Why go
- City in Hokkaido, Japan.
- Served by Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO).
History
Obihiro is a city located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 December 2025, the city had an estimated population of 159,294 in 90105 households, and a population density of 257 people per km2. The total area of the city is 619.34 km2 (239.13 sq mi). The next most populous municipality in Tokachi is the adjacent town of Otofuke, with less than a third of Obihiro's population. In 2008, Obihiro was designated a "model environmental city" in Japan.
Where to stay
Japan, 〒080-8511 Hokkaido, Obihiro, Nishi 7 Jominami, 19 Chome−１ · hokkaidohotel.co.jp
10-37 Nishi 3 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0013, Japan · superhotel.co.jp
Japan, 〒080-0012 Hokkaido, Obihiro, Nishi 2 Jominami, 13 Chome 1番地 · jrhotels.co.jp
Richmond Hotel Obihiro Ekimae, 11 Chome-17 Nishi 2 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0012, Japan · richmondhotel.jp
21100 Dulles Town Cir STE 116, Dulles, VA 20166 · hottopic.com
9 Chome-11-1 Nishi 2 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0012, Japan · dormy-hotels.com
11 Chome-19-1 Nishi 1 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0011, Japan · fukuihotel.co.jp
10 Chome-20-3 Nishi 2 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0012, Japan · nupka.jp
126 Yoda, Makubetsu, Nakagawa District, Hokkaido 089-0571, Japan · makubetsu.co.jp
11 Chome Nishi 1 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0011, Japan · cabin.kenhotels.com
Japan, 〒080-0012 Hokkaido, Obihiro, Nishi 2 Jominami, 11 Chome−１６−16 · gardenshotel.jp
384-1 Yoda, Makubetsu, Nakagawa District, Hokkaido 089-0571, Japan · grandvrio-hotelresort.com
9 Chome-10 Nishi 1 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0011, Japan · armsystem.co.jp
Japan, 〒080-0020 Hokkaido, Obihiro, Nishi 10 Jominami, 12 Chome−４−3 · hotel-morinojikan.com
13 Chome-2 Nishi 1 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0011, Japan · choice-hotels.jp
5 Chome-10 Nishi 2 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0012, Japan · hotel-areaone.com
１, 12 Chome-９-11 Nishi 5 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0015, Japan · hpdsp.jp
66番地5 Satsunai Nishimachi, Makubetsu, Nakagawa District, Hokkaido 089-0536, Japan · armsystem.info
1 Chome-35-2 Nishi 17 Jokita, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0047, Japan · manis-villa.com
11-2 Nishi 4 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0014, Japan · toyoko-inn.com
Japan, 〒080-0013 Hokkaido, Obihiro, Nishi 3 Jominami, 11 Chome−8 8番地 · route-inn.co.jp
11 Chome-12 Shinmachihigashi, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0052, Japan · couples.jp
12 Chome-8 Nishi 1 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0011, Japan · apahotel.com
Japan, 〒080-0111 Hokkaido, Kato District, Otofuke, Kinoodorihigashi, 4 Chome−３−18 · armsystem.info
Japan, 〒080-0010 Hokkaido, Obihiro, Odoriminami, 11 Chome 7番地 · breezbay-group.com
17 Chome-3 Nishi 12 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0022, Japan · mid.c.ooco.jp
193 Satsunaimizuhomachi, Makubetsu, Nakagawa District, Hokkaido 089-0554, Japan
8 Chome-1-20 Higashi 10 Jominami, Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0180, Japan · terrace-hotel-momo.jimdosite.com
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Restaurants & places to go
Western, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-23:00 · 帯広市, 080-0051 · store-info.skylark.co.jp
Curry, Restaurant · Curry restaurant · 帯広市 · fujimori-kk.co.jp
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
Japanese, Fast Food · Japanese fast food
Jingisukan, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-22:30
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · maps.hama-sushi.co.jp
Yakiniku, Restaurant · Yakiniku restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Udon, Restaurant · Udon restaurant · 西９条南１５丁目, 帯広市, 080-0019
Fast Food · fast food
Soba, Restaurant · Soba restaurant
Grill, Japanese, Steak House, Restaurant · Grill/Japanese restaurant
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Seafood, Japanese, Restaurant · Seafood/Japanese restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Curry, Restaurant · Curry restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 1F, 帯広市 西21条南2丁目42-10, 080-2471
Ramen, Fast Food · Ramen fast food
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-19:00 · 080-0801
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Yakiniku, Restaurant · Yakiniku restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Curry, Restaurant · Curry restaurant
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Curry, Restaurant · Curry restaurant
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Curry, Restaurant · Curry restaurant
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports
Kushiro Airport (KUH) 82 km to the centre
Kushiro, 01, JP — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Hokkaido International Airlines, Japan Airlines Domestic, TransAsia Airways) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Tokyo, Sapporo, Taipei (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (737, A320, 767) · 2 routes: Sapporo, Tokyo
- Hokkaido International Airlines HD (735) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
- TransAsia Airways GE (330) · 1 route: Taipei
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO) 21 km to the centre
Obihiro, 01, JP — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Hokkaido International Airlines, Japan Airlines Domestic) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Tokyo (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- All Nippon Airways NH (735, 737) · 1 route: Tokyo*
- Hokkaido International Airlines HD (735) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Tokachi Airport 4.9 km to the centre
Obihiro, 01, JP — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Hopeland Airfield 11 km to the centre
Makubetsu, 01, JP
Shintoku Agricultural Airfield 31 km to the centre
Shintoku, 01, JP
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KUH has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Tokyo, Sapporo, Taipei).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Obihiro. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
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Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach