Feel the roar of cascading water and the towering Hidaka Mountains behind you.
The 52nd Pyotan Falls Yamabe Release Festival takes place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Satsunai River Park.
This outdoor summer event features the annual yamabe (landlocked salmon) fingerling release and stream fishing, plus treetop climbing, a mobile petting zoo, and VR tours of the Hidaka range.
Enjoy taiko drumming and a candy toss while savoring grilled rainbow trout—perfect for families!
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Top 3 Must-Try Nature Activities
① Yamabe Release & Stream Fishing
Release fingerlings into the crystal-clear Satsunai River, then try your luck at stream fishing.
Catch-and-grill your fish on-site! Staff will assist kids, so everyone can enjoy safely.
② Treetop Adventure “Treeing”
Climb tall trees using ropes for a thrilling canopy experience.
(Advance reservation required. Limited on-the-day slots available.)
③ Mini Lecture & VR on the Hidaka Mountains
Learn about the formation of this national park, then take a virtual journey with VR goggles—perfect for mountain lovers!
(Advance reservation required.)
Event Schedule
| Time | Location | Program |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Main Stage | Opening Ceremony / Poloshiri Taiko |
| 10:30 | River Area | Yamabe Fingerling Release |
| 11:00 | Stream | Stream Fishing / Rainbow Trout Catch & Grill |
| 11:30 | Observation Tent | Mini Lecture on the Hidaka Mountains (1st session) |
| 12:00 | Various Booths | Mölkky / Woodcraft / Paper Airplanes, etc. |
| 13:00 | Stage | Candy & Edamame Toss |
| 13:30 | Observation Tent | Mini Lecture (2nd session) |
| 14:00 | All Areas | Peetan (mascot) Parade & Closing |
*In case of rain, event will move to Nakasatsunai Cultural Center with a reduced program.
Programs Requiring Advance Registration
| Program | Capacity | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Treetop Climbing Experience | 40 participants | Online Form (Deadline: July 1 at 5:00 PM) |
| Hidaka Mountain Mini Lectures | 30 per session | Same as above |
【Information│Contact】
Venue: Satsunai River Park (713 Minami-Satsunai, Nakasatsunai Village)
Admission: Free (Some activities require a fee)
Parking: 300 temporary spaces near the venue
Shuttle: Temporary bus from Obihiro Station (Round-trip ¥1,000)
Contact: Nakasatsunai Village Tourism Association TEL 0155-68-3390
Official Website
MATOKA’s Travel Tips
- Explore Gardens the Day Before
Use the “Tokachi Garden Passport” to visit Rokkanomori or the Nakasatsunai Art Village Gardens, then head to the riverside campsite at Satsunai Park.
花柄包装紙でおなじみの山野草が咲き誇り、清流とニレの巨木が迎える「六花の森」。ケーキ片手に1万坪のガーデンを歩けば、十勝の四季が五感をほどきます。
- Festival Hop to Shintoku After
On the same day from 5:00 PM, enjoy the “Waiwai Beer Party” in nearby Shintoku Town—nature by day, beer by night!
2025年7月4日（金）17:00、新得町「保健福祉センターなごみ」前駐車場で『ワイワイ・ビアパーティー』が開催されます。地元グルメに加えキッチンカーも初参戦、殺陣ショーや大道芸などステージも盛りだくさん！
Start Summer with the Sound of Waterfalls
Surrounded by mist from Pyotan Falls, the sparkle of fish in the stream, and the scent of smoky grills, this is a field park where all your senses come alive.
On July 6, gather your family and friends for a refreshing day of forest and water at Satsunai River Park!
