Tokachigawa Onsen was 2004 (Heisei 16) selected as a Hokkaido Heritage Site ahead of many hot spring resorts in Hokkaido with its rare spring quality in the world.
Tokachigawa Onsen Otofuke Hokkaido awaits you with beautiful nature, hot springs that heal both physically and mentally, and impressive sightseeing spots.
Refresh yourself from the heart and create unforgettable memories.
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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 😊
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I visited Indian Natsuzora, which opened last month at Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato!
I ordered the Natsuzora exclusive hamburger you can only get here. It paired a juicy patty made from a blend of "Otofuke Town Kino e-Beef" and pork with the town’s beloved curry. It was so tasty that I finished it in no time 😊
The Natsuzora shop also sells frozen curry, making it a great souvenir✨
After the meal, I had soft serve from SKYPIEA, the takeout-only shop at the same roadside station. It was a snowy, cold day, but Yotsuba soft serve is delicious anytime✨
It was a day fully satisfied by the roadside station’s gourmet offerings.
・Indian Natsuzora
Hours 10:00–18:00
(Last order 17:30
)
Closed From November to March: every Monday
(If Monday is a public holiday, the following day)
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 31–January 3)
Closed three days each in May and August and one day in November
・SKYPIEA
Hours 10:00–18:00
(Last order 17:30
)
Closed From November to March: every Monday
(If Monday is a public holiday, the following day)
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 31–January 3)
・Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato
Hours 9:00–18:00
Closed From November to March: every Monday
(If Monday is a public holiday, the following day)
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 31–January 3)
2 Natsuzora, Otofuke Town
TEL 0155-65-0822
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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
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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.
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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.
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“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😆
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Beautiful winter scenery.
Tokachi enjoys many clear winter days, so the blue skies and rime ice look stunning.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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