-guide h1{font-size:32px}.tb-guide h2{font-size:24px}.tb-guide .tb-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.tb-guide .tb-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}.tb-guide section.tb-sec{padding:44px 0}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"tb-hero\">\n<div class=\"tb-in\"><span class=\"tb-pill\">ABOUT TOBETSU<\/span>\n<h1>About Tobetsu Town<\/h1>\n<p class=\"tb-lead\">A town adjacent to Sapporo where the history of settlement and life in the snow are still very much alive. Let us introduce you to Tobetsu Town in Hokkaido\u2014the birthplace of Kanako and a hub for planning travel adventures.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tb-facts\">\n<div class=\"tb-fact\"><b>Location<\/b>Adjacent to Sapporo<br \/>About 45 minutes from downtown Sapporo<\/div>\n<div class=\"tb-fact\"><b>Pioneering<\/b>1871 (Meiji 4)<br \/>Kuninao Date Settled There<\/div>\n<div class=\"tb-fact\"><b>The Origin of the Town's Name<\/b>The Ainu word \u201cT\u014dpetsu\u201d<br \/>(A River Flowing from a Marsh)<\/div>\n<div class=\"tb-fact\"><b>Sister Cities<\/b>Sweden<br \/>City of Leksand<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"tb-sec\">\n<div class=\"tb-in\"><span class=\"tb-pill\">HISTORY<\/span>\n<h2>Kuninao Date and the History of Settlement<\/h2>\n<p>The settlement of T\u014dbetsu Town began in 1871 (Meiji 4), when Date Kuninao, the lord of the Iwadeyama Date clan of the Sendai Domain, settled there with his retainers. It is a town with a history that is rare even in Hokkaido, as the lord and his entire retinue worked together to carve out a new land.<\/p>\n<p>The current city of Date was founded by Kuninari\u2019s younger brother, Date Kuninari (of the Watari Date clan). In 2020, marking the 150th anniversary of the settlement\u2019s founding, Tobetsu Town and Date City signed a \u201cHistorical Sister City Agreement.\u201d By around Meiji 35, the settlement had developed into the most prosperous rural community within the Sapporo Subprefectural Office\u2019s jurisdiction (at that time).<\/p>\n<div class=\"tb-note\"><b>Directions from Sapporo<\/b><br \/>It takes about 40 minutes by train on the Gakuen Toshi Line from JR Sapporo Station to Ishikari-Tobetsu Station. It\u2019s also about a 40-minute drive (via National Route 275 or 337). It\u2019s close enough to the center of Sapporo to make for an easy day trip.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"tb-sec tb-alt\">\n<div class=\"tb-in\"><span class=\"tb-pill\">1-DAY TRIP<\/span>\n<h2>Recommended Day Trips<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some recommended seasonal itineraries you can enjoy on a day trip from Sapporo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tb-cards two\">\n<div class=\"tb-card\"><span class=\"tb-season\">\u590f<\/span>\n<h3>Exploring T\u014dbetsu Town by Bicycle<\/h3>\n<p>The cycling map created by the Tobetsu Town Tourism Association features four courses, each with a different theme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Course A: Stroll Through the Streets of Tobetsu<\/li>\n<li>Course B: Sweden Hills, with a Touch of Scandinavia, and a Roadside Station<\/li>\n<li>Course C: A Tour of the History Associated with Lord Kuninao Date<\/li>\n<li>Course D: Delicious Food and Rural Scenery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"tb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kanko-tobetsu.jp\/news\/%e5%bd%93%e5%88%a5%e7%94%ba%e3%82%b5%e3%82%a4%e3%82%af%e3%83%aa%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%83%9e%e3%83%83%e3%83%97%e3%82%92%e4%bd%9c%e6%88%90%e3%81%97%e3%81%be%e3%81%97%e3%81%9f\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the Cycling Map (Tobetsu Town Tourism Association)<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tb-card\"><span class=\"tb-season\">\u51ac<\/span>\n<h3>A Day Tracing the History of Kuninao Date<\/h3>\n<p>This is a day to trace the history of settlement while enjoying experiences unique to the snowy season.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Logging Experience<\/li>\n<li>History Lecture at a Shrine<\/li>\n<li>Armor Try-On Experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"tb-cta\">\n<div class=\"tb-in\">\n<h2>Travel Consultations Including Tobetsu Town<\/h2>\n<a class=\"tb-btn\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABOUT TOBETSU: About Tobetsu Town A town adjacent to Sapporo where the history of settlement and life in the snow are still very much alive. We\u2019d like to introduce Tobetsu Town in Hokkaido\u2014the birthplace of Kanakure and a hub for travel planning. Location: Adjacent to Sapporo; approximately 45 minutes from downtown Sapporo. Settlement: 187\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-43178","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kanakane.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43178","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kanakane.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kanakane.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kanakane.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kanakane.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43178"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/kanakane.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43178\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43219,"href":"https:\/\/kanakane.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43178\/revisions\/43219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kanakane.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43178"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}