historical-interests
Hokkaido Jingu, Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo
Hokkaido Jingu is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Sapporo. Located at the west end of downtown Sapporo, called "Maruyama(円山)". About H…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
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
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
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
Hokkaido Museum
Hokkaido museum is dedicated to the history and culture of Hokkaido. You will deeply understand what Hokkaido is. This is the largest museum about Hok…Read More
Yoshitsune Jinjya Shrine
Yoshitsune Jinjya Shrine derives from Minamoto no Yoshitsune(源義経), who was the younger brother of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first Shogun of Kamakura e…Read More
Kayano Shigeru Nibutani Ainu Museum
Kayano Shigeru was one of the leader of Ainu not only Nibutani but also Hokkaido and Japan. He had devoted his life for recovering Ainu's rights as na…Read More
Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum
Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum is one of the most substantial museum for Ainu culture. Nibutani is a sacred place for Ainu and the most famous place for…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
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
Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum, Asahikawa
Kawamura kaneto Ainu Museum is a private museum for Ainu culture since 1916. This is the oldest and historical museum about Ainu. You can deeply under…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
Otokoyama Sake Brewery and Sake Museum in Asahikawa
This is called 'Sugitama(杉玉)' or 'Sakabayashi(酒林)'. It is made by leafs of Japanese cedars. When the brewery has made a new Sake, they are supposed 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
