Top Things to do in Obihiro
10 Things to do in Obihiro That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Obihiro, Japan including Banei Horse Ranch Tokachi, Kachimai Fireworks, Doshin Tokachi River Fireworks, Obihiro Zoo, Banei Tokachi Obihiro Horse Race Track, Manabe Garden, Obihiro City Hall, Midorigaoka Park, Yachiyo Farm, Obihiro Shrine.
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1. Banei Horse Ranch Tokachi
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
2. Kachimai Fireworks
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
This is one of the largest fireworks shows in the country, combining fireworks, illumination, special effects, and music. In recent years, both the program and its audience have become bigger and more diverse. The grand finale includes sequential launches lasting more than 10 minutes, followed by a magnificent climax of a nishiki-kamuro completely filling the night sky. The Kachimai began in 1929, when the first president of the Tokachi Mainichi Shimbun called on local business leaders to put on Hokkaido's very first fireworks display in the city of Obihiro. The tradition saw interruptions over the years due to war and other factors, but in 1956 it was revived as part of the Obihiro Peace Festival. The show is now held on August 13th every year at a dedicated site downstream from the Tokachi Ohashi Bridge.
3. Doshin Tokachi River Fireworks
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
The Tokachi River in Obihiro, Hokkaido is home to many fireworks displays. The Doshin Tokachi River Fireworks are held every year in early August as summer comes to a close in Obihiro. Highlights of the show include the national fireworks collection, a giant sphere, and brilliantly colored starmines. The continuous drumming of explosions coloring the heavens is especially impressive. The show is sponsored by the Obihiro branch of the Hokkaido Shimbun. Traffic is highly restricted on the day of the celebration and there is no parking near the grounds, so visitors should definitely consider using public transportation.
4. Obihiro Zoo
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4.0 based on 98 reviews
5. Banei Tokachi Obihiro Horse Race Track
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4.0 based on 486 reviews
Reviewed By simon_and_emma69 - Workington, United Kingdom
Drawn to this from some of the guide book reviews. We are not big horse racing fans or even regular betters but this was a brilliant event to visit. We even broke our journey Sapporo to Kushiro just to come here for a couple of hours and weren't disappointed. Make sure you check online first for the event timetable (racing is limited to weekends) and there's also a very helpful guide to ease you through the betting process - all quite straightforward. The racing itself is fascinating - my wife described it as horse drag racing in slow motion. There's quite a bit of pausing as the horses need a break between the hump sections of the track and the riders have to make sure they stay in lane. Even watching the small train system to get the sleds back to the start line was interesting. If you're passing Obihiro at the weekend I would suggest this is a must see stopover - you will never see anything quite like it anywhere else!
6. Manabe Garden
7. Obihiro City Hall
8. Midorigaoka Park
9. Yachiyo Farm
10. Obihiro Shrine
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