北海道ガーデン街道
Perfect tour destinations for the upcoming seasons in Hokkaido
Tokachi Hills
Tokachi Hills
Hokkaido Garden Path 北海道ガーデン街道 ★★★
The approximately 250-km road, known as the "Hokkaido Garden Path," connects Asahikawa to Furano to Tokachi (Obihiro) via National Route 237 and 38. Along this route, eight representative gardens of Hokkaido are concentrated. Each garden boasts its own unique characteristics, offering beautiful landscapes harmonizing with nature and various activities for visitors to enjoy. Particularly in the vicinity of Obihiro, five popular gardens are clustered, making it a recommended itinerary to incorporate attractions such as the famous Tokachigawa Onsen, renowned for being a Hokkaido Heritage site, as well as confectioneries like Rokkatei, Ryugetsu, and Cranberry products representative of Tokachi sweets.
Tokachi Millennium Forest
Tokachi Millennium Forest 十勝千年の森 ★★★
The Tokachi Millennium Forest boasts four meticulously crafted gardens designed to endure for a millennium. These gardens, conceived with the collaboration of the British Society of Garden Designers, harmonize seamlessly with the surrounding verdant landscape. Among them are the Meadow Garden, evoking a pastoral utopia, and the Earth Garden, adorned with soft, undulating grasses.
Located about 45 min. by car from Obihiro.
Manabe Garden
Manabe Garden 真鍋庭園 ★★★
The Manabe Garden, hailed as Japan’s inaugural conifer garden, serves as a botanical sanctuary where every aspect of design, landscaping, and maintenance is meticulously overseen on-site. Its sprawling circuit-style layout stands as the largest of its kind in Japan. Stepping into this garden feels like entering a fairy tale, with an array of distinctive trees imported from Northern Europe and Canada.
Located about 15 min. by car from Obihiro.
Tokachi Hills
Tokachi Hills 十勝ヒルズ ★★★
Tokachi Hills offers a captivating rural panorama with its seven distinct gardens and a diverse array of approximately 1,500 plant species. Each season unveils a unique spectacle against this breathtaking backdrop. The farm-to-table restaurant, "Viz," tantalizes visitors with a bounty of dishes crafted from fresh, locally sourced Tokachi ingredients. A culinary journey through Tokachi's bounty, complemented by pastoral vistas, awaits diners at Tokachi Hills.
Located about 20 min. by car from Obihiro.
Shichiku Garden
Shichiku Garden 紫竹ガーデン ★★★
The Shichiku Garden stands as the heartfelt endeavor of Shichiku Akiha, an ardent flower enthusiast and the garden's namesake. Ms. Shichiku envisioned and designed this picturesque rural retreat to recapture the essence of her youth spent amidst blooming beauty. Encompassing over 60,000 square meters, the garden boasts more than 2,500 floral varieties. Visitors immersing themselves in Ms. Shichiku’s passion will witness firsthand the dedication she has poured into her life’s work.
Located about 35 min. by car from Obihiro.
Rokka no Mori Garden
Rokka no Mori Garden 六花の森 ★★★
The Rokka no Mori Garden epitomizes the serene splendor of Hokkaido’s lush and diverse landscape. Adorned with charming flowers and quaint art installations, this sanctuary offers a tranquil respite for contemplative visitors. Amidst the garden's verdant expanse, one can discover treasures such as dogtooth violets, Japanese wood poppies, and Ezo marsh marigolds—the latter serving as the emblem of the souvenir brand, Rokkatei.
Located about 40 min. by car from Obihiro.
Tokachi Hills
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