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The Former Soma Residence next to Hakodate Motomachi Park
The Former Soma Residence is located in Motomachi, adjacent to Motomachi Park and uphill from the Former British Consulate. Teppei Soma (相馬哲平), the
Hakodate Episcopal Church of Japan（函館聖ヨハネ教会）
Hakodate Episcopal Church of Japan (函館聖ヨハネ教会) is located next to the Hakodate Orthodox Church (函館ハリストス教会) on Daisansaka slope. Founded in 1874 by Reve
Foreigners’ Cemetery at the foot of Mt.Hakodate
When Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry of the U.S. Navy visited Japan in 1854, two sailors were buried here, marking the beginning of the Foreigners'
The Former British Consulate next to Hakodate Motomachi Park
The Former British Consulate (旧英国領事館) is located at the foot of Mt. Hakodate, on the left side of Motoi Saka slope, facing Motomachi Park. Hakodate
MEGMILK Snow Brand Museum in Sapporo（雪印メグミルク 酪農と乳の歴史館）
MEGMILK Snow Brand Museum (雪印メグミルク 酪農と乳の歴史館) is a museum dedicated to the history of dairy products in Japan, focusing on the Snow Brand, the oldest d
A Guide to Walking the Shiretoko Goko Lakes
Shiretoko Goko Lakes is one of the wildest and untouched lakes in Japan. "Goko" means five lakes, so Shiretoko Goko Lakes contains five lakes, which i
Frepe Waterfall in Shiretoko
There is no river with this fall. Melting snow becomes water flowing underground from Shiretoko mountain range, which is flowing from cracks of 100 he
Discover the Wonders of Shiretoko at Shiretoko Museum
Shiretoko Museum (知床博物館) houses an extensive collection of records and documents related to the region's wildlife, including the Higuma (Hokkaido bear
When Will Snow Fall in Sapporo and Hokkaido?
How do people in Hokkaido know when snow is coming? They look for 'Yuki-mushi.' When you see a Yuki-mushi, it is said that snow will fall within two w
Doraemon Waku Waku Sky Park In New Chitose Airport
Doraemon Waku Waku Sky Park is located on 3rd floor in New Chitose Airport between International Terminal and Domestic Terminal. When you arrive and g
Kirin Beer Brewery Factory Tour In Chitose（キリンビール千歳工場）
Kirin Beer Brewery is located in Chitose city. The factory tour is available for visitors. You need your reservation in advance. Japanese language tou
Sapporo Beer Brewery Factory Tour（サッポロビール千歳工場）
The Sapporo Beer Brewery is located in Eniwa City. The original factory was in Sapporo, where the Sapporo Factory and the Sapporo Beer Garden and Muse
A full Autumn, towns are colored in red and yellow
Now it's time to see Autumn leaves in the downtown of Sapporo city. Where to go? See below... Place to visit for Autumn leaves in the central area of
Hokkaido University（北海道大学）near Sapporo Station
Hokkaido University is not only an educational institution but also a popular sightseeing spot for travelers. As one of Japan's national universities,
Marui Imai and Sapporo Mitsukoshi（丸井今井、札幌三越）
Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store: Minami-1-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi west 2 chome TEL: 011-205-1151 (main) A Gift For Foreign Customers Marui Imai a
International Currency Exchange in Marui Imai(丸井今井)
Marui Imai department store has an international currency exchange. Dealing in the following currencies: USD, EUR, CNY, KRW, TWD, HKD, THB, SGD Mone
Hoheikyo in Autumn, surrounded by Red, Yellow and Deep Green
Hoheikyo is full of life surrounded by Autumn colors. It is still warm in the city of Sapporo, but here, in Houheikyo, it's chilly because of stiff wi
Autumn Leaves in Jozankei Onsen, Hand-made Souvenirs and Cafe
[caption id="attachment_4158" align="alignnone" width="399"] Nishiki Bridge[/caption] It's time to see Autumn Leaves in Jozankei. Visiting to Jozan
Former Hokkaido Government Office known as Akarenga
The Former Hokkaido Government Office, located near Sapporo Station, is affectionately known as 'Akarenga', meaning red brick. This historic site i
Free Wifi Access in Chikaho, From Sapporo Station To Odori
Did you know there's free WiFi access available in 'Chikaho', the underground walking space in Sapporo? It's provided by Sapporo City and is very easy
