Tokachi Obihiro Airport
It's about 25 kilometers from the airport to the center of Obihiro, and it takes about 40 minutes by car. There are mainly rental cars, taxis, and buses to get to the center of Obihiro from the airport.
By Bus
All buses to Obihiro City connect to the arrival times of all flights. The bus fare from the airport to the Obihiro Station area is 1000 yen one way/adult, half price for children.
By Taxi
The taxi fare from the airport to the center of Obihiro is about 7000 yen.
Car Rentals
There are several rental car companies in Obihiro Airport, so it is convenient to make a reservation in advance.
Toyota Rent a Car, Nissan Rent a Car, Nippon Renta a Car, Times Rent a Car, Orix Rent a Car, etc.
JR Obihiro Station
It is about 200 kilometers from Sapporo. It takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes from Sapporo to Obihiro by the limited express "Ozora." The fare is about 8000 yen.
Stadiums/Arenas
Kushiro Ice Arena
Kushiro Ice Arena is the home arena of the Hokkaido Team (Asia Ice Hockey League). Address: 3-6-33 Tottoriodori, Kushiro, Hokkaido Capacity: 3,739 Opened: 1996 Getting to the Stadi …
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Obihiro Racecourse (Ban'ei Horse Racing)
Ban’ei horse racing is one of the famous attractions in Obihiro. Ban'ei Horse Racing is the only race of its kind in the world. Large draft horses, weighing about 1 ton, race on a …
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Taiho Sumo Memorial Museum
The Taiho Sumo Memorial Museum is located in Kawayu Onsen, where 48th Yokozuna sumo wrestler "Taiho" spent his childhood. The museum exhibits the glorious history of sumo wrestler …
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Meiji Hokkaido-Tokachi Oval
The Meiji Hokkaido Tokachi Oval is an indoor speed skating rink in Obihiro City, used as a venue for the 2017 Asian Winter Games speed skating competition. It is located at Obihiro …
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Yotsuba Arena Tokachi
Yotsuba Arena Tokachi is the arena where Levanga Hokkaido (Professional Basketball League) holds official games sometimes during the regular season. Address:1-1-1 Odorikita, Obihir …
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Stadiums/Arenas
Kaminoko ike (Hokkaido)
The nearby Lake Mashu is called the Lake of God in the Ainu language. The pond is called "Kaminoko-ike (Kami = God)" because it is made of groundwater from Lake Mashu. This pond is …
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Tawadaira Observatory (Hokkaido)
The Tawadaira Observatory is a large ranch that offers a 360 degree view of the horizon and can be reached by car from Kushiro City in less than an hour and a half. It is a very va …
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Kamuiwakka Hot Falls (Hokkaido)
The Kamuiwakka Hot Falls is a place to combine sightseeing with the Shiretoko Five Lakes. From the Shiretoko Five Lakes, drive in the opposite direction to the town of Utoro, and f …
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Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train (Hokkaido)
The Norokko Train is a train that takes you from Kushiro Station to Touro Station with a view of the Kushiro Marsh. Unlike the observatory, the train runs close to the marshland, s …
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Kuma no Yu Hot Spring (Hokkaido)
From Shiretoko Pass, head towards Rausu-cho, and just before the Rausu Visitor Center you will find the Kumano-yu bathhouse. There is no address, so you have to drive carefully to …
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