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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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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Regulars were visiting again today in front of Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel!
We also spotted a heart-shaped snow art nearby❣
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This is today's Tokachigaoka Observation Deck!
Clear Tokachi skies 🌞
Daytime temperatures are around -2°C, but thanks to the sun it feels warmer than the thermometer shows.
There are lots of little rubber ducks on the observation deck railing ❣️
They're so cute〜😳
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'Eagle Watching Premium Tour'
I joined a winter-only tour held at the Tokachi Nature Center!
In light snow we traveled along the quiet Tokachi River while a guide from the Wild Bird Society explained what we were seeing.
Besides Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles, we spotted many other birds such as long-tailed tits, swans, and goosanders!
Using binoculars and a spotting scope, we could clearly make out their features, which was truly moving ✨
Other participants brought cool, bazooka-like lenses for their cameras 😎
It was a highly satisfying 45 minutes.
The tour runs only on Saturdays and Sundays through January 7.
For details, please contact the Tokachi Nature Center.
Contact
0155-32-6116 Tokachi Nature Center
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Enjoy winter at Ecopa ⛄️
Packed with events unique to the season!
[Event Period] December 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024
[Contact] 0155-32-6780 (Hokkaido Tokachi Ecological Park)
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