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.
Announcement of the Onneto Guide Walk 📣
If you want to learn about the rich nature of Hokkaido and Onneto, or if you wish to take a leisurely walk along the quiet lakeside and forest for some relaxation, the "Onneto Guide Walk" is perfect for beginners.
Join a guide from Hotori LLC and rediscover the charm of Onneto while strolling by the lakeside.
The walk is 3.7 km around Onneto and takes about 2 hours.
🔶 Dates: August 3, 2026 - October 31, 2026
(Please check Hotori LLC's social media for the operating days)
🔶 Location: Lakeside Rest House at Onneto
🔶 Fee: 6,600 yen per person (including insurance), 【10% off for social media followers】
*Free for ages 3 to under 6
🔶 Times: ① 10:00 AM, ② 1:00 PM
🔶 Group Size: 1 to 5 people
🔶 Application Method: Please apply through the application form.
🔶 Other: We are currently not accepting group bookings. Thank you for your understanding.
🔶 Contact: Hotori LLC (Contact: Fuke)
TEL: 0156-28-0115 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) *If the person in charge is unavailable, we will return your call.
🔶 Hotori LLC's Instagram → @hotori.onneto
https://forms.gle/UY2jCNbv693KUe1o7...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
The 79th Obihiro Flat Plain Festival will be held over two days from August 14 (Friday) to August 15 (Saturday) 😊
This year's opening features a fresh and lively performance by the children of Keiko Honda's "Baton & Tap Dance Studio" 🎵
On the day, a special collaboration with street performers to enhance the festival atmosphere is also planned.
A variety of events are lined up, promising plenty of highlights‼️
We hope you enjoy the exciting two days 🤗
🔶Main Events on August 14 (Friday)
・Street Performance in the Northern Land (Day 1) 13:00 - 20:00
Expect performances filled with surprises, laughter, and emotion.
・Yume Furuya (Dream Fall Night) 19:00 - 20:00 (Rain or shine)
To express gratitude to the pioneers who developed Tokachi and to wish for a bountiful harvest, local youths will carry portable shrines through the night streets, enveloping the venue in a fantastic atmosphere and excitement.
🔶Main Events on August 15 (Saturday)
・Street Performance in the Northern Land (Day 2) 11:30 - 20:15
・28th Hirahara Taiko Festival 15:20 - 17:10
(In case of rain, it is scheduled to be held at "Obihiro City Civic Cultural Hall" from 13:30)
Teams gathered from all over the region will showcase powerful performances. Local teams such as "Obihiro City Local Performing Arts Hirahara Taiko," "Hiroo Jin'ya Taiko Preservation Society," "Honbetsu Yoshitsune Taiko," and "Sarabetsu Kashiwadaiko Preservation Society" are also expected to perform.
・Obihiro Bon Odori 19:00 - 20:45 (Cancelled in case of rain)
In sync with the live performance of "Hokkai Bon Uta," each team will don elaborately designed costumes and dance gracefully.
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On Saturday, August 15th, the 44th Ashoro Furusato Bon Odori and Ryougoku Fireworks Festival will take place😊
During the day, there will be a children's festival and a beer garden featuring delicious gourmet food🍻
On the special stage, the Hokkaido idol group "FRUiTY" will perform live, along with a mimicry show by "Miracle Hikaru," adding excitement to the festival🎵
The event will be filled with fun activities for the whole family, including children's bon odori, unique costume bon odori, and a lottery draw to bring smiles to everyone😍
To conclude the festival, vibrant fireworks will beautifully light up the night sky of Ashoro🎆
Feel the summer night breeze and experience this special summer moment at the venue🤗
🔶Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 13:00 - 21:00
(Fireworks scheduled from 19:30 to 20:10)
🔶Venue: Town Community Center Front Green Space and Parking Lot (Food stalls, Bon Odori, Event venue)
South Riverbank of the Toshibetsu River Ryougoku Bridge (Fireworks launch site)
🔶Contact: Ashoro Furusato Bon Odori and Ryougoku Fireworks Festival Executive Committee
TEL: 0156-28-3863
https://www.town.ashoro.hokkaido.jp/kurashi/news/2026/2024_2.html...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
On August 14th (Friday), the 30th Churui Furusato Bon Odori Festival will be held 😊
This year, we will also have a popular "fish-catching" event for children under junior high school age 🎵
(If you wish to participate, please gather at the main tent between 16:30 and 17:00)
In addition, there will be exciting programs such as children's Bon Odori where participants can receive prizes and a costume Bon Odori with luxurious prizes to be won! 😍
At the end of the festival, we will have bread throwing and a fun lottery as well.
(Fun lottery tickets will be distributed to the first 1,000 people starting from 18:00, one ticket per person)
We invite families and friends to come together and enjoy a fun summer night! 🤗
🔶 Date: August 14th, 2023 (Friday) from 17:00
* The event will proceed in light rain (it may be canceled depending on the weather conditions)
🔶 Venue: Churui Fureai Center Fukuju Special Venue
🔶 Contact: 30th Churui Furusato Bon Odori Festival Executive Committee
(Churui General Branch Office Regional Promotion Division) TEL: 01558-8-2111
http://www.makubetsu.jp/kankobussankyokai/?p=8927...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
On Saturday, August 8th, the "Toyokoro Summer Festival," representing the summer of Toyokoro, will take place! 😊
The opening performance will feature the "Toyokoro Taiko Enyukai," along with performances by the Toyokoro Junior High School Brass Band, a karaoke competition, and the Mikabaton Club, ensuring a stage full of highlights!
Additionally, there will be plenty of fun activities for everyone, including a candy toss that will delight the children, a bingo game, and DJ time!
And to cap off the festival, a stunning fireworks display of about 2,000 shots will light up the night sky of Toyokoro starting at 7:30 PM! 🎆
Let's create wonderful summer memories with family and friends! 🤗
Date and Time: Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 2 PM to 8 PM (fireworks scheduled to start at 7:30 PM)
Venue: Erumukan Parking Lot, Toyokoro Town (166 Shigeiwa Honcho, Toyokoro Town)
https://www.toyokoro.jp/site/kanko/1457.html...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On Saturday, August 8th, "Yukata Night" will be held again this year, even more powerful than last year! 😊
The opening will feature a balloon release that is double the scale of last year, along with the impressive Tokachi Komadaiko drum performance and the vibrant Tokachi Baton Twirlers. There will also be exciting events like a candy toss for kids where they can win wonderful prizes and a "Children's Festival" filled with fun activities! 🎵
Additionally, we will host a Yukata Contest and a "New Event" where adults can win luxurious prizes!!
We will also sell a limited number (20 pieces) of giant "Mega Anpan" (approximately 20cm in diameter)! 😍
If you come in a yukata or jinbei on the day of the event, you will receive a "300 yen voucher" (with a festival ticket for children) that can be used at the venue! 🎁🎁
Of course, you are also very welcome to come in casual clothes! 🤗
A special day for everyone from children to adults. Let’s create summer memories together with your family and friends!
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On Saturday, August 8th, we will hold the "Bakkan Festival" in Otofuke, a town that boasts the highest wheat production in Japan this year😊
The Bakkan Festival is an event where you can experience Otofuke's "delicious," "fun," and "warm" through wheat, featuring a variety of gourmet foods and hands-on activities centered around wheat!!
The venue consists of three spots along the "Otofuke Melody Line" on the town road from the Otofuke-Obihiro Interchange to Tokachigawa Onsen: Roadside Station Otofuke, Miura Farm, and Tokachigawa Onsen.
We have prepared various experiences and events at each venue🎵
You can enjoy family-friendly activities such as "Stone Oven Pizza Making Experience," straw roll rolling, and flour milling to learn about and taste Otofuke-grown wheat😍
There are plenty of limited menu items using "Otofuke No. 1 Wheat," allowing you to enjoy a variety of gourmet dishes!
Additionally, a giant art installation will appear in the wheat fields! You can view the giant art from a high-altitude work vehicle (fee required)
Moreover, a stamp rally will be held across the three venues!
Finally, please relax by soaking in the mall onsen at the Roadside Station's garden spa🤗
https://www.tokachigawa.jp/ed_detail.php?id=253&dateid=7184...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
From August 7th to August 9th, the 53rd Hokkaido Balloon Festival will be held in Kamishihoro Town, where hot air balloons from all over the country will gather😊
Colorful hot air balloons from various regions will compete in the vast skies of Kamishihoro Town🎵
In addition to the fun of looking up at the balloons, there will be a tethered hot air balloon experience (paid) where you can actually feel the sensation of floating, a special live performance by the folk duo Sasuke, and many other exciting stage events, as well as a "Balloon Shopping Street" where you can enjoy local gourmet food😍
Come and create summer memories with your family and friends🤗
🔶For event details and the latest information, check the official Instagram of the Hokkaido Balloon Festival Executive Committee → @hbf_1974_kamishihoro
Please follow and support us!!
https://hbf.jp//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
On August 2nd (Sunday), the 44th Doshin Off-Road Race will be held in Rikubetsucho 😊
In 1986, the largest dedicated course in Hokkaido, the Rikubetsu Circuit, was established to host races for buggies and ATVs.
This tournament marks the final race of the Formula Buggy 2026 series, and an exciting competition is expected 😍
In addition to spectating, we have attractions for attendees to participate in‼
Experience the real course with the "Circuit Ride Experience" and the "Kids-Only Buggy Test Drive," along with the popular "Shibare-kun Fuwafuwa Dome" for children, ensuring a variety of engaging events 🎵
The venue will also feature gourmet offerings such as hot dogs and shaved ice, along with stalls showcasing local specialties from Rikubetsucho.
Bring your family to experience the thrilling races and enjoyable attractions!
🔶Date: August 2nd, 2026 (Sunday) at 9 AM Race Start
🔶Location: Motorsports Land Rikubetsu Circuit
🔶Admission: Free
🔶Contact Information
Secretariat (Rikubetsucho Office, Industry Promotion Division, Commerce and Industry Promotion Section)
TEL 0156-27-2141
https://www.rikubetsu.jp/kanko/event/rally_offroad/offroad8/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On August 2nd (Sunday), the 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival, a major summer event that has been held since the first year of the Heisei era, will take place😊
Set against the backdrop of the Rekifune River, which has been rated the "cleanest river in Japan" by the Ministry of the Environment, a variety of programs will unfold from afternoon to night🎵
During the day, unique events such as a pet bottle rocket contest, free character shows, and a fun lottery will be held, showcasing the charm of this space-themed town😍
At night, the festival will feature the summer tradition of the Doshin Fireworks Festival and the thrilling perupne fire festival, among many other attractions✨✨
A ceremony where a 20-meter tall torch is lit is believed to predict a good harvest if it falls towards the mountains and a good catch if it falls towards the sea, making it one of the highlights of the festival‼
Be sure to witness that moment🎶
★11:00–: Taiki Junior Wind Ensemble
★12:00– / 14:30–: Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Show (Free Admission)
★13:30–: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 5th Band Performance
★15:40–: Live Performance by Marie Wanri, singer-songwriter
★16:30–: Fun Lottery
★18:00–: Perupne Fire Festival
*To participate in the torch ceremony, a numbered ticket is required. Tickets will be distributed from noon at the main office.
(First 100 people; children in 3rd grade and below must be accompanied by a guardian)
★19:20–: Doshin Fireworks Festival
This festival allows you to fully enjoy the summer charm of Taiki Town.
Gather your family and friends and come join us🤗
🔶Date: August 2, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00–20:30
*In case of rain, the fireworks festival and perupne fire festival will be held on the following day, August 3rd (Monday)
🔶Location: Rekifune River Taiki Bridge Upstream Riverbed
🔶Contact: 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival Executive Committee
(Taiki Town Tourism Association Office) TEL: 01558-6-2114
https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=450...
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