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Located in the northeast of Tokachi Region, the tranquil forested town of Rikubetsu (陸別) is a hub for buses between Obihiro and Kitami. Thanks to its good place to sleep and eat. Also, Rikubetsu is known as Eastern Hokkaido’s coldest town.
Sightseeing
Michi-no-eki Aurora Town 93 Rikubetsu
道の駅オーロラタウン93りくべつ
Inside Rikubetsu bus terminal
This tourist complex at the michi-no-eki (roadside station) has a bus terminal, hotel, souvenir shop and the setter Seki Kansai’s small memorial museum (関寛斎資料館).
Rikubetsu Railway
ふるさと銀河線りくべつ鉄道
Inside Rikubetsu bus terminal
The Aurora Town 93 was also used as a train station until 2006 and the Rikubetsu Railway maintained several diesel cars on the station premises today. You can enjoy the 500m return ride on the train on 2nd and 4th Saturday. Open late Apr-late Oct (closed Tue & Wed).
Shibare Festival
しばれフェスティバル
1.6km east of Rikubetsu bus terminal
(Note: the 2024 event was canceled) Rikubetsu is one of Hokkaido’s coldest towns in winter (lowest averages -20C), Shibare Festival is held on the first Saturday and Sunday in February. There are live shows and fireworks. Frequent free shuttle buses run from Rikubetsu bus terminal.
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Hotels
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Ginga-no-mori Cottage-mura
銀河の森コテージ村
2.5km east of Rikubetsu bus terminal
This village inside Ginga-no-mori forest park has seven cottages using local larch. Some cottages have private saunas.
Map
Getting There
BUS
Rikubetsu is a hub for buses between Obihiro and Kitami. The bus terminal is a same building as the Michi-no-eki Aurora Town 93 Rikubetsu, with a good hotel on the 2nd floor.
Tokachi Bus 17 runs to Rikubetsu from Obihiro Station bus terminal stop 7 (2hr 50min) via JR Ikeda Station (1hr 50min).
Kitami Bus connects Rikubetsu with Kitami Station (1.5hr).
Getting Around
TAXI
Rikubetsu Hire (陸別ハイヤー) operates community taxis in town (7am-10pm; ¥200 per taxi). Compulsory reservation by phone (or ask at the michi-no-eki).
Information
Rikubetsu Local Products Center
陸別町観光物産館
Inside the Michi-no-eki Aurora Town 93 Rikubetsu.
Rikubetsu bus terminal
陸別 | 리쿠베쓰
Address：Odori, Rikubetsu-cho, Hokkaido
Distance：100km from Obihiro
Elevation：209m