Tokachi Subprefecture

Tokachi is an administrative region in eastern Hokkaido that encompasses multiple municipalities spread across a large area. Obihiro serves as the administrative center and main hub for the subprefecture.

The region originated from the former Kasai Subprefecture in 1897 and received its current name Tokachi in 1932. This reorganization was part of Hokkaido's broader administrative restructuring during Japan's modern period.

The name Tokachi comes from the Ainu word 'tokapci,' marking the indigenous roots of this landscape. This heritage still shapes how local communities understand their identity and traditions today.

The region connects to major Japanese cities through the Tokachi-Obihiro Airport, offering regular domestic flights. Visitors should keep in mind that attractions and services spread across the different municipalities throughout the area.

The subprefecture manages its administration through multiple office locations spread across six districts. This distributed structure allows for local presence across the expansive territory.

Location: Hokkaido

Capital city: Obihiro

Shares border with: Kushiro Subprefecture, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hidaka Subprefecture, Okhotsk Subprefecture

Website: http://tokachi.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 42.92963,143.20828

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:30