Niseko Grand Hotel: Experience the Splendid Open-Air Hot Springs
2015.08.15
Onsen

Niseko Grand Hotel: Experience the Splendid Open-Air Hot Springs

Here, there is a mixed bathing facility that includes an outdoor hot spring. If you prefer separate facilities, there are also gender-segregated bath

Goshiki Onsen: Hot Spring on the Snowy Mountains of Niseko
2015.08.15
Onsen

Goshiki Onsen: Hot Spring on the Snowy Mountains of Niseko

This is a famous mountain hot spring in Niseko. The milky white water makes your skin smooth. Located in a heavy snowfall area, the old building once

Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kiranoyu
2015.08.15
Onsen

Niseko Ekimae Onsen Kiranoyu

This hot spring is primarily used by locals, so the admission fee is set at a very affordable rate. It's conveniently located right in front of Niseko

How to walk in Mashike town, story1
2015.07.10
City&Town

How to walk in Mashike town, story1

Mashike, a small town in northern Hokkaido, boasts both historical significance and thriving local culture. Home to landmarks like Maruichi Honmake

The Premier Sculptural Shrine in Hokkaido: Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike
2015.07.09
Temples/shrines

The Premier Sculptural Shrine in Hokkaido: Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike

About a 4-minute walk south of Kunimare Sake Brewery lies Itsukushima Shrine. Visitors will be amazed by the intricate and magnificent sculptures ador

Maruichi Honmake, the former merchant house in Mashike
2015.07.08
Museum

Maruichi Honmake, the former merchant house in Mashike

Maruichi Honmake wielded significant influence from the Meiji to the middle of the Showa era. Its founder, Taizo Honma, operated a general store start

Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum in Asahikawa
2015.05.21
Museum

Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum in Asahikawa

The Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum is a private museum dedicated to Ainu culture since 1916, making it the oldest and most historical Ainu museum. Visiti

Ramen, Hokkaido wine and Local and World Foods in Odori Park, Sapporo Lilac Festival 2015
2015.05.20
Festival

Ramen, Hokkaido wine and Local and World Foods in Odori Park, Sapporo Lilac Festival 2015

Various festivals are held throughout the year at Odori Park, but the Lilac Festival is the first to take place after the snow has melted and the park

How to walk in Matsumae
2015.05.17
Temples/shrines

How to walk in Matsumae

Matsumae (松前) is one of the oldest towns in Hokkaido, historically ruled by the Matsumae clan (松前藩) before the Meiji era. Upon arriving in Matsumae

Otokoyama Sake Brewery and Sake Museum in Asahikawa
2015.05.13
Factory Tour

Otokoyama Sake Brewery and Sake Museum in Asahikawa

Otokoyama Sake Brewery is one of the oldest sake breweries in Japan, with a history of more than 330 years in sake production. It is renowned globally

Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa
2015.05.12
Zoo

Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa

This zoo strives to show visitors how each animal naturally behaves. It was once struggling with low attendance and on the brink of closure, but succe

Beautiful Town Esashi: Preserving the Charm of the Good Old Days
2015.05.06
City&Town

Beautiful Town Esashi: Preserving the Charm of the Good Old Days

The Charming Historic Route: Inishie Kaido in Esashi The historic route known as 'Inishie Kaido' (いにしえ街道) attracts visitors with its beautifully pr

Rusutsu Resort
2015.05.05
Ski&Snowboard

Rusutsu Resort

Rusutsu is one of Hokkaido's popular resorts, alongside Niseko. Here, you experience the essence of Hokkaido, reminiscent of the eastern regions like

Lake Shikotsu-ko: The Enigmatic Lake of Chitose
2015.05.05
View

Lake Shikotsu-ko: The Enigmatic Lake of Chitose

Lake Shikotsu-ko (支笏湖) is located in Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan. It is a caldera lake and a part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. The average depth o

Matsumae Edo Village: Step Back into Old Matsumae
2015.05.05
Theme park

Matsumae Edo Village: Step Back into Old Matsumae

Discover the allure of historic Matsumae at this Edo-era theme park. Featuring 14 accessible buildings, visitors can indulge in kimono dress-up (fo

The Giant Club at Geyser Sengen Park in Noboribetsu Onsen
2015.05.04
Onsen

The Giant Club at Geyser Sengen Park in Noboribetsu Onsen

As you walk through the hot spring town of Noboribetsu, you'll quickly notice places where steam rises. The large spiked club sculptures around the

Noboribetsu Kalulusu Onsen
2015.05.04
Onsen

Noboribetsu Kalulusu Onsen

Noboribetsu Karurusu Onsen is recognized as one of the Best 100 Hot Springs in Japan and is also designated as a National Hot Spring Health Resort.

Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe
2015.05.04
Theme park

Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe

This is a theme park that showcases marine life in various forms. It features an aquarium, a dolphin pool, a seal pool, a reptile and amphibian facili

Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
2015.05.04
Theme park

Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura

This theme park is inspired by various aspects of life and events from the Edo period. The park features an exciting array of attractions, including b

350 Carp Streamers Gracefully Swimming in the Sky Above Jozankei Onsen
2015.05.04
Onsen

350 Carp Streamers Gracefully Swimming in the Sky Above Jozankei Onsen

You can witness both Koinobori (carp streamers) and cherry blossoms at the same time in Jozankei Onsen, a sight renowned for its uniqueness. While