HOTEL & CAFE NUPKA in Obihiro Showcases Tokachi Craft Beer
Located near Obihiro Station, HOTEL & CAFE NUPKA is a beer pub where visitors can enjoy Tokachi-inspired food and craft beer. Its signature “Tabi no Hajimari no Beer,” or “The Beer That Starts a Journey,” offers a fitting introduction to the region.
Hop BroNear Obihiro Station, I found HOTEL & CAFE NUPKA, a perfect place to begin a trip with a beer.
MugiWait, a hotel where you can enjoy beer? An open, welcoming beer pub sounds amazing!
Hop BroCAFE & BAR NUPKA is on the first floor, open to locals as well as guests, and it starts serving from 7 in the morning.
MugiFrom morning?! I love the idea on a trip, but I might make a quick return to bed before sightseeing!
Hop BroIts signature is NUPKA's original "Beer for the Start of a Journey." It is made to lead visitors into Obihiro and Tokachi food.
MugiThat name is already full of travel vibes! One sip and my Hokkaido adventure begins in my head!
Hop BroThe taps change with the season, so check the ON TAP list at the venue. "Tap" means the draft-beer lineup.
MugiOh, tap does not mean a plumbing fixture here! Great—my imaginary waterworks project is over!
Hop BroPair the beer with a croque monsieur using Tokachi wheat bread, free-range egg rice, or the popular snack-time gyoza.
MugiLocal Tokachi ingredients with craft beer sounds like a way to make the trip itself delicious. I want a toast in Obihiro!
Hop BroStart with "Beer for the Start of a Journey," then choose from that day's taps and food for a true taste of Tokachi.
MugiLet's go! It is close to the station, so we can get there before getting lost—and order a travel toast with gyoza!
A beer pub at the start of a Tokachi journey
HOTEL & CAFE NUPKA is located in central Obihiro, Hokkaido. Its ground-floor CAFE & BAR NUPKA is open to both hotel guests and local visitors, creating an easygoing setting for a morning coffee, a daytime beer, or an evening drink.
The venue’s signature is “Tabi no Hajimari no Beer,” an original craft beer created around the character of Tokachi. The beer reflects NUPKA’s role as a starting point for exploring Obihiro and the wider Tokachi region. Since the tap lineup changes, guests should check the current ON TAP list when visiting.
Local food to pair with the beer
The food menu highlights ingredients from Tokachi. Options include a croque monsieur made with Tokachi wheat bread and rice topped with a fresh free-range egg. Dumplings are also a popular choice with beer.
NUPKA works equally well as a destination for a beer-focused visit or a relaxed meal in the city center. For travelers looking to taste a local beer in Obihiro, “Tabi no Hajimari no Beer” is a natural place to begin, followed by whatever seasonal selections are pouring that day.
Availability, beer selections, and opening hours may change.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNear Obihiro Station, I found HOTEL & CAFE NUPKA, a perfect place to begin a trip with a beer.
MugiWait, a hotel where you can enjoy beer? An open, welcoming beer pub sounds amazing!
Hop BroCAFE & BAR NUPKA is on the first floor, open to locals as well as guests, and it starts serving from 7 in the morning.
MugiFrom morning?! I love the idea on a trip, but I might make a quick return to bed before sightseeing!
Hop BroIts signature is NUPKA's original "Beer for the Start of a Journey." It is made to lead visitors into Obihiro and Tokachi food.
MugiThat name is already full of travel vibes! One sip and my Hokkaido adventure begins in my head!
Hop BroThe taps change with the season, so check the ON TAP list at the venue. "Tap" means the draft-beer lineup.
MugiOh, tap does not mean a plumbing fixture here! Great—my imaginary waterworks project is over!
Hop BroPair the beer with a croque monsieur using Tokachi wheat bread, free-range egg rice, or the popular snack-time gyoza.
MugiLocal Tokachi ingredients with craft beer sounds like a way to make the trip itself delicious. I want a toast in Obihiro!
Hop BroStart with "Beer for the Start of a Journey," then choose from that day's taps and food for a true taste of Tokachi.
MugiLet's go! It is close to the station, so we can get there before getting lost—and order a travel toast with gyoza!
