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Goryokaku Park(五稜郭公園) in Hakodate, Famous Sakura Viewing Site, Cherry Blossoms of Hokkaido
Goryokaku(五稜郭) is one of the most important historical place in the Meiji era. Boshin War and Hakodate War took place here. Buyo Enomoto and Toshizo H

Maruyama Zoo: Evolving into a Modern Wildlife Experience in Sapporo
Maruyama Zoo: Revitalizing Hokkaido's Iconic Wildlife Destination Maruyama Zoo, with a rich 65-year history, has undergone significant enhancements

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

The Former Aoyama Villa: A Flourishing Herring Mansion in Otaru
This building is known as the so-called "Nishin Goten," symbolizing Otaru's prosperity during its herring fishing era. Viewing it gives a clear sense

Otaru Museum Main Branch
There are two branches of the Otaru Museum. One is the main comprehensive museum located in Temiya, and this serves as the main branch. The other is t

Otaru Museum Canal Branch
The Otaru Museum Canal Branch is situated near Otaru Canal, adjacent to Otaru Canal Plaza. It serves as the canal branch of the Otaru Museum, original

Otaru Church
Otaru Church, located in Touncho, Otaru, is situated very close to Suitengu Shrine (水天宮). Founded in 1895, the present building was constructed in 190

Kotoni Jinjya/Shrine(琴似神社)
Kotoni Shrine (琴似神社) is located in the Kotoni area west of Sapporo. Established in 1870 with a gift from Watari Date, a feudal lord of Sendai-han, the

Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru
Ryugu Shrine is located about a 5-minute walk from Otaru Station, so be sure to visit. Additionally, there is a popular market called Sankaku Marke

Suitengu Shrine, Otaru(水天宮)
Situated atop a small hill, Suitengu Shrine offers a panoramic view of Otaru city and its harbor. Unless it's during the shrine's festival, it's unlik

Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year
Hokkaido Shrine(北海道神宮), Sapporo Googlemaps => https://goo.gl/maps/k8XLI Near subway station: Maruyama Zoo on Tozai line see this article,

Hakodate Jomon Culture Center
The Hakodate Jomon Culture Center is located in Usujiri-cho, Hakodate approximately a one-hour drive away. This museum is dedicated to showcasing the

Higashi-honganji-Temple Hakodate Branch(東本願寺函館別院)
Higashihonganji Temple Hakodate Branch (東本願寺函館別院) is located in the Motomachi area at the foot of Mt. Hakodate. If you look down from Hakodate Orthodo

Royce’ Chocolate World in New Chitose Airport Terminal
Royce' Chocolate World is a charming chocolate-themed mini theme park where visitors can observe the chocolate-making process firsthand. Inside, robot

Otaru Beer Warehouse No.1
Otaru Beer, the only genuine German-style beer brewery in Japan, is overseen by the brewery engineer Johannes Braun, the sole specialist of his kind i

Yamanoue Daijingu(山上大神宮)
Yamanoue Daijingu (山上大神宮) sits atop Saiwaizaka slope, at the foot of Mt. Hakodate in the west-south of Hakodate city. Near the former Russian Consulat

The Former Russian Consulate(旧ロシア領事館)in Hakodate
The Former Russian Consulate is situated in Funami-cho, at the foot of Mt. Hakodate in the southwest ward of Hakodate city. Positioned near the end of

Shomyoji Temple at the foot of Mt.Hakodate
Shomyoji(称名寺) is located in Funami-cho, the south-west of Hakodate. Near Koryuji and the former Russian Consulate. Shomyoji is the 2nd oldest templ

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church in Hakodate Motomachi Area
Motomachi Roman Catholic Church is located in the foot of Mt.Hakodate, Hakodate Motomachi area. The former temporary building was founded by French

The Former Yoichi Fukuhara Fishery in Yoichi
The Former Fukuhara Fishery is located in Hamanaka-cho, the west-ward of Yoichi town. This is the historical place referring to the history of fishery
