Uryunuma Marsh, the paradise of alpine plants
Uryunuma Marsh is located in the Shokanbetsu Teuri Yagishiri semi-National Park(暑寒別天売焼尻国定公園), the northwest of Hokkaido, the foot of Mt.Minami-Shokanb…Read More
Mt.Asahidake, climbing to the summit, the highest mountain in Hokkaido vol.2
Leaving Sugatami station, I walked to Sugatami pond (姿見の池) through the right side footpath. It takes 30 minutes. You can chose two walking courses, th…Read More
Farm Tomita, the leading tourist farm in Hokkaido.
Farm Tomita made Furano famous as the place of lavender. The founder, Tadao Tomita and his wife, Sachiko started a lavender farm now named 'Traditiona…Read More
Mt.Asahidake, the highest mountain in Hokkaido vol.1
11th July 2015, I went to Mt.Asahidake. Asahidake is the highest mountain in Hokkaido, and also a active volcano observed by the Meteorological Agency…Read More
How to walk in Mashike town, story1
Mashike is a small town but one of the most flourished and historical place in northern-Hokkaido. Maruichi Honmake, Kunimare Sake Brewery, Mashike It…Read More
Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike
It is said that the shrine was founded by Matsumae clan in 1704 - 1711. This is one of the oldest shrine in Hokkaido. It has beautiful and excellent …Read More
Kunimare, the northernmost sake brewery
Kunimare is the northernmost Sake Brewery in Japan. It is located in Mashike town, south of Rumoi city, 20 minutes by car. Kunimare was founded by Ta…Read More
Maruichi Honmake, the former merchant house in Mashike
Maruichi Honmake had a great deal of influence from Meiji to the middle of Showa era. The founder, Taizo Honma was managing a general store from 1875,…Read More
Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum, Asahikawa
Kawamura kaneto Ainu Museum is a private museum for Ainu culture since 1916. This is the oldest and historical museum about Ainu. You can deeply under…Read More
Ramen, Hokkaido wine and Local and World Foods in Odori Park, Sapporo Lilac Festival 2015
Lilac is a flower of Sapporo city. Sapporo Lilac Festival is held from May, 20 to 30 every year. In this year, the park is full of life because of som…Read More
How to walk in Matsumae
Matsumae(松前) is one of the oldest town in Hokkaido. The Matsumae family(松前藩) had ruled before the Meiji era. When you reach to Matsumae, you may go t…Read More
Otokoyama Sake Brewery and Sake Museum in Asahikawa
This is called 'Sugitama(杉玉)' or 'Sakabayashi(酒林)'. It is made by leafs of Japanese cedars. When the brewery has made a new Sake, they are supposed t…Read More
Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa
Asahiyama Zoo is the most famous Zoo not only in Hokkaido, but also Japan. This is the most north Zoo in Japan. It takes 30 minutes from JR Asahikawa …Read More
Beautiful town Esashi keeping on good old day’s style
The good old route called 'Inishie Kaido(いにしえ街道)' attracts visitors by its beautiful style of old town as the Edo period. Esashi is one of the oldest…Read More
Rusutsu Resort
Rusutsu is one of the popular resort in Hokkaido as well as Niseko. You feel real Hokkaido like the east of Hokkaido such as Furano or Akan as seeing …Read More
Matsumaejo, Matsumae Castle, The Most Northern Castle in Japan
Open April 10 - December 10 9:00 - 17:00 Access Take a JR train at Hakodate to Kikonai(木古内) and transfer a bus to Matsushiro(松城) and wal…Read More
Lake Shikotsu-ko, Mysterious Lake in Chitose
Access From Sapporo 1h 20 min from Sapporo by car or bus From Chitose 40 min from Chitose airport by car or bus [caption id="attachment_2…Read More
Matsumae house
This is a theme park about Matsumae in the Edo era. You can experience the old Matsumae town and cultures. There are 14 buildings that open to public…Read More
Geyser at Sengen Park, Noboribetsu Onsen
According to the explanation of the park, 2,000 liters of water at approx.80 centi degrees and steam are ejected every three hours up to 8m high. Acco…Read More
Noboribetsu Kalulusu Onsen
Noboribetsu Karurusu Onsen is designated as Best 100 Hot Spa of Japan and the National hot spring health place. You can access by a Donan bus or car …Read More
