I've arrived in Obihiro, Tokachi! This is the "Tokachi Sweets Kingdom Obihiro Sweets Tour Ticket," which is available for a limited time.

The title alone suggests that this ticket is sure to be full of excitement.

It comes in a set of four tickets, allowing you to choose four out of 4 participating stores and exchange them for recommended sweets.

What's even more surprising is that you can enjoy it for just 500 yen!

These dream tickets can be obtained at the Tokachi Tourist Information Center on the 2nd floor of the Esta East Building at JR Obihiro Station, which is the perfect starting point for your trip, as well as at participating stores that offer delicious sweets.

In this season of falling snow, why not embark on a "Tokachi Sweets Tour" to warm your heart and body by engaging your taste buds and body? This time, we've carefully selected 10 shops from among 24 to introduce to you!

Table of contents

1. Four recommended spots in the "Esta area directly connected to Obihiro Station"
Tokachi Shinmura Farm Cream Terrace
・Yutori Berg
Kobayashi, a shop specializing in handmade sweets
Tokachi Products Center
2. Four selections for "urban areas"
Tokachino Sweets
Main store on Odori Street
・Empalfait
Donut Lab
2. Two selections from the "Tokachi Village Area"
Shichiku Garden Cafe
・millionsante
4. You can also enjoy "Ban'ei Tokachi"
5. Conclusion

We started off strong and headed first to the participating stores in the Esta area, directly connected to Obihiro Station. This is a great spot where all five participating stores are located close together. If you want some sweets but don't have much time, this is the perfect place for a quick and easy treat.

Tokachi Shinmura Farm, based in Kamishihoro Town, 50 minutes north of Obihiro Station, offers this sweet treat at its directly managed store: a milk jam waffle overflowing from the display case. At 500 yen for the ticket, that's only 1 yen per waffle—you'll find yourself calculating the value! This waffle, with its rich milk flavor, is very popular. A mini soft-serve ice cream in a cup is also available as an option.

■ Tokachi Shinmura Farm Cream Terrace Esta Store
Official site:http://milkjam.net

These sweets are made with carefully selected ingredients grown in the Tokachi region. They offer a set of their popular "Tokachi Hare Madeleine" and original cookies. "Which cookies would you like?" "What? You can have two?" I couldn't believe my ears for a moment. The cookies you can choose from are fragrant and crispy!

■Yutori Berg Esta Store
Official site:http://www.uetliberg.jp/

The subtly sweet cream perfectly complements the fluffy waffle, maintaining its unchanging taste to this day. Choose your favorite from our wide variety of waffles. Which one should I choose? With so many options, it's hard to decide!

■ Kobayashi Handmade Confectionery Shop, Esta Store
0155-27-2040

The Tokachi Products Center, a shop in Obihiro, Tokachi, offers soft-serve ice cream made with plenty of fresh Jersey milk. It's characterized by its rich flavor and strong milk taste. Why not stop by on your way home from shopping?

■ Tokachi Products Center
Official website:http://obihiro-bussan.jp/

Next, we headed to a participating store located in the city center of Obihiro. As the name "Tokachi, the Kingdom of Sweets" suggests, this city is packed with delicious sweets shops. It would be nice to take a stroll through the streets of Obihiro and stop by one of them.

The rich cheesecake, made with plenty of cream cheese, was provided by Tokachino Sweets, a cheesecake and gelato shop located on the first basement floor of Fujimaru in Obihiro. Its refined sweetness is simply irresistible.

■ Tokachino Sweets
0155-24-2101

This is the "Ryūgetsu Main Store on Ōdōri Street," located along National Route 236. What I got here is a flavorful financier with a sweet coconut aroma. Coconut oil is gaining attention as a healthy ingredient, making this a popular item.

■Ryūgetsu Main Store on Ōdōri Street
Official website: http://www.ryugetsu.co.jp/

This set includes two crispy cookies made with plenty of almonds and butter. The fragrant aroma of almonds is sure to whet your appetite. You can choose between these cookies or a mini cup of soft-serve ice cream. (The soft-serve ice cream may not be available during January and February.)

■ Imparfait
Official website:http://www.imparfait.jp/shop.html

These fluffy donuts are made with no additives and are handcrafted. The gentle flavor, made with 100% Tokachi-produced milk, is sure to become addictive.

■ Donut Lab
Official website:http://www.tokachi-donuts.com/access/

By the time we reached this point, it was getting dark. The entire "Tokachi Village" was lit up, adding to its antique atmosphere. If you're planning a trip to "Ban'ei Tokachi," why not pick up some sweets here?

Shichiku Garden is a famous tourist garden spread across the rural landscape of the Tokachi Plain. This shop allows you to view seasonal photographs of Shichiku Garden. Soft serve ice cream and raspberry smoothies are also very popular items here.

■Shichiku Garden Cafe
Formula HPhttp://shichikugarden.com

This stylish restaurant in Tokachi Village offers reasonably priced lunches and dinners. The pudding, made with eggs from Nakasatsunai, is perfectly complemented by the crispy caramel topping.

■millionsante
0155-66-6778

So, have you found a sweet treat that catches your eye? With 25 participating shops, it's hard to choose just one! But did you know that this "sweets voucher" also comes with another "special bonus"? It grants you free entry to "Ban'ei Tokachi," a famous spot in Obihiro!

Ban'ei Tokachi is immensely popular with both locals and tourists. Located next to Tokachi Village, it's a must-visit if you're in the area. Even beginners who have never seen a horse race before will receive helpful information at the information desk. Ban'ei Tokachi is a unique type of horse racing, unlike any other in the world. You can enjoy a thrilling and exciting race full of energy.

XNUMX. in conclusion

If you're planning to include Ban'ei horse racing in your Obihiro sightseeing itinerary, we highly recommend the "Obihiro Sweets Tour Ticket." Tokachi is also famous for its tourist gardens, but this event can be enjoyed by the whole family even during the seasons when the flowers have withered. It's only available for a limited time, so don't miss this opportunity to make the most of your Obihiro sightseeing!

Tokachi, the Kingdom of Sweets! Obihiro Sweets Tour Ticket
One book (includes 4 tickets): 500 yen
You can choose any four stores from 24 options and exchange them for one ticket each for a recommended sweet treat from each store.
Plus, you get free admission to Ban'ei horse racing!
Currently, tickets for the 20th edition, valid until March 31, 2018, are on sale.
For more details, please see the URL below.
http://obikan.jp/page-6461/

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