Sairinka 2025 ended on February 16th. There was a period when the event was canceled because of heavy snowfall, but it reopened and many people visited. Thank you to everyone who came to see us 😊 2025 Sairinka ended on February 16th. There was a period when it was canceled due to heavy snow, but we reopened and many people came! Thank you to everyone who came to visit us 😊 2025 Sairinka ended on February 16th. There was a period when it was canceled due to heavy snow, but we reopened and many people came! Thank you to everyone who came to visit us 😊 #Sairinka #Tokachigawa Onsen #Otofuke #event #mall onsen #Tokachi #Hokkaido tourism #snow #sairinka #tokachi #hokkaido

Sairinka, which had been canceled due to heavy snow, resumed on February 8th! Because the snowfall set a record, we thought it might be impossible to hold the event again, but with the cooperation of many people we carried out snow removal and successfully restarted the event. It's regrettable that attractions like Alley of Light and Tunnel of Light were canceled by the heavy snow, but we are happy to be able to resume them. Although some roads still remain in poor condition, thank you to everyone who came to visit us.

Sairinka, which had been canceled due to heavy snow, will resume today, February 8. We apologize for the inconvenience. All of our staff look forward to your visit. Road conditions are still poor in some areas, so please travel with caution. Please note that the Light Alley is canceled because heavy snow has made it impassable, and snow rafting remains canceled as there is no clear prospect for resuming it. Thank you for your understanding. Sairinka Time 19:00–21:00 Place Tokachigaoka Park Sairinka, which was canceled due to heavy snow, will resume today, February 8. All of our staff look forward to your visit. Road conditions may be poor in some areas, so please take care when traveling. Time 19:00–21:00 Place: Tokachigaoka Park Sairinka, canceled due to heavy snow, will resume today, February 8. All of our staff look forward to your visit. Road conditions may be poor in some areas, so please be careful when traveling. Time 19:00–21:00 Place: Tokachigaoka Park

Due to heavy snowfall, the Sairinka event scheduled for February 5–7 has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Preparations are entering the final stage! We open on January 25th! We look forward to welcoming you. All preparatory work is currently proceeding at full speed! Opening on January 25th! We look forward to seeing you there.

January 1, 2025 First sunrise. On days when the cold is severe Because the water temperature in the river is higher A fog called a qi storm is generated. It's fantastic and beautiful, isn't it?

Preparations for Sairinka are underway! The skeleton of the most important installation in Sairinka has been built. From here, the covering will be added and the installation will be completed. We’re excited to see how the Forest of Light will turn out 😊 Preparatory work for Sairinka is in progress! The framework of the most important piece in Sairinka has already been completed. I can’t wait to see what the Forest of Light will look like 😊

“Amber Night & Marche” is being held at Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen Roadside Station (Michi-no-Eki) until December 25th. The symbol tree takes on different expressions depending on the light. You can also enjoy locally brewed Tokachi sake, soft drinks, and a daily market featuring different vendors each day. We hope you’ll come and visit! [Event period] November 1, 2024 to December 25, 2024 [Reception hours] 19:30–21:00 [Closing time] 21:30 [Admission] Adults (junior high school students and older) ¥1,000; Elementary school students ¥500; Preschool children free. #AmberNight #Marche #GardenSpaTokachigawaOnsen #MichiNoEki #TokachigawaOnsen #PeatOnsen #HokkaidoHeritage #OnsenLovers #Otofuke #Tokachi #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #BeautyHotSpring #HokkaidoSightseeing

The Marugoto Kita-Tokachi Fair (North Tokachi Expo) will be held at Michi-no-Eki Otofuke "Natsuzora no Furusato" from December 9th to 15th! This event is packed with the charms of the four North Tokachi towns—Shikaoi, Shihoro, Kamishihoro, and Otofuke—including booths selling local specialty products and opportunities to take photos with characters. We hope to see you there! 😊 Roadside Station Otofuke "North Tokachi Expo" will take place from December 9th to 15th! It's an event full of the charms of the four North Tokachi towns—please stop by! 😊

This morning Tokachigawa Onsen was blanketed in snow. The forecast high for today is 5°C, so I think it will melt soon, but the pristine white snow is beautiful! It will get colder from now on, so please come to Tokachigawa Onsen to warm up 😊

It rained in Otofukecho this morning. By the afternoon the sky cleared to a beautiful blue, but the wind is chilly... Even so, preparations are already under way for the winter event Sairinka! Every year we start wiring and other electrical work before the snow falls. Please look forward to seeing what kind of light displays Sairinka will present this year! It was raining in Otofukecho this morning. By the afternoon the sky turned into a beautiful blue, but the wind was cold... At the same time, preparations for the winter event "Sairinka" have already begun! Every year we begin installing wiring before the snow falls. Please look forward to the light production that Sairinka will bring this year!

Today in Otofukecho the low temperature dropped to -7.1°C, a chill like early December. Frost covered the cars, turning them pure white. Even in that cold, a Ezo squirrel visited the backyard of the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center! Its little clasped paws looked utterly adorable 😊 That cute sight cheered me up this morning 😊 Today in Otofukecho the minimum temperature was -7.1°C, as cold as early December. Frost formed on the cars, leaving them completely white. Even in such cold weather, the garden behind the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Association was visited by an Ezo squirrel! Seeing them holding paws was so cute 😊 I was soothed by their cuteness this morning 😊

Tokachi Pork Workshop Yutaku, a popular tonkatsu restaurant in Obihiro✨ Founded in 1962 as a local butcher shop, this direct-run store selects pork raised in Tokachi, one of Hokkaido’s leading pork-producing regions. The meat undergoes low-temperature aging at their own factory, which tenderizes the pork and brings out its full savory flavor. 🥩 This time I had the hirekatsu set meal! It has less fat than the rosu, but it was freshly fried and crispy, and the meat was tender, juicy, and very delicious😋 They offer many other menu items, so be sure to give them a try💓 - Tokachi Pork Workshop YUTAKU✨ Founded in Showa 37 (1962), Tokachi Pork Workshop YUTAKU carefully selects pork from the Tokachi area, runs both a butcher and a restaurant, and operates its own factory. The meat used in the restaurant is processed using low-temperature aging, which softens the texture and fully brings out the pork’s natural sweetness. 🥩 This time I ordered a tenderloin pork cutlet, which has less fat than loin but is tender and juicy—very delicious😋 The shop also offers many other choices, so if you visit Tokachi or Obihiro, you should definitely stop by and try it!

Recommended nearby attraction: "Tokachi Hills — Garden on the Hill" 🌷 This soothing garden in Makubetsu celebrates the farming and culinary charms of Tokachi. The flowers and trees change with the seasons, each offering its own appeal to enjoy. 🍃🍂 The garden also holds monthly events; please refer to the Tokachi Hills website for details. About a 20-minute drive from Tokachigawa Onsen by car 🚗 - Introducing a recommended spot near Tokachigawa Onsen: "TOKACHI HILLS" 🌷 Located in Makubetsu, Hokkaido, this park blends Tokachi’s agricultural and food traditions. The garden’s flowers and trees display different looks and charms as the seasons change. You can feel the distinct beauty of the four seasons. 🍃🍂 Monthly events take place; for details, check the official TOKACHI HILLS website. It’s about a 20-minute drive from Tokachigawa Onsen. We recommend visiting to enjoy not only the restorative hot springs but also Tokachi’s nature and food culture! ✨

At the Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen stands Ideyu no Iwaza (literally “Hot Spring Rock”) 🪨 You can reach it by entering through the main entrance of Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, walking down the central corridor, and stepping outside at the corridor’s end. The boulder is made of Hidaka stone; it was bestowed with a *bunrei* (a divided portion of the shrine’s spirit) from Yudonosan Shrine and is enshrined as the guardian deity of Tokachigawa Onsen. It is said to bring blessings for household safety, business prosperity, matchmaking, and fertility (help in conceiving children). ✨ There are also information boards introducing the hand bath and the moor (peat) hot spring, so please stop by and try them out! ♨️ - At the Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Tokachigawa Onsen stands Ideyu no Iwaza (literally “Hot Spring Rock”) 🪨 The boulder rises outdoors at the end of the corridor reached after entering through the main entrance and passing the central shopping corridor. The rock is Hidaka stone and, having received a *bunrei* (a divided portion of the shrine’s spirit) from Yudonosan Shrine, is enshrined as the guardian deity of Tokachigawa Onsen. It is believed to grant household safety, business prosperity, matchmaking, and blessings for those wishing to have children. ✨ There are also information boards about the hand bath and the moor (peat) hot spring, so everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the healing waters! ♨️

Indian curry, a specialty of Obihiro and Otofuke 🍛 This time, I visited Indian Nishi 18-jo in Obihiro ✨ At this Indian branch, there’s an “egg” topping that you won’t find at other Indian locations! 🥚 The finely chopped boiled egg pairs perfectly with the rich roux! 💘 The overall richness is just right — it was so delicious I couldn’t stop eating 😋 If you love eggs, you have to try this legendary set ✨ Address: 11-30, Nishi 18-jo Kita, Obihiro, Hokkaido - In Hokkaido’s Obihiro and Otofuke, there’s a curry chain called Indian 🍛. Because it doesn’t have branches in Sapporo or other parts of Japan, it has become a local favorite. Visitors to Obihiro, Otofuke, and the Tokachi area often come to taste its curry 🤤 This introduction focuses on the Indian in Obihiro’s Nishi 18-jo, which offers a “boiled egg” add-on you won’t find elsewhere 🥚 Chopped boiled egg mixed with the rich curry makes the flavor even deeper and more harmonious — so good you can’t stop eating 😋 Be sure to come and try this dreamy curry ✨

Introducing the free footbaths at Tokachigawa Onsen🦶♨️ ✨ "Sora no Ashiyu" at Roadside Station Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen A free footbath is available, and towels are provided for a fee. Besides the footbath, the facility also offers a spa, a market, and an experience factory. ・Address: 14-1 Tokachigawa Onsen Kita, Otofuke, Tokachi, Hokkaido ・Hours: 9:00–19:00 (closed Tuesdays) ✨ "Tokachigawa Moor Onsen Footbath" in Tokachigaoka Park This is an indoor footbath facility, so you can enjoy it even when the temperature is low. Address: 14 Tokachigawa Onsen Kita, Otofuke, Tokachi, Hokkaido Hours: 9:00–17:00 Available: April 27–October 20 ✨ "Tokachigawa Onsen Footbath" behind the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center The guide center gathers lots of information about Tokachi tourism📚 When you stop by the guide center, be sure to enjoy the footbath too☺️ Address: Minami 12-chome, Tokachigawa Onsen, Otofuke, Tokachi, Hokkaido Hours: 9:00–17:00 Available: April 27–October 20 - You can try the three free footbath spots at Tokachigawa Onsen🦶♨️ We recommend experiencing these beautifying hot-spring footbaths when you visit!

How are you spending Golden Week? ✨ Kino no Mori Coffee in Otofuke is a place with authentic coffee, delicious dishes made from local ingredients, and a calm atmosphere☕️🥪🌳 This time I had the egg sandwich set with soup and salad🥚 The special mascarpone sauce blends with the egg, and paired with chewy toast, it creates an endlessly satisfying flavor that moved me😋 Besides the egg sandwich, there are Tokachi Momohana pork and shrimp avocado 🥑 flavors, so please come and try them💓 Takeout available ・Address: 6-1 Kiodori Nishi, Kino, Otofuke, Kato District, Hokkaido ・Phone: 0155-65-0640 ・Hours: 10:00–20:00 (closed during the New Year holidays) - Kino no Mori Coffee in Otofuke, Hokkaido, offers expertly brewed coffee, locally sourced dishes, and a relaxing space☕️🥪🌳 This time I ordered the egg sandwich set with thick soup and salad🥚 The special mayonnaise sauce and egg create a smooth, rich texture, and combined with the chewy toast it never gets boring—so tasty😋 The toast lineup also includes Tokachi roast pork sandwiches and fresh shrimp avocado 🥑 flavors—if you visit Otofuke or the Tokachi area, be sure to stop by and try them!

We offer electric mamachari and electric cross-bike models, as well as standard cross and mountain bike rental options🚲✨ You can easily explore the sightseeing spots around Tokachigawa Onsen🏞️ You can also enjoy riding to popular Otofuke attractions like Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden and the White Birch Avenue by bike☀️ Guests staying with us receive special discounted rental rates🉐, and we look forward to welcoming your use☺️ ・Rental hours: 9:00–17:00 ・Please return bikes by 18:00 - The Tokachigawa Onsen Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals from April 27 to October 31. In addition to sights around Tokachigawa Onsen, you can ride to popular Otofuke spots such as Ryugetsu and the White Birch Avenue☀️ We sincerely look forward to your visit!

Suzuran Park in Otofuke Town🌸 This park, rich in flowers and greenery, is beloved by locals as a spring cherry blossom spot as well as for its lilies of the valley.🌳 On Monday morning I photographed the blooming cherry trees and felt the spirit of spring more deeply. They are expected to be in full bloom toward late April, so please come and experience springtime in Otofuke Town☺️ These photos were provided by local residents.💕 - Suzuran Park in Otofuke Town, Hokkaido🌸 Besides lilies of the valley, the park fills with cherry blossoms in spring, and its lush greenery is loved by the community.🌳 These photos were provided by Otofuke residents.💕 I captured the cherry blossoms on Monday morning; although Hokkaido’s temperatures are still low, the blooming trees make spring feel even closer. Now comes the full-bloom season, and we recommend visiting Suzuran Park in spring!

I went to the hugely popular Goshun (五春) in Otofuke! ✨🍜 A large slice of chashu lies over the noodles like a cozy blanket 🥓 The thick, chewy noodles were coated in a rich gyokai-tonkotsu (seafood-and-pork-bone) dipping broth, clinging to every strand — absolutely delicious! ✨😋 I also tried the dry (soupless) tantanmen — it had just the right amount of heat and a pleasant kick of sansho, and I couldn't stop eating until the very end. 🤤 They also serve Taiwan mazesoba (Taiwan-style mixed noodles) and chuka soba (classic ramen). Come and give it a try 💓 [Address] 2-1-8 Kitasuzuran Minami, Otofuke-cho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido, Japan [Hours] 11:00–16:00 [Closed] Sundays - Located in Otofuke in the Tokachi area of Hokkaido, this wildly popular Japanese tsukemen is a must-try ✨🍜 The tsukemen comes topped with a perfectly marbled slice of chashu that looks like a comforter 🥓 The dipping broth is a rich gyokai-tonkotsu (seafood-and-pork-bone) stock; its intensity wraps the thick noodles so that every strand is full of flavour — truly delicious. 😋 I also ordered the dry (soupless) tantanmen; with the perfect amount of spiciness and a noticeable sansho flavour, I couldn't stop taking bite after bite. 🤤 The menu also includes Taiwan-style dry noodles (Taiwan mazesoba) and broth-based ramen — a great reason to visit Tokachi for hot springs and local food! ✨

Tokachi Toteppo Workshop ✨🚃 This popular cafe features a cafe and shop together 🥐☕️ You can enjoy cafe-exclusive menus made generously with ingredients from Tokachi and Hokkaido. 🍓🍰🌸 This time I had a fragrant croissant, a strawberry milk made with 100% Tokachi strawberries, and the signature drinkable cheesecake! Everything was very delicious! 😋 The menu still has many more items, so I will definitely visit again ✨ Please try it yourself too 💓 [Hours] CAFE 10:00–17:00 Last order 16:30 / SHOP 10:00–18:00 [Closed] Irregular holidays; see Tokachi Toteppo Workshop’s website for details - Located in Obihiro in the Tokachi region, Tokachi Toteppo Workshop ✨🚃 It has separate sections for takeout cakes and desserts and for dining in with coffee 🥐☕️ Desserts and drinks are made with ingredients from Tokachi and Hokkaido, and seasonal menus are offered each season 🍓🍰🌸 This time I ordered a croissant, strawberry milk made with 100% Tokachi strawberries, and the shop’s signature cheesecake milkshake — each item was distinctive and delicious 😋 If you visit Obihiro, don’t miss the seasonal limited desserts; it’s highly recommended to stop by! ✨

"Michi-no-Eki Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato" 🌾✨ As the weather in Tokachi gradually warmed, I was tempted by the soft serve at CHA-YA GREEN and enjoyed it deliciously 🍦😋 With its vast grounds and a range of events, dining, and shopping facilities, it offers visitors many experiences and a lively atmosphere 🥐🍜🍚🌽🥔🥬🎹 There is also a bicycle parking area available for visitors who arrive by bike 🚲 You can also spot Otofuke Town’s cute mascot "Oosode-kun" everywhere ✨ He’s a slightly chubby, clumsy fellow inspired by the Otofuke Oosode Furi soybeans 😊 [Hours] 9:00–18:00 [Closed] Monday from November through March; if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following day Year-end and New Year holidays: December 30–January 2 [Food and drink outlets] Hours 10:00–18:00; last order 17:30 [Natsuzora Market — Agricultural and livestock products sales area] 9:00–18:00 - At Michi-no-Eki across Japan’s prefectures, towns, and cities, local agricultural products and famous local foods and goods are gathered. Otofuke’s Michi-no-Eki features dining, activities, and shopping where you can enjoy many local specialties of Otofuke 🥐🍜🍚🌽🥔🥬🎹 Bicycle parking facilities are also well equipped for visitors arriving by bike 🚴 🔎Please check the above information again for details on business hours and related information.

Early-morning hot-air balloon experience 🎈 I dropped by during the morning preparations for the early-morning hot-air balloon experience hosted by Tokachi Nature Center! Enjoy about a five-minute flight 🌤️ Take a ride in a brightly colored hot-air balloon and admire panoramic views of Tokachigawa Onsen and Tokachi Bridge from above 😍 A highlight of summer at Tokachi Nature Center! Suitable for children from age two. ・Season: April to December (daily mornings from April to September; weekends and holidays from October to December) ・Time: 6:30–7:30 (6:00–7:30 in July and August) ・Meeting place: Tokachigaoka Park (Kita 14-chome, Tokachigawa Onsen, Otofuke, Kato District, Hokkaido, Japan) ・Reservation: Not required Activities may be canceled due to weather. 🔍 For details, please contact Tokachi Nature Center♪ - Tokachi Nature Center From April through December, morning hot-air balloon experiences are available 🎈 About a five-minute aerial stroll 🌤️ Board a brightly colored balloon and enjoy panoramic views of Tokachigawa Onsen and Tokachi Bridge from above; Hokkaido’s distinct four seasons each offer different scenery ✨ We highly recommend giving it a try! 🔍 For detailed information, check the Tokachi Nature Center website or inquire by phone or email 🙋🏻

I visited Kino no Mori Coffee in Otofuke, Hokkaido ☕️ They offer authentic siphon coffee and dishes made with local ingredients, all prepared with love for Otofuke. This time I tried the "Taiyō Atsu-Atsu Napolitan" (literally "Sun — piping-hot Napolitan") — plenty of local seasonal vegetables and chewy, wide noodles coated in a rich tomato sauce; it was so delicious I couldn't stop eating! They also offer curry, skillet pizza, the Kino sandwich, and dessert items like hotcakes 🥞 • Address: 6-1 Kino Odori Nishi, Otofuke, Kato District, Hokkaido • Phone: 0155-65-0640 • Hours: 10:00–20:00, closed during the New Year holidays • Parking: 45 spaces -

Today marks the end of March. Spring is finally arriving in Tokachi.🍀 On clear days, the ridgeline of the Hidaka Mountains is sharply visible from Tokachigaoka Observation Deck. The Hidaka Mountains are scheduled to become a national park around this summer, and if designated it will be Hokkaido’s seventh and the largest national park in Japan by area.😮 Why not enjoy the majestic Hidaka Mountains from Tokachigaoka Observation Deck? The views of the Tokachi River and the Tokachi Plain are wonderful too.😊 The observation deck is about a 5-minute drive from the Tokachi River hot spring district.

I visited Daichi no Takumi at Tokachigawa Onsen. It happened to be the 29th when I visited, and since the 29th is Meat Day, they were holding a steak fair! You can enjoy steak at 29% off 😊 Today's recommended menu item “Mirai Memuro Beef Shank Steak” Rice, soup, salad, and pickles come as a set. (I ate the salad before I could take a photo...) The meat was light but flavorful, and it was very delicious! The portion was generous and I left very full 😊 It seems to be held on the 29th of every month, so please consider going. *The menu is from March 29, 2024.* - Shun no Yasai to Yakiniku Daichi no Takumi Otofuke, Tokachi, Tokachigawa Onsen Kita 13-chome 1-19 TEL 0155-67-1129 Hours 11:30–14:00 (last order) 17:30–21:00 (last order) Closed Thursdays

This year’s Sairinka also featured a stall by Menya Bouzu. I loved the soy sauce ramen I had at Sairinka, but this time I tried the spicy miso 😊 It’s spicy but addictively tasty! I couldn’t stop sipping the soup 😊 In addition to soy sauce and spicy miso, they offer salt, miso, and mildly spicy miso, and they also have horumon ramen! It would be fun to come back and try every variety! Menya Bouzu Main Shop 12-11-1 Odori, Otofuke TEL 0155-42-2202 Hours: Mon 11:00–14:00 Tue–Sun 11:00–14:00 17:00–19:45 last order Closes when the soup runs out Closed irregularly

Yotsuba Dairy Factory Tour Located in Otofuke, Tokachi, Hokkaido, the Yotsuba Dairy Tokachi Main Factory offers a tour facility called Tasty Straight Pavilion. In addition to watching milk and butter being produced, visitors can enjoyably learn about dairy farming and the dairy industry. Yotsuba milk really is delicious! I learned that their ongoing efforts to improve quality are what make such tasty dairy products possible. On the tour you receive one tasting bottle (milk or café au lait) and a mini eraser as a souvenir.✨ If you visit Tokachi, why not stop by the Yotsuba Dairy factory tour?😊 Yotsuba Dairy Tokachi Main Factory Tour Admission: Free Schedule: Monday–Friday, three times a day Duration: About 60 minutes Reservations and inquiries 0155-42-2121

Tokachigawa Onsen in the morning Hello! It’s March and getting a little warmer, but mornings here in Otofuke are still quite cold. The temperature at 5:00 a.m. on the day of the shoot was -12.1°C. River mist formed and Tokachi Chuo Bridge was hidden. After sunrise the river mist cleared and the bridge stood out clearly! By 7:00 a.m. we could see the majestic Hidaka Mountains clearly 😊 There was no wind that day, so we also saw hot air balloons rising. Even when it’s cold, seeing scenes like this lifts your spirits! Please come and see these seasonal views while you can 😊