Caribou Says: Where else but in Japan would you get naked with your friends and take a bath? Obihiro is close to the famous Tokachigawa Onsen (Tokachi River Hot Spring).The water is naturally enriched underground in vegetation making this one of two 'mole' onsens in the world. It is said...
bramson Says: The resturant is family run by some extremely great people. They offer what has to be the best service in Japan. Any trip to Obihiro must include a stop here. Moccaccino and Fruit Curry Pasta. They are my own concoctions that they have added to the menu and have become...
You can get a plane directly...
Caribou Says: You can get a plane directly to Obihiro from Tokyo. If you already find yourself in Hokkaido, there are regular buses and trains between Sapporo-Obihiro-Kushiro; it's about a 2.5 hour train ride or a 3.5 hour drive.Within Obihiro, the public transportation isn't great and...
World's Second Largest Park...
Caribou Says: World's Second Largest Park BenchIn Green Park (within walking distance of the train station) there is a 400m park bench. Maybe the bench isn't so spectacular but the park is nice. You'll find park golf, a zoo, a museum, an art gallery and a horticultural center all within...
bramson Says: Go back to where you came from. There is nothing really of interest here in Obihiro. The people here are exceptionally nice and friendly, not to mention relaxed and laid back. But the are also less educated and less likely to speak English than in other areas. It is an...
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Caribou's Obihiro Page - I came here to teach English oral communication in one of the local high schools. It's a lovely little city (around 170,000) with plenty of parks in and around the city. It's not far to either Akan...
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Q: We are going to Obihiro 3rd - 7th of september. All the big available hotels from the internet advertiseing in english are booked...

A: Try these but you may have to call direct or fax your reservation request. For a western style room: http://www.obihiro-yado.com/English/european.html For a Japanese...
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I came here to teach English oral communication in one of the local high schools. It's a lovely little city (around 170,000) with plenty of parks in and around the city. It's not far to either Akan......
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Obihiro is in Hakkido. My sister's friend lives there and we call him 'grand-dad'. She met him in New Zealand in 1984 when she was an exchange student. It's a quite city, people are nice and helpful....
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