Historical Place
Ryu-unkaku(龍雲閣) in Shizunai, opened in Sakura Festival
Ryu-unkaku(龍雲閣) is located at the end of Nijyukkendoro Sakura Namiki(Cherry-blossoms road). You can park at Ryu-unkaku. Ryu-unkaku is built for Emper…Read More
Shichi-Go-San, Sumiyoshi Shrine in Minami Otaru
Shichi-Go-San, Japanese traditional celebration for children, especially 3, 5 and 7 years old. It derives from Edo period in November 15 , Tenwa 1st y…Read More
Bun-kou, Firedog in Otaru
Bun-kou (ぶん公) a dog that was a smart dog like a Hachi-kou (ハチ公) at Shibuya Station. Kou (公) indicates peoples familiarity to their loved one such as I…Read More
Shikinai Odori near Otaru Canal, Otaru
This area was called "Wall street of North Japan" in the Taisho and the beginning of Showa era. Otaru had been more thriving city than Sapporo at that…Read More
Hanada Banya, the biggest lodging house for herring fishermen called ‘Banya’.
Banya (番屋) is known as the herring fishermen's house in Hokkaido, especially Japan-Sea side area of Hokkaido. From the end of Edo era(1800s) to the m…Read More
How to enjoy Otaru Canal
Rickshaw around Otaru Canal Kotaro is a rookie rickshaw driver. But he has been getting famous thanks to a local TV program, which showed some ricksh…Read More
A Big X’mas Tree 2015 in Sapporo Factory
Sapporo Factory's Big Christmas Tree has been displayed in Atrium which is the symbolic zone of Sapporo Factory. The tree was donated by Hiro-o Santa …Read More
Nibutani Dam and Historical Museum of the Sarugawa River
Nibutani Dam is located in Nibutani, Biratori town. The dam has controversial history for its construction. Nibutani is the sacred place for Ainu an…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
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
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
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
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
Matsumae Sakura Festival Start on April 29 2015（松前桜祭り）
Matsumae announced Sakura blooming on April 19 and the famous Matsumae Sakura Festival start on April 29. It ends on May 20. There are more than 250 …Read More
Hina Doll Festival Tour 2015 in Historical Village of Hokkaido
[caption id="attachment_3942" align="alignnone" width="660"] Historical Village of Hokkaido[/caption] Historical Village of Hokkaido held Hina doll…Read More
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…Read More
The Old Aoyama Villa（旧青山別邸）
The old Aoyama Villa is located in Shukutsu, west of Otaru near Otaru Aquarium. This is a symbol of herring fishing. When the 2nd Aoyama family, Masak…Read More
