【Tokachi Budan】 I went to the pork bowl restaurant "Tokachi Budan" in Otofuke! !! We made ♪ a "triple pork bowl" where you can eat loin, belly, and special meat at once. The fragrant aroma of charcoal fire and the sweet and rich sauce went well with the white rice and it was very delicious! !! Tokachi Buton Otofuke Boulevard 6-3-2

【Tokachigaoka Observatory】 A new signboard has been ♪ installed at the Tokachigaoka Observatory Unfortunately, it was cloudy today, but the view on a sunny day is very beautiful! !! Please come and see it!

The day was finally getting cooler and I could feel the signs of autumn clearly. The mountain range looked beautiful today. It's chilly when the sun goes down. Photographed from the Tokachi Chuo Bridge.

The sunflowers of Mito Farm in Otofuke are in full bloom! It is a "sunflower field" that is sown as green manure in the field after the wheat harvest. The sunflowers blooming on the vast site are very spectacular! In this field you can see it until the end of September. For details of the location, please see the announcement on the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourism Association website. * Please do not enter the field to prevent the invasion of pathogenic bacteria!

The grapes in the Tokachigawa Onsen Guide Center garden have also changed color, and it looks like we will be able to harvest them soon! I tried to pinch one grain, but it is sweet 😍 It was hot this year, so it looks ✨ good.

What do you think is this one that sits at the entrance of the tourist guide center? The correct answer is the "lignite seam" that is the basis of Mole Onsen. It was created by the accumulation of plants such as reeds that grew naturally on the banks of the Tokachi River in ancient times. Springing out through this lignite seam is the plant-based mall hot spring. The collaboration of humus (humic substances) contained in lignite and alkali gives a smooth and mild spring quality, which is why it is called a beautiful hot spring. Please come 🥰 and enter Mall Onsen, which is registered as a Hokkaido Heritage Site.

I experienced River SUP at "Tokachi Nature Center" on holidays! !! The weather was nice and SUP was ♪ sunny. It was my first SUP, but I was able to enjoy it to the fullest with an easy-to-understand lecture! Please experience SUP ♪ at Tokachi Nature Center.

【Ikeda Wine Castle】 I went to Ikeda Wine Castle!! I learned ♪ a lot about the tour course and the gallery museum with exhibits on wine production methods and viticulture. In the shopping area on the 1st floor, it seems that there are products that 👀 can only be purchased at the wine castle. When the weather is nice, it is recommended ♪ to see it on the rooftop observation terrace.

Salmon are running upstream! You can 👀 observe it up close at "Totorodo" Salmon are born in rivers, grow large in the sea, and eventually return up their hometown rivers. Fry recovered from their eggs in rivers descend to the sea in spring with melted snow, and travel back and forth between the Bering Sea in summer and the Gulf of Alaska in winter. Almost four years later, the mature salmon migrate south from the Bering Sea along the Kuril Islands, returning to their hometown rivers to spawn from September to November. Fishway observation room and torodo Address: 127 Aikawa Makubetsu Nakagawa-gun, Hokkaido Open: End of April to November from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (depending on the season)

"Tokachigawa Onsen Burachari" This time, I rode a bicycle on a nature walking course from among 6 different courses! !! This course is about 14km per lap, and it is a course where you can enjoy the nature of Tokachi! The Tourism Association offers rental bicycles, so please enjoy the great nature! !!

Thank you very much for coming to the Tokachigawa Onsen Summer Festival! Since the weather was nice, the festival and food and drink were crowded, and the main event slipper skipping championship was also exciting! We are glad that you can enjoy the summer without worrying about it. Please come and visit Tokachigawa Onsen again~!

The Tokachigawa Onsen Summer Festival will be held on August 11th. There are also great prizes for skipping slippers in the Main Event! Please join us! * The reception hours for the Slipper Skipping Championship are "Children's Division: 17:00~, Adult Division: 17:30~". * Please note that proxy reception is not possible.

It is a sunflower field in Otofuke. It shines in the blue sky. Bees were busy collecting nectar and carrying a lot of pollen.

Obihiro Shrine I visited at dusk. The Hanachozu is being held until August 1st. At the assembly center, there will be an exhibition of giant flowers until 8/15. About 15 minutes by car from Tokachigawa Onsen Town to Obihiro Shrine. ■Hanachozu of Summer ~TOKONATSU~ 《25帖》R5 Finished June 30~July 2 《26-jo》R5 July 15~July 17 Finished 《27》R5 July 29th ~ August 1st 【Ongoing】 《28》R5 August 11~August 15 (tentative) ■Annual Festival Hanachozu ~MIYUKI~ 《29》R5 September 22~September 25 (planned)

kominka Cafe Jorro I had pancakes and cold brew iced coffee. Every menu is attractive, such as curry and cakes that use mainly local ingredients and do not use chemical seasonings! The coffee beans are made from Morihiko in Sapporo, and the pancakes and coffee were very delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant and the taste of the food were ✨ great. Address: 1-11 Kinoshinmachi Otofuke Kawahigashi-gun, Hokkaido Hours:11:00~17:00 Closed: Sundays

The wheat harvest has begun, and wheat culm rolls can be seen all over the fields. This colo-colo will be a bed for cows! The scenery typical of Hokkaido Tokachi spreads out. * It is an important field of farmers. Please do not go inside.

Tokachigawa Onsen's popular ramen shop "Denraku" I had spicy miso hot noodles! Normally, I often line up before entering the store, but on this day, I was lucky enough to be able to sit down easily. The soup is also full of ingredients! The noodles are homemade noodles made from Tokachi wheat "Yumechikara". Choose thick noodles, they have a firm texture and are delicious! It was hot until the end, and I had soup. You can also order a zosui set for +310 yen. Address: 15-1 Tokachigawa Onsenkita Otofuke Kawahigashi-gun, Hokkaido Closed: Tuesdays 11：00〜21：00 / L.O 20:30

"The 10th Mugikan Festival" will be held! You can enjoy freshly harvested wheat with all five senses. There are many fun events such as selling freshly picked wheat bread, rolling barley rolls, and tractor test drives! 【Date & Time】Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:00~14:00 【Place】Wheat field at Takenaka Farm 【Admission】Adults 1,500, Elementary and junior high school students 500 yen *Cancelled in case of rain

At the beginning of June, the still lush wheat fields turn golden and the harvest is about to begin. It is the largest producer of wheat Otofuke in Japan. In the field after harvesting, barley culm rolls (which become beds for cows) are ready. The harvested wheat is transformed into delicious bread and udon noodles. There are many delicious bakeries and cake shops in Tokachi. The price is also very reasonable, with bread in the 100 yen range and cake in the 200 yen range. When you see the crops that are actually grown in this way, you develop a sense of gratitude for what you eat.

Nice to meet you! It is the Tokachi Tourism Federation. We would like to introduce the attractive information of Hokkaido Tokachi, which is blessed with vast land and beautiful nature. First of all, we will deliver the basic information of Tokachi. Tokachi is made up of 19 municipalities, including the central city of Obihiro. "19 Municipalities of Tokachi" Obihiro City, Otofuke, Shihoro Town, Kamishihoro Town, Shikaoi Town, Shintoku Town, Shimizu Town, Memuro Town, Naka Satsunai Village, Sarabetsu Village, Taiki Town, Hiroo Town, Makubetsu, Ikeda Town, Toyokoro Town, Honbetsu Town, Ashoro, Rikubetsu Town, Urahoro Town The origin of the place name Tokachi in Hokkaido comes from the fact that it was called "Tokapuchi", which means Tokachi River in the Ainu language used by the indigenous people of Hokkaido. Due to the continental climate of Tokachi, the temperature in spring and summer is relatively high even in Hokkaido. In winter, the minimum temperature is -30 degrees Celsius, but there is little snow and there is a lot of sunny weather. The main route to Tokachi is from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport by plane. Tokachi Obihiro Airport is about one and a half hours from Haneda Airport and about 1 hour and 45 minutes from central Nagoya. By train, you can travel from Sapporo to JR Obihiro Station in as little as 2 hours and 24 minutes. Tokachi is a treasure trove of nature, and each of the 19 municipalities and regions is full of diverse attractions, and there are many sightseeing spots where you can encounter beautiful scenery and animals. In this post, we will introduce some of the popular sightseeing spots. Banei Tokachi (Obihiro Racecourse) in Obihiro City is the only racecourse in the world that holds the Banei Horse Race, where racehorses compete by pulling sleds. In the Banei race, you compete in strength, speed, and endurance. The powerful sight of running on the 200-meter-long course is a must-see! In addition, there is a "petting zoo" where you can interact with ponies and rabbits, and you can enter even on days when there are no races. The next place to introduce is "Tokachi Hills" in Makubetsu. It is a complex of nature and flowers spreading on the hill, and you can enjoy themed gardens with the main theme of "agriculture and food". Various flowers such as roses and herbs are in bloom, and you can enjoy the flowers throughout the year. At the garden café in the park, there are also menus that can only be eaten here, such as a sandwich caskoot made with roasted ham from the world's only national treasure (Hungarian national treasure) "Mangalica pork". Next, we will introduce the sightseeing spots around Tokachi Hills. "Kofuku Station" is about 20 minutes by car from Tokachi Hills. Booming in the 1970s with the catchphrase "From the land of love to happiness", the sacred place for lovers "Kofuku Station" is still a popular spot for couples wishing for happiness. From the end of April ~ the end of November, we also hold a "Kofuku Station Happy Ceremony" where you can experience a mock wedding. Aikoku Station, which also boomed like the Kofuku Station, is located about 15 minutes by car from the Kofuku Station. Currently, it is known as the "Transportation Memorial Museum", and the "Happiness Yuki" ticket monument in front of the station building is recommended as a photo spot. Tokachigawa Onsen, which can be reached in about 25 minutes by car from Tokachi Hills, is a hot spring village on the banks of the Tokachi River. "Mall Onsen", which can be enjoyed at Tokachigawa Onsen, has been selected as a Hokkaido Heritage Site and is a valuable plant-based hot spring in Japan. The effects of Mole Onsen include neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, chronic women's diseases, and sensitivity to cold. There are also hotels in the vicinity where you can take a day trip. While surrounded by beautiful nature, you can heal your daily fatigue by soaking in hot springs. In the Tokachi area, there are 15 roadside stations that provide local specialties, gourmet food, and tourist information. (As of July 2023) The railway station was renovated in 2011, and Roadside Station Ashoro Ginga Hall 21 is a roadside station in Ashoro that still retains the remnants of the railway. At the shop and bakery, you can enjoy bread made with Japan's largest butterbur, Rawanbuki, which is also a specialty of the Ashoro, and local gourmet dishes such as rawan buki soft at the restaurant. The local gourmet "pork bowl" that you can enjoy at the "Kumanoko Community Exchange Product Center Store" is also a gem that you can't miss! At the roadside station, you can spend valuable time unique to the region, such as food using local specialties. Please stop by for memories of your trip. Next, we will introduce spots where you can come into contact with the vast nature of Hokkaido. Lake Onneto, one of the three most secret lakes in Hokkaido, is a tourist attraction located in the westernmost part of Akan-Mashu National Park. Since the color of the water surface changes depending on the season and time, it is also called "Goshikinuma". The observation deck, where you can enjoy the view of the Lake Onneto with Mt. Meakan and Akan Fuji in the background, is a recommended viewing spot. The Taushubetsu River Bridge (Lake Nukabira) in Kamishihoro Town is a 130-meter-long concrete arch bridge built in 1937. There are about 60 arch bridges of various sizes that were previously used as the JNR Shihoro Line, and they are preserved as modern industrial heritage. In spring, the snow melts and the water level rises, and the reflection of the arch on the surface of the water can be seen on the glasses, so it is also called "Spectacle Bridge". Mikuni Toge (Kamishihoro Town) in Daisetsuzan National Park is the highest mountain pass in Hokkaido at an altitude of 1,139 meters. There is no doubt that you will be fascinated by the beauty and power of nature, such as the sea of fresh green trees and vivid autumn leaves. At Mikuni Pass Café at the top of Mikuni Pass, special menus such as home-roasted hand drip coffee are popular. The last "Tokachi Ranch" we will introduce is a vast ranch with an area of 4,092 hectares in Otofuke. We raise Hokkaido horses, sheep and cows. The 1.3km birch avenue that continues from the entrance of the ranch is a popular spot. In Tokachi, Hokkaido, various events are held throughout the year. The Tokachi Port Festival "Tokachi Port Fireworks Festival" held in Hiroo Town is the only fireworks festival held at the port in the Tokachi area. The underwater fireworks spreading on the surface of the sea are one of the highlights! In 2023, it is scheduled to be held on August 5. The "Obihiro Plain Festival" in summer, the "Obihiro Chrysanthemum Festival" in autumn, and the "Obihiro Ice Festival" in winter are popular festivals as "Three Major Festivals of Obihiro". In addition, the "Kachimai Fireworks Festival" held on the banks of the Tokachi River is a fireworks festival that is a hot topic for its highly entertaining composition. You can watch a fireworks show with music, lighting and fireworks. In 2023, it will be held on August 13. Tokachi, Hokkaido is an attractive region that harmonizes vast nature with gastronomy, hot springs, and sightseeing spots. We will continue to deliver sightseeing spots, events, gourmet information, etc. in the Tokachi area that we could not tell you in this post! Stay tuned!

I went to the 15th Ecopa Soba Festival. It is a hand-made soba noodle using local flour by everyone from the "Makubetsu Man Cooking Association"! There are three types: special soba (chicken burdock root), mori soba noodles, and kakesoba noodles. Many customers came and it was crowded! Limited to 300 meals each time! 【Next event】8/6 (Sun), 9/3 (Sun), 10/8 (Sun) 11:00~13:00 【Place】Hokkaido Tokachi Ecology Park "Soil Foley"

【Moor Hot Spring Firefly Viewing】 Glowworms grown in the water of the Mole hot spring perform a dance of light. In the past, I was able to see fireflies around Tokachigawa Onsen. However, with the modernization of the city, the environment in which fireflies can live has decreased, and it is no longer possible to see fireflies at the end of the 1990 (Heisei 2) summer. The purpose of the revival of the firefly at Tokachigawa Onsen is to bring back the early summer scene that was previously common. One of the major features of the regeneration of fireflies is the use of hot spring water as a water source, and the spring quality of Tokachigawa Onsen is a rare "plant-based mall hot spring" in the world that contains a lot of plant components. Because it contains plant components, it contains a lot of minerals that are essential for the reproduction of diatoms, which are food for snails. This is the first time in Japan that fireflies have been successfully regenerated using 100% hot spring water. Heike fireflies were distributed from Kyushu to Hokkaido, Eastern Siberia and Korea, and inhabited many waterside environments surrounding wetlands and rice paddies. The characteristic of Hokkaido's fireflies is that the interval between their emission tends to be longer than that of fireflies in Honshu. Period:7/8(Sat)~7/23(Sun) Time: 20:00~21:00 Location: Tokachigaoka Park

At the Tokachigaoka Observatory, one of the "Tokapuchi Yudaikukan Scenic Cafe", local volunteer guides provide information on scenery and sightseeing on weekends and holidays during the summer season. Today the weather was better than the forecast and we could see the blue sky, so we went there on our bikes! Although there were many clouds, I could 🤩 see the Hidaka Mountains and the Tokachi Plain. You can see balloons in the early morning, and it is also a ✨ beautiful spot for sunsets. From Tokachigawa Onsen Town About 5 minutes by car and about 15 minutes by bicycle. 【Volunteer Guide】 Period: July 1 (Sat) ~ September 30 (Sat) Time: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00~15:00 * Canceled on rainy or high temperature (30 degrees Celsius or higher) days * No drinks will be provided.

A sweets lover's paradise! "Yanagitsuki Sweet Pier Garden" It is an ✨ entertainment spot where you can sell, café, experience and tour the factory. This store sells "Sanpo Roku no Hajikko" at a bargain price every morning, and there is a line before the store opens. 1kg is 550 yen ~ 650 yen, which is a considerable volume! The store-limited "Kinagoromo Soft" is an irresistible dish for Japanese lovers that contains furufuru kinako mochi and red bean paste. At the eat-in space, you can enjoy azuki tea and coffee for free! The three sides and six benches in the garden looked real and delicious 😋. "Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato" is also right next door, so you can enjoy plenty of it as well!

Otofuke ran the melody line! However, it does not mean that music is played. (I thought 😊 so at first.) It is the name of the town road connecting Tokachigawa Onsen and the city of Otofuke, and is named after the "sound" of "Otofuke". There are many lovely scenery, such as the Otofuke countryside, the straight road leading to the mountain range, and the sunflower fields in autumn. With a total length of about 15 km, it is a very pleasant road to drive or cycle! There are ups and downs, so electric assist is recommended for bicycles. The Tourism Association offers assisted bicycles! Please run ♬ the Otofuke melody line. ⛔ Please do not enter the fields.

【Flower Scenery Hanak and Flower Road】 Every year, under the title of "Flower Scenery", colorful flowers entertain guests. Please take a leisurely stroll through the beautifully colored hot spring town and enjoy Tokachigawa Onsen. Period: June 24 (Sat) ~ July 23 (Sun) Location: Tokachigaoka Park / Tokachigawa Onsen Town Area

【Butahage Roadside Station Otodanke Store】 At a popular pork bowl restaurant with its main store in Obihiro, I had a pork soup set. Not only was the pork bowl delicious, but the pork soup with rumbling vegetables served in a bowl larger than the bowl was very delicious! A dish where you can enjoy plenty of soybeans and vegetables, which are specialties of the Otofuke. The pork soup set was sold out before noon. Tokachi's vegetables are really delicious, so I would like 😊 everyone to eat them.

It is the flower clock of Tokachigaoka Park. From June 24th ~ July 23rd, colorful flowers will entertain guests around Tokachigaoka Park under the title of "Hanascape Hanak and Hana Road". In addition, this park is a venue for events such as the early morning hot air balloon experience, the "Dream Glowworm Appreciation Party" in summer, and the "Sairinka" in winter. There is also a shop and a free footbath, so it is ✨ ideal for a relaxing break or picnic (closed in winter). The Tourism Association also has rental bicycles, so it feels good to ride a bicycle!

【Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Experience】 We participated in a hot air balloon experience held by Tokachi Nature Center! Moored flight for about 5 minutes. The view from 30 meters in the sky was a different world! The clear air in the early morning was refreshing and really pleasant ✨. Until December 10, it will be held only in the early morning. For details, please contact the Tokachi Nature Center. 【Inquiry】 Tokachi Nature Center 0155-32-6116

Views! Recommended 🚗 for driving 【Naitai Highland Farm】 It is the largest public ranch in Japan Kamishihoro with a total area of about 1,700ha (358 times the size of Tokyo Dome) in Kamishihoro! The 😲 scenery is too grand If the timing is right, you can see 🐄 the grazing cows up close. The stylish terrace also sells ✨ meals using soft-serve ice cream and Naitai Wagyu beef. It is highly recommended for driving on sunny days! 【About 1 hour by car from Tokachigawa Onsen】 128-5 Kamionara, Kamishihoro-cho, Kawahigashi-gun, Hokkaido Gate opening period: Late April ~ October