Niseko Goshiki Onsen
2015.08.15
Onsen

Niseko Goshiki Onsen

Goshiki Onsen is located at the near top of Mt.Annupuri and Mt.Iwaonupuri. This is the most highest located hot spa in Niseko Area. In the middle of w…Read More

Hotel Kanronomori
2015.08.15
Onsen

Hotel Kanronomori

  Adult: 700 yen, Child: 300 yen 11:00~21:00 Tel: 0136-58-3800 http://www.ambix.co.jp/en/kanronomori.php Konbu Onsen  …Read More

Yugokorotei Niseko Annupuri Onsen
2015.08.15
Onsen

Yugokorotei Niseko Annupuri Onsen

  Adult: 1000 yen, junior high school student: 600 yen, Under 12: 500 yen, infant:free 6:00~24:00(last admission:23:00) Tel: 0136-58-2500…Read More

ONE NISEKO RESORT TOWERS
2015.08.15
Onsen

ONE NISEKO RESORT TOWERS

  Adult: 900 yen, Child: 500 yen 6:00-0:00(last admission:23:00) Tel: 0136-50-2111 http://oneniseko.com/(Japanese) Moiwa …Read More

Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kiranoyu
2015.08.15
Onsen

Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kiranoyu

Reasonable and local popular onsen. Adult: 500 yen, Child: 250 yen 10:00~21:30 closed Wednesday Tel: 0136-44-1100 http://www16.plala.or.jp…Read More

Naitai Farm in Kamishihoro
2015.08.07
View

Naitai Farm in Kamishihoro

Naitai Farm is the largest one in Japan, which is managed by Kamishihoro town. The word of 'Naitai' comes from Ainu. 'Nai Etaie Petsu' refers to the r…Read More

Unkai terrace in Tomamu Resort
2015.08.05
View

Unkai terrace in Tomamu Resort

Unkai means a sea of clouds. Tomamu town is famous for its Unkai view. Before 5 o'clock, many people get together at the cablecar station of Alpha Tom…Read More

Uryunuma Marsh, the paradise of alpine plants
2015.08.04
Out Door

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
2015.07.14
Out Door

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.
2015.07.13
Theme park

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
2015.07.13
Out Door

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
2015.07.10
City&Town

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
2015.07.09
Historical Place

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
2015.07.09
Factory Tour

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
2015.07.08
Historical Place

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
2015.05.21
Museum

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
2015.05.20
Festival

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
2015.05.17
Historical Place

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
2015.05.13
Factory Tour

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
2015.05.12
Zoo

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