Tokachi Subprefecture district, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Otofuke

Otofuke is a town in Tokachi Subprefecture district, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, home to about 40,944 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 waterfalls, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 museums. The must-see places are Obihiro Shrine (8 km), Obihiro Zoo (13 km) and Manabe Garden (15 km).

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Otofuke, Hokkaido Prefecture
Otofuke, Tokachi Subprefecture district, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Otofuke at a glance

Location
Tokachi Subprefecture district, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 40,944
Coordinates
42.9917° N, 143.2003° E
Places within 50 km
53 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Otofuke

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Otofuke

145 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Otofuke. The closest is Mount Sakura (25 km); the best-known is Mount Tsurugi (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Tsurugi · viewpoint · Tokachi Subprefecture · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Nissho Pass Observation Deck · viewpoint · Tokachi Subprefecture · ~41 km · Must-see
  • 久山岳 · viewpoint · Tokachi Subprefecture · ~42 km · Must-see
  • 熊見山 · viewpoint · Hokkaido Prefecture · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Pekerebetsu · viewpoint · Hidaka Subprefecture · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Mount Obihiro · viewpoint · Tokachi Subprefecture · ~45 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Otofuke

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Otofuke. The closest is 上滝山 (53 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Otofuke

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Otofuke. The closest is 屈足ダム (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Otofuke

21 museums within 100 km of Otofuke. The closest is Obihiro Centennial City Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Otofuke

7 parks within 100 km of Otofuke. The closest is 十勝が丘公園 (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Otofuke

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Otofuke. The closest is Obihiro Zoo (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Obihiro Zoo · sanctuary · Tokachi Subprefecture · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Manabe Garden · sanctuary · Tokachi Subprefecture · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Daisetsuzan National Park · sanctuary · Tokachi Subprefecture · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Blue Pond · sanctuary · Kamikawa Subprefecture · ~92 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Otofuke

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Otofuke
  2. 8 km Obihiro Shrine · temple, Tokachi Subprefecture
  3. 7 km Manabe Garden · garden, Tokachi Subprefecture
  4. 3 km Obihiro Zoo · nature spot, Tokachi Subprefecture
  5. 1 km Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art · museum, Tokachi Subprefecture
  6. 1 km Obihiro Centennial City Museum · museum, Tokachi Subprefecture
  7. 12 km Back to Otofuke

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How to reach Otofuke

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Otofuke by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints27145Mount Sakura (25 km)
    Waterfalls032上滝山 (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs725屈足ダム (37 km)
    Museums1021Obihiro Centennial City Museum (12 km)
    Other attractions214Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden (3 km)
    Parks37十勝が丘公園 (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Obihiro Zoo (13 km)
    Temples12Obihiro Shrine (8 km)
    Forts & heritage02忠類駅 (60 km)
    Churches01Chapel on the Water (59 km)
    Caves11Benkei Dō (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Hokkaido (77 km)

    Otofuke: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Otofuke?

    Obihiro Shrine (temple, about 8 km), Obihiro Zoo (nature spot, about 13 km), Manabe Garden (garden, about 15 km), Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden (garden, about 3 km), Obihiro Centennial City Museum (museum, about 12 km), Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art (museum, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Otofuke?

    53 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums, 2 other attractions, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Otofuke?

    Mount Sakura, about 25 km by road; 東ヌプカウシヌプリ (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Otofuke?

    上滝山, about 53 km by road; Ooiwa Fall (60 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Otofuke?

    屈足ダム, about 37 km by road; 岩松ダム (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Otofuke?

    Start in Otofuke, visit Obihiro Shrine, then Manabe Garden, then Obihiro Zoo, then Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art, then Obihiro Centennial City Museum, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Otofuke?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Otofuke

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Otofuke’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Otofuke on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.