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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
[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
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
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
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
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.
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