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 Sunday, April 26th we will hold a one-day special cycling event across Horoka Pass, which links Lake Shikaribetsu and Lake Nukabira 😊
There are two starting points—Lake Shikaribetsu side and NukabiraGensenkyo side—so you can choose according to your level 🚴♀️
1) From Lake Shikaribetsu (for beginner to intermediate riders)
14 km to the summit, 200 m elevation gain, and a gentle climb. Enjoy the relaxed beauty of the national park 🎵
2) From NukabiraGensenkyo (for those who like climbing)
8 km to the summit, 500 m elevation gain, with a series of steep slopes. The sense of accomplishment is unbeatable 🎶
Ride through the early-spring Taisetsuzan on your bike‼
We sincerely look forward to your entry 🤗
For registration and details, please check the Tokachi Cycle Network website.
📍Horoka Pass is part of the National Cycle Route Tokapuchi 400 🚵🚵♂️🚵♂️
http://tokachicyclenetwork.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-144.html...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Guide to JR Hokkaido’s Ōzora and Tokachi trains 😊
JR Hokkaido’s limited express trains Ōzora and Tokachi connect Sapporo with eastern Hokkaido (Obihiro and Kushiro). The journey from sapporo station to obihiro station takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes 🚊
From shinchitosekuukou station, take the Rapid Airport to minami chitose station and transfer to the limited express Ōzora or Tokachi. The travel time from shinchitosekuukou station to obihiro station is about 2 hours 30 minutes 🎵
Also, the trip from Kushiro Station to obihiro station on the Ōzora limited express takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes.
All seats on the limited express Ōzora and Tokachi are reserved, so please make a reservation in advance 🤗
https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/ekinet_jrticket/page.html#map...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Information about the 4-day valid “New Nissho Peninsula Story Ticket” 😊
The “New Nissho Peninsula Story Ticket,” valid for four days and connecting Tomakomai and Obihiro, can be purchased and used on your smartphone 🎵 You can choose either Tomakomai or Obihiro as your starting point 😍
Within the bus free area (Obihiro–Hiroo–Shizunai), Tokachi Bus and JR Hokkaido Bus offer unlimited boarding and alighting (one-way travel only; backtracking is not allowed). The reserved limited-express Tomamu-go is also available 🚌
Plus, the ticket includes great benefits redeemable at more than ten facilities along the route, including Roadside Station Nakasatsunai‼
Leave your busy routine behind, relax with local flavors and scenery, and take a free-spirited trip to discover your own favorite spots. Use this for planning your trip 🤗
Model itineraries are also posted, so please check the Tokachi Bus website for details.
https://www.tokachibus.jp/kankou/#kippu...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
One-day unlimited ride pass for Obihiro City buses 😊
Ride all Tokachi Bus city routes all day with no limits‼
Get off wherever you like and transfer as many times as you want 🎵
This value pass is perfect for strolling the town or hopping between sweets shops and cafes 😍
Make it your go-to for sightseeing around Obihiro City 🤗
For details, please check the Tokachi Bus website below.
*Please note that airport shuttle buses, intercity buses, and other temporary services are not eligible for use.*
🔶Sales locations: Obihiro Station Bus Terminal Tokachi Bus ticket counter, Tokachi Bus Head Office
🔶You can purchase and use this pass on your smartphone. Download a transit app to make use of it.
https://www.tokachibus.jp/obihiro1day/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Unlimited rides on Tokachi buses! Information on the value-packed VISIT TOKACHI PASS 😊
This great ticket lets you ride Tokachi route buses and the Tokachi Obihiro Airport shuttle as much as you like 🚌
The pass gives you unlimited boarding and alighting on Tokachi area route buses and the airport shuttle, making it a great value 🎵
Enjoy sightseeing across Tokachi, from distant spots like NukabiraGensenkyo and Lake Shikaribetsu to Obihiro’s Manabe Garden and Obihiro Racecourse (Banei Horse Racing). Use it to plan your trip to the fullest 😍
Sit back on the bus, watch Tokachi’s scenery roll by the window, and take a relaxed tour at your own pace. Spend some time just for yourself and savor it fully 🤗
* Residents within the jurisdiction of the Tokachi Subprefecture are not eligible to use this pass.
* Intercity highway buses and each municipality’s community buses are not covered by this pass.
Please understand this in advance.
🔶 Online sales are also available; please check the Tokachike link below.
https://www.tokaticket.jp//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Guide to the Tokachi Obihiro Airport Shuttle Bus 😊
Tokachi Obihiro Airport, the gateway to the Tokachi region, offers regular flights connecting to Haneda Airport ✈️
From the airport to Obihiro city, two bus services operate: a shuttle to Obihiro Station and the city, and a circular route that stops at major hotels—use them when planning your trip 🚌
Please come and enjoy Tokachi, home to thriving agriculture and dairy farming 🤗
https://www.tokachibus.jp/airport/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
New Chitose Airport ⇔ Obihiro and TokachigawaOnsen Express Bus Information 😊
The Tokachi Milky Liner, an express bus linking New Chitose Airport and Obihiro–TokachigawaOnsen, operates six round trips daily. 🚌
For buses from TokachigawaOnsen to the airport, there are two morning departures at 8:30 and 11:00. From the airport (domestic terminal) to TokachigawaOnsen, three afternoon departures run at 13:00, 14:30, and 17:30. 📣
Please note that passengers boarding at TokachigawaOnsen must make a reservation at least one hour before departure.‼️
You can reach Tokachi and Obihiro, blessed with rich nature, from New Chitose Airport in about 2 hours 30 minutes, so please use this information when planning your trip. 🤗
https://www.obiun.co.jp/bus/index.html...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Asahikawa ⇔ Obihiro Intercity Bus Information 😊
A highway bus called the Northliner runs between Asahikawa and Obihiro. 🚌
The Karikachi Pass route operates five round trips per day, and the Mikuni Pass route operates one round trip per day. 🎵
You can travel from Asahikawa, Biei, Furano, Kamikawa, and the Sounkyo Onsen area to Tokachi and Obihiro, so please use this information when planning your trip. 🤗
https://www.takubus.com/%E9%83%BD%E5%B8%82%E9%96%93%E9%AB%98%E9%80%9F%E3%83%90%E3%82%B9/%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Sapporo ⇔ Obihiro Intercity Bus Information 😊
From April 1, 2026, the Potato Liner between Sapporo and Obihiro will add one round trip, making travel more convenient 🎵 Meanwhile, the New Star service is also operating, so please use these options when planning your trip 🤗
Here is a brief introduction to Tokachi 📣
Tokachi lies in southeastern Hokkaido and consists of Obihiro City and 18 towns and villages centered around Obihiro.
In 2024, Hidaka Mountains Erimo Tokachi National Park was established, and the region is now surrounded by three national parks—Daisetsuzan National Park and Akan-Mashu National Park among them—creating a land rich in nature 🗻
Blessed with clean water and a cool climate, Tokachi thrives on primary industries such as agriculture and dairy farming 🐄
The area offers abundant nature-based activities and campsites, including horseback riding, canoeing, rafting, and hot air ballooning ⛺️
You can also visit observation points with sweeping views of the vast Tokachi plain and surrounding mountains, as well as gardens where seasonal flowers and wild plants bloom 🌷
Fresh vegetables, cheese, soft serve ice cream, and a variety of sweets are all readily available and delicious 😍
Come and soothe your everyday weariness—please visit us sometime 🤗
https://tokachibare.jp//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
Shintoku Town’s Takutetsukinoko Tan presents a Birch Sap Water Harvesting Experience😊
This short seasonal nature activity is best enjoyed after the snow melts and before the trees begin to leaf out🎵
You will receive a small share of the clear, natural sap water that trees draw up from the ground, and you can savor it while feeling nature’s vitality, enjoying a campfire and toasted marshmallows🤗
📍Period: Friday, April 3, 2026 – Sunday, April 19, 2026
(Closed on Tuesdays April 7 and 14, and Wednesdays April 8 and 15.)
📍Times: Morning session: 10:00; Afternoon session: 14:00
📍Location: Takutetsu Kinokotan (155 Takutetsu, Shintoku Town)
📍Participation Fee: Adults ¥2,500; Elementary school students ¥1,500
*If you wish to take sap water home, please bring one cleaned 500 ml PET bottle.*
*Please note that sap may not flow or may be scarce depending on weather and temperature conditions.*
📞Applications and Inquiries
Shintoku Tourism Association TEL: 0156-67-7567 (9:00–17:00)
https://shintoku-town.net/2026%e7%99%bd%e6%a8%ba%e6%a8%b9%e6%b6%b2%e6%b0%b4%e6%8e%a1%e5%8f%96%e4%bd%93%e9%a8%93/...
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