Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

Located just 3 minutes away from Obihiro Station and right in the middle of the city’s core of famous eateries and bars, HOTEL NUPKA aims to work as a bridge to connect travelers to locals. To that end, the enclosed CAFE & BAR NUPKA only serves dishes using local ingredients, also featuring a varied selection of craft beers from the region. They even created their own beer, the “Tabi no Hajimari no Biru”, which literally translates to the “Beer to start your journey”. Fittingly, you can begin enjoying the beer at the bar starting as early as 7 AM. In addition to tours of the area, the hotel also holds numerous events where local residents gather as well, promoting exchange between them and hotel guests. Featuring a modern ambiance, the accommodations themselves range from hostel-style dormitories to single rooms.

This hotel is a 5-minute drive from JR Obihiro Station, this hotel features a courtyard surrounded by nature, where many wild birds and squirrels live. It styles itself as a city resort hotel with a “mall-type” hot spring that is unique to Tokachi. The hotel serves up delicious food made from locally sourced ingredients and features a moor hot spring – everything you need for a true “Tokachi” experience. In addition, the sauna facility has become popular throughout Japan in recent years. It is known for its “Wall-ly” sauna, which combines a wall made from Tokachi White Birches with a Finnish-style “Loyly”, the steam that evaporates after pouring water on hot rocks.

At Kangetsuen, you can experience the regionally famous moor hot spring, a type of botanical hot spring that contains plant-derived organic substances that naturally moisturize your skin, delivering an almost therapeutic bath. The guestrooms feature private hot springs typical for Japanese-style inns, as well as a full-service Finnish-style sauna.

Hearing the gentle trickling of the Tokachi River while gazing out at the Hidaka Mountains in the background, the Daiichi Hotel boasts spectacular natural scenery. There are two facilities: the Hosyu-tei with luxurious rooms featuring a fireplace and other amenities, and the Toyo-tei, which has a kid’s room and offers more family-oriented services. While the outdoor hot spring takes advantage of the gorgeous natural environment, the hotel also features the therapeutic moor hot spring.

Owned and operated by Snow Peak, a Japanese outdoor brand popular around the world, this huge campground spans more than 35 kilometers and is located on the foothills of the Hidaka Mountains at Tokachiporoshiridake. Its amenities include a regular camping ground, a ground for RVs and camper vans (featuring electricity), and even a park golf field. In case you don’t have camping gear at hand, you can rent it on-site, choosing from a selection of Snow Peak’s products. In the winter, additional campsites open, though these do not have electricity. When exactly these additional facilities are opened depends on the snow conditions, so be sure to check beforehand.

Many people choose to experience Hokkaido’s vast nature by setting out on the open road with an RV or camper van. Tokachi’s “Moving Inn” has taken this concept and added a luxurious spin, featuring numerous customized camper vans. One of their slightly less moveable offerings is the opulent Bansei Grand Suite, which features rustic log-house style and a sauna. In the winter, they also offer “Sauna Trailers”, allowing you to experience a Scandinavian sauna staple – jumping into a freezing cold lake after sweating it up in the trailer.