Create your own simple and enjoyable Tokachi itinerary.
Use this guide to build a travel plan that fits your style, pace, and interests.
How to plan your trip
- Start with a simple structure
- Focus on a few key experiences
- Leave time for driving and relaxing
- Do not over-schedule your day
Step 1: Choose your travel style
Relaxed trip
Focus on hot springs, cafes, and slow travel.
Scenic drive
Explore wide landscapes and countryside roads.
Food-focused trip
Enjoy local meals, sweets, and dairy products.
Step 2: Build your day
A simple Tokachi day can be structured like this:
- Morning: Start from Obihiro and enjoy a scenic drive
- Lunch: Local dish such as butadon
- Afternoon: Visit cafes, photo spots, or countryside areas
- Evening: Relax at a hotel or hot spring
Step 3: Choose your base
- Stay in Obihiro for convenience
- Choose a hot spring area for relaxation
- Pick a location that matches your travel pace
Step 4: Keep it simple
Tokachi is best enjoyed with a simple plan.
A few good stops, a relaxed drive, and time to enjoy food and scenery will create a better experience than a busy schedule.
Example 2-day plan
Day 1
- Arrive in Tokachi
- Lunch in Obihiro
- Scenic drive and cafe stop
- Stay at hotel or hot spring
Day 2
- Morning drive or short visit
- Souvenir shopping
- Return or continue your journey
Make your own Tokachi experience
There is no single “correct” way to travel in Tokachi.
The best trip is the one that fits your style — simple, comfortable, and focused on what you enjoy most. Model CourseThings to DoWhere to Stay