Northern TOKACHI

Various enjoyable activities and vast views of rural landscapes

Going for a drive is the perfect way to enjoy the vast rural landscapes. This region offers a variety of activities such as flying on hot air ballons, night cruises, and agricultural activities. Play outdoor sports and also relax by visiting hot springs.

Northern TOKACHI

Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden

"Ryugetsu" is a store that represents the Tokachi region, also known as the town of delicious sweets. Experience the town of sweets by taking part in tours, visiting cafés, and workshops.

Otofuke Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Otofuke Odori
11-chome

JR
Approx. 30min

Gourmet (Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen)

There are 4 restaurants in "Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen", serving special gourmet dishes of Tokachigawa Onsen such as the Tokachi raclette cheese that matures the surface of the cheese with moor hot spring, and mature raw ham made from moor pigs that have been fed moor hot spring water.

Otofuke Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Otofuke Odori
11-chome

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 30min

Shihoro Beef (Nupuka Village)

Nupuka Village is located in the Shihoro Highlands, and its Yakiniku Restaurant serves dishes using the local "Shihoro Beef", Jingisukan (grilled mutton dish), and Sukiyaki.

Shihoro Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Shihoro

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 50min

Toka Toka (Bread)

A bakery that sells bread using ingredients from the Tokachi region such as French bread made with whole wheat flour using Hokkaido wheat. Menus such as hamburger steaks made with Naitai Highland Beef is served in the store.

Kamishihoro Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Kami
shihoro

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 1hr 10min

Cream Terrace (Tokachi Shinmura Farm)

A tea salon run by Tokachi Shinmura Farm with a charming terrace surrounded by the grand nature of Hokkaido. The welcome drink of the grazing cow milk is must-try.

Kamishihoro Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Kami
shihoro

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 1hr 10min

Shikaoi Gourmet

Shikaoi Town is a production area of rich agricultural products. It is also famous for its soba noodles, and the Shikaoi Soba store, "Shikamen" serves handmade soba using 100% ingredients from Shikaoi. The burdock root tempura soba noodle is also popular.

Shikaoi Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Shikaoi
Eigyosho

Takushoku Bus
Approx. 1hr

Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride

Take a look at the grand sceneries from a hot air balloon. They fly up to about 30 m, offering panoramic views of the Tokachi Plain, Daisetsuzan Mountain Ranges, and the Hidaka Mountains.

Otofuke Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Otofuke Odori
11-chome

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 30min

Tokachigaka Observation Deck

Below the deck spreads views of the gently flowing Tokachi River, Tokachigawa Onsen town, the vast Tokachi Plain, and the Hidaka Mountains in the distance.

Otofuke Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Otofuke Odori
11-chome

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 30min

Shihoro Highlands

The Shihoro Highlands is an excellent view spot where the Tokachi Plains can be seen. Sceneries from an elevation of 600 m can seem to extend infinitely beyond the horizon on a clear day.

Shihoro Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Shihoro

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 50min

Lake Nukabira in Spring

Lake Nukabira is a reservoir, and its appearance changes according to season and water level. Its view in the spring is unique, with tree stumps that were cut at the time of construction appear.

Kamishihoro Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Kami
shihoro

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 1hr 10min

Taushubetsu River Bridge (Phantom Bridge)

This is an arch bridge that is built across Lake Nukabira. It appears from around January when the water level of the dam is low, and begins to sink in May when the water rises. When the season changes to summer the bridge will sink to the bottom of the lake. It is the only arch bridge in Japan that reappears according to season, therefore referred to as the "Phantom Bridge".

Kamishihoro Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Kami
shihoro

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 1hr 10min

Lake Shikaribetsu (the Star Dwelling Lake)

It is the lake with the highest elevation in Hokkaido, known for the beautiful night sky. There are activities for enjoying the nightscapes such as night cruises and star gazing.

Shikaoi Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Shikaoi
Eigyosho

Takushoku Bus
Approx. 1hr

Sanyoan (Tokachigawa Onsen)

The hot spring waters of Tokachigawa Onsen is a moor hot spring, designated as a heritage of Hokkaido and also referred to as the "hot spring for beauty". In the town there are many hotels and ryokans, including the high class Ryokan "Sanyoan".

Otofuke Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Otofuke Odori
11-chome

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 30min

Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen

Opened on December 8, 2016, this brand new facility is equipped with moor hot spring spas for families as well as couples, a marche, food processing workshop, and 4 restaurants.

Otofuke Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Otofuke Odori
11-chome

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 30min

Park Golf

Park golf is a sport similar to golf that was developed in Tokachi. It is a casual sport that can be easily enjoyed by beginners and people of all ages.

Shihoro Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Shihoro

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 50min

Nukabira Gensenkyo

Nukabira Gensenkyo is a popular hot spring area in Kamishihoro Town. It is said to help make the skin smooth and also good for the stomach by drinking.

Kamishihoro Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Kami
shihoro

Tokachi Bus
Approx. 1hr 10min

Dog Sleigh

If you want to fully enjoy the winter of Hokkaido, ride the dog sleigh through the powder white plains that extend in front of the mountains of Daisetsuzan National Park. Even beginners are able to easily enjoy.

Shikaoi Town

Obihiro Station
Bus Terminal Shikaoi
Eigyosho

Takushoku Bus
Approx. 1hr

Outdoor Activities at Lake Shikaribetsu

Lake Shikaribetsu is the perfect location for enjoying outdoor sports such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking. Why not take part to fully enjoy the great outdoors?

Shikaoi Town