There are many large-scale gardens in Tokachi,
such as Rokka no Mori on 100,000㎡ area,
which utilize its large space,
and create distinctive landscapes of Tokachi.
In Samani town in Hidaka,
there is Mount Apoi, a UNESCO Global Geopark.
It is a treasury of rare and unique alpine plants
due to the exposed peridotite on the surface.
It is a course to experience the greater outdoors, flowers, and greenery.

Story2Gardens in Tokachi, and alpine plants in Hidaka

A travel story surrounding plants and flowers

Personal Story
Tokachi cheese missionary

Opened a cheese factory from the love of the water in Nakasatsunai: Tokachi cheese missionary

Mount Apoi Geopark guide

Grew up in Samani, and protects and passes along the history and culture of Samani: Mount Apoi Geopark guide

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<Obihiro city> Shichiku Garden

Be captivated by the carpet of colorful flowers
that extends as far as you can see

Over 2,500 kinds of flowers that continuously bloom from spring to fall. The large area, spanning about 60,000 ㎡, is divided into 22 zones, and the attraction changes with the season. Every time you visit, or every time you walk, you can enjoy something different, and make new discoveries. You can find interesting garden goods, flower seeds and seedlings at the garden shop.

  1. 【DATA】
  2. Address：107 Nishi 4 Sen, Biei-cho, Obihiro city
  3. Phone：+81-155-60-2377
  4. Business hours：8:00～18:00
  5. Closures：Open year round (Closed between November and late April)
  6. Cost: Entry fee adults ￥800; School-age children ￥200; free for non-school age children
  7. Parking：Available (50 vehicles)
Shichiku Garden

Stop-by menu

Obihiro specialty “Butadon (Pork rice bowl)”

Obihiro’s specialty food, “Butadon,” was created with the flavors of Unadon (Grilled eel rice bowl) in mind, with readily available pork meat since the pioneering days, where the pork meat is flavored with a sweet and salty soy sauce based sauce and placed over a bowl of rice. It has been loved by the locals since it first appeared at a restaurant by the Obihiro Station in 1933. It gained a national recognition, and there are many popular restaurants with long lines.

  1. Please refer to “Butadon.com,”
    where you can find more information on Obihiro Butadon
    http://www.butadon.com/

Tokachimura

A tourist facility on the Obihiro Banei Horse Racetrack premises offering ingredients from Tokachi and gourmet dishes created with them. You can find fresh vegetables at farmer’s market, take a break with some desserts, or have lunch at the restaurant.

  1. Address：8 Chome, Nishi 13 Jominami, Obihiro city Inside Obihiro Horse Racetrack
  2. Phone：+81-155-34-7307
  3. Business hours：<Farmer’s market/Desserts & Select>
    10:00～19:00（4/29～10/31）
    10:00～18:00（11/1～4/28）
    <Kitchen>
    11:30～22:00 ※Varies by store
  4. Closures：<Farmer’s market/Desserts & Select>
    Open year round
    <Kitchen>
    Varies by store
  5. Parking：Available　※Shared with racetrack

Kita no Yatai

“Kita no Yatai” is located 5 minutes on foot from the Obihiro Station. 20 vendors are bustling with tourists and locals every night. Perhaps the best dish is interacting with the unique and energetic owners?!

  1. Address：10-7 Nishi 1 Jominami, Obihiro city
  2. Phone：+81-155-23-8194（Kita no Kigyou Hiroba Cooperative Assosiation）
  3. Business hours：Varies by store
  4. Closures：Varies by store
  5. Parking：None (Use nearby pay parking)

Kingdom of desserts Obihiro “Desserts”

Blessed with high quality ingredients produced in Tokachi including, flour, milk, sugar, eggs, and red beans, Obihiro is known for its desserts in Hokkaido. There are many dessert shops, from nationally famous places to locally popular but lesser known stores.

  1. Obihiro Convention and Tourism Bureau
    Please refer to Obihiro Kanko Navigation (Desserts).
    http://obikan.jp/cat_spot/sweet/

About 15 minutes

by car

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<Nakasatsunai village> Rokka no Mori

A forest carrying a dream of Rokkatei,
located west of Nakasatsunai village

At Rokka no Mori, located at the southern part of Hokkaido Garden Path connecting Asahikawa, Furano, and Tokachi, Tokachi Rokka (Gentiana triflora, Sweetbrier, Trillium camschatcense, Erythronium japonicum, Caltha palustris, and Glaucidium) grows seasonally on 100,000㎡ of space. There are art museums housed in transplanted old Croatian houses throughout the garden. It is a place you want to visit in conjunction with Nakasatsunai Art Village.

  1. 【DATA】
  2. Address：249-6 Nishi 3 Sen, Tokiwa, Nakasatsunai village
  3. Phone：+81-155-63-1000
  4. Business hours：10:00～17:00 (During season: late April ~ mid October)
    ※until 16:00 in October
  5. Closures：Open daily during season
  6. Cost: ￥800 entry fee
  7. Parking：Available (30 vehicles)
Rokka no Mori

Stop-by menu

Farm Restaurant Nojima Sanchi “Pork Ginger Steak”

“Farm Restaurant Nojima Sanchi” offers carefully grown vegetable-centric dishes. In particular, Pork Ginger Steak, served on a hot iron plate, has a generous portion size and is a great accompaniment to rice.

  1. Address：199-4 Higashi 1 Sen, Shinsei, Nakasatsunai village
  2. Phone：+81-155-67-2880
  3. Business hours：11:00～17:00
  4. Closures：Thursdays（Irregular）
  5. Parking：Available (10 vehicles)

Okamoto Farm “Tokachi Marumaru Jelly Tomato Berry”

Okamoto Farm has the “Eco Farmer” designation. The popular “Tokachi Marumaru Jelly Tomato Berry” only uses purred Tomato Berry fruit, which is a species of tomatoes without the distinctive taste of typical tomatoes.

  1. Address：199-10 Higashi 5 Sen, Kowa, Nakasatsunai village
  2. Phone：+81-155-68-3206
  3. Business hours：10:00～15:00
    (Open on weekends and holidays only)
    ※Subject to change due to farm conditions
  4. Closures：Monday～Friday (open if holiday)
  5. Parking：Available

About 15 minutes

by car

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<Sarabetsu village> Oshokuji Dokoro (Restaurant)
Asahi “Sarabetsu Udon”

Offering menu items featuring Udon
made with locally grown wheat

Udon has a distinctive slight black color, made with 100% Kitahonami wheat, grown in Sarabetsu. Oshokuji Dokoro Asahi offers items featuring Sarabetsu Udon such as Curry Udon and Nabeyaki Udon. Please specify “Sarabetsu Udon” at the time of order.

  1. 【DATA】
  2. Address：92 Sarabetsu Minami 1 Sen, Sarabetsu village
  3. Phone：+81-155-52-2248
  4. Business hours：11:00～21:00
  5. Closures：Saturdays
  6. Parking：Available
Oshokuji Dokoro (Restaurant) Asahi “Sarabetsu Udon”

Stop-by menu

Rest House Kashiwa “Sumiyaki Butadon (Charcoal grilled Pork rice bowl)”

A Butadon (Pork rice bowl) featuring large pieces of Tokachi pork shoulder roast, carefully grilled on charcoal. A popular dish for the substantial texture of the well-marinated thick meat.

  1. Address：15-12 Sarabetsu Nishi 8 Sen, Sarabetsu village
  2. Phone：+81-155-52-3677
  3. Business hours：10:00～15:00、17:00～21:00（LO20:30）
  4. Closures：2nd and 4th Thursdays
  5. Parking：Available (25 vehicles)

Sarabetsu Cheese Factory Tokachi Hard Cheese “Rakuka”

A semi-hard type cheese served to the various heads of states at the summit held in Lake Toya. It has a long aging period, and has distinctive deep flavors, strong aroma and richness. The semi-hard cheese hardens further with aging.

  1. Address：95 Sarabetsu Kita 1 Sen, Sarabetsu village
  2. Phone：+81-155-52-3195
  3. Business hours：12:00～20:00
  4. Closures：Wednesdays
  5. Parking：Available (10 vehicles)

Okashi no Nishiyama “Maruyo Roll”

A dessert/cake shop with a café. The popular roll cake, “Maruyo Roll,” has the condensed milk cream inside of a moist cake baked with fresh Tokachi eggs and honey.

  1. Address：91-31 Aza Sarabetsu Minami 1 Sen, Sarabetsu village
  2. Phone：+81-155-52-2065
  3. Business hours：9:00～19:00
  4. Closures：Tuesdays
  5. Parking：Available (4 vehicles)

Pansha “Sumomo (Japanese plums) de patissiere”

An amazing harmony of sour and sweet. It is a Danish featuring compote made with local “Sumomo” and a custard cream. This is on sale on Sundays only, developed in collaboration with Sarabetsu Agricultural High School.

  1. Address：98-34 Sarabetsu Minami 2 Sen, Sarabetsu village
  2. Phone：+81-155-52-2897
  3. Business hours：11:00～19:00
  4. Closures：Mondays and Tuesdays
  5. Parking：Available

Roadside Rest Area Sarabetsu “Soft-serve ice cream with Sumomo (Japanese plums) jam”

A popular item at “Roadside Rest Area Sarabetsu” is “soft-serve ice cream with Sumomo jam.” It is a soft-serve ice cream topped with “Sumomo jam” made with “Sumomo” harvested in Sarabetsu. The exquisite sweet and sour pairing is the reason for its popularity.

  1. Address：464-1 Kowa, Sarabetsu village
  2. Phone：+81-155-53-3663
  3. Business hours：9:00～18:00
  4. Closures：12/31～1/5
  5. Parking：Available（66 Vehicles）

About 50 minutes

by car

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<Taiki town>
Bansei Onsen(Hot spring)

Has the view of the Pacific Ocean from the bathtub
The high concentration of iodine
in the water has anti-microbial effects

This hot spring stands isolated on the Pacific Ocean coast in Taiki. It is known as the only place in Tokachi, where you have the view of the ocean from the bathtub. The source of dark brown water is a salty cold spring. The water contains high levels of iodine, a rarity in Japan, and has anti-microbial effects. While there is no outdoor bath, there is a terrace to step outside and admire the view of the Pacific Ocean. For lodging, use “Bansei no Yado” next door.

  1. 【DATA】
  2. Address：2 Aza Bansei, Taiki town
  3. Phone：+81-1558-7-8161
  4. Business hours：10:00～21:00 (Counter is open until 20:30)
  5. Closures：2nd and 4th Tuesdays in April ~ September; every Tuesday in October ~ March
  6. Cost: Bath use ￥500 for adults; ￥300 for Junior high students; ￥200 Elementary students; free for toddlers
    Lodging ￥ 3,000 (Includes bath use fee and tax)
  7. Parking：Available（50 Vehicles）
Bansei Onsen (Hot spring)

Stop-by menu

Gen Farm “Sausage”

Slow smoked sausages with cherry blossom chips do not contain any artificial additives, and pack flavors of the meat. Simply boil and enjoy them with mustard.

  1. Address：111-1 Kaishin, Taiki town
  2. Phone：+81-1558-9-6116
  3. Business hours：11:00～17:00
  4. Closures：Mondays and Tuesdays
  5. Parking：Available (10 vehicles)

Handa Farm “Cheesecake”

Handa Farm makes natural cheese with milk from cows raised under stress-free environment. Enjoy their homemade cheesecake in a warm, wood-themed tearoom.

  1. Address：198 Shimotaiki, Taiki town
  2. Phone：+81-1558-6-3182
  3. Business hours：11:00～18:00
  4. Closures：Mondays and Tuesdays
  5. Parking：Available (10 vehicles)

Patisserie NAOYA HIROSE “Soufflé Cheesecake”

A well-established dessert shop since 1930. Makes a famous fluffy and delicious soufflé cake made with cream cheese manufactured at the local Yukijirushi Factory.

  1. Address：8 Higashihondori, Taiki town
  2. Phone：+81-155-86-3023
  3. Business hours：9:00～20:00（Until 17:00 on Sundays)
  4. Closures：Irregular
  5. Parking：Available (10 vehicles)

Kitchen Mori no Sanpo “White Birch Sap Genghis Khan Set”

Offers marinated lamb shoulder roast and sliced lamb meat, in a special marinade containing locally harvested white birch sap, as a Genghis Khan set. It is famous for the tender meat and mild flavors.

  1. Address：106-1 Moiwa, Taiki town
  2. Phone：+81-1558-6-5280
  3. Business hours：11:00～18:00
  4. Closures：Wednesday (may close without notice)
  5. Parking：Available (10 vehicles)

Saint Julien “Taiki Cheese Salmon Bowl”

It is a Tendon plate combining local ingredients: “string cheese,” made at a local factory, and salmon, harvested around Taiki. Enjoy them with the restaurant’s original salt, dipping sauce, and drizzling sauce.

  1. Address：7-1 Ichijodori, Taiki town
  2. Phone：+81-1558-6-2355
  3. Business hours：11:00～19:00
  4. Closures：1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month
  5. Parking：Available (5 vehicles, free)

About 30 minutes

by car

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<Urakawa town/
Hiroo town>
Tenma Road

A route that connects Hidaka and Tokachi
It is an amazing driving course.

A road that connects Hiroo and Urakawa on the National Highway 236. Everywhere on the road could be said to be a view point, and you can enjoy seasonally changing faces of magnificent nature and beautiful ravines of Hidaka Mountains. It is amazing during the fall foliage. In particular, “Nozuka Tunnel” area is known as a great photo spot for foliage.Taking a break at the Suimei Bridge Park, known for its water, is highly recommended.

  1. 【DATA】
  2. Address: Nishihorobetsu, Urakawa town ~ Toyoni, Hiroo town
  3. Phone:
    +81-146-26-9014
    (Urakawa town Fishing, Commerce and Tourism Department)
    +81-1558-2-0177
    (Hiroo town Fishing, Commerce, and Tourism Department)
  4. Parking: Available (Suimei Bridge Park)
Tenma Road

About 1.5 hours

by car

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<Urakawa town>
Ramen Masago
“Hidaka Konbu (Kelp),
Japanese-style Tsukemen”

Japanese-style Ramen packed with Hidaka Konbu
“Victory onion Gyoza” is also famous

A restaurant known for Ramen with soup packed with Hidaka Konbu. “Hidaka Konbu, Japanese-style Tsukemen” is a culmination of this feature. It is a dish where you dip the special noodles with Hidaka Konbu in the dough in a dipping soup, which combines Ramen soup and Soba dipping sauce made with Hidaka Konbu. Increasing popularity for its unique Hidaka flavors. “Victory onion Gyoza” is also delicious.

  1. 【DATA】
  2. Address: 1-11-1 (Masagoyu 1F) Sakai-machi Higashi, Urakawa town
  3. Phone: +81-146-22-2645
  4. Business hours: 11:30～21:30
  5. Closures: Mondays
  6. Parking: Available (20 vehicles)
Ramen Masago “Hidaka Konbu (Kelp), Japanese-style Tsukemen”

Stop-by menu

Panpakapan “Stone oven baked pudding”

Gets fresh milk and whipping cream from the nearby town. Granulated sugar is from Hokkaido, and eggs are from a free-range poultry farm in Higashikawa town. A carefully created pudding, slowly baked in a low-temperature stone oven.

  1. Address: 1-1 Sakai-machi Higashi, Urakawa town
  2. Phone: +81-146-22-4595
  3. Business hours: 10:00～18:30
  4. Closures: Sundays and Mondays
  5. Parking: Available (8 vehicles)
    * We cannot make many puddings, and they may sell out quickly.

Hama no Kasan Chokubaijo (Fresh market) “Hidaka Konbu (Kelp)”

A store started by the wife of a Konbu fisherman, who wanted “to sell Hidaka Konbu in [her] hometown to spread awareness.” A lesser known “Ketsubu no Kanroni (Sweetened boiled Ketsubu shell” has been made into a product and is also available.

  1. Address: 588 Toei, Urakawa town
  2. Phone: +81-146-26-3446
  3. Business hours: 9:00～17:30
  4. Closures: Tuesdays
  5. Parking: Available (10 vehicles)
    * We may be unavailable due to fishing schedules. Please call ahead to check.

Sankyo Suisan Ryokichimaru’s “Ginsei” Smoked Salmon

Catches “Ginsei,” a wild salmon representative of Hokkaido, on their own ship. It is smoked using broad-leaf tree chips from Hidaka. Each piece was carefully finished without artificial colors, preservatives or chemical flavorings.

  1. Address: Headquarters/ 32 Hamacho, Urakawa town
    Ikeda Sengyo Store (retailer)/ 4-7 Odori, Urakawa town
  2. Phone: +81-146-22-2075（Headquarters）
    +81-146-22-2619（Ikeda Sengyo Store）
  3. Business hours: 9:00～17:00
  4. Closures: (January ~ August) Weekends and public holidays; (September ~ November) Sundays
  5. Parking: (Ikeda Sengyo Store) None

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