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.
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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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Introducing Rental Bicycles🚲🚲
How about exploring the town with rental bicycles "ShinKuru" from Shintoku Station?
Shintoku Town is one of Hokkaido's top "soba towns"! The town is dotted with unique soba restaurants, and you can easily stop by local cafes run by local cheese factories while enjoying a soba tour by bicycle 🎵
For those confident in their stamina, extend your ride a bit further to cycle to the "railway ruins" or "Karikatsu Highland" 🚴
Feel the pleasant speed unique to cycling, and enjoy the refreshing breeze and beautiful scenery of Shintoku up close 🎶
We offer four types of rental bicycles to suit your purpose and fitness level 🤗
🔶Location
2F Shintoku Station Front Community Center 'Toku Toku', Shintoku Town Tourism Association Counter
🔶Operating Period: From April to the end of October
🔶Rental and Return Hours: From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🔷Contact: Shintoku Town Tourism Association (2F Shintoku Station Front Community Center 'Toku Toku')
TEL: 0156-67-7567
https://shintoku-town.net//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Introducing Rental Bicycles🚲🚲
How about exploring Shihorocho by bicycle while enjoying the scenic views of the Nupuka Mountains and the beautiful countryside?
As you ride leisurely, you might come across your favorite cafes and picturesque spots🎶
By using the rental bicycles from "Charitabi Shihoro," you can enjoy the following benefits.
📍Benefit 1: A "500 yen discount coupon" usable at designated restaurants in the town
📍Benefit 2: A "free bathing ticket" for the onsen at the rental location, Shihoro Ryokan (available from 14:00 to 16:00 on the day)
*Please check during reservation as the onsen may be unavailable due to maintenance.
🔶Rental Period: April 24, 2026 (Friday) to November 2, 2026 (Monday)
🔶Rental Location: Shihoro Ryokan (10:00 to 16:00), 163 Shihoro Nishi 2-sen, Shihorocho
🔶Rates: 6 hours per day
・Electric Assist City Bicycle (2,000 yen)
・City Bicycle (1,500 yen)
・Kids Bike (1,000 yen)
🔷Reservations: Shihoro Ryokan TEL: 01564-5-2527
*Please call to make a reservation by 17:00 the day before your use.
🔷Contact: Shihorocho Tourism Association TEL: 01564-5-5213 (Weekdays 9:00 to 17:00)
🔷Access to Shihoro Ryokan
Approximately 40 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, about 1 hour by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport
About 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station (get off at the nearest stop: Shihoro Shinkin-mae)
https://www.shihoro-kankou.jp/bicycle_rental/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Introducing the Hands-Free Rental Bicycle Service🚲🚲
Leave your large luggage at the airport shuttle bus and set off light on your bicycle🎵
With a bicycle, you can enjoy beautiful scenery that is too far to walk or easily missed by car😊
As you casually stop by enticing places, you can fully experience the local atmosphere through the scents of the wind and air😍
While pedaling freely, you may discover special sights that you wouldn't encounter on a car or walking trip🎶🎶
Make sure to enjoy the overwhelming vastness and stunning landscapes unique to Tokachi🤗
We offer a range of options including "electric bicycles" for beginners and those lacking confidence, as well as "cross bikes" for smooth rides, and professional "road bikes" or "mountain bikes"🚴♀️🚴♀️
Choose according to your riding experience and preferred style❗️
🔶Usage Period: June 1, 2026 (Monday) to November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
🔶Service Route: Tokachi Obihiro Airport ⇔ Obihiro Station Bus Terminal
🔶Operating Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🔷Important Notes
The hands-free rental bicycle service is available only to customers using the rental bicycles and is completely reservation-based.
*The service will be suspended during the Obon period and Silver Week due to airport congestion.
🔷Reservations and Inquiries
📍Departing from Tokachi Obihiro Airport
ANDOOR TEL: 0155-66-5894 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
📍Departing from Obihiro Station
ECO Bus Center Rikuru TEL: 0155-23-5920 (9:30 AM to 5:30 PM)
https://andoor.jp/%e6%89%8b%e3%81%b6%e3%82%89%e3%83%ac%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%82%b5%e3%82%a4%e3%82%af%e3%83%ab-2/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Introducing Rental Bicycles 🚲🚲
At the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai, we offer rental bicycles called "Peachari" for convenient travel and sightseeing within the village 😊
Choose between two types of bicycles: "regular bicycles" and "electric bicycles," based on your physical strength‼️
The popular tourist spot "Rokka no Mori" is about 1 km from the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai, which takes approximately 5 minutes by bicycle 🎵
Why not use the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai as your base and explore the village by bicycle for unforgettable memories?
To apply, please visit the general information desk located in the "Country Plaza" at the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai 🤗
🔶Rental Period: From Friday, April 24 to Sunday, October 25
🔶Rental Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🔶Rates
●Regular Bicycle: 200 yen for 4 hours
●Electric Bicycle: 200 yen for 2 hours
🔶Access
🚗About 40 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, and about 20 minutes by car from Obihiro Airport 🚗
🚌About 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station (nearest stop: get off at Roadside Station Nakazatsunai)
*Important Notes
📍Rental bicycles are not available for advance reservations. Thank you for your understanding.
📍The use of Peachari is restricted to within the village.
📍Please return by 5:00 PM.
🔶Contact Information
Nakazatsunai Village Tourism Association TEL 0155-68-3390 (8:30 AM to 5:15 PM)
https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com//
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Introducing Rental Bicycles 🚲🚲
At the ECO Bus Center Rikuru inside Obikuru at Obihiro Station Bus Terminal, we offer convenient rental bicycles 😊
You can ride anywhere in the Tokachi area, making it perfect for sightseeing in Obihiro 🎵
We have a variety of bicycles available, allowing you to choose the best one based on your fitness level and riding experience.
With electric assist, long-distance travel and hills become a breeze 😍
Feel the wind as you ride and create memories of your "town tour"!
Enjoy cycling in Tokachi at your own pace without any stress 🤗
🔶Rental Period: April 18, 2026 - November 30, 2026
(The period may change due to weather conditions)
🔶Rental and Pickup Location
ECO Bus Center Rikuru inside Obikuru at Obihiro Station Bus Terminal
Tel: 0155-23-5920 Fax: 0155-23-5921
🔶Operating Hours 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
●Folding Bicycle 400 yen per hour and up
●City Cycle 300 yen per hour and up
●Electric City Cycle and Electric Sports Bike 600 yen per hour and up
https://www.machicen.com/bicycle/...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement 📣
The "Tokachi Ohira Plain Exchange Festival," where you can experience the charm of agriculture up close, will be held on Sunday, June 7th 😊
We have prepared a variety of content, including experiential programs in collaboration with local students and universities, as well as gourmet delights from Tokachi 🎵
🔷Agricultural Machinery Experience: From historical old farming tools to cutting-edge robotic tractors and toy tractors, a wide range is on display‼
🔷Hands-on Workshops: Experience making "pork skin bookmarks" and "pressed flower bookmarks" with students from Obihiro Agricultural High School 😍
🔷Fun Learning Booths: Experience cow displays and hands-on activities from Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine's "Dairy Farming, How About It?" as well as free tastings and surveys of meat products devised by high school students.
Tokachi's gourmet delights will also gather together! ❗😍 Enjoy delicious local flavors to your heart's content 🍴
A special day where both adults and children can get excited! We warmly invite you to come with your family 🤗
https://www.tokachi-a-muse.jp/daiheigen...
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Tokachi Tourism Federation posted.
Event Announcement📣
On Sunday, May 24th, the 46th Hirocho Azalea Festival will be held at Daimaruyama Forest Park😊
Approximately 12,000 Ezo Yamazutsujis will beautifully decorate the venue🎵
On that day, Yasu from HBC Radio's "Car Navigation Radio Afternoon First!" will serve as the host, energizing the venue.
A variety of programs will be available, including Tokachi Port's Soran Dance, a special balloon show by the clown Gucci, a BINGO tournament with luxurious prizes, and a quick-eating contest called "Shishamon Pick" featuring local specialties‼
In the gourmet corner "Full Belly Market," delicious offerings from various shops will be sold.
You can also enjoy fresh seafood purchased on-site using the grilling station.
Additionally, you can taste the "Hakkaku Oyakata's hometown Chanko Nabe" provided by the Women's Promotion Council of three organizations in Hirocho😍
Shuttle buses will operate from Hirocho Elementary School to the venue, ensuring that elderly guests and those with small children can attend comfortably🤗
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday) 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Venue: Special Venue at Daimaruyama Forest Park
https://www.town.hiroo.lg.jp/kankou/event/...
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