Lavender Blooming Season Starts at Farm Tomita in Nakafurano
Despite it being only mid-June, the lavender at Farm Tomita has already started to bloom. On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the parking lot at Farm Tomit
Aji-no-Sanpei: The Traditional Flavor of Sapporo Ramen
Sapporo Ramen, primarily known for its miso-based soup, is renowned throughout Japan. With numerous ramen noodle restaurants in Sapporo, it can be ove
Discover Otaru Denuki Koji Near the Otaru Canal
Denuki Koji (出抜小路) has become one of the iconic spots in Otaru City. This charming area, reminiscent of old-time Otaru, features 16 food stands and re
Did you know Bun-kou, a historical firedog in Otaru
Bun-kou (ぶん公) was a smart dog similar to Hachi-kou (ハチ公) at Shibuya Station. The suffix "kou" (公) indicates familiarity, often used for beloved figure
Don’t Rely Solely on Google Maps When Driving in Hokkaido
When driving on unfamiliar roads, many of us rely on navigation systems like Google Maps. They guide us towards the quickest directions and even su
Tomamu Ski Area, Hoshino Resort Tomamu
Tomamu Ski Area is located in the south central Hokkaido close to Furano. There are 29 courses, 1 for novice, 10 for beginner, 14 for intermediate
Enjoy Lake Shikaribetsu | Remote Mountains of Shikaoi Town
Lake Shikaribetsu is one of the most mystical lakes, offering a unique charm different from that of Lake Mashu. While Lake Mashu is incredibly beautif
Kitanonishiki, Kobayashi Sake Brewery in Kuriyama
Hokkaido is home to many famous sake breweries, even in its small towns. One such brewery is Kobayashi Sake Brewery. Tours of the brewery are availabl
Where to Park My Car in Sapporo Station Area, Reasonable parking.
We present 12 affordable and 24-hour parking options near the Sapporo Station area. Finding reasonably priced parking in Sapporo can be challenging
Kunimare, the northernmost sake brewery in Mashike Town
Kunimare Sake Brewery, located in Mashike, is renowned as the northernmost sake brewery in Japan. In recent years, Hokkaido has seen a rise in winerie
Miyabun (Super Blade Shop) in Tanukikoji 2 Chome（宮文刃物店）
Miyabun Cutlery Store, founded in 1927, is the oldest specialty store for cutlery in Sapporo. The store offers a wide range of tools, from home cook
How to Walk Farm Tomita, the premier tourist destination in Nakafurano Town, Hokkaido
Farm Tomita is the pioneer farm that made Furano famous for its lavender fields. Nowadays, in addition to lavender, it delights visitors with seasonal
How to Enjoy Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkougura in Otaru
Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkougura is a part of Tanaka Sake Brewery, Otaru's most renowned local sake producer. Situated in Nobukacho, Otaru City, near Mi
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
How to Find Used Film Camera Shops in Sapporo
Old and used film cameras seem to be getting popular again recently. There are many used camera shops in Sapporo. Here, I will introduce a few shop
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
Enjoying the gardens at Ueno Farm in Asahikawa
Ueno Farm is an English garden-style garden run by a farming family in Nagayama, on the outskirts of Asahikawa. This garden is centered around Mt.Shat
How to walk and enjoy around Lake Toya
Lake Toya is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Hokkaido. Known nationwide for its hot spring resorts, it rivals Jozankei in Sapporo as on
How to Experience Minshuku: Authentic Local Seafood in Shiriuchi Town
When choosing a place to stay around Hakodate, what criteria do you use? If you're open to options beyond just price or location, we have a recommenda
Tourist Spots around Akan, Kussharo and Mashu in Eastern Hokkaido Part1
On this page, we provide information on tourist spots, accommodations, and other essential information for travelers around Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo,
