Overview
Obihiro is a city on the northern island of Hokkaido, founded in 1883 by settlers from Honshu. It is the capital of Tokachi sub-prefecture on the Tokachi Plain, a major agricultural area.
Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
WiFi available at Obihiro City Library. For SIM cards, major providers like NTT Docomo, SoftBank, and au offer service in Hokkaido.
Money
Japan uses Japanese Yen (JPY). Most hotels and restaurants accept credit cards but smaller establishments may be cash-only.
Transport
Tokachi Obihiro Airport is 25 km south of the city with flights to Tokyo Haneda only. The Chuo Bus Potato Liner connects Sapporo to Obihiro in 3h40m for ¥3,770.
Weather
Obihiro has cold winters with up to 510mm snow in December and warm summers. Summer brings rain (140mm in September) while winter is dry.
