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The Phantom Bridge Deep in the Mountains: Taushubetsu Bridge
It is a former Japan National Railways bridge located deep in the mountains of Kamishihoro Town. The area, now known as Lake Nukabira, was originally

How to enjoy Hakodate Park
Hakodate Park is a place where families, from young children to adults, can enjoy themselves. While the park itself has four parking spaces, these are

Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village: Wild Camping and Immersing in Nature
Sapporo Jozankei Nature Village is situated in Houheikyo, south of Sapporo, within the renowned Jozankei Hot Spring resort area of Hokkaido. This y

Mt.Iwaonupuri (Niseko mountain range), Light trekking with family.
Mt. Iwaonupuri, standing at 1116 meters, is part of the Niseko mountain range and is an active volcano with two craters at its summit, which is barren

Climbing the Kamuiwakka Hot Falls, Kamuiwakka-Yu-no-taki
The road to Kamuiwakka is passable from May 31 to October 1. However, the period during which you can enter Kamuiwakka-yu-no-taki (the climbing of

Sapporo Gokoku Jinjya
Sapporo Gokoku Shrine is located just south of the Sapporo Central Area, near Nakajima Park. The shrine is dedicated to the Tondenhei soldiers who

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 '

A full Autumn, towns are colored in red and yellow
Now it's time to see Autumn leaves in the downtown of Sapporo city. Where to go? See below... Place to visit for Autumn leaves in the central area of

Sapporo Station Area for Sightseeing and Shopping
Basically by walking, We show you enjoying 'Sapporo Station Area' all day long. Shopping, Cafe, Museum, Walking/Hiking, Fast food, Electric appliances

Explorer ‘Hokkaido University Campus Walk Tour in 2014
[caption id="attachment_3342" align="alignnone" width="660"] Elm-no-mori[/caption] When visiting Sapporo, exploring Hokkaido University, the larges

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

Hakodate Orthodox Church(函館ハリストス正教会)
From the top of Mt. Hakodate, you can see a distinctive church with a green roof overlooking the harbor. The roof is covered with copper plates, and t

Kamuiwakka Hot Spring Falls(カムイワッカ湯の滝)
Hot spring water comes from Mt.Shiretoko-Iwozan, an active volcano, flowing into the Kamui-wakka River, so that it is the hot spring river. Kamui refe

Shinsen-numa, where Gods and immortals exist, in Kyowa-cho
In mid-June, atop Mt. Chisenupuri in the Niseko Range, remnants of snow still cling to the mountain peaks of this volcanic region. Here, a vast lava p

Ohta Jinjya Shrine, Not Mountain Climbing, but Ascetic Practices
Ohta Jinjya Shrine is located in Setana, southwest Hokkaido and is believed to have been constructed between 1441 and 1443, making it the oldest shrin

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

Sapporo Bankei Ski Area, ban.K: Quick Access to the Best Skiing
Bankei Ski Area, also known as ban.K, is conveniently located in Chuo-ku, west of Sapporo. It's just a 20-minute drive from Odori Park in Sapporo Cent

Nakajima Koen Park: Urban Oasis in Sapporo
Nakajima Koen Park is located south of Susukino in Sapporo. It's home to several cultural landmarks including the Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara, Hassou-

Botanic Garden, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University
This is the largest garden in Sapporo's urban area, encompassing a primeval forest that offers a serene escape. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely lunch a

Sapporo Olympic Museum in Okurayama
The Sapporo Winter Sports Museum, which had been closed from 2016, was renovated and reopened in 2017 as the Sapporo Olympic Museum. In 2016, the m