Menya Karanari Otofuke Yukgaejang Ramen, Level 3 Spicy A savory, spicy broth made from oxtail soup blended with several types of chili peppers. Even the standard Level 3 was quite spicy! If you can’t handle heat, there’s a Level 0 with no spice at all. The interior is bright with raised tatami seating, and I saw families with children. Small rice is free, so it’s great to add an egg or cheese as an option at the end and turn it into gukbap. This ramen, which was popular at the yakiniku restaurant, is served here as a specialty—and it’s addictively delicious 😋 080-0301 12-3-2 KinoOdoriNishi, Kino no Mori, Otofuke, Kato District, Hokkaido 11:00–21:00

Winter tradition Tokachi Ranch Umaoi Exercise Held to relieve winter inactivity and help prevent difficult births in pregnant mares. You can see the horses up close, making it an exhilarating sight! Open to the public only on weekday mornings. ※In 2024 it ended on February 16.

The 33rd Shiratori Festival SAIRINKA is now taking place! About 600 illuminated art pieces move to music, creating a magical light show. Each 30-minute cycle features two parts: Part 1 — the Light Fantastic Show, and Part 2 — the Light Electro Dancing Show. The music selection appeals to children, seniors, and international visitors alike. Along the promenade called the Light Alley that connects Tokachigawa Onsen town to the venue, winter cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and a new photo spot with a Japanese aesthetic has been installed! Enjoy the winter cherry blossoms, which bloom earlier here than anywhere else in Japan, even in temperatures around -20°C. [Event Period] Saturday, January 27, 2024 – Sunday, February 18, 2024 [Lighting Hours] 19:00–21:00 [Location] Tokachigaoka Park [Parking] Available (about 100 spaces, free) [Event Maintenance Cooperation Fee] 500 yen per person for junior high school students and older *Guests staying at Tokachigawa Onsen Association member accommodations, residents of Otofuke, and elementary school children and younger are free of charge. *Otofuke residents must present an official ID showing their address.

“2024 Ecopa Winter Festival” Held on January 21, the festival featured events like a parent-and-child snowman contest and a fukumaki (bean-throwing) ceremony! The snowmen in photos 1 and 2 won the top prize and the excellence prize✨ What amazing creations! Everyone, from children to adults, was having a great time😆

This year, too, at Tokachi Ranch in Otosara Town The horse-chasing movement began. Elimination of lack of exercise during the winter months To prevent difficult births of pregnant horses It weighs twice as much as a thoroughbred. The body and legs are thick and powerful. Childbirth will begin in mid-February.

Beautiful winter scenery. Tokachi enjoys many clear winter days, so the blue skies and rime ice look stunning.

Spectacular View at Tokachigawa Onsen: Unryu Unryu is a river mist that appears on frigid mornings in January and February when temperatures drop below −15°C. It came to be called “Unryu” because the fog rising along the flow of the Tokachi River looks like a dragon stretching and resting. You can view this scene from the Tokachigaoka Observatory. This breathtaking sight is visible only in winter! This year is the Year of the Dragon—come to Tokachigawa Onsen to see Unryu!

Otofuke Town will be featured on NHK Hokkaido’s “Dōmin Handmade Quiz 179Q”! Please be sure to watch 😊 Program details Air time: Friday, January 12, 7:30 PM Broadcasting station: NHK Hokkaido Program title: “Dōmin Handmade Quiz 179Q” Description: Each municipality in Hokkaido highlights distinctive things or people from their town, then poses quizzes to the studio guests (this time Koji Kato, Takatoshi and Shinobu Otake) for them to answer.

Happy New Year. Thank you very much for visiting Tokachigawa Onsen in large numbers last year. Tokachigawa Onsen has plenty of charm even in winter. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

Regulars were visiting again today in front of Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel! We also spotted a heart-shaped snow art nearby❣

This is today's Tokachigaoka Observation Deck! Clear Tokachi skies 🌞 Daytime temperatures are around -2°C, but thanks to the sun it feels warmer than the thermometer shows. There are lots of little rubber ducks on the observation deck railing ❣️ They're so cute〜😳

'Eagle Watching Premium Tour' I joined a winter-only tour held at the Tokachi Nature Center! In light snow we traveled along the quiet Tokachi River while a guide from the Wild Bird Society explained what we were seeing. Besides Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles, we spotted many other birds such as long-tailed tits, swans, and goosanders! Using binoculars and a spotting scope, we could clearly make out their features, which was truly moving ✨ Other participants brought cool, bazooka-like lenses for their cameras 😎 It was a highly satisfying 45 minutes. The tour runs only on Saturdays and Sundays through January 7. For details, please contact the Tokachi Nature Center. Contact 0155-32-6116 Tokachi Nature Center

Enjoy winter at Ecopa ⛄️ Packed with events unique to the season! [Event Period] December 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 [Contact] 0155-32-6780 (Hokkaido Tokachi Ecological Park)

This is an announcement about Sairinka for fiscal year R5. From this year, general visitors will be asked to pay a cooperation fee upon admission. We ask for your understanding and cooperation to help sustain future events. Junior high school students and older: 500 yen per person ※Guests staying at Tokachigawa Onsen facilities that are members of the Tourism Association, residents of Otofuke, and children in elementary school and younger are free. ※Residents of Otofuke must present an official ID showing their address. [Event period] Saturday, January 27, 2024 – Sunday, February 18, 2024 [Lighting hours] 19:00–21:00 [Location] Tokachigaoka Park [Parking] Available (about 100 spaces, free)

'Sairinka' perfectly recreated!! This piece, which reproduces every detail of Tokachigawa Onsen's major winter event 'Sairinka', was created by a sixth grader from Otofuke Town (at the time)!! 😳 The lights shift so magically they look like the real thing! A huge fan of Sairinka, they sketched the concept from second grade and finally completed it in the winter of sixth grade✨ This work overflows with love for Sairinka and is simply wonderful 😭 Still, the quality is just unbelievable—wow!! The creator is now a first-year junior high student, and we look forward to what comes next 😊

Preparations are underway for Tokachigawa Onsen’s major winter event, “Sairinka.” This time, the viewing platform is built in two tiers so visitors can enjoy the view from above 😊 Further details about Sairinka will be released later! [Schedule] Saturday, January 27, 2024 – Sunday, February 18, 2024 [Hours] 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM [Location] Tokachigaoka Park

This morning Tokachigawa Onsen was lightly covered in snow ⛄ After the warmth from the day before yesterday, the country seems to have plunged into full winter cold. It is sunny now, but please be careful of frozen roads in the mornings and evenings.

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Kino no Mori Coffee A coffee shop next to Hapio Kino, supervised by morihico. Many of the ingredients used in the menu are local, and some of the products are available for purchase at Hapio. Tables and chairs are spaced out in an open setting, creating a very relaxing atmosphere. The photos show Pizza Aligo, a hazelnut latte, and Napolitan. They are served in skillets, so they arrive piping hot and very tasty! Next time I want to try the hamburger as well 🤤 Address: 6-1 KinoOdoriNishi, Otofuke Town, Kato District, Hokkaido Hours: Weekdays 10:00–19:00, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10:00–20:00 Closed during the New Year holidays

MUJI opened in Otofuke on November 8th!! This is the first store in the Tokachi area! More than 300 people formed a line on opening day, and everyone seemed excited for the opening. It's conveniently located right next to Hapio Kino, making shopping easy ✨

Busy autumn... Eurasian red squirrel-kun When the ginkgo leaves fall Bury walnuts and pine nuts here and there to prepare for winter Where did you bury it? I remember it well~

Dreams continue... Fantastic foggy morning　 It's like you're still in a dream Swans of the Tokachi River To the usual place at the usual time #Tokachi #Otofuke #Tokachi River　 #Swan #Winter Messenger #Winter Messenger Swan

Along Mutsumi Park in Otofuke, the ginkgo tree-lined avenue is illuminated! The lights change about every 20 seconds, creating a magical atmosphere to enjoy. From October 21st to 27th, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, hosted by the Tokachi Mainichi Newspaper. Tomorrow, the 28th, the Otofuke Ginkgo Festival is scheduled at the same park from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM!

Autumn Festa in TokachigawaOnsen is now underway! Enjoy the autumn of Tokachi at a venue decorated for Halloween! Guests staying in the TokachigawaOnsen area receive complimentary Tokachi wine and raclette cheese! (Available to the general public for 500 yen) A special lottery exclusively for overnight guests is also available 😊 You might win wonderful prizes packed with Tokachi specialties! On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays there are mini concerts, and on this day a harp’s graceful sound provided a soothing performance ✨ Period: Saturday, October 21, 2023 to Saturday, November 11, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM Venue: Roadside Station Garden Spa TokachigawaOnsen

On October 19, the 75th Hokkaido Firefighters' Convention was held, and the tourism association sold a 20-cm-diameter 'mega anpan'! This was specially commissioned from Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel and is not available for regular sale. It's a rare, almost legendary bun that may occasionally make an appearance at events. ✨

This is the scene at Suzuran Park in Otofuke on October 15th! At last the weather has turned cooler, and the autumn leaves have progressed.

I helped with the grape harvest in the vineyards of TokachigawaOnsen! This year the temperatures were warm, and the grapes that soaked up plenty of sun turned out very sweet☺️

Three red-crowned cranes came to visit in front of TokachigawaOnsen Daiichi Hotel!

Tokachi Butadan I visited Otofuke’s pork bowl restaurant, Tokachi Butadan!! I ordered the Triple Pork Bowl, which lets you enjoy loin, belly, and premium cuts all at once♪ The smoky aroma from the charcoal grill and the sweet, rich sauce paired perfectly with the white rice — it was delicious!! Tokachi Butadan 6-3-2 Odori, Otofuke

[Tokachigaoka Observatory] A new signboard has been installed at Tokachigaoka Observatory♪ Unfortunately it was cloudy today, but the view on a clear day is truly beautiful!! Please come and see it for yourselves!