Leisure
Winter Driving in Sapporo and Hokkaido
Driving a car in winter is nerve-wracking for both locals and visitors. The most dangerous times are the beginning and end of winter, typically Novemb
Snow Mobile Land Sapporo
Snow Mobile Land Sapporo offers an exhilarating snowmobile experience amidst wild nature. Located southwest of Sapporo in the Fukui area of Nishiku Wa
Niseko Onsen
There are a lot of nice Onsen, hot spas in Great Niseko Area. Niseko Grand Hotel There is a mixed bathing here which is a outdoor hot spring. If you
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Area is thronged with skiers and snowboarders
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Area opened on November 21, and today, on November 23, it was bustling with visitors, with parking areas nearly full. Despite the
Nishioka Suigenchi（西岡水源地）
Nishioka Suigenchi is located in Toyohira ward, the southward of Sapporo. It is between Makomanai and HItsujigaoka. This is a reservoir in the upper-
Moiwayama Ski Resort in Sapporo
Moiwayama Ski Resort, along with Bankei Ski Resort, is one of the closest ski resorts to the center of Sapporo. The slopes here are generally gentler
Snow and Autumn Leaves In Asahiyama Memorial Park
On November 4th, 2014, the mountains around Sapporo were blanketed with snow. A typhoon-like low-pressure system had passed over Hokkaido the previous
Onuma Park, Sightseeing and Wild Nature
Onuma Park is located in the southwest of Hokkaido, specifically in the Donan district of Oshima sub-prefecture. It is conveniently close to Hakodate,
Sapporo Dome Tour & Observation Platform（札幌ドーム）
Since 2023, the local professional baseball team, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, has departed from this stadium, leading to a significant decrease in e
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
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
Spring Water from Mt.Yoteizan, Kyogoku Meisui Plaza
Welcome to Fukidashi Park in Kyogoku, Niseko. 'Fukidashi' means 'spouting water'. Each day, 80,000 tons of spring water flow from the foot of Mt. Yote
60 min Parking on the road in the central area of Sapporo
Between Sapporo Station and Odori, there are numerous roadside parking areas marked with white lines where cars can park. These spaces are available f
Ikoino Yuyado Iroha in Annupuri, Niseko（いこいの湯宿いろは）
Adult: 800 yen, Child: 400 yen 12:00～22:00(last admission:21:00) Tel: 0136-58-3111
Rent a car agencies in Hokkaido
When you visit to Hokkaido, it is a good idea to rent a car. You can go wherever you want to. There are many rent-a-car services below. Read this a
Bankei New Half Pipe Course Authorized by FIS Will Start at This Season
The Bankei Ski Area in Sapporo will debut its FIS-authorized Half Pipe course at the beginning of this ski season, marking Japan's first such course a
Explorer ‘Hokkaido University Campus Walk Tour in 2014
[caption id="attachment_3342" align="alignnone" width="660"] Elm-no-mori[/caption] When visiting Sapporo, exploring Hokkaido University, the larges
Moerenuma Artistic Fireworks 2014 burns the sky in Moerenuma Art Park
The biggest fireworks in Sapporo, Moerenuma Artistic Fireworks will be held in Sep, 20 in Moerenuma Art Park. This is the 3rd times in this park since
How to Enjoy Niseko Ski Area
Niseko Ski Area, now known as 'Niseko United', comprises four ski areas located on Mt. Niseko-Annupuri, standing at 1,308 meters. It takes approximate
Gotenzan Koen Park: For Family With Little Children
Gotenzan Koen Park (五天山公園) is located in the Fukui area, to the west of Sapporo, specifically in Nishi-ku. Driving from Nishino to Bankei, you will se
