Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year
2014.12.30
Temples/shrines

Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year

Hokkaido Shrine(北海道神宮), Sapporo Googlemaps => https://goo.gl/maps/k8XLI Near subway station: Maruyama Zoo on Tozai line see this article,

New Year Count Down Events in Hokkaido
2014.12.27
Experience

New Year Count Down Events in Hokkaido

Otaru Beer Otaru Warehouse No.1 There are dance party and live concert with Otaru Beer and local foods. Special Otaru Beer, Ice Bock will be served f

Motomachi Park in Hakodate(元町公園)
2014.12.18
Park

Motomachi Park in Hakodate(元町公園)

As you stroll along the foothills of Mt. Hakodate, you'll come across an open area where you can see the harbor. This spot is Motomachi Park, with Mot

Hakodate Jomon Culture Center
2014.12.18
Museum

Hakodate Jomon Culture Center

The Hakodate Jomon Culture Center is located in Usujiri-cho, Hakodate approximately a one-hour drive away. This museum is dedicated to showcasing the

Higashi-honganji-Temple Hakodate Branch(東本願寺函館別院)
2014.12.18
Temples/shrines

Higashi-honganji-Temple Hakodate Branch(東本願寺函館別院)

Higashihonganji Temple Hakodate Branch (東本願寺函館別院) is located in the Motomachi area at the foot of Mt. Hakodate. If you look down from Hakodate Orthodo

MEGA Don Quijote Shinkawa, Super Discount Store
2014.12.15
Shopping

MEGA Don Quijote Shinkawa, Super Discount Store

There are 6 Don Quijote shops in Sapporo, with the Shinkawa shop being one of them. Its spacious floors and wide variety of items ensure a delightful

Don Quijote Hiraoka, Super Discount Store
2014.12.15
Shopping

Don Quijote Hiraoka, Super Discount Store

There are 6 Don Quijote shops in Sapporo, and Hiraoka shop is one of them. Its spacious layout and extensive selection of items ensure a satisfying sh

Don Quijote Sapporo Teine, Super Discount Store
2014.12.15
Shopping

Don Quijote Sapporo Teine, Super Discount Store

There are 6 shops of Don Quijote in Sapporo. Teine shop is one of them. Large floor and plenty of items make you happy. Not only local residents, b

Don Quijote Sapporo Kita 42 jo, Super Discount Store
2014.12.15
Shopping

Don Quijote Sapporo Kita 42 jo, Super Discount Store

There are 6 shops of Don Quijote in Sapporo. Kita 42 Jo shop is one of them. Large floor and plenty of items make you happy. Not only local residen

Yachigashira Hot Spring near Hakodate Park
2014.12.15
Onsen

Yachigashira Hot Spring near Hakodate Park

Yachigashira Hot Spring (谷地頭温泉) is a locally beloved spot known for its affordability and well-maintained bath facilities. Located near Yachigashir

Royce’ Chocolate World in New Chitose Airport Terminal
2014.12.12
Factory Tour

Royce’ Chocolate World in New Chitose Airport Terminal

Royce' Chocolate World is a charming chocolate-themed mini theme park where visitors can observe the chocolate-making process firsthand. Inside, robot

Otaru Beer Warehouse No.1
2014.12.10
Factory Tour

Otaru Beer Warehouse No.1

Otaru Beer, the only genuine German-style beer brewery in Japan, is overseen by the brewery engineer Johannes Braun, the sole specialist of his kind i

Yamanoue Daijingu(山上大神宮)
2014.12.08
Temples/shrines

Yamanoue Daijingu(山上大神宮)

Yamanoue Daijingu (山上大神宮) sits atop Saiwaizaka slope, at the foot of Mt. Hakodate in the west-south of Hakodate city. Near the former Russian Consulat

The Former Russian Consulate(旧ロシア領事館)in Hakodate
2014.12.08
Historical Place

The Former Russian Consulate(旧ロシア領事館)in Hakodate

The Former Russian Consulate is situated in Funami-cho, at the foot of Mt. Hakodate in the southwest ward of Hakodate city. Positioned near the end of

Shomyoji Temple at the foot of Mt.Hakodate
2014.12.07
Temples/shrines

Shomyoji Temple at the foot of Mt.Hakodate

Shomyoji(称名寺) is located in Funami-cho, the south-west of Hakodate. Near Koryuji and the former Russian Consulate. Shomyoji is the 2nd oldest templ

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church in Hakodate Motomachi Area
2014.12.07
Temples/shrines

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church in Hakodate Motomachi Area

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church is located in the foot of Mt.Hakodate, Hakodate Motomachi area. The former temporary building was founded by French

The Former Yoichi Fukuhara Fishery in Yoichi
2014.12.07
Historical Place

The Former Yoichi Fukuhara Fishery in Yoichi

The Former Fukuhara Fishery is located in Hamanaka-cho, the west-ward of Yoichi town. This is the historical place referring to the history of fishery