Tokachigawa Onsen
十勝川温泉
A rare plant-based 'brown coal' hot spring. The amber water is smooth and silky, known as the 'beauty bath,' and swans can be seen by the river in winter.
Tokachigawa Onsen is on the Tokachi River in Otofuke Town. The spring water contains humus from ancient reeds and other plants, giving it a pale amber color and a smooth feel. Known as a 'plant-based mohr spring,' it has been designated a Hokkaido Heritage site and is famous as a 'beauty bath.' The hot spring town has more than ten inns, most of which accept day guests. Next door, the roadside station Garden SPA Tokachigawa Onsen has a foot bath and a Tokachi sweets shop. In winter, swans overwinter on the Tokachi River, and river mist and frost flowers can be seen in the early morning. It is about 25 minutes by bus from Obihiro Station.
Opening hours
day bathing approx. 13:00–21:00 (varies by facility)
Nearby sights
- Tokachi Hills
- Kita no Yatai
- Butadon Pancho
- Rokkatei Obihiro Main Store
- Manabe Garden
- Midorigaoka Park & Obihiro Zoo
- Ban'ei Tokachi (Obihiro Racecourse)
- Aikoku Station