Tokachigawa Onsen is a hot spring resort area known for its rare moor hot springs. The amber-colored spring water is rich in organic plant matter which helps moisturize your skin, in addition to warming your body to the core. In this tour, you will visit various places in Tokachigawa Onsen to learn about the history and quality of this unique hot spring. Besides enjoying a warm bath, you can also try some cheese polished with the spring water of Tokachigawa Onsen.

The moor hot springs of Tokachigawa Onsen have been designated as a Hokkaido Heritage. To learn more about this hot spring, you will visit several places including the Tokachigaoka Observatory, the central management tank of the spring water, as well as a newly-built winery.

Another place you will visit is the communal ripening chamber of the Tokachi Raclette Moor Wash, a kind of raclette cheese that is polished with the moor spring water of Tokachigawa Onsen during its ripening process. You can also sample this unique local cheese to enjoy its rich aroma and flavor.

Next, you will visit the Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen to try your hand at making mozzarella cheese made from local Tokachi milk. You can then use this cheese to make your own original pizza which you can enjoy for lunch.

A visit to Tokachigawa Onsen wouldn’t be complete without a bath in its unique spring water. Take a relaxing soak in the spa of the Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen and experience the spring water’s moisturizing quality while warming your body to the core.

Note: All images are for illustration purposes only. Your actual experience may vary.

Schedule

10:30	Meetup at Tokachigawa Onsen Tourist Guide Center
10:40	Guided tour of Tokachigaoka Observatory, central management tank, Tokachigaoka Winery
11:15	Tokachi Raclette Moor Wash ripening chamber, cheese sampling
12:15	Mozzarella cheese-making and pizza making at Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen
13:45	Hot spring bath at Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen
15:00	Tour finish