Tokachi is located in central Hokkaido, an already popular destination with Australian skiers. As you know there are lots of hot springs called “Onsen” in Japan, but you can’t soak in an amazing one anywhere but here. The Ice Bar that stands next to the hot spring will take your breath away! You can experience this wonderful combination at the Shikaribetsuko-Kotan Festival that takes place on the frozen lake, which is also where the building’s material come from! Can you believe that? You should check it out with your own eyes!
You can also enjoy the fantastic festival called Sairinka that features colored light objects, music and snow. It’s like living in a fairy tale! You can relax at the Tokachigawa Onsen, a hot spring known for its excellent moisturising and smoothing effect that can be felt after taking bath. If you would like to go skiing, we can offer one of the nicest powder snow slopes in Japan at Tokachi Sahoro Resort, where you can also find one of the world famous Club Med Resort. At Obihiro Ice festival, lots of icy sculptures, snow attractions and big fireworks will delight you.
There is accommodation near the site that I introduced and shuttle buses to take you there as well, so you don’t need to worry about driving on snowy road. Do you know any other places where you can enjoy both winter and snow satisfactorily?
Tokachi is also known as having the clearest winter weather in Hokkaido. Just imagine enjoy skiing and soaking in an outdoor hot spring under the very clear sky or starry night. Why don’t you visit the nicest winter paradise in Ja…no no, in the world! And then, let’s boast of your experience that you can have only here in the world!
For more information: Tokachi Tourism Federation http://www.tokachibare.jp/foreign/english/