Right next to the city center. Views of the city, the sea and Mt. Tarumae from the observation deck
| From Tomakomai Station | By car about 5 min (about 3 km by road) Estimated from road map data. Traffic lights, congestion and winter roads can make it take longer. |
|---|---|
| Area | Tomakomai |
| Our photos | 2013, 2025 |
| Map | Route from Tomakomai Station / Open map |
What are Midorigaoka Park and its observation deck like?
Midorigaoka Park is a large multi-purpose park on the north side of central Tomakomai. From the observation deck on higher ground, you can see the Tomakomai cityscape and the Pacific Ocean, and on clear days even Mt. Tarumae.
The park has ponds, walking paths and sports facilities, and you can enjoy cherry blossoms and autumn leaves in their seasons. It is close to the edge of town, so if you are lucky you may meet Ezo sika deer (we also photographed them in 2025).
Getting there from Tomakomai and travel time
From JR Tomakomai Station, it takes about 5 min by car. The distance is about 3 km by road.
Travel times are estimates based on the road distance from map data (OpenStreetMap), assuming an average speed of about 55 km/h (about 70 km/h for routes longer than 40 km). Traffic lights, traffic jams and winter road conditions can make the trip longer. Please check the latest road information before you go.
How people living in Tomakomai can enjoy it
It is only a short drive from the city center, so you can use the park for daily walks, jogging and outdoor play for children. If you want “a big park near home,” the residential areas around Midorigaoka Park are also worth considering.
The observation deck is also good for getting an overall picture of the city. If you are thinking about moving to Tomakomai, first look at the spread of the city from here. It will help you get a feel for the area.
Our photo record
Our president visited in May 2013 and May 2025 and recorded about 105 photos.
This page was machine-translated. The Japanese original prevails.
Photos: Banana House Inc. (taken by our president). Do not reuse without permission.
Our photo records and timestamp certificates
The 8 photos in this article were taken on site by our president. We list the SHA-256 hashes of the published files and have them signed by timestamp authorities (DateSealed, DigiCert, Sectigo)(First certified: 2026-11-03 12:40 JST). A signature shows that the same file existed before that time; it does not prove the date the photo was taken.
You can check the signature and hash of each photo from its timestamp certificate. To see whether a photo you saved matches our records, use the photo timestamp verification page (Japanese) .
Frequently asked questions
What can you see from the observation deck at Midorigaoka Park?
You can see central Tomakomai and the Pacific Ocean, and on clear days Mt. Tarumae and more.
Nearby spots
- Tomakomai Port and ferry terminal (about 3 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 5 min)
- Lake Utonai (about 9 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 15 min)
- Nishikioka Station and the Nishikioka area (about 11 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 10 min)
Looking for a home or selling in Tomakomai?
“Lake Shikotsu or Noboribetsu on weekends”, “I want to live near the airport”: we suggest areas that fit the way you want to live. We also help with selling and vacant houses.
Banana House Inc., 1-1-1 Honkocho, Tomakomai. We never use pushy sales. Please write in English or Japanese.