Sapporo Art Park
2020.01.25
Museum

Sapporo Art Park

The south side of Sapporo, it is located in Minami-ku(南区). Sapporo Art Park is so distant from Sapporo Central Area that people usually go there by ca…Read More

Ryu-unkaku(龍雲閣) in Shizunai, opened in Sakura Festival
2020.01.07
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

Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium: World Famous Stadium in Sapporo
2019.12.05
Museum

Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium: World Famous Stadium in Sapporo

This page was updated on Dec 5, 2019. The Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium (大倉山ジャンプ競技場) is located in Miyanomori, the west side of Maruyama area. Sapporo W…Read More

Nishino Jinja Shrine in Sapporo Where became The Most Famous and Popular one by Masaharu Fukuyama.
2019.11.25
Temples/shrines

Nishino Jinja Shrine in Sapporo Where became The Most Famous and Popular one by Masaharu Fukuyama.

Nishino Jinja, the shrine which has become the most famous and popular one not only in Sapporo but also in Japan.  Why it's famous? Most of local res…Read More

Shichi-Go-San, Sumiyoshi Shrine in Minami Otaru
2019.11.14
Historical Place

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
2019.11.12
Historical Place

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

Mt.Tengu Ropeway and Ski Area in Otaru
2019.11.11
Out Door

Mt.Tengu Ropeway and Ski Area in Otaru

Mt.Tengu called "Tenguyama" makes you fun for two ways. If you like skiing and not novice, you should challenge it where several ski competitions take…Read More

Shikinai Odori near Otaru Canal, Otaru
2019.11.05
Historical Place

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

Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkougura in Otaru 2019
2019.11.03
Factory Tour

Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkougura in Otaru 2019

Takaragawa which has been a notable product by Tanaka Sake Brewery for many years. They have been also dealing with new products enthusiastically. It…Read More

Rock Balancing Art in Heiwanotaki
2019.10.29
Arts

Rock Balancing Art in Heiwanotaki

Heiwanotaki fall is the entrance to Mt.Teine. Many peoples are coming here and climb to the aspect. 1,023 meters height, not so heighter, but it is no…Read More

Ginkgo trees in Hokkaido University
2019.10.26
View

Ginkgo trees in Hokkaido University

Ginkgo trees standing in line from the main gate of the Faculty of Science in Hokkaido University, are very famous to a citizen of Sapporo city. Map …Read More

Autumn Leaves in Hoheikyo Dam 2019
2019.10.21
View

Autumn Leaves in Hoheikyo Dam 2019

20th October, 2019, I went to Hoheikyo Dam near Jozankei in Sapporo. What a beautiful day it was. Red, orange, yellow and moss green and needle-leaved…Read More

How to Get on Kappa Liner, Direct Bus for Jozankei Onsen and Hoheikyo Onsen
2019.10.21
Onsen

How to Get on Kappa Liner, Direct Bus for Jozankei Onsen and Hoheikyo Onsen

Due to reservation priority for Kappa Liner, you need to make a reservation the previous day until 17:00. But if there are vacant seat, you can get on…Read More

History of Hokkaido, Ainu Culture Promotion Center, Sapporo Pirka Kotan
2019.10.20
Ainu

History of Hokkaido, Ainu Culture Promotion Center, Sapporo Pirka Kotan

Ainu Culture Promotion Center (Sapporo Pirka Kotan アイヌ文化センター サッポロピリカコタン) is a museum for understanding Ainu culture in Hokkaido. Pirika means beautifu…Read More

Climbing Mt.Apoi Geopark and looking precious alpine plants in Samani
2019.10.03
View

Climbing Mt.Apoi Geopark and looking precious alpine plants in Samani

[caption id="attachment_9744" align="alignnone" width="640"] Mt.Apoi Geopark Visitor Center[/caption] Mt.Apoi is famous for alpine plants. These al…Read More

Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village, Wild Camping and Enjoy Whole Nature in Sapporo
2019.10.02
Experience

Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village, Wild Camping and Enjoy Whole Nature in Sapporo

This article revised on Dec 29th, 2019. Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village is located in Houheikyo, the south of Sapporo, where is called Jozankei. Joza…Read More

Flower land Kamifurano
2019.08.17
Experience

Flower land Kamifurano

Lavender has gone unfortunately but many flowers make us happy in the vast scenic hill. Flower land Kamifurano is located along route 237 which takes…Read More

Horomitoge Lavender Garden and Night View Spot in Sapporo 2019
2019.07.15
View

Horomitoge Lavender Garden and Night View Spot in Sapporo 2019

Horomitoge is the pass from Bankei to Maruyama in Sapporo city area. Its road is so narrow to drive that you have to pay careful attention to driving.…Read More

Ecorin Village in Eniwa
2019.06.02
Theme park

Ecorin Village in Eniwa

There are two gardens in Ecorin Village where is located in Eniwa city next to Chitose. It takes 40 min by car and 23 min JR Rapid train from Sapporo.…Read More

Mt.Iwaonupuri (Niseko mountain range), Light trekking with family.
2017.10.30
Out Door

Mt.Iwaonupuri (Niseko mountain range), Light trekking with family.

Mt.Iwaonupuri, 1116m, is located at the Niseko mountain range. This is an active volcano then its top is uncovered with plants has two crators. You c…Read More