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, July 19th, the "Makubetsu Summer Festa 2026" will be held to celebrate summer in Makubetsu Town😊
At the venue, you'll find fun attractions, a bouncy dome, and stalls offering delicious local gourmet food🎵
Additionally, the Chamber of Commerce Youth Division will host a grand lottery with luxurious prizes, including JTB pair travel vouchers🎁🎁
The festival will conclude with approximately 3,000 beautiful fireworks lighting up the night sky🎆
Bring your family and friends and come join us at the venue🤗
🔶Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
*In case of rain, the event may be postponed to Monday, July 20th (holiday).
🔶Venue: Makubetsu Undo Park Special Venue
🔶Contact: Makubetsu Town Office Economic Department Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division
TEL 0155-54-2111 (Weekdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
http://www.makubetsu.jp/kankobussankyokai/?p=8782...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On July 19 (Sunday), the 15th Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival will be held😊
For nearly 100 years since 1910, this public railway has been running through Rikubetsu Town. After its closure in 2006, it was reborn in April 2008 as a tourist facility where visitors can experience actual train operations!
To promote this historic "Rikubetsu Railway" and encourage more people to ride and experience it, we are hosting this event🎵
On the evening of July 18, about 2,000 fireworks will light up the summer night sky🎆
In conjunction with this, a special fireworks train will be operated, allowing passengers to enjoy the fireworks from inside the diesel train!!
Passengers will receive local specialty products from Rikubetsu Town as a gift. Reservations are currently being accepted🚂
(Note: Fireworks train → Capacity 32 people, 1,500 yen)
Additionally, stage shows featuring street performers and music performances by Backyard Music are also planned‼
During the stage event on July 19, we will welcome the popular Yoshimoto Kogyo comedians "Slim Club and Denjin Band" for a comedy stage performance.
Moreover, in the "Special Train Experience Ride," we will extend the ride experience, which is usually limited to the station premises, as a special train for this event to Koi-yamagata Station in the suburbs. Those wishing to ride can register on the day of the event. (Note: Special train → Adults 500 yen, Elementary school students 300 yen) Don't miss this rare opportunity for a unique experience😍
Other activities include horseback riding experiences, a bingo tournament with a chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2, and dance performances by elementary school students from Rikubetsu, among various programs planned🎁🎁
Many vendors will also be present, so we invite everyone to come together and join us🤗
🔶 Date and Time
<Pre-festival> July 18, 2026 (Saturday) 18:00–20:30
<Main Festival> July 19, 2026 (Sunday) 10:00–16:00
🔶 Venue
<Pre-festival> Midori-machi Soccer Field
<Main Festival> Inside Rikubetsu Railway Station & Multipurpose Square in front of the station
🔶 Fireworks Train Applications & Inquiries
Furusato Ginga Line Rikubetsu Railway Festival Executive Committee Office
(Rikubetsu Town Hall, Industrial Promotion Division) TEL: 0156-27-2141
https://www.rikubetsu.jp/kanko/event/tetsudoumatsuri/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Participants are now being recruited for the event! 🚴♀️🚴🚴
On Saturday, July 25th, "sara Village Ride in Tokachi Speedway" will be held in Sarabetsumura. 😊
Enjoy cycling in two formats tailored to your goals and skill levels on the circuit! 🎵
1️⃣ Race Format (for those who want to compete) Challenge yourself on a professional circuit course, competing for laps and sprint times.
【Classes and Participation Fees】
📍 Junior (Grades 1-3 / Grades 4-6) / Junior Youth (Middle School): Each class has a capacity of 10 participants (Free participation)
📍 Youth (High School): Capacity of 35 participants (1,000 yen / including admission fee)
📍 Masters (Adults, gender-separated by age): Capacity of 65 participants (2,000 yen / including admission fee)
🔶 Participation Benefits
Everyone will receive "Sarabetsu Plum Cider" and "Fukushi no Sato Onsen bath tickets (valid for the day)" as gifts‼️ Additionally, prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each class and the sprint winner! ✨✨
2️⃣ Fan Ride Format (for those who want to enjoy)
📍 Target: Generally, elementary and middle school students and their guardians
📍 Participation Fee: Free
📍 Content: Enjoy unlimited cycling for 2 hours at your own pace within the circuit! 🚴♀️🚴 It's perfect for creating memories with your family! 🎵
Registration is currently open‼️ We look forward to your participation! 🤗
For more details, please check the Sarabetsumura Tourism Association's Instagram.
Sarabetsumura tourism information → @sarabetsumura_kankou
https://www.sarabetsu-tourism.com//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On July 5th (Sunday), the annual Yamabe Release Festival will be held at Satsunai River Park, located at the foot of the Hidaka Mountain Range😊
Surrounded by lush greenery, the venue will feature performances by the Poroshiri Drummers, a quiz stage about the Hidaka Mountain Range, and food booths offering delicious gourmet treats❗️
Additionally, there will be programs to fully enjoy nature, including the release of yamabe (young fish), a river fish catch-and-grill experience, and outdoor activities like Mölkky and tree climbing😍
There will also be a popular candy toss and edamame tossing for the kids🎵
Let’s experience summer in Nakasatsunai Village with family and friends🤗
📍Date and Time: July 5th, 2026 (Sunday) from 10 AM to 2 PM
📍Venue: Satsunai River Park (713 Minamisatsunai, Nakasatsunai Village)
*In case of rain, the venue will be changed to the Nakasatsunai Cultural Creation Center, and the event will be held on a smaller scale.
🔶Contact: Nakasatsunai Village Tourism Association (TEL: 0155-68-3390)
https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com/event-list/page-1311/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On July 4th (Saturday), the 44th Shihoro Summer Festival Fireworks Festival will be held😊
It's the earliest fireworks festival in Tokachi!!🎆
The venue will feature food booths that offer delicious gourmet food and festival activities to enhance the festive atmosphere.
Stage events will also take place, including the popular "candy throwing" for children🎵
And the highlight of the festival will be the dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky😍
Enjoy a pleasant summer moment in Shihoro Town with your family and friends🤗
📍Date: July 4th, 2026 (Saturday) *In case of bad weather, it will be postponed to the next day.
📍Venue: Community Square
🔶Event Schedule
15:00 - Dance Performance (Studio ZERO)
16:00 - Stage Performance (Shihoro Town Chuo Junior High School Wind Orchestra)
17:00 - Candy Throwing Event (Sponsored by: Shihoro Service Friends Association)
17:30 - Ice Eating Challenge
18:00 - Dance Performance (Ballet&Dance Uchitsugi)
18:30 - Dance Performance (Lil Shine)
18:45 - Yosakoi Dance Performance (Tokachi Seira)
19:00 - Karaoke Contest
20:00 - Fireworks Festival Starts🎆
📞Contact: Shihoro Town Chamber of Commerce Youth Division TEL: 01564-5-2614
https://www.shihoro-kankou.jp/news/%e3%80%8c%e3%81%97%e3%81%bb%e3%82%8d%e5%a4%8f%e7%a5%ad%e3%82%8a%e8%8a%b1%e7%81%ab%e5%a4%a7%e4%bc%9a%e3%80%8d%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac%e3%81%ae%e3%81%8a%e7%9f%a5%e3%82%89%e3%81%9b/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
On July 4th (Saturday), the "White Snake Princess Festival" will be held at Lake Shikaribetsu!!
This traditional arts festival was inspired by the local legend "The Tale of the White Snake Princess" 😊
The "White Snake Princess Dance" performed on the lakeside stage captivates the audience with its fantastical and mysterious world 🎵
Before the main event, Ainu traditional dances and performances of the traditional instrument "Mukkuri" will be presented, offering a glimpse into Ainu culture.
Don't miss the opportunity to witness this mystical traditional art born from the local "Tale of the White Snake Princess" 🤗
📍Date and Time: July 4, 2026 (Saturday) from 17:30 to 21:15
(In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled. For more details, please check the Shikaoi Tourism Association website or Instagram.)
📍Location: Lake Shikaribetsu (Free shuttle buses to the venue will operate.)
🔶Free shuttle bus service to the venue: A free shuttle bus utilizing the local bus service will operate from "Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art" in Shikaoicho to the Lake Shikaribetsu venue.
The departure times will align with the local bus schedule.
Return times are as follows: Departing from Lake Shikaribetsu at 21:40, Urimaku at 22:05, Little House on the Prairie at 22:12, Takushoku Bus Shikaoi Office at 22:20, Shikaoi Town Hall at 22:22, and Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art at 22:23.
【Bus Inquiries】Takushoku Bus Headquarters TEL: 0155-31-8811
🔶Event Inquiries: Shikaoi Town Tourism Association (Shikaoi Town Hall Commerce and Tourism Division)
TEL: 0156-66-4034
https://shikaoi-hakujyahimemai.studio.site//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
On July 5th (Sunday), the 55th Tokachi River Rafting event will be held 😊
This is a river play event that takes about 2 hours to enjoy the great outdoors, suitable for everyone from children to the elderly.
Currently, we are only recruiting participants for the "handmade raft"!❗
(Deadline is June 27th; rental rafts are no longer accepting applications as they have reached capacity.)
Join your friends and embark on a grand adventure down the Tokachi River with your proudly crafted raft 🎵
On the day of the event, in addition to rafting, you can also enjoy a raft contest, food trucks, and outdoor hot springs to warm up your body.
Why not experience a refreshing feeling that you can't usually enjoy with your proud raft? 🤗
🔶 Date: July 5, 2026 (Sunday) starting at 10:00
🔶 Venue: Upstream of Tokachi Ohashi to Downstream of Tokachi Chuo Ohashi
🔶 Participation Fee: Handmade raft ¥2,000 per person
【Captain's Meeting and Safety Training】
🔷 Reception: 18:30~
🔷 Training: 19:00~
🔷 Location: 2nd Floor AV Room, Tokachi Plaza
🟥 Contact Information
Tokachi River Rafting Executive Committee Office
TEL: 090-5950-5030 (Hatakeyama)
http://www.tokachigawa-ikada.net//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
On Sunday, June 21, the 5th Urahoro Marathon 2026 will be held‼️
This year's theme is "message" 😊
Let's spend a warm time together, encouraging each other, sharing our thoughts, and spreading smiles!
The Urahoro Marathon is open to everyone, from preschoolers to adults, allowing participants to enjoy the thrill of taking small steps and sharing a sense of accomplishment with friends.
Cherish your curiosity to "want to run!" and challenge yourself at your own pace and goals.
The sense of achievement after finishing is exceptional 🎵
Also, you don't have to run❗
Why not join us as a supporter on the day?
Cheering for runners at the finish line is also a great way to participate.
The venue will feature delicious gourmet food, as well as various booths for job experiences and sports activities to enjoy 🎶
You might encounter new discoveries and fun meetings 🤗
*Please note that pre-registration for this year's marathon events has ended. Thank you for your understanding.
*For children aged 2 to 6 (under elementary school age) participating on the day, "Hajime no Ippo" does not require prior registration and can be entered on-site. Please gather at the venue when the announcement is made.
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On June 21 (Sunday), the Ashoro Furusato Lawanbuki Festival will be held! 😊
The large plant "Lawanbuki" grows to an impressive height of 2 to 3 meters! ❗
This event started with the desire to share its dynamic beauty and delicious freshness with everyone across the country.
Come and enjoy the world of Lawanbuki, which is both surprising to see and delicious to eat. 🎵
At the venue, we will have a fun lottery with prizes featuring local specialties from Ashoro, as well as vibrant stage shows from groups like the Memuro Akanko Taiko Preservation Society and the Ashoro Junior High School Brass Band to liven up the event! ✨
From small children to adults, everyone can enjoy a special time filled with smiles. 🤗
🔶 Date: June 21, 2026 (Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
*The event will be held rain or shine.
🔶 Venue: Michi-no-Eki Ashoro Ginga Hall 21 Event Square
🔷 Inquiries: Ashoro Furusato Lawanbuki Festival Executive Committee
TEL: 0156-28-3863 (Ashoro Town Hall, Community Development Promotion Division, Commerce and Tourism Section)
https://www.town.ashoro.hokkaido.jp/kanko/event/event-1.html...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Introducing Rental Bicycles 🚲🚲
If you want to experience the vast nature of Tokachi, cycling is highly recommended! 😊
At the Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center, we provide a recommended course map for beginners called "Burachari"! 🎶
Why not take the "Burachari MAP" and go find your favorite scenery?
We offer four types of bicycles to choose from, including sporty road bikes and comfortable electric mama-chari for hilly areas! ❗️You can select based on your fitness level and purpose.
After a refreshing sweat from cycling, enjoy a relaxing moment at the famous Tokachigawa Onsen and indulge in exquisite gourmet food! 😍
Guests staying at Tokachigawa Onsen can rent bicycles at a special discounted price, which is more affordable than usual. (Note: Hotel Tetora Resort Tokachigawa is not eligible for this discount.)
🔶Event Period: Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Saturday, October 31, 2026
🔶Reception Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
🔶Return Time: Please return by 5:30 PM.
🔶Reception Location: Tokachigawa Onsen Guide Center
🔶Age: Middle school students and above
*Reservations are not required.
🔶Access
About 20 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, about 40 minutes by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport
About 40 minutes by bus from Obihiro Station (Get off at the nearest stop: Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, about a 5-minute walk)
🔶Contact: Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center TEL: 0155-32-6633 (8:45 AM – 5:30 PM)
https://www.tokachigawa.net//
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