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Matsumae and Hakodate announced Sakura Blooming on April 19 and 21, 2015
Here is the annual cherry blossom report. Cherry blossoms have finally arrived in Hokkaido! The 2015 cherry blossom announcements were made in Mats
Noboribetsu Onsen Cherry-tree line（登別桜のトンネル）
From late April to early May, the approximately 8km road from JR Noboribetsu Station towards Noboribetsu Onsen is enveloped in a "Tunnel of Flowers."
Noboribetsu Jigokudani（登別地獄谷）
Jigoku (地獄) means hell and Dani/Tani (谷) means valley. This place is literally a "Valley of Hell." It is a crater located in Noboribetsu City, one of
Mt.Hakodate Ropeway
The Mt. Hakodate Ropeway introduced its renewed gondolas on November 7, 2014. These gondolas feature windows that are 10% larger and can accommodate 1
Hoheikyo in Autumn, surrounded by Red, Yellow and Deep Green
Hoheikyo is full of life surrounded by Autumn colors. It is still warm in the city of Sapporo, but here, in Houheikyo, it's chilly because of stiff wi
Autumn Leaves in Jozankei Onsen, Hand-made Souvenirs and Cafe
[caption id="attachment_4158" align="alignnone" width="399"] Nishiki Bridge[/caption] It's time to see Autumn Leaves in Jozankei. Visiting to Jozan
How To Walk Around the Otaru Canal and Kitaichi Glass area
First of all, where to park your car? Read this article below. I show you a reasonable parking. Where to Park My Car in Otaru, Long time parking an
A Million Dollar Night View From Mt.Hakodate-yama
The night view from Mt. Hakodate is renowned as one of the top three night views in the world. The panoramic view from Mt. Hakodate is truly spectacul
Autumn Leaves Coming to Taisetsuzan, Sounkyo, Asahikawa
When it comes to the first autumn leaves, the Taisetsuzan mountain range in Hokkaido stands out. The highest peaks, from Mt. Asahidake to Mt. Kurodake
Outstanding Blue: Aoiike(青い池) in Biei
This pond, also known as Aoiike of Shirogane or Aoiike of Biei Shirogane, is located in Shirogane, Biei. It is an artificial pond built as part of a d
Mt.Hakodate-yama
Amazing Night View waits for you. The night view is one of the three major night-views of the world. This is worth visiting. Access from Hakodate St
Shiretoko Pass(知床峠)
Route 334, known as the Shiretoko Connection Road (知床横断道路), connects Rausu and Utoro. Shiretoko Pass, situated south of Mt. Rausu-dake at an elevation
Oronkoiwa Rock
This massive rock holds historical significance from the Oronko people, the indigenous inhabitants of the area long ago. Standing 60 meters tall near
Oshinkoshin-no-taki Waterfall in Shiretoko
This is well known as 'the twin beauties' fall', due to folking into two parts on the half-way down. You'll see the exciting waterfall at the side-ste
Hiking from Sankakuyama to Okurayama in Sapporo
With a height of 311.3 meters, Sankakuyama (三角山) is a small mountain located in the Yamanote area of Nishi-ku, Sapporo. The mountain's distinctly tria
Enjoy Sapporo Night View, Moiwayama, Mt.Moiwa
The night view of Sapporo from Mt. Moiwa was ranked among Japan's top three night views in 2015. While Hakodate boasts a globally renowned night view,
Hoheikyo Dam: Autumn leaves, Jozankei in Sapporo
Hoheikyo Dam, located in Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo, is one of the most renowned sightseeing spots in the city. Situated upstream of the Toyohira
The Lavender Garden at Horomi Pass in Sapporo
Since its inception in 1987 with just 120 lavender plants, the lavender garden at Horomitoge (Horomi Pass) has flourished, now boasting over 5000 lave
Maruyama Hachijyu Hakkasho: Urban Virgin Forest in Sapporo
Maruyama Hachijyu-Hakkasho (円山八十八カ所) is a pilgrimage route akin to the famous 88 Buddhist temples in Shikoku. Instead of temples, this route features
Sapporo TV Tower
Sapporo TV Tower is located in Odori Park, 1-chome, on the west side of the Sosei River. Many events are held here throughout the year. In winter,
