Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa
2015.05.12
Zoo

Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa

This zoo strives to show visitors how each animal naturally behaves. It was once struggling with low attendance and on the brink of closure, but succe

Beautiful Town Esashi: Preserving the Charm of the Good Old Days
2015.05.06
City&Town

Beautiful Town Esashi: Preserving the Charm of the Good Old Days

The Charming Historic Route: Inishie Kaido in Esashi The historic route known as 'Inishie Kaido' (いにしえ街道) attracts visitors with its beautifully pr

Rusutsu Resort
2015.05.05
Ski&Snowboard

Rusutsu Resort

Rusutsu is one of Hokkaido's popular resorts, alongside Niseko. Here, you experience the essence of Hokkaido, reminiscent of the eastern regions like

Lake Shikotsu-ko: The Enigmatic Lake of Chitose
2015.05.05
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Lake Shikotsu-ko: The Enigmatic Lake of Chitose

Lake Shikotsu-ko (支笏湖) is located in Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan. It is a caldera lake and a part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. The average depth o

Matsumae Edo Village: Step Back into Old Matsumae
2015.05.05
Theme park

Matsumae Edo Village: Step Back into Old Matsumae

Discover the allure of historic Matsumae at this Edo-era theme park. Featuring 14 accessible buildings, visitors can indulge in kimono dress-up (fo

The Giant Club at Geyser Sengen Park in Noboribetsu Onsen
2015.05.04
Onsen

The Giant Club at Geyser Sengen Park in Noboribetsu Onsen

As you walk through the hot spring town of Noboribetsu, you'll quickly notice places where steam rises. The large spiked club sculptures around the

Noboribetsu Kalulusu Onsen
2015.05.04
Onsen

Noboribetsu Kalulusu Onsen

Noboribetsu Karurusu Onsen is recognized as one of the Best 100 Hot Springs in Japan and is also designated as a National Hot Spring Health Resort.

Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe
2015.05.04
Theme park

Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe

This is a theme park that showcases marine life in various forms. It features an aquarium, a dolphin pool, a seal pool, a reptile and amphibian facili

Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
2015.05.04
Theme park

Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura

This theme park is inspired by various aspects of life and events from the Edo period. The park features an exciting array of attractions, including b

350 Carp Streamers Gracefully Swimming in the Sky Above Jozankei Onsen
2015.05.04
Onsen

350 Carp Streamers Gracefully Swimming in the Sky Above Jozankei Onsen

You can witness both Koinobori (carp streamers) and cherry blossoms at the same time in Jozankei Onsen, a sight renowned for its uniqueness. While

Nijyukkendoro Sakura Namiki(Cherry-blossoms road): Cherry Blossoms in Shizunai, Hokkaido
2015.05.04
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Nijyukkendoro Sakura Namiki(Cherry-blossoms road): Cherry Blossoms in Shizunai, Hokkaido

Shizunai is renowned for its 7 km long Sakura blossom road adorned with 3,000 cherry blossom trees. It's designated as one of Japan's top 100 scenic r

Yuzawa Jinjya Shrine in Noboribetsu
2015.05.01
Temples/shrines

Yuzawa Jinjya Shrine in Noboribetsu

Yuzawa Jinja Shrine is situated near Daiichi Takimoto Onsen Hotel, just before the entrance to Jigokudani. According to legend, the shrine was esta

Makomanai Park(真駒内公園)
2015.04.28
Park

Makomanai Park(真駒内公園)

There are two stadiums in the park: Makomanai Stadium and Makomanai Ice Arena, which were venues for the 1972 Winter Olympic Games. The park is exp

Lake Mashu-ko(摩周湖)
2015.04.21
Wild Nature

Lake Mashu-ko(摩周湖)

Lake Mashu-ko is situated in Akan National Park in eastern Hokkaido, known as 'Doto'. It ranks as the second clearest lake globally, following Lake Ba

Matsumae and Hakodate announced Sakura Blooming on April 19 and 21, 2015
2015.04.21
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Matsumae and Hakodate announced Sakura Blooming on April 19 and 21, 2015

Here is the annual cherry blossom report. Cherry blossoms have finally arrived in Hokkaido! The 2015 cherry blossom announcements were made in Mats

Sakura Blooming is coming faster than ever
2015.04.20
Out Door

Sakura Blooming is coming faster than ever

Sakura Blooming is coming faster than ever in Hokkaido not only in Honshu, Japan. The first Sakura blooming is going to be seen in Matsumae, where Mat

Lake Kuttarako(倶多楽湖)
2015.04.07
Wild Nature

Lake Kuttarako(倶多楽湖)

Lake Kuttarako lacks public transportation options, necessitating a taxi or car rental for access due to limited tourism development. It is a circu

Noboribetsu Virgin Forest(登別原生林)
2015.04.06
Wild Nature

Noboribetsu Virgin Forest(登別原生林)

The area surrounding Jigokudani was designated as a national natural treasure in 1924. It offers walking trails where visitors can encounter untouched

Taisho Jigoku(大正地獄)
2015.04.06
Wild Nature

Taisho Jigoku(大正地獄)

Taisho Jigoku pond is situated southwest of Oyunuma pond, approximately halfway along the route. It's a small, 10-meter-round pond where hot spring

Okunoyu(奥の湯)at Jigokudani, Noboribetsu
2015.04.06
Wild Nature

Okunoyu(奥の湯)at Jigokudani, Noboribetsu

Okunoyu is situated to the east of Ohyunuma Pond. It is a small pond known for its sulfur spring, which creates numerous crater-like holes on the surf