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At 810m above sea level, Lake Shikaribetsu is known as the highest lake in Hokkaido. Shikaribetsu-ko Onsen Hotel Fusui, the only accommodation facility by the lake, makes the most of the scenery of the only natural lake in Daisetsuzan National Park, offering a view of the lake and the rich natural scenery of forests and mountains from every room. The hot spring water is free-flowing from the source, a point especially appreciated in the cold Shikaribetsu Lake winters. The inn is also proud of its cuisine, which uses fresh local ingredients from Tokachi, and popular dishes include the Shikaribetsu Lake specialty “Oshorokoma” grilled with salt, grilled venison skewers, and pork shabu shabu-shabu.

A small forest is located in the city center, only 5 minutes by car from Obihiro Station. Nestled in the midst of this lush greenery is the Morinospa Resort Hokkaido Hotel. The bright red brick building blends in with its surroundings, and the oak staircase, wooden ornaments, elegant carpet design, and plaster walls create an extraordinary space within the hotel. One of the main attractions here is the plant-derived mall hot spring, which is one of the rarest in the world. The hot water, which contains natural moisturizing ingredients, envelops the body and is known to leave the skin moist and smooth. Another highlight is the cuisine. The chefs, who carry on the tradition, use seasonal ingredients from Tokachi, the kingdom of ingredients, to create a menu that you can enjoy to your heart's content.

If you stay in the Tokachi area, be sure to stop by the Tokachi Millennium Woods, which has four gardens on a vast site at the foot of the Hidaka Mountains. As the name suggests, these forest gardens were created with the aim of leaving a great legacy to mankind a thousand years from now. This is not a touristy flower garden. It is a space where we humans can feel as part of the vast nature of Tokachi by being in contact with it, and that is the charm of this forest. Surrounded by trees, plants and flowers, listening to birds and insects, you will want to talk to your heart as well. At the SGD Awards 2012 hosted by the British Society of Garden Designers, Tokachi Millennium Woods' “Earth Garden” and “Meadow Garden” were awarded the Grand Award, the first and highest award in Japan, and were praised by the judges as “the most beautiful garden” and “the best garden design of the 21st century.

Tokachigawa Onsen is home to “mall hot water,” which is rare in Japan. The hot water, which is rich in organic plant matter, gushes out through the lignite layer that has been deposited over a long period of time by reeds and other plants that used to grow wild along the banks of the Tokachigawa River, and is said to contain many natural moisturizing ingredients, making it a hot spring for beautiful women. The concept of Sanyoan, introduced here from among the wide variety of inns in Tokachigawa Onsen, is to forget “age,” relax “day,” and spend “time” leisurely. The lobby, dining room, and all other areas of the inn are decorated with natural materials, and the 11 rooms with different layouts and specifications provide a relaxing and spiritual atmosphere. The cuisine, which expresses the ingredients of Tokachi and the spirit of its producers, is an entertainment that combines ingredients, taste, and presentation. In addition to the large bathhouse with two baths, a hinoki bath and a glass mosaic bath, all guest rooms have the luxury of enjoying a mall hot spring bath. Why not awaken your five senses in a stay that will make you forget your everyday life?

This guesthouse features a wooden interior reminiscent of a classic log cabin. The rustic, homey atmosphere and cozy atmosphere that only a family-run business can provide make it a place where locals gather after work. The guesthouse is characterized by many repeat guests, including many freelancers and remote workers who stay here for extended periods of time over several months. Whether you make new friends, learn about local attractions, or enjoy activities together, your stay in the Tokachi area is sure to be more enjoyable as you interact with the people who gather here.