Nature experience to fully enjoy sightseeing in Tokachi
When traveling to Tokachi, why not take part in a nature experience activity that will allow you to fully enjoy the untouched nature of Hokkaido?
Tokachi has a magnificent land area of 10,831.24km², and is a city rich in delicious Hokkaido food, with a food self-sufficiency rate of about 1,100% on a calorie basis.
It is said that the real scenery of Hokkaido is found in the eastern part of the prefecture, and Tokachi is part of this area, which is rich in nature and untouched by the elements.
From the endless rice paddies to the rich variety of fish in the Tokachi River, Tokachi is a great place to travel.
The nature experiences you can have in Tokachi include harvesting and tasting Hokkaido’s nutritious vegetables from the earth, and even going to see eagles, a special natural treasure!
Let’s take a look at what Basho Trip has to offer in detail!
Tokachi’s freshly harvested corn picnic tour
The first nature experience in Tokachi that I’d like to introduce is a picnic tour where you can enjoy freshly harvested corn.
This plan allows you to harvest and taste sweet and plump corn that has absorbed a lot of nutrients from the land of Hokkaido, and is suitable for both children and the elderly.
Before starting the harvesting experience, you will need to change into boots to avoid bringing in pests from outside the field.
During the harvesting experience, you will be taught how to identify good tasting cone, and you will also hear about the various crops grown in the vast land of Tokachi and what kind of commitment they have to agriculture.
You can learn about the crops by seeing, touching, and experiencing them, so much so that some elementary school students even set a theme for their summer vacation free study.
You can also enjoy a “pan-becue (BBQ with breads) ” where you can enjoy bread made from 100% Hokkaido wheat while biting cone, which is said to taste best when freshly harvested.
Please enjoy the taste of Tokachi’s magnificent nature in the fields!
More than just corn! Tokachi Potato Digging Tour
Tokachi in Hokkaido is famous not only for corn, but also for its potatoes!
Here in Tokachi, you can experience the nature of digging potatoes.
Normally, potatoes are harvested with a machine, but participants will dig potatoes by hand.
Digging potatoes with your hands is a lot of fun and feels like a treasure hunt!
You will also be able to observe how the potatoes grow in the soil while digging, so you will never get bored.
Not only can you get potatoes to take home, but you can also enjoy freshly dug potatoes as French fries after the experience.
The skin of early-digged potatoes is thin, so they can be fried and eaten as is.
You can also enjoy bread made from 100% Hokkaido wheat, which is included in the “pan-becue”.
Please join us with your family for a summer memory!
A natural treasure that can be seen up close! Tokachi Eagle Cruise Tour
The nature experiences you can have in Tokachi are not all about food!
The Tokachi River is rich in nature with many species of fish, and is home to a variety of birds such as the Steller’s sea eagle and white-tailed sea eagle, which are special natural treasures.
Basho Trip offers a cruising plan to meet these special natural treasure eagles.
Of course, since eagles are natural creatures, there is no 100% guarantee that you will see them.
However, the eagle cruises we offer here at Basho Trip have the highest chance of meeting eagles in the past 10 years!
Not only eagles, but also rare birds such as the red-crowned crane and whooper swan, which are also special natural treasures, can be seen.
This plan will allow you to enjoy the great nature of Hokkaido to the fullest, and if you can see an eagle, it will definitely be a memory that will last a lifetime, so please join us when you visit Tokachi!
A relaxing Tokachi River tour to enjoy the rich nature
There are also nature tours on the Tokachi River where you can enjoy a leisurely river cruise.
This river tour is about 6km long, and is great for children as young as 3 years old.
You can also play in the water in the shallows, so it’s a great way to create memories for a wonderful family trip or a trip with friends!
While observing the wild birds, you can also enjoy looking for obsidian, which can only be found in Tokachi, on the sandbar!
Obsidian is a type of volcanic rock that is mostly black and beautiful.
Finding obsidian on the sandbar is a very popular activity, especially with children, because it depends on luck!
Even if it is not obsidian, searching for your favorite stone will be a memorable experience.
This tour is recommended not only for those who want to enjoy a relaxing time, but also for those who like the excitement of treasure hunting!
Let’s enjoy the nature of Hokkaido and Tokachi to the fullest!
Hokkaido is one of the richest natural areas in Japan, and if you are planning to visit Hokkaido, why not enjoy the natural beauty of Hokkaido as an activity?
Please find your favorite activity and participate in it with your family, friends, or other loved ones to create wonderful memories!
