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BEHIND THE GOOD TASTE
A tour to enjoy food in Tokachi, Hokkaido

about tokachi

Located in the southeastern part of Hokkaido, the Tokachi region is comprised of 19 different municipalities, with the city of Obihiro as its capital. The greatest charm of Tokachi lies in its food, and the region has a food self-sufficiency rate of over 1,000%. The blessings brought about by its climate and its grand nature, along with the efforts of the local producers, have has been a pillar of the region's primary industries.

The diverse industries that thrive in Tokachi range from crop farming, dairy and livestock farming, fisheries, to liquor brewing, and they produce exquisite products that have become the pride of Tokachi.

flower garden

                                    cattle grazing

                                    Close-up of a cow

                                        fishing boat

                                        grapes

A Journey into the Source of Tokachi Food

As one of the largest food bases in Japan, Tokachi supports the lives of millions of people. It is rich in food-related industries such as crop farming, dairy farming, livestock farming, and fisheries. The flavors you can experience in this land are truly excellent and authentic.

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Meet the people who deliver deliciousness

Farm Life Experiences

Meet the people who deliver deliciousness

Visit actual production sites such as farms and fishing ports and experience firsthand the stories of the producers firsthand to get new perspectives on food.

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Savor authentic and exquisite flavors

Authentic Food experience

Savor authentic and exquisite flavors

Experience flavors unique to Tokachi along with some homegrown recipes from local producers and residents to discover new ways of enjoying food.

experience the industries that produce authentic flavors

These tour programs allow you to experience the various primary industries of Tokachi.
Visit the production sites and discover the authentic flavors of Tokachi!

Crop Farming

Crop Farming


                                Dairy

Dairy

Livestock Farming

Livestock Farming

Fisheries

Fisheries

Liquor-making

Liquor-making


                                Hunting

Hunting

Flexible tour programs to fit with your travel plans

We offer a range of tour programs to suit your travel plans, from 2 to 3-hour short activities to 3-day 2-night full itineraries. With various options categorized under SPOT, 1-DAY, 2D1N, and 3D2N, you're sure to find a tour that fits your fancy.

SPOT
Single-spot Activities

Spice up your trip

TOKACHI-FOOD-SPOT

2 to 3-hour activities that take you to a spot in every municipality of Tokachi.

See list of tours here
1DAY
One-day Tours

Choose your theme for the day

TOKACHI-FOOD-1DAY

Choose from 5 different themes: Vegetables, dairy, seafood, meat, and liquor.

See list of tours here
2D1N
2D1N Premium Tour

Premium tour to experience organic producers in Tokachi

TOKACHI-FOOD-2D1N

Experience crop harvesting and organic food making with visits to organic farms and a winemaker.

See list of tours here
3D2N
3D2N Premium Tour

Premium tour to savor every part of Tokachi food

TOKACHI-FOOD-3D2N

Visit crop and livestock farms, fisheries, and other industries to savor the authentic flavors of Tokachi.

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Sample Itinerary

Savor every part of Tokachi food - 3D2N Premium Tour

make the best butajiru soup from tokachi ingredients

This 3D2N premium tour covers almost every spot and activity offered in our other tour programs.

Visit crop and livestock farms, This 3D2N premium tour covers almost every spot and activity

offered in our other tour programs. Visit crop and livestock farms, fisheries, and other places to gather various

Tokachi ingredients to make an exquisite butajiru soup.

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START
DAY1
miso-making experience

                                            Crop Farming

Crop Farming

Miso-making Experience

Try making miso using Tokachi soybeans and take it home with you to let it ferment for your own use.

farmland cycling

Farmland Cycling

Feel the refreshing breeze as you ride a bike along scenic farm fields backed by the Hidaka mountain range.


                                    Tokachi food barbecue

Tokachi Food Barbecue

Enjoy a sumptuous barbecue dinner filled with the delicious food of Tokachi.

DAY2
Kombu Kelp Experience
Fisheries

Fisheries

Kombu Kelp Experience

Visit a kombu kelp fishery and learn about kombu fishing in Hokkaido, and gather some kombu to make a savory broth.

Fisherman Food Experience
Fisheries

Fisheries

Fisherman Food Experience

Learn how to prepare various seasonal seafood together with local fishermen, then enjoy an extravagant seafood lunch.

Free Range Pig Farm Visit
Livestock Farming

Livestock Farming

Free Range Pig Farm Visit

Visit a free range pig farm and watch the healthy pigs roam about freely while learning about the work of a pig farmer.

DAY3
Hot Air Balloon Flight

Hot Air Balloon Flight (option)

Soar up to 1,000 meters in the sky on a hot air balloon and enjoy spectacular views of the vast Tokachi plain from above.

Crop Harvesting Experience
Crop Farming

Crop Farming

Crop Harvesting Experience

Visit a crop farm and try harvesting various seasonal vegetables to get a glimpse of the lifestyle of a farmer.

Butajiru Soup Making

Butajiru Soup Making

Using all the Tokachi ingredients you gathered, make a delicious butajiru soup together with a culinary specialist.

FINISH
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Details and Reservations

We also offer custom-made tours

Create your very own Tokachi itinerary tailored to your needs and preferences.

We can offer you various farm and food activities as well as breathtaking sights in every part of Tokachi.

Details and Inquiries
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You can also check the digital brochure
for details on our tour programs.

Access to Tokachi


                                    plane

By plane

Tokyo Haneda Airport - Tokachi Obihiro Airport

… approx. 1 hr 30 mins

Chubu Centrair International Airport - Tokachi Obihiro Airport

… approx. 1 hr 45 mins (seasonal)

bus

By bus

New Chitose Airport - Obihiro

… approx. 2 hrs 30 mins

Sapporo - Obihiro

… approx. 3 hrs 30 mins

train

By train

Minami-Chitose Sta. - Obihiro Sta.

approx. 2 hrs 10 mins

Sapporo Sta. - Obihiro Sta.

… approx. 2 hrs 30 mins

car

By car

New Chitose Airport - Obihiro

… approx. 2 hrs 30 mins

Sapporo - Obihiro …

… approx. 3 hrs