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Tokachi Night Time Economy 2-Day Tour with Horses and Stars

2 days-DAY

DIFFICULTY

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GREEN SEASON

  • JPY150,000 per person (tax included) for 2 to 3 participants JPY120,000 per person (tax included) for 4-6 participants JPY90,000 per person (tax included) for 7-10 participants

  • 2days 1 night

  • Min. 2, Max. 10

HIGHTLIGHTS
  • Watch Banei Horse Racing, which has a history of more than 70 years
  • Cheer on the horses as they compete in a powerful race.
  • Ride in a horse-drawn carriage pulled by a retired Banei horse.
  • You can enjoy drinks and snacks at the horse-drawn carriage bar.
  • You can enjoy the beautiful starry night sky on the Tokachi River at night.
  • Detailed guided tours by local guides (history of coexistence with horses, etc.)
  • Experience Tokachi's food culture (making sweets or cheese, etc.)
  • Harvesting of farm products in the middle of a farm field.
  • Experience Tokachi beef or pork bowl
LOCATION

Tokachi - Obihiro

OVERVIEW

Visitors will learn about the coexistence with horses, a part of Tokachi’s pioneering history, by experiencing “Banei Horse Racing,” one of Tokachi’s representative events, and the recently popular “Horse-drawn Bar. In addition, visitors will experience how Tokachi’s night-time economy is developing through nighttime activities such as a night river cruise where they can enjoy the starlit sky. At the same time, they will also enjoy what they can only experience in Tokachi, local gourmet food and hot springs.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Banei Horse Racing, Sweets Making Experience, Horse-drawn Carriage Bar Experience, etc.

12:00 Meet at Obihiro Station with guide
12:30-13:00 Lunch (at a restaurant in Obihiro)
〈Pork bowl〉
Enjoy the historic local delicacy, “butadon” (pork bowl), which has become synonymous with Tokachi.
13:00-13:30 Transportation (by car)
13:30-15:00 Horse race viewing
Watch the famous Tokachi horse race, which has been popular for over 70 years and is the result of a history of coexistence with horses. The powerful struggle of the horses will impress you!
15:00-15:30 Transportation (by car)
15:30-17:00 Yanagizuki Sweetpia Garden (Sweets making experience + factory tour)
You will make popular sweets at “Ryugetsu”, a firm favorite in Hokkaido, which is famous for its “food”. This is a production experience where you can enjoy the unique sweetness of Tokachi. Of course, you can also purchase souvenirs at the store and sample the products!
17:00-17:30 Transportation (by car)
17:30-19:00 Carriage Bar Experience
Operation starts at 18:00 and lasts for 50 minutes.
Retired Banei horses will pull a carriage around the area in front of Obihiro Station. You can learn about the connection between Banei horse racing and the local community as seen during the day. Inside the carriage, you can enjoy drinks and snacks.
19:00-20:00 Dinner on your own
You will have dinner at a food stall in the north at a restaurant of your choice. The Japanese “Izakaya” experience will also be part of the night time economy.
20:30 Arrival at hotel

DAY 2

Purple Bamboo Garden Viewing + Lunch, Agricultural Experience, Night River Cruise

10:00 Meet at hotel lobby Meet with guide
10:00-10:30 Transportation (by car)
10:30-13:30 Shichiku Garden (viewing + lunch)
Shichiku Garden is a Japanese garden in Obihiro City, where you can enjoy seasonal views, especially during the green season, when it becomes a beautiful sightseeing spot with a lot of vigorous greenery. This is also a building with a deep history and a good old Japanese architecture.
In addition, you can enjoy lunch here in a relaxing atmosphere. The popular “Sakura Gozen” is a gorgeous Japanese bento featuring Tokachi loin tonkatsu, pumpkins, carrots, beans, and other vegetables from nearby farms.
13:30-14:00 Transportation (by car)
14:00-16:00 Agricultural Experience Snack Tour
Itadakimasu Company
We will conduct a harvest experience “Snack Tour” in the town of Bamuro. This is a guided tour by Japan’s first field guide who will show you about Tokachi’s agriculture and crops as you stroll through the fields. The crops will change depending on the time of year, but
This is a luxurious experience where you can harvest right in the middle of the field and taste the harvest on the spot.
16:30-17:00 Transportation (by car)
17:00-19:00 Free time
Free time around Obihiro Station
Shopping or visit places you missed
Resting at the hotel is also necessary for the AT tour.
19:00-19:30 Transportation (by car)
19:30-21:00 Night River Cruise
Samurai Produce
An entertainment tourism company that has been responsible for guiding and product creation in Tokachi for over 10 years. Under their guidance, you will enjoy the starry sky as you cruise down the Tokachi River. Enjoy a touching moment on your last night in Tokachi.
21:30 Tour ends upon arrive

MEAL

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
1 Breakfast: None Lunch: Local restaurant (pork bowl, etc.) Dinner: None
2 Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Local restaurant (Shichiku Garden, etc.) Dinner: None

ACCOMMODATIONS

Area Facility Type Room Type Onsen / Spa WiFi
1 Nikko Northland Obihiro (SGL or TWN) WiFi

Tour Operator / Contact

JTB Corp. HOKKAIDO Branch

Address

Urban Net Sapporo Bldg, 1-2, North 1 West 6, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0001 Japan

TEL

+81 (0)11-271-7028

Email

hokkaido_inbound@jtb.com

Official web site

https://www.retreatful-hokkaido-travel.jp/

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