| The people of Kitami enjoy a variety of events and festivals in all four
seasons. The Lake Saroma 100 Kilometre Ultra Marathon - a gruelling 100
kilometre run through spectacular natural scenery.The lively Kitami summer
Bonchi Festival. The Onneyu Hot Spring Festival, where a portable shrine
is carried through the river. Tanno's unique Curry and Rice Marathon. Kitami's
Chrysanthemum Festival, one of the largest and oldest of its kind in Hokkaido.
The Oktoberfest, a festival for local beers. Snowmobiles on Lake Saroma,
where you can experience the thrill of riding on a snowmobile or four wheeler
over the frozen lake. A range of exciting events reflecting the characteristics
of the region. |