Obihiro

Surrounded by mountains and rivers, Obihiro extends over 619 square kilometers in central Hokkaido, featuring extensive farmlands and modern urban districts.

The settlement, established in 1883, developed into a municipal entity in 1933, evolving from an agricultural outpost to a regional administrative center.

The Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine leads research in farming techniques while educating future agricultural specialists since 1949.

Visitors can reach Obihiro through regular trains on the JR Nemuro Line from Sapporo, direct flights to Obihiro Airport, or by road networks.

At Banei Tokachi racecourse, draft horses demonstrate their strength by pulling one-ton sleds up steep hills in a traditional racing format.

Location: Hokkaido

Inception: 1883

Shares border with: Otofuke, Memuro, Sarabetsu, Nakasatsunai, Makubetsu, Biratori, Hidaka, Niikappu

Website: https://city.obihiro.hokkaido.jp

GPS coordinates: 42.92397,143.19611

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:29