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 📣
From October 31 (Saturday) to November 4 (Wednesday), the 57th Obihiro Chrysanthemum Festival will be held for five days!
This year's theme is "Romance and Color in Late Autumn" ✨✨
The venue will feature a stunning "Chrysanthemum Exhibition" showcasing vibrant chrysanthemums lovingly cultivated, an impressive flower bed representing the theme "Shimmering Flower Street," and a charming Japanese garden with a tea ceremony corner, offering plenty of attractions.
Inside the venue, there will be a variety of events, including a dazzling dance performance by "YUKA & SATOMI" to kick off the festival, high school calligraphy performances, storytelling, magic shows, and karaoke shows, ensuring a packed schedule of entertainment!
Additionally, there will be sales of chrysanthemum seedlings featuring new varieties, local products sold by Obihiro Agricultural High School students, and specialty products from sister cities Tokushima City and Matsuzakimachi. Moreover, a "Oita Fair" commemorating the 60th anniversary of the sister city agreement will also be held, making shopping enjoyable! 🎵
You can join the "Chrysanthemum Exhibition Guided Tour (reservation required)" for free, where you can learn all about the charm and cultivation of chrysanthemums.
It's a fall festival in Obihiro that everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy! ✨✨
We hope to see you at the venue! 🤗
🔶Date: October 31, 2026 (Saturday) to November 4 (Wednesday), 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
*On the first day, it will be from 10:00 AM. *On the last day, it will be until 4:00 PM.
🔶Venue: Tokachi Plaza
🔶Inquiries before the event: Obihiro Festival Promotion Committee Office
(General Incorporated Association) Obihiro Tourism Convention Association: TEL 0155-22-8600
🔶Inquiries during the event: Obihiro Chrysanthemum Festival Headquarters: TEL 090-4264-6296
🔶On October 31 (Saturday), the 25th Tokachi Hometown Performing Arts Festival will also be held simultaneously.
Enjoy powerful performances by the local taiko preservation groups.
Doors open at 12:00 PM / Performance starts at 12:30 PM (Admission fee: 100 yen, free for junior high school students and below).
https://town.tonxton.com/event/obihirio-kikumatsuri2026/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
On Sunday, October 25th, the "2026 Food Valley Tokachi Marathon" will be held, offering a taste of Tokachi's culinary delights! 😊
At the "Uma-Aid" water and rest stops along the course, the Hokkaido Chefs Association Obihiro Branch and Masuya Shoten will serve menus using ingredients from Tokachi 🎵
This year, a new "Sweets Aid" has been added, where you can also enjoy sweets from popular local stores like Cranberry and Asahiya! 😍
Don't miss the costumed runners who will liven up the event with their unique outfits!!
After the race, a "Food Festa" will be held, featuring a wide array of local delicacies! ✨✨
Not only runners but also their cheering families and friends can fully enjoy Tokachi's gourmet offerings! 🤗
🔶 Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2026
🔶 Venue: Start: In front of Nissenren Building
Finish: Obihiro Chūō Kōen (Obihiro Central Park)
🔶 Inquiries: 2026 Food Valley Tokachi Marathon Executive Committee Secretariat
TEL: 0155-65-4210
https://www.foodvalley-marathon.com//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
On Saturday, October 24th, the earliest Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Japan, "Hiroo Santa Land Tree Lighting Ceremony 2026," will take place. 😊
In addition to the "Santa Land Christmas Market," a variety of events will be held, including a sound festival featuring the Hiroo Santa Land Jazz School and the ensemble group "Sogaku." 🎵
During the lighting ceremony, children from Hiroo Nursery School and Toyone Nursery School will perform Christmas songs. At the moment the lights are turned on, approximately 150,000 lights and about 10,000 wooden lanterns will illuminate the venue, creating a romantic Christmas atmosphere. ✨✨
Additionally, fireworks will be launched to conclude the event, and special Christmas gifts will be distributed to children under elementary school age who attend. 😍
Enjoy an early Christmas with your family and friends! 🤗
🔶 Date: October 24, 2026 (Saturday) starting at 14:00
🔶 Venue: Daimaruyama Forest Park
*In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Hirocho Children's Welfare Hall.
🔶 The illumination will be on display from 16:00 to 22:00 and can be enjoyed until March 31st.
🔶 Contact: Hirocho Fisheries and Commerce Tourism Division TEL: 01558-2-0177
https://www.town.hiroo.lg.jp/santa_land/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
On Sunday, October 18th, the "Sarabetsu Great Harvest Festival 2026" will be held in Sarabetsumura, where the food self-sufficiency rate exceeds 7,000%. This year, the festival will feature even more exciting offerings! 😊
Enjoy delicious and affordable locally produced agricultural products, along with gourmet treats that can only be tasted here‼
There will be a live demonstration and sale of Sarabetsu Wagyu steak by Chef Mabu from "Makine," and a large pot of ginger-flavored Sarabetsu Wagyu will be available, with 1,000 servings prepared! 😍
Additionally, you can savor sweets like the "Pumpkin Cream Puff" created in collaboration with JA Sarabetsu Seinenbu and Nishiyama Confectionery! ✨✨
On stage, the "Sarabetsu Food Summit 2026" will feature the participation of the competitive eater Angela Sato! A prediction quiz will also be held at the venue to guess the winning team.
Enjoy vibrant performances by the local folk art group "Sarabetsu Kashiwadaiko" and the Sarabetsu Baton Mates, as well as a luxurious prize lottery with exciting giveaways. The program is packed with fun!
A gourmet stamp rally will also take place inside the venue! 🎵
Moreover, there will be popular attractions for children, including the "Tanuranger's Large Fluffy Playground" and a "Dog Run."
Be sure to enjoy the delicious gourmet offerings and fun events unique to Sarabetsumura! 🤗
🔷Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)
*The event will be held rain or shine.
🔷Venue: Sarabetsu Village Furusato-kan Special Venue
🔷Parking
- Special parking lot next to Sarabetsu Village Furusato-kan
- Free shuttle bus service between the town hall parking lot and the venue (9:30 AM to 2:00 PM)
https://www.sarabetsu.jp/sightseeing/event/shukakusai/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On Sunday, October 18th, the 31st Churui Dontokoi Village Festival will be held😊
The festival, which opens with a powerful performance by Nauman Taiko, is packed with highlights‼
Enjoy the stunning performance by Tsugaru Shamisen Ishiguro Kai, a comedy show by Geisha Bows, and a glamorous singing show by Luca Mochizuki🎵
Additionally, there will be direct sales of local specialties like lily bulbs and the sale of Churui-produced wagyu beef😍
Moreover, police cars and fire trucks will gather, providing experiences such as fire extinguishing demonstrations and vehicle displays, allowing you to interact with working vehicles.
The festival finale will feature a lucky draw and bread throwing, ensuring fun until the very end🎵
We warmly invite families to come and join us🤗
🔶Date and Time: October 18, 2023 (Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
🔶Venue: Special venue in front of Churui Naumann Elephant Museum *Will proceed even in light rain
🔶Shuttle Bus: Operating between Satsunai, Makubetsu, Nukanai, Komahata, and the venue.
・Outbound: Departs from Satsunai Community Plaza East Parking Lot at 8:30 AM → Makubetsu Town Community Hall at 8:50 AM → Nukanai Community Center at 9:10 AM → Komahata Public Hall at 9:30 AM → Arrives at the venue at 9:50 AM
・Return: Departs from the venue at 2:10 PM → Komahata Public Hall at 2:30 PM → Nukanai Community Center at 2:50 PM → Makubetsu Town Community Hall at 3:10 PM → Arrives at Satsunai Community Plaza East Parking Lot at 3:30 PM
*Reservations for the shuttle bus are until 5:30 PM on October 15th (Thursday).
TEL: 01558-8-2111
🔶Contact: 31st Churui Dontokoi Village Festival Executive Committee Office
(Churui General Branch Regional Promotion Division) TEL: 01558-8-2111
https://www.town.makubetsu.lg.jp/kankosangyo/kankoevent/event/19006.html...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
On Sunday, October 18th, the 24th Shihoro Harvest Festival will be held 😊
At the venue, you can enjoy local specialties and products from Shihoro High School students, including Shihoro beef loin cut steak, sweet red bean soup, and udon at the "Shihoro Taste Market." There will also be fun family activities such as "unlimited bagging of potatoes and onions" and the "Kalbi Quiz Rally & Lottery" 😍
Additionally, we will have a "Perfect Weight Eating Game" where you eat exactly the specified amount, as well as a "Grand Lottery" with Shihoro specialties as prizes‼
Furthermore, as part of a milk consumption expansion campaign, we will distribute free milk in limited quantities 🎵
Please come and enjoy the autumn blessings of Shihoro at the venue 🤗
🔷Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM (Rain or shine)
🔷Venue: Shihoro Town Agricultural Sports Park, Special Venue
🔷Contact: Shihoro Harvest Festival Executive Committee (Shihoro Town Hall, Industry Promotion Division) TEL: 01564-5-5220
https://www.shihoro.jp/news/detail.php?news=873...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On Saturday, October 17th, the "Tree Festival in Honbetsu KIDAKE" will be held😊
This wood-themed event invites you to touch, play with, and be captivated by wood‼
It will be a special day dedicated entirely to wood🌲
Craftsmen and shops specializing in wood from all over the region will gather!
You can enjoy the display and sale of unique works filled with the warmth of wood🎵
There will be plenty of engaging activities for everyone, from children to adults, including making wooden coasters, batting with wooden bats, experiencing cajón performances, and trying your hand at splitting wood and having a campfire😍
This year, we will also hold the popular "Log Cutting Competition"‼
Additionally, many food trucks and restaurants will be present, offering delicious local gourmet food and sweets🎵
As a visitor benefit, the first 50 guests will receive a raw shiitake mushroom log and a seedling of Ezo cherry tree as a gift!🎁🎁
Enjoy a delightful time captivated by "just wood" along with pleasant music and delicious food🤗
🔶Date and Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
🔶Venue: Honbetsu Park Seidayama Camp Village First Campsite
🔶Contact: Tree Festival in Honbetsu KIDAKE Executive Committee (Kuna Publishing Co., Ltd.)
TEL: 0155-38-4188
https://www.town.honbetsu.hokkaido.jp/web/news/details/tree_festival_in_kidake.html...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
The JAF Hokkaido Regional Rally Championship "Tokachi 2026" will be held on Sunday, October 11th 😊
The venue will be the Rikubetsu Circuit's Super Forest Road SS‼
Exciting battles will take place from this base 🎵
This is the final rally event of the season in Hokkaido.
Let's enjoy the thrilling driving at Rikubetsu Circuit 🤗
🔷Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
🔷Venue: Rikubetsu Circuit
*Please note that there will be no food or drink vendors at the venue. Thank you for your understanding.
🔷Contact: Rikubetsu Town Industrial Promotion Division, Commerce and Industry Promotion Section
TEL: 0156-27-2141
https://www.rikubetsu.info/tokachi2026.html...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
On Sunday, October 11th, the 71st Iwanai Sankyo Momiji Festival will take place! 😊
Enjoy beautiful autumn leaves along with local gourmet food and a variety of performances! 🎵
The stage will feature vibrant YOSAKOI Soran by Mikoto, a karaoke contest, and a glamorous singing show with Hitomi Nakamura! ✨✨
Additionally, you can enjoy the "Mountain Delicacies Bingo Tournament" and the "Vegetable Weight Guessing Quiz"! 😍
Other attractions include a "Vegetable Grab (500 yen per attempt)" and a variety of local specialty products for sale, along with many food trucks! In the autumn delicacies corner, we will serve our famous pork bowl, grilled chicken, and Genghis Khan!
(※Paid grilling stations and charcoal will be available.)
Let's experience the fruitful autumn in the beautiful nature of Iwanai Sankyo! 🤗🍁
🔷On the day of the event, a reservation-based shuttle bus will operate! 🚌
As a special benefit, customers who make reservations will receive a bingo card for the Mountain Delicacies Bingo Tournament and a set of local vegetables!‼
・Outbound: Departing from Obihiro Station Bus Terminal at 9:20 AM
・Return: Departing from Iwanai Sankyo at 2:25 PM
・Fare: Round trip 3,000 yen (half price for children)
You can board from Tokachi Bus Headquarters, Sanjo High School, Shirogane Dori 19, and Shirogane Dori 16 stops.
※Please note that the Obihiro City Senior Free Ride Certificate and One Coin Pass cannot be used.
※In case of rain, times and locations may change, so please inquire for details.
For bus reservations and inquiries, call: 0155-23-5171
🔶Date and Time: Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (tentative)
🔶Venue: Iwanai Sankyo
※In case of rain, the opening ceremony and singing show will be held at the Kawanishi Agricultural Training Center starting at 12:00 PM.
🔶Inquiries: TEL 0155-22-8600
https://www.city.obihiro.hokkaido.jp/tourism/matsuri/1005852.html...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Notice for Bicycle Rentals 📣
Cycling in Toyokorocho offers a variety of courses, from routes that run through the Tokachi Plain to serene hilly areas and expansive coastlines. 😊
Additionally, the Ōtsu District, located at the mouth of the Tokachi River, is known as the "birthplace of Tokachi" and is rich in history. Surrounded by abundant waters such as Yudo Swamp, Lake Chobushi, the Tokachi River, and Otsu Coast, you might even encounter some wild birds. 🚲
For detailed courses, please refer to the "Toyokorocho Cycling Map" available on the Toyokorocho tourism website.
Enjoy comfortable cycling while feeling the pleasant autumn breeze! 🤗
🔶Rental Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🔶Closed: Tuesdays
🔶Rental Fees
・Cross Bike: 2,000 yen for up to 4 hours / 4,000 yen for up to 8 hours / Extension fee (per hour) 500 yen
・MTB (Electric Assist): 4,000 yen for up to 4 hours / 8,000 yen for up to 8 hours / Extension fee (per hour) 1,000 yen
*For long-term rentals, please consult us.
🔶Options
・Drop-off Fee: From 1,000 yen (Toyokoro Station, Toyokoro Bussan Chokubai-sho, Obihiro Station, etc.) Consultation required.
・On-site Rental: 1,000 yen × Number of days
🔶User Guide
・Application: Please fill out the application form with the required information and present an identification document (driver's license, student ID, passport, etc.).
・Reservation: Reservations can be made via phone, fax, or email until 5:00 PM the day before business.
*If you do not receive a reply from us via email, your reservation has not been confirmed.
For urgent matters, please call us directly to make a reservation.
*Please send your driver's license or similar documents in advance via fax or email.
・Age Requirement: If customers under 18 are using the service alone, a guardian's consent form is required.
・Cancellation: Cancellations are accepted by phone only.
・Cancellation Fees: Free up to 2 days before. 50% of the rental fee for the day before. 100% of the rental fee for the same day or no notice.
🔶Contact: Kokoroco Co., Ltd. TEL: 015-578-7202
https://www.toyokoro.jp/site/kanko/4744.html...
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