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A hotel representing Hokkaido
with 125 years of history in Tokachi

Forest Spa Resort Hokkaido Hotel
There are natural hot springs that heal you and the hundred-year-old forest
World Heritage [Moor Hot Springs] and Finnish-style [Löyly]
You can spend time embraced by long-tailed tits and squirrels

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Obihiro Shrine, marking the history of pioneering
with the stunningly beautiful flower hand-washing basin

Obihiro Shrine is a sacred place that enshrines the three gods of pioneering
It offers blessings for matchmaking, business prosperity, and traffic safety
The flower hand-washing basin is like a touch of magic in everyday life
Visit Obihiro Shrine, walking together with the history of pioneering

Obihiro Shrine

The tracks at the celestial lake Lake Shikaribetsu
are like something out of the world of Spirited Away

Have you heard of the tracks disappearing into the celestial lake
Its like a scene from Spirited Away
A photogenic spot in Hokkaido, that is Lake Shikaribetsu

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Travel Stories from MATOKA

Explore Tokachi Like a Local – Articles from “MATOKA” Browse our curated collection of stories from MATOKA, a travel magazine that invites you to experience Tokachi as if you lived there. Soak in breathtaking open-air hot springs, unwind in authentic Finnish-style saunas in Japan’s “Sauna Kingdom,” and savor moments of pure relaxation. Beyond hot spring inns, we also spotlight local leisure activities and gourmet spots—offering you a deeper, richer way to enjoy everything Tokachi has to offer.

  1. Meet the Snow Fairy Shima Enaga! Tips for Spotting Their Fluffy Forms in Feriendorf’s Winter Forest

  2. Is Tokachi Ecology Park worth a stop? | Play, events, and model courses by length of stay!

  3. February 20–22 | The 7th Tokachi Little Film Festival to Be Held | Obihiro City & Makubetsu Town

  4. The Ultimate Guide to Fully Experiencing the World’s Only Sand-Track Spectacle — Obihiro & Tokachi “Banei Horse Racing”

  5. 【Beginner-Friendly】A Complete Guide to Enjoying Banei Horse Racing in Obihiro — From Buying Betting Tickets to Watching the Race

  6. Why “Indian Curry” in Tokachi/Obihiro? A One-of-a-Kind Food Culture Rooted as a “Soul Food”

  7. Banei Tokachi Hosts a MATOKA Sponsored Race! The Editorial Team Went All Out and Joined the Fun

  8. Masuya Shoten | The Go-To Bakery in Obihiro! A Beloved Shop That Helped Tokachi Wheat Go Nationwide

  9. Everyone Loves “Heiwaen”: The Secret Behind a Yakiniku Restaurant Loved for Over 60 Years

  10. Travel from Obihiro! A Guide to Must-Visit Spots in Cheongju, Korea | A Sightseeing & Gourmet Map You Can Enjoy Even on Your First Trip

  11. Obihiro & Tokachi: 5 Must-Try Udon Spots | A Journey from Authentic Sanuki Handcrafted Noodles to “Hidden-Gem” Udon in the Wilderness

  12. 【January 24 – March 15】The Phantom Village Appearing on the Lake, “Shikaribetsu Lake Kotan,” Finally Opens