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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July has arrived in the blink of an eye.
Temperatures in Tokachi have risen, and summer is finally here.
On the 25th of last month, Hidaka Mountain Range–Erimo–Tokachi National Park was newly designated as Japan’s 35th national park and Hokkaido’s seventh, making it the largest national park by area in the country.
On clear days you can see the rugged ridgeline of the Hidaka Mountains from Tokachigaoka Observatory, about a five‑minute drive from the Tokachigawa hot spring district.
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Time flies, and it’s already July.
The Tokachi area has warmed up, and summer has officially arrived.
On the 25th of last month, Hidaka Mountain Range–Erimo–Tokachi National Park was officially designated as Japan’s 35th national park and Hokkaido’s seventh, becoming the largest national park in Japan by area.
When the weather is good, you can drive five minutes from the Tokachigawa hot spring town to Tokachigaoka Observatory and clearly see the dramatic ridgeline of the Hidaka Mountains—truly spectacular.
Be sure to come and see it!
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The weather looks set to become pleasant from today ☀️⛅️
Enjoy the fresh air and delightful experiences across Tokachi’s vast, nature-rich land!
The Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Information Center offers many types of rental bicycles and maps, and we look forward to your visit ☺️
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The weather at Tokachigawa Onsen is great this week ☀️⛅️
If you’re visiting, be sure to rent a bike, ride around the nearby sights, and take in the natural beauty of the Tokachi area!
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Umbrella Sky at Tokachi Hills 🩵💙💜💛🧡🩷
One of Hokkaido’s largest displays, colorful umbrellas are suspended overhead, and their mood shifts with the weather to create a magical atmosphere!
The installation runs through June 30, so be sure to visit✨
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Every June, TOKACHI HILLS hosts the Umbrella Sky event 🩵💙💜💛🧡🩷
Colorful umbrellas hang overhead like a rainbow, and as the weather changes, the hues of the space change too, making it dreamy and beautiful!
The event runs until June 30—if you happen to be traveling in Tokachi, come take a stroll and enjoy it!✨
#Tokachi sightseeing #Hokkaido sightseeing
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Finally, it starts tomorrow 🌸🌼🌱
“Hanakaze Hanakku and Flower Road” opens! 💓
Event period: Saturday, June 22, 2024 – Sunday, July 28, 2024
This event fills the area with flowers arranged in barrel planters.
Stroll at your leisure and enjoy the beautiful blooms ☺️
There is also the Welcome Hanakku stall at Tokachigaoka Park, where you can take a break while you wander around 😌
We offer soft-serve ice cream 🍦 and gourmet dishes such as udon and soba 🥰
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Tokachi Ecology Park 🌳⛺️
The park is spacious and offers many nature-based activities, including a soft bouncing dome for kids, a water-and-mist play area, picnic lawns, and a large pond where you can enjoy the outdoors!
For the latest event information, check Tokachi Ecology Park on Facebook, and take the chance to refresh yourself in Tokachi’s great natural beauty ☀️
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Located in the Tokachigawa Onsen area, Tokachi Ecology Park 🌳
The park features soft bouncing beds for toddlers and children, a water-and-mist play area, a camping lawn, a large pond, and other ways to engage with nature!
You can find the latest event details on Tokachi Ecology Park’s Facebook—be sure to visit and relax!
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I visited SNOW FLAKE in Otofuke 🌾
For lunch they offer dishes like a French chef’s hamburger steak, pasta, and pizza ✨🍕🍝
The juicy hamburger steak—made with Tokachi pork, Hokkaido beef, and slowly sautéed onions from Kitami—was very delicious! 😋
The drink menu is extensive, and the café has a relaxed atmosphere ☺️
Also, the adjoining café is pet-friendly, so you can relax there with your beloved dog 🐶
Be sure to check it out 💓
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I went to SNOW FLAKE in Otofuke 🌾
For lunch they have a variety of items such as hamburger steak set meals, pizza, and pasta ✨🍕🍝
The hamburger steak uses Tokachi pork, Hokkaido beef, and onions from Kitami, bringing together ingredients from Hokkaido; it was very juicy and tasty 😋
There are also many drink options to choose from ☺️
The adjoining café is pet-friendly, so you can enjoy a meal with your furry friend 🐶
If you come to Otofuke, be sure to visit and enjoy the food!
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At Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato lies Western-style restaurant Petit Joie 🥘
I had the white omurice with curry sauce and a baked curry set 😋
The “white omurice” used local vegetables, eggs called "Kometuya" from Takeuchi Poultry Farm 🥚 and butter from Yotsuba Dairy, and paired beautifully with the curry sauce—very delicious! ✨
The baked curry was made by baking a rich curry with cheese, so it arrived piping hot and tasted great 😍
White omurice is hard to find, so please come and try it ✨
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At the Roadside Station Otofuke Natsuzora no Furusato, Western-style Petit Joie serves a signature white omurice made with Kometuya eggs from Takeuchi Poultry Farm and butter from Yotsuba Dairy in Tokachi, Hokkaido, with white rice topped with hot curry sauce—such a perfect match and very tasty 😋
I also tried the oven-baked curry: the rich curry and cheese are baked together, and it’s super delicious when served hot ✨
Everyone should definitely give it a try!
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Tokachi Ranch Observation Deck🏞️
After enjoying the row of white birch trees, head to the observation deck deeper in the ranch!
The observation deck sits on an elevated spot within the ranch, offering views of the Tokachi mountains and the beautiful Tokachi Plain⛰️🌳
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Tokachi Ranch Observation Deck🏞️
After walking 1.3 kilometers through the white birch avenue, you arrive at the observation deck at Tokachi Ranch!
The deck stands high and looks out over Tokachi’s mountains and plains, letting you soak in the beauty of nature⛰️🌳
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The row of white birch trees at Tokachi Farm, designated as Otofuke’s “Beautiful Forest,” is a stunning Tokachi viewpoint called the Shirakaba Namiki (white birch avenue) 🌳
By late May the foliage turns lush and green 🍃
You can hear the soothing rustle of leaves as the wind passes through 😌
The 1.3-kilometer avenue is beautiful and has even been used as a film location 🎬
The trees change their expressions with each season, offering a different charm to enjoy 💓
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The Shirakaba Namiki at Tokachi Farm, designated as Otofuke’s “Beautiful Forest,” is lush with greenery in late May 🍃
You can hear the healing sound of green leaves blown by the wind 😌
This 1.3-kilometer avenue shows different scenery each season and has also served as a movie set 🎬
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Tokachi Pork Workshop Yutaku, a popular tonkatsu restaurant in Obihiro✨
Founded in 1962 as a local butcher shop, this direct-run store selects pork raised in Tokachi, one of Hokkaido’s leading pork-producing regions. The meat undergoes low-temperature aging at their own factory, which tenderizes the pork and brings out its full savory flavor. 🥩
This time I had the hirekatsu set meal!
It has less fat than the rosu, but it was freshly fried and crispy, and the meat was tender, juicy, and very delicious😋
They offer many other menu items, so be sure to give them a try💓
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Tokachi Pork Workshop YUTAKU✨
Founded in Showa 37 (1962), Tokachi Pork Workshop YUTAKU carefully selects pork from the Tokachi area, runs both a butcher and a restaurant, and operates its own factory. The meat used in the restaurant is processed using low-temperature aging, which softens the texture and fully brings out the pork’s natural sweetness. 🥩
This time I ordered a tenderloin pork cutlet, which has less fat than loin but is tender and juicy—very delicious😋
The shop also offers many other choices, so if you visit Tokachi or Obihiro, you should definitely stop by and try it!
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