Stretching across eastern Hokkaido, the Tokachi area is a “treasure trove of food,” nurtured by rich soil and crisp, clean air.
Famous as a dairy kingdom, this region produces everything locally—from milk, cheese, and butter to indispensable ingredients for sweets such as wheat, azuki beans, and sugar beets.
The bounty created by this vast land spans everything from wagyu and pork rice bowls to cheese dishes and sweets—at a level of quality that surprises visitors. It is one of the few places in Japan where you can truly experience “Farm to Table.”
In this article, we introduce gourmet spots where you can savor Tokachi’s charms, organized by category: wagyu, cheese, and sweets. The dish you discover along the way will surely make your Hokkaido memories even richer.
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Contents
- Wagyu with Astonishing Flavor—Only in Tokachi
- JUICYDISH Yakiniku Nandaimon
- Heiwaen
- The Allure of Cheese Born in Tokachi, Japan’s “Dairy Kingdom”
- Tokachi Toteppo Kobo
- Kyodogakusha Shintoku Farm
- Cafe Dinkels
- Exquisite Tokachi Sweets Crafted from the Land’s Bounty
- Rokkatei
- Ryugetsu
- Creative French Toast in Tokachi
- Mugioto
- Tokachi Cuisine Makes Your Journey Even Richer
Wagyu with Astonishing Flavor—Only in Tokachi
If you visit Tokachi, the first thing you should try is Tokachi Wagyu. Carefully raised in this region, this Japanese Black cattle wagyu features a perfect balance of marbling yet feels surprisingly light, with an elegant taste that seems to melt the moment it hits your tongue. The sweetness and aroma of the meat gently bloom, and it may completely change your impression that “Japanese wagyu is heavy.” It is a signature Tokachi feast that leaves many visitors saying, “I want to eat it again!”
Here are some popular restaurants where you can fully enjoy Tokachi Wagyu.
JUICYDISH Yakiniku Nandaimon
A long-loved, established yakiniku restaurant in Obihiro, “Yakiniku Nandaimon.” With the desire to “serve wagyu raised by Tokachi’s land in its best possible condition,” they offer Tokachi Wagyu carefully butchered one head at a time.
Tokachi Wagyu is known for its well-balanced marbling and clean finish, and you can enjoy a wide range of cuts—from premium kalbi and harami to tenderloin and chateaubriand. Their secret sauce enhances the meat’s sweetness, and simply grilling it releases a soft, irresistible aroma.
In addition to yakiniku, the menu also features popular Korean dishes and Western-style items such as sundubu jjigae, bibimbap, and their longtime classic “ankake yakisoba.” Authentic desserts like parfaits and molten chocolate cake are also available, making for a deeply satisfying meal.
If you want to taste melt-in-your-mouth Tokachi Wagyu in Obihiro, this is a must-visit.
【Information】
Address: 1 Minami 19-chome, Nishi 3-jo, Obihiro
Hours: 11:00–15:00 / 17:00–21:00
Closed: Tuesdays
Parking: Available
Tel: 0155-25-0391
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帯広の老舗「JUICY DISH 焼肉南大門」は、全国焼肉料理コンテストで“史上初の2連覇”を達成した注目店。看板は地元の誇り「十勝和牛」。数量限定の受賞作や多彩なランチ、盛り合わせまで、十勝の“おいしい今”を体感できます。
Heiwaen
When it comes to yakiniku restaurants that locals in Tokachi frequent, “Yakiniku Heiwaen” is the name that comes up first. This long-established chain has multiple locations mainly in Obihiro, and it’s also popular with tourists because you can enjoy fresh, delicious yakiniku at “surprisingly affordable prices.”
What makes Heiwaen special is that you can taste Tokachi’s dairy and livestock bounty exactly as it is. Because they purchase entire heads of high-quality wagyu, they can offer everything from kalbi and loin to rare cuts in peak condition. And yet, their set meals and yakiniku menu remain reasonably priced. Many people are amazed, saying, “This delicious wagyu at this price?”
It’s a place where you can casually enjoy flavors loved by locals for generations—perfect for a stop during your trip.
【Information】
Address: 1 Minami 12-chome, Odori, Obihiro
Hours: 11:00–23:00
Closed: Thursdays
Parking: Available
Tel: 0155-22-6151
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農業王国の十勝・帯広は食材のバラエティも豊かで地域独自のソウルフードが多数存在し、グルメ愛好家からの注目を集めているエリアでもあります。今回は、そんな十勝・帯広地域の「ソウルフード」ともいえる5つの代表的な食べ物とお店をご紹介します。
The Allure of Cheese Born in Tokachi, Japan’s “Dairy Kingdom”
Known as a dairy kingdom, Tokachi is one of Japan’s leading cheese-producing regions.Cheese made from fresh milk produced by cows raised on vast pastures is highly regarded around the world. Another appeal is the incredible variety of flavors unique to each creamery—from creamy fresh cheeses to richly aged hard cheeses. It truly is “a luxurious taste born of a fertile land.”
Here we introduce three recommended places where you can savor Tokachi cheese. From farm-direct cafés to restaurants, they are all spots where you can encounter Tokachi’s distinctive cheese culture.
Tokachi Toteppo Kobo
About a 10-minute walk from Obihiro Station, the popular shop “Tokachi Toteppo Kobo” is famous as a sweets boutique for its cakes, yet it has also gained a following as a select shop for Tokachi-produced cheeses.
Inside, around 50 kinds of cheese—mainly from Tokachi—are lined up, with an impressive range of flavors and styles from fresh to hard types. Many fans visit “just to buy cheese,” and the shop is loved by both tourists and locals.
The cheeses sold here are all fresh arrivals delivered from creameries across Tokachi. The lineup changes with each shipment, and that is part of the joy—discovering “Tokachi’s deliciousness of the moment.”It’s also a great idea to take your favorite cheese back to your hotel or bring it home as a travel souvenir.
A very Tokachi-like stop where you can enjoy both sweets and cheese.
【Information】
Address: 3-1 Minami 17-chome, Nishi 6-jo, Obihiro
Hours: 10:00–18:00
Closed: None
Parking: Available
Tel: 0155-21-0101
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小麦やミルク、砂糖、卵など、菓子作りに欠かせない食材に恵まれた十勝地方は「スイーツ王国」として知られるエリアです。 地元食材の魅力を生かしたこだわりの味わいや、思わず心ときめく華やかなスイーツをご紹介します。
Kyodogakusha Shintoku Farm
Located in Shintoku Town, Tokachi, “Kyodogakusha Shintoku Farm” is a renowned creamery that has long led Japan’s cheese culture. Staying close to the health of their cows and the local climate, they craft richly flavored cheeses from carefully produced fresh milk.
Their signature product is “Raclette,” winner of numerous awards. Warm the cheese and pour it over potatoes or bread for the classic way to enjoy it. They also offer the hugely popular “Tokachi Raclette Moor Wash,” aged with moor hot spring water from Tokachigawa Onsen—an aromatic, full-bodied flavor you can only taste here.
At the on-site café “Mintaru,” you can enjoy cheese-based dishes and pudding, bread baked with the farm’s own yeast, and soft-serve ice cream topped with whey jam. More than just a place to buy cheese, it’s a warm spot where you can feel the rhythm of farm life and experience Tokachi’s unique food culture.
【information】
Address: 9-1 Shintoku, Shintoku-cho, Kamikawa-gun
Hours: Shop / 10:00–17:00 (until 16:00 from Dec–Mar)
Café / 11:00–16:00 (some menu items until 15:00)
Closed: Shop / Open daily (Sundays closed from Dec–Mar)
Café / Fri–Mon (Closed Tue–Thu)
Parking: Available
Tel: 0156-69-5600
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Cafe Dinkels
“Cafe Dinkels” is located inside the grounds of the glamping resort “Feriendorf” in Nakasatsunai Village. With a charming German-inspired atmosphere, it’s a popular spot offering “menus you can only eat here,” lavishly made with local Tokachi ingredients.
The signature item is a burger packed with the bounty of Nakasatsunai. Using Nakasatsunai eggs and free-range chicken cold-smoked at the on-site Tokachi Cold Smoking Workshop, it locks in Tokachi’s distinctive umami. Among the most popular choices is the “Tokachi Classic Cheese,” featuring a double-cheese combination of Tokachi raclette and cold-smoked cheese. The rich, melty cheese pairs perfectly with the juicy patty—an irresistible dish for cheese lovers.
“Cold smoking” (reikun) is a technique that slowly smokes ingredients at a low temperature of around 30°C, preserving their natural flavor while adding a gentle smoky aroma. It’s used not only for bacon and roast beef, but even for cheesecake—creating a taste you can only find here.
Beyond burgers, the menu also includes gyutoro set meals, loco moco, and desserts like cold-smoked cheesecake. In a calm, forest-like setting, this café lets you enjoy “the taste of Tokachi” at a relaxed pace.
【information】
Address: Inside Feriendorf, Minami Tokiwa Higashi 4-sen, Nakasatsunai-mura, Kasai-gun
Hours: 11:00–14:30 (Last order 14:00)
Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays (may change depending on the season)
Tel: 0155-67-7746
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札幌から車約3時間半、十勝・中札内の森に佇む『フェーリエンドルフ』は、ドイツ建築のヴィラ＆グランピングテントに泊まり、モール温泉・フィンランドサウナ・手ぶらBBQで週末を贅沢に過ごせる北海道屈指の森のスパリゾートです。
Exquisite Tokachi Sweets Crafted from the Land’s Bounty
Wheat, milk, butter, eggs, sugar—many of the essential ingredients for making sweets are all available in Tokachi. Ingredients nurtured by vast fields and clean air carry their natural sweetness and aroma, creating truly delicious sweets.
That’s why Tokachi sweets have a surprisingly gentle, comforting taste. They are truly a feast made possible by this “treasure trove of ingredients.”
Here we introduce three popular sweets shops and bakeries that make the most of local ingredients. All are perfect for a quick break during your trip—or for taking out to enjoy later.
Rokkatei
Rokkatei is a long-established confectionery shop that represents Hokkaido. Since its founding in 1933, it has continued to create gently flavored sweets made with ingredients nurtured by Obihiro’s rich land—treats you never tire of, even if you eat them every day.
Their most popular item is the nationally famous “Marusei Butter Sandwich.” A classic favorite, it pairs a special cream made with Hokkaido butter and raisins, sandwiched between biscuits. Some fans even say they “come to Obihiro just for this.”
They also offer satisfying sweets at reasonable prices, such as “Yukiyakonko,” featuring white chocolate peeking through a dark biscuit, and the generously sized “Choco Marron,” wrapped with chestnut and white kidney bean paste.
At locations with cafés such as the main store and the Nishi 3-jo store, you can also enjoy cakes and light meals—making them perfect for a relaxing break during your trip. If you want to taste the origin of Tokachi sweets, this is a must-visit classic.
【Information】
Address: 6 Minami 9-chome, Nishi 2-jo, Obihiro
Hours: 10:00–18:00
Closed: None
Parking: Available
Tel: 0120-126-666
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花柄包装紙でおなじみの山野草が咲き誇り、清流とニレの巨木が迎える「六花の森」。ケーキ片手に1万坪のガーデンを歩けば、十勝の四季が五感をほどきます。
Ryugetsu
Ryugetsu is a long-established confectionery maker that represents Obihiro. With many shops across the Tokachi region, its “Sweetpia Garden” in Otofuke Town is popular for factory tours and an eat-in space where you can enjoy sweets. In Obihiro, “Toscatina” features an attached restaurant and is a popular spot where you can enjoy pasta and pizza in addition to desserts.
The signature product “Sanpouroku” is a baumkuchen shaped like a white birch log—an icon of Tokachi sweets loved for more than half a century.Other highlights include “Anbata-san,” which sandwiches Tokachi azuki cream between fermented-butter sablés, and “Rambaja,” a fun textured treat made with Tokachi wheat and Hokkaido butter, combined with rice flour and rice puffs—each showcasing a strong commitment to ingredients.
Simple yet deeply satisfying, these sweets are perfect both as travel snacks and souvenirs. This is a shop packed with Tokachi charm, adding color to your trip memories.
【information】
Address: 15 Minami 8-chome, Odori, Obihiro
Hours: 8:30–19:00
Closed: None
Parking: Available
Tel: 0155-23-2101
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北海道・十勝帯広には旅の思い出を持ち帰ったり大切な人へ気持ちを添えて渡せるお土産がいっぱい。空港や駅からすぐの便利なお店や地元で愛されてきた老舗スイーツ店観光しながらショッピングも楽しめる複合施設まで「あなたの行きたい」に合わせて選べるのも魅力です。
Creative French Toast in Tokachi
The specialty shop “Creative French Toast in Tokachi,” famous for its French toast made only with Tokachi-grown ingredients, opened in Memuro Town in 2025. With a strong commitment to sourcing nearly everything—bread, eggs, milk, and more—from Tokachi, it has quickly become a hot topic.
Their signature French toast is especially appealing for its contrast between crispy, fragrant crusts and a fluffy interior. Light whipped cream melts into it, creating a gentle sweetness that spreads with each bite. It also pairs beautifully with coffee, making it enjoyable all the way to the last bite.
Wrapped in the warmth of wood, the interior is a calm, soothing space. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a “Tokachi-style sweets moment,” savoring local ingredients simply and thoughtfully.
【information│Inquiries】
Address: 2-1 Higashi 1-jo, 2-chome, Memuro-cho, Kasai-gun
Hours: 11:00–17:00
Closed: Sun, Mon & public holidays
Parking: Available (you may use the parking lot of the facility across the street: Memuro-do)
Tel: 0155-65-0200
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小麦やミルク、砂糖、卵など、菓子作りに欠かせない食材に恵まれた十勝地方は「スイーツ王国」として知られるエリアです。 地元食材の魅力を生かしたこだわりの味わいや、思わず心ときめく華やかなスイーツをご紹介します。
Mugioto
In Tokachi, which boasts Japan’s top wheat production, one bakery you absolutely should not miss is “Mugioto.” The site spans 11,000㎡—the largest for a single independent bakery in Japan. Here, you can enjoy freshly baked bread while gazing at wheat fields and gardens that change expression with the seasons.
All Mugioto bread is made with 100% Tokachi wheat. Using plenty of Tokachi ingredients, they bake with the desire to “deliver the land’s bounty just as it is.” With a chewy texture and gentle sweetness, you will encounter the “taste of Tokachi wheat” you can only experience here.
Breadmaking here is done together with the power of nature. Wind turbines on the grounds turn waterwheels, which drive millstones to grind wheat into flour. They also bake in stone ovens fueled by pellet fuel, producing soft, fluffy loaves—truly bread “made together with nature,” which is Mugioto’s hallmark.
There is also a spacious eat-in area where you can enjoy bread while looking out at the wheat fields and expansive garden. A special bakery where you can savor Tokachi scenery and flavor at the same time—perfect for breakfast or lunch during sightseeing.
【information│Inquiries】
Address: 16-43 Nishi, Minami 8-sen, Inada-cho, Obihiro
Hours: 6:55–18:00
Closed: Year-end & New Year holidays only (open as usual during Golden Week)
Parking: Available (you may use the parking lot of the facility across the street: Memuro-do)
Tel: 0155-67-4659
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旅行の楽しみといえば、なんといっても旅先で味わえるグルメ。そしてここ、北海道は海あり山あり自然豊かな“食の宝庫”です。今回は、十勝の中心都市・帯広にフォーカスし、ランチで訪れたいお店BEST10を厳選してお届けいたします。
Tokachi Cuisine Makes Your Journey Even Richer
Blessed with magnificent nature and abundant ingredients, Tokachi truly feels like a “treasure box of food.” Wagyu, cheese, sweets—whatever you choose, you’ll sense both the strength of the ingredients and their gentle flavor, opening up deliciousness you can only find here.
A dish enjoyed along the way can make the memory of a place deeper and warmer. Every spot introduced here is full of “Tokachi-ness.” Stop by between sightseeing and your Tokachi trip will surely become even more fulfilling.
Tokachi gourmet that lets you taste the land’s bounty as it is. May your journey become an unforgettable time filled with delicious moments.
