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Tokachigawa Onsen
十勝川温泉Hokkaido
A hot spring town on the banks of the Tokachi River in Otofuke, known worldwide as one of the few sources of 'moor onsen' (mo-oru), amber-colored water rich in ancient plant sediment said to soften skin. Ryokan line the riverbank amid the flat Tokachi Plain farmland.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Year-round; winter for hot-spring contrast with snow, autumn for riverside foliage
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Opening hours
- Seasonal — see below
- Admission
- Free to visit the hot-spring town; individual ryokan/day-use bath fees vary and are separate.
- Nearest station
- JR Obihiro Station (bus ~30 min or taxi ~20 min)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
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- Open 24 hours (area — individual baths, shops and facilities keep their own hours)
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onsenquietnatureoff-the-beaten-path
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