Tokachi is an area made up of 19 municipalities, including the central city of Obihiro.
- 19 municipalities in 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
It is an attractive area that harmonizes vast nature with gastronomy, hot springs, sightseeing spots, etc.
We will introduce plenty of information about Tokachi, so thank you.
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On Saturday, October 3rd, the 8th Tokachi Shimizu Garlic and Meat Festival will be held! 😊
This event is all about enjoying the local specialties of Shimizu Town: garlic and meat! 🎵
At the venue, you can savor garlic dishes such as deep-fried garlic, garlic zangy, long yam garlic rice cakes, and sweets made with black garlic, along with local gourmet delights like Tokachi Wakaushi and Gyū Toro Don. 😍
Additionally, we will have the "Milk Consumption Expansion Project" and "Sugar Consumption Expansion Project" where everyone can drink and eat together! ✨✨
Moreover, there will be plenty of attractions for children!‼
You can enjoy a ride on a fire truck and a police car, experience riding the Type 96 wheeled armored vehicle from the Self-Defense Forces, try on firefighter and Self-Defense Forces uniforms for free, and enjoy a bouncy slide, making it a fun day for the whole family! 🎵🎵
Currently, we are selling set tickets for the Tokachi Wakaushi BBQ (350g) with Tokachi Shimizu garlic ajillo.
Advance tickets: 1,800 yen, Day-of tickets: 2,000 yen (includes chopsticks, plates, and sauce)
Many luxurious prizes will be drawn from among ticket purchasers!
Since it’s on a Saturday, let’s enjoy the exquisite garlic and meat gourmet without worrying about the next day! 🤗
🔶Advance Ticket Outlets
・Shimizu Town Hall (Agriculture and Forestry Division, Mikage Branch)
・JA Tokachi Shimizu (Head Office Planning Office, Mikage Branch)
・Shimizu Town Chamber of Commerce
・Ticket Pia
🔶Contact Information
・Shimizu Town Hall Agriculture and Forestry Division TEL: 0156-62-2112
・JA Tokachi Shimizu Planning Office TEL: 0156-62-2167
https://www.town.shimizu.hokkaido.jp/section/07/details/post_87.html...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Notice of the Hitomeguri Train Operation 📣
From September 28th to November 4th, the special charter train "HOKKAIDO LOVE! Hitomeguri" will operate, taking you on a tour of autumn in Hokkaido 😊
This train, using JR Hokkaido's limited express cars "Lavender" and "Hamanasu" formations, will have JAL flight attendants, the "JAL Furusato Ambassadors" and "JAL Furusato Supporters" on board, providing various hospitality services such as original onboard announcements and window guides to enhance your travel experience ✨✨
Every year, we welcome tour guests at Obihiro Station 🎵
This year, we will hold a joint welcome event with Makubetsu Town, where the town's mascot character "Pao-kun" is also expected to join us in cheering 🎵
Among the tour options, there is a course that allows you to stay at the famous "Moor Hot Springs," known for its beautiful waters, so please enjoy the rich scenery and gourmet food of Tokachi 😍
If you see the "Hitomeguri" train along the line or at the station, please wave and support the creation of travel memories 🤗
May your journey through autumn Hokkaido become a wonderful page of memories for everyone ✨✨
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On Sunday, September 27th, the 51st Urahoro Furusato Minori Festival will be held! 😊
This event is a grand harvest festival celebrating the autumn bounty of crops.
The day will kick off with a spectacular opening show by the Urahoro Junior High School Brass Band and Miracle Beans. ✨
On stage, we will present a musical show featuring Junretsu and Fujii Kaai. 🎵🎵
Additionally, there will be exciting events such as the annual "Minori Maki" (mochi throwing) with luxurious prizes, a thrilling "Autumn Flavor Catching" contest, and a stamp rally with local specialties to win! 😍
There will also be fun activities for children, including firewood splitting, woodworking crafts, and a ride-along experience in a high-altitude work vehicle!‼
Local gourmet foods and food trucks will gather at the venue, allowing you to enjoy delicious menus.
Moreover, we will hold a photo campaign where you can win Urahoro local products by submitting photos taken during the festival.
We invite you to come with your family and friends! 🤗
【Important Request】About the mochi for Minori Maki
The popular "Minori Maki" has seen instances where collected mochi are being discarded in large quantities at garbage stations. This mochi is handmade with care by the townspeople, who put in great effort to prepare it for everyone. We kindly ask that you take the mochi you collect home with you and enjoy it deliciously. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
🔶Date and Time: September 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:20 PM *Rain or shine
🔶Venue: Urahoro Forest Park
🔶Parking: Due to congestion in parking areas near the venue, please use the free shuttle bus from Urahoro Town Hall.
🔶Contact: Urahoro Tourism Association TEL: 015-576-2181 (within the Industry Division of the Town Hall)
https://www.urahoro.jp/administration/?content=3447...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Introducing the Tourism EXPO Japan – Hokkaido Tokachi Booth
The charm of Tokachi lies in its overwhelming scale of nature 😊
From spring to autumn, vibrant flowers bloom beautifully, allowing you to leisurely stroll through colorful gardens and enjoy luxurious moments at cafes within the area 🎵
For those seeking active fun, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, including rafting, canoeing, hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, and mountain climbing! There are also many campgrounds in the area, providing a fulfilling outdoor experience ✨✨
In winter, Tokachi can get as cold as minus 20 degrees Celsius. This harsh cold creates a fantastical winter landscape, and you can enjoy special winter-only events and activities that utilize snow and ice 😍
For relaxation during your travels, Tokachi is known for its beautiful hot springs, including the renowned 'moor hot springs,' which offers a rich variety of water types and abundant hot spring sources.
Additionally, Tokachi, known for its sauna culture, hosts 'Avanto' in winter, where they cut through the frozen lake surface to create a water bath. Experience the ultimate 'totonoi' that refreshes both body and mind.
Moreover, you can enjoy unique equestrian culture experiences, such as the only 'Ban'ei horse racing' in the world and the 'Horse-drawn Carriage BAR' that tours the nightlife of Obihiro City 🎵
Please come visit the Tokachi booth!!
We look forward to seeing you all 🤗
https://www.t-expo.jp//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On Sunday, September 27th, the 23rd Shintoku New Soba Festival will be held! 😊
The highlight of the Shintoku New Soba Festival is the opportunity to enjoy the "four freshly prepared soba"—"freshly harvested," "freshly milled," "freshly made," and "freshly boiled!"
At the "Soba Yatai Village," local soba shops and soba-making groups will gather 🎵
Each shop will offer fragrant new soba with their specially crafted dipping sauces and toppings✨✨
In addition to soba, you can also savor local specialties such as "Shintoku Chicken Grilled over Charcoal" and "Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms." After your meal, indulge in desserts like crepes made with buckwheat flour and rich soft serve ice cream, fully experiencing the flavors of Shintoku! 😍
Also, the festival's traditional "Wanko Soba Competition" will be held this year! 🎵
Teams of two (one eater and one server) will compete to see how many bowls they can eat in two minutes.
🔸Competition Time: Starts at 11:30 on the day
🔸How to Participate: Registration starts at 10:00 on the day
*Registration takes about one hour, and participation as a pair is required. Solo participation is not allowed.
If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
🔸Categories: Parent-Child Pair (6 pairs; children must be elementary school age or younger)
Adult Pair (12 pairs)
This is a great opportunity to enjoy delicious new soba in a fun way!
Why not team up with your child, friends, or family to participate?
We look forward to seeing you all! 🤗
🔶Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00
*The event will proceed rain or shine
🔶Venue: Shintoku Town Health and Welfare Center "Nagomi" Front Parking Lot
🔶Parking Information
・Temporary Parking Lot 1 (for Asahikawa direction): Shintoku Sports Park Athletic Stadium (No shuttle bus)
・Temporary Parking Lot 2 (for Obihiro direction): Hokkaido Shintoku High School (Free shuttle bus available every 10 minutes)
Shuttle Bus: (Parking Lot → Venue) First bus at 9:10, last bus at 14:20
(Venue → Parking Lot) First bus at 9:20, last bus at 14:30
・Temporary Parking Lot 3 (for disabled persons): Behind Shintoku Town Hall (Limited spaces available)
🔶Contact: Shintoku New Soba Festival Executive Committee Office
(Shintoku Town Commerce and Tourism Division) TEL: 0156-64-0522
https://www.shintoku-town.jp/sangyou_kankou/kankou/shinsoba/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
On September 27th (Sunday), the "2026 Onneto Story" adventure to enjoy with all five senses will take place in Ashoro Town 😊
This event allows you to refresh both your mind and body while surrounded by the pristine forests of Onneto 🎵
On the day, we will offer a variety of programs to fully enjoy the great outdoors‼
You can enjoy forest bathing on the trails of Onneto and learn about the mysteries hidden among the trees and the waterfalls in our "Nature Interaction Classroom," as well as participate in workshops to connect with wood alongside wood education masters 🎵
Additionally, this year, students from Hokkaido Ashoro High School will participate.
They will host a "Quiz Rally" featuring the attractions of Onneto and Ashoro, and sell selected recommended products from Ashoro 😍 We kindly ask for your cooperation in completing a survey on the day.
Moreover, in a one-day-only "Forest Art Museum" set up in the display space of the forest, you can view the entries and award-winning works from the 2025 Onneto Photo Contest ✨✨
We are also currently accepting submissions for the Onneto Photo Contest 😍
We are looking for seasonal landscape photos that allow you to feel the rich nature around Onneto.
The submission deadline is October 31st (Saturday).
Enjoy delicious local cuisine and listen to a pleasant forest concert, forgetting the busyness of everyday life as you spend a relaxing autumn day 🤗
🔶 Date: September 27, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (held in light rain)
🔶 Venue: Onneto National Camping Ground
🔶 Free shuttle bus service
・Departure 8:30 AM (Ashoro Roadside Station Ginga Hall 21)
・Return 2:00 PM (Onneto National Camping Ground)
🔶 Contact: Ashoro Tourism Association TEL: 0156-25-6131
https://www.town.ashoro.hokkaido.jp/kanko/news/2026/onneto_2026.html...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On Sunday, October 4th, the 53rd Ikeda Town Autumn Wine Festival will be held! 😄
This event celebrates the harvest of grapes and the making of wine, giving thanks for the autumn bounty. 🍇
One of the highlights of the event is the all-you-can-drink selection of unique Tokachi wines, including the internationally recognized red wine variety "Yamakou." 🎵
For those who do not drink alcohol or for children, grape juice will be available.
Additionally, the festival's specialty is the impressive "Whole Roasted Beef," which is slow-cooked for about 10 hours!‼
The fragrant, roasted Hokkaido beef is a special gourmet experience you can only enjoy here. 🍴
Other delicious options include grilled Hokkaido beef, hamburgers, and sausages, all perfect for pairing with wine. 🎵
A special day to enjoy the blessings of autumn. 🎀
Come and enjoy the "Autumn Blessings" with your family and friends! 🤗
🔶Date and Time: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*Last entry: 1:30 PM (Rain or shine)
🔶Venue: Event Square next to Ikeda Wine Castle
🔶Admission: Adults: 6,000 yen, Middle and High School Students: 2,000 yen, Elementary School Students and Preschoolers: Free
*Town resident discount ticket: 3,000 yen
Tickets are currently on sale! 😍
🔷Ticket Outlets
・Ikeda Town Tourism Association (inside Ikeda Town Hall)
・Ikeda Wine Castle (General Incorporated Association)
・Tokachi Tourism Federation (Obihiro Station Esta East Building 2F)
・Obihiro City Civic Cultural Hall
・Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato
・Coach and Four Kushiro Store
・Lawson Ticket (L Code: L11003)
・Seven Ticket (Seven Code: 116-499)
・Doshin Play Guide (Secoma Code: D26100405)
🔷Contact: Ikeda Town Tourism Association TEL: 015-572-2286
https://kankou-ikeda.com//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
From September 19th to September 27th, we will hold the autumn challenge "Weight Guessing Contest for Shiitake Mushroom Harvest" at Takutetsu Kinokotan in Shintoku Town😊
Guess the weight of the shiitake mushrooms you harvest, and if you get it exactly right down to the gram (1g unit)......
You will receive the weight in mushrooms for free‼️
Even if you miss, you have a chance to get 10% off if you are within 10% of the correct weight🎵
During the event in July, there were participants who won the exact prize😍
Additionally, we have a small gift prepared for those who visit us in September🎁
We encourage you to take this opportunity to enjoy a fun and delicious shiitake mushroom harvest🤗
We are also hosting "Create Your Own Mushroom Fairy!" at the same time.
You can paint a wooden mushroom shape, draw a face, and create your original mushroom fairy.
All participants will receive a fairy certification. (Fee: 3 wooden shiitake mushrooms for 500 yen, tax included)
🔶Date: September 19th, 2026 - September 27th, 2026
(Note: September 24th (Thursday) and September 25th (Friday) are substitute store holidays)
🔶Venue: Takutetsu Kinokotan
🔶Contact: Takutetsu Kinokotan TEL: 0156-67-9105 (10:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
(Note: Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
https://t-kinokotan.com//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On September 19th (Saturday), the "8th Shihoro Potato Festival" will be held at Roadside Station Pia 21 Shihoro😊
Join us for a day filled with potatoes brought to you by Shihorocho, the "Potato Town"! 🎵🥔🥔
Enjoy the popular "Potato Packing Challenge," a lottery with guaranteed potato-related prizes, and the much-loved "Unique Potato Championship!" featuring quirky shapes of potatoes that are not up to standard. There are plenty of activities for both adults and children to enjoy!😍
Additionally, local shops will offer special menus featuring potatoes, a variety of curry dishes, and the event-exclusive flavor of "Hokkaido Golden Fried Potatoes" from Cafe Kanichi, along with limited-edition potato sweets, allowing you to savor potatoes all day long.
We invite you to experience the delicious and fun festival packed with the charm of potatoes! 🤗
🔶 Date: September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
🔶 Venue: Roadside Station Pia 21 Shihoro
🔶 Contact: Roadside Station Pia 21 Shihoro TEL: 01564-5-3940
https://pia21shihoro.jp//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Tourism EXPO Japan "Hokkaido and Tokachi Booth – Gourmet & Sake Edition" Introduction 😊
Hokkaido and Tokachi, known for their thriving agriculture and dairy industries, are rich in local ingredients 🎵
Indulge in exquisite sweets, bread, and cheese made from luxurious ingredients like wheat, azuki beans, potatoes, and corn, along with a growing selection of sake, wine, gin, and craft beer 😍
At the booth, we will introduce spots where you can enjoy the rich food and drinks of Tokachi 🎀
Additionally, at the "HOKKAIDO LOVE! TASTING BAR" within the venue, you can enjoy tastings of about 30 varieties of local wines and sake 🍷🍶🍺🍸
Different regional brands will be featured at various times, allowing you to experience a tasting comparison of drinks from different areas 🎵
You can also savor five types of Tokachi wine, so please feel free to stop by.
*We will distribute tickets for each session, so please check for details at the venue on the day of the event.
Look for the 3D monument of Hokkaido's tourism PR character "Kyun-chan" as a landmark and come visit the Hokkaido booth!
It will also be a fun photo spot for commemorative pictures.
We look forward to seeing you all 🤗
https://www.t-expo.jp//
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