Tessen-ike Pond(鉄泉池)
2015.04.06
Wild Nature

Tessen-ike Pond(鉄泉池)

Tessen-ike is located in the center of Jigokudani, a small geyser. The walking road to the Tessen-ike is light up in the night. Access

Ohyunuma(大湯沼)
2015.04.05
Wild Nature

Ohyunuma(大湯沼)

Oyunuma is a hot spring pond with a circumference of about 1 kilometer. It features a sulfur spring gushing out from the bottom at around 130 degrees

Noboribetsu Onsen Cherry-tree line(登別桜のトンネル)
2015.04.05
View

Noboribetsu Onsen Cherry-tree line(登別桜のトンネル)

From late April to early May, the approximately 8km road from JR Noboribetsu Station towards Noboribetsu Onsen is enveloped in a "Tunnel of Flowers."

Ohyunuma river natural hot spa(大湯沼川天然足湯)
2015.04.04
Wild Nature

Ohyunuma river natural hot spa(大湯沼川天然足湯)

Hot spring water from Oyunuma Pond and Taisho Jigoku Pond flows together into the Oyunuma River. At the lower reaches of the river, you can enjoy a fo

Noboribetsu Jigokudani(登別地獄谷)
2015.04.04
View

Noboribetsu Jigokudani(登別地獄谷)

Jigoku (地獄) means hell and Dani/Tani (谷) means valley. This place is literally a "Valley of Hell." It is a crater located in Noboribetsu City, one of

Goryokaku Park(五稜郭公園) in Hakodate, Famous Sakura Viewing Site, Cherry Blossoms of Hokkaido
2015.03.30
Sakura

Goryokaku Park(五稜郭公園) in Hakodate, Famous Sakura Viewing Site, Cherry Blossoms of Hokkaido

Goryokaku(五稜郭) is one of the most important historical place in the Meiji era. Boshin War and Hakodate War took place here. Buyo Enomoto and Toshizo H

Otaru Hina Doll Tour 2015
2015.02.22
Festival

Otaru Hina Doll Tour 2015

The Hina Doll Festival is celebrated every year on March 3rd in Japan, dedicated to girls. During this event, various traditional Hina dolls, some pas

Hina Doll Festival Tour 2015 in Historical Village of Hokkaido
2015.02.20
Festival

Hina Doll Festival Tour 2015 in Historical Village of Hokkaido

The Historical Village of Hokkaido hosted a Hina Doll Festival from February 21 to March 21. This event showcased 16 sets of Hina dolls dating from th

Sounkyo Ice Festival, Hyoto matsuri
2015.02.20
Festival

Sounkyo Ice Festival, Hyoto matsuri

Sounkyo is one of the most famous hot spring sites in Hokkaido. They host a winter festival called the 'Sounkyo Ice Festival 2020 (層雲峡氷瀑まつり)'. Sounkyo

Maruyama Zoo: Evolving into a Modern Wildlife Experience in Sapporo
2015.02.10
Zoo

Maruyama Zoo: Evolving into a Modern Wildlife Experience in Sapporo

Maruyama Zoo: Revitalizing Hokkaido's Iconic Wildlife Destination Maruyama Zoo, with a rich 65-year history, has undergone significant enhancements

Nikka Whisky Factory Tour In Yoichi(ニッカウヰスキー余市蒸留所)
2015.02.02
Factory Tour

Nikka Whisky Factory Tour In Yoichi(ニッカウヰスキー余市蒸留所)

Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky, is the leading person of Japanese Whisky. He studied abroad to Scotland for making whisky. This is th

Cross-country Ski and Snow Shoe Hiking in Moerenuma Park
2015.02.02
Ski&Snowboard

Cross-country Ski and Snow Shoe Hiking in Moerenuma Park

Ski beginners and snowshoe enthusiasts can enjoy a day at Moerenuma Park. The park offers rental skis and snowshoes, allowing you to experience winter

The Former Aoyama Villa: A Flourishing Herring Mansion in Otaru
2015.01.29
Historical Place

The Former Aoyama Villa: A Flourishing Herring Mansion in Otaru

This building is known as the so-called "Nishin Goten," symbolizing Otaru's prosperity during its herring fishing era. Viewing it gives a clear sense

Otaru Museum Main Branch
2015.01.29
Museum

Otaru Museum Main Branch

There are two branches of the Otaru Museum. One is the main comprehensive museum located in Temiya, and this serves as the main branch. The other is t

Otaru Museum Canal Branch
2015.01.29
Museum

Otaru Museum Canal Branch

The Otaru Museum Canal Branch is situated near Otaru Canal, adjacent to Otaru Canal Plaza. It serves as the canal branch of the Otaru Museum, original

Otaru Church
2015.01.29
Temples/shrines

Otaru Church

Otaru Church, located in Touncho, Otaru, is situated very close to Suitengu Shrine (水天宮). Founded in 1895, the present building was constructed in 190

Kotoni Jinjya/Shrine(琴似神社)
2015.01.28
Temples/shrines

Kotoni Jinjya/Shrine(琴似神社)

Kotoni Shrine (琴似神社) is located in the Kotoni area west of Sapporo. Established in 1870 with a gift from Watari Date, a feudal lord of Sendai-han, the

Big Snow Statues of Sapporo Snow Festival 2015 in progress
2015.01.28
Sapporo Snow Festival

Big Snow Statues of Sapporo Snow Festival 2015 in progress

Sapporo Snow Festival will start from 5 February. Some of statues have emerged from massive snow. This is one of the interesting point of view of Sapp

Bankei Snow Board Half Pipe Open on 24th January 2015
2015.01.24
Ski&Snowboard

Bankei Snow Board Half Pipe Open on 24th January 2015

Today, on January 24th, 2015, the largest half pipe in the country, authorized by FIS, was inaugurated at Bankei Ski Area. The opening ceremony took p

Maruyama Stadium Skate Link
2015.01.24
Ski&Snowboard

Maruyama Stadium Skate Link

One of the best features of this skating rink is that you can skate on a 400-meter track usually used for athletics. Such a skating rink is quite rare