How to Enjoy Sapporo Through the Seasons
2024.06.04
City&Town

How to Enjoy Sapporo Through the Seasons

Sapporo is the fourth largest city in Japan, with a population exceeding 1.9 million. It is said that Sapporo is the only city in the world

How to enjoy the Hokuto Sakura Corridor, Weeping Cherry Blossom and Cherry Blossom Tunnel at the Site of Matsumae Clan’s Hekirichi-jin’ya in Hokuto City
2024.04.26
Sakura

How to enjoy the Hokuto Sakura Corridor, Weeping Cherry Blossom and Cherry Blossom Tunnel at the Site of Matsumae Clan’s Hekirichi-jin’ya in Hokuto City

If you're in Hakodate, why not take a trip to the neighboring city of Hokuto to see some cherry blossom hotspots? In Hokuto, there's the Hokuto Sak

Otaru Snow Light Path 2020
2020.02.10
Event

Otaru Snow Light Path 2020

About Otaru Snow Light Path Otaru City lights up from dawn until 21:00, enchanting visitors with its dazzling displays. The primary attractions are f

Snow Lights In Nakajima Park
2020.02.03
Illumination

Snow Lights In Nakajima Park

This is a event of candle lights which are lit up by local children and visitors. Why don't you come and take part in the event, after/before going Sa

Yukitoro(雪灯路)  in Jozankei Jinjya
2020.02.01
Event

Yukitoro(雪灯路) in Jozankei Jinjya

This is a Snow candle Event called 'Yuki Toro(雪灯路)' held at Jozankei Jinjya. 2,000 ice candles are lightning in the precinct of the shrine. This is th

Sapporo White Illumination has started on Nov 22, 2019
2019.11.27
Illumination

Sapporo White Illumination has started on Nov 22, 2019

November 22 - December 25, 2019, White Illumination has been held in the heart of Sapporo city. From Odori 1 chome to Odori 6 chome as Odori venu,

Sapporo Night View from Mt.Moiwayama
2015.11.05
View

Sapporo Night View from Mt.Moiwayama

As of this autumn on October 3rd, Sapporo has been certified as one of the new top three night views in Japan, alongside Nagasaki and Kobe. Previou

The German Christmas Market in Sapporo 2014 started on Nov, 28
2014.11.28
Illumination

The German Christmas Market in Sapporo 2014 started on Nov, 28

The German Christmas Market is a festive event held alongside the Sapporo White Illumination, running until December 24th. Today, on the opening day,

Otaru Snow Story 2014 – 2015
2014.11.23
Illumination

Otaru Snow Story 2014 – 2015

Otaru Snow Story 2014-2015 is a beloved winter event in Otaru City. The city comes alive with enchanting illuminations along Otaru Canal, Canal Plaza,

Blue Canal in Otaru [Dec, 1 – 25]
2014.11.13
Illumination

Blue Canal in Otaru [Dec, 1 – 25]

The Otaru Canal is illuminated with blue lights as part of the Otaru Snow Story (Otaru Yuki Monogatari) event. One highlight of the event is 'Symphoni

Hakodate Illumination at Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse
2014.11.12
Illumination

Hakodate Illumination at Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse

This annual event lights up the streets of the Bay Area and the slopes of the Motomachi Area. Churches and historical buildings are also illuminated,

The Star Illumination of Goryokaku [Nov, 29 – Feb, 28 2015]
2014.11.11
Illumination

The Star Illumination of Goryokaku [Nov, 29 – Feb, 28 2015]

The star-shaped Goryokaku will be illuminated with 2,000 lights in an event called "A Dream of Goryokaku Star." This creates a stunning and magical sc

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy at Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse
2014.11.11
Illumination

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy at Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse

A big Christmas tree will be set up at the Bay Area. There is an illumination lightening ceremony and Fireworks on 18:00 every day. Let's get together

Mt.Hakodate Ropeway
2014.11.11
View

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

Jumbo Christmas Tree Illumination In Sapporo Factory Atrium
2014.11.08
Illumination

Jumbo Christmas Tree Illumination In Sapporo Factory Atrium

Every November during the Christmas season, a huge Christmas tree appears in the atrium of Sapporo Factory. The first lighting ceremony takes place in

Motoizaka Slope(基坂)near Hakodate Bay Area
2014.10.30
Historical Place

Motoizaka Slope(基坂)near Hakodate Bay Area

Motoizaka slope is located in Bay Area, the westward of Hakodate city. This is the base point for measuring a distance, so that this slope was named '

How to enjoy Odori Koen Area in Sapporo
2014.09.07
Shopping

How to enjoy Odori Koen Area in Sapporo

Discover how to enjoy a full day in the Odori Koen Park Area, the central hub of Sapporo. Start your morning with a stroll through the park, enjoying

Hakodate Magistrate’s Office (函館奉行所/Hakodate Bugyosho)
2014.09.04
Historical Place

Hakodate Magistrate’s Office (函館奉行所/Hakodate Bugyosho)

Hakodate Bugyosho(函館奉行所) refers to Hakodate Magistrate's Office, which was settled by the Edo Shogunate in 1864, when Goryokaku was built at the same

Hakodate Goryokaku(函館五稜郭): Historical place and Outstanding Shape
2014.09.02
Historical Place

Hakodate Goryokaku(函館五稜郭): Historical place and Outstanding Shape

Goryokaku (五稜郭) holds significant historical importance from the Meiji era, notably as the site of the Boshin War and the Hakodate War. It was here th

The 34th Sapporo White Illumination [Nov,21-Feb,14]
2014.08.30
Illumination

The 34th Sapporo White Illumination [Nov,21-Feb,14]

Sapporo White Illumination, which began in 1981, is one of Japan's largest illumination events. In Odori Park, numerous wire-frame statues adorned wit