Obihiro — Ultimate City Guide

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.

Restaurants & places to go

ガスト

Western, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-23:00 · 帯広市, 080-0051 · store-info.skylark.co.jp

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インデアン

Curry, Restaurant · Curry restaurant · 帯広市 · fujimori-kk.co.jp

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はま寿司帯広大通店

Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · maps.hama-sushi.co.jp

Indoor

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hopeland Airfield 11 km to the centre

Makubetsu, 01, JP

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Shintoku Agricultural Airfield 31 km to the centre

Shintoku, 01, JP

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Where things are

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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.