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Nijyukkendoro Sakura Namiki(Cherry-blossoms road): Cherry Blossoms in Shizunai, Hokkaido
Shizunai is renowned for its 7 km long Sakura blossom road adorned with 3,000 cherry blossom trees. It's designated as one of Japan's top 100 scenic r
Yuzawa Jinjya Shrine in Noboribetsu
Yuzawa Jinja Shrine is situated near Daiichi Takimoto Onsen Hotel, just before the entrance to Jigokudani. According to legend, the shrine was esta
Makomanai Park（真駒内公園）
There are two stadiums in the park: Makomanai Stadium and Makomanai Ice Arena, which were venues for the 1972 Winter Olympic Games. The park is exp
Lake Mashu-ko（摩周湖）
Lake Mashu-ko is situated in Akan National Park in eastern Hokkaido, known as 'Doto'. It ranks as the second clearest lake globally, following Lake Ba
Matsumae and Hakodate announced Sakura Blooming on April 19 and 21, 2015
Here is the annual cherry blossom report. Cherry blossoms have finally arrived in Hokkaido! The 2015 cherry blossom announcements were made in Mats
Sakura Blooming is coming faster than ever
Sakura Blooming is coming faster than ever in Hokkaido not only in Honshu, Japan. The first Sakura blooming is going to be seen in Matsumae, where Mat
Lake Kuttarako（倶多楽湖）
Lake Kuttarako lacks public transportation options, necessitating a taxi or car rental for access due to limited tourism development. It is a circu
Noboribetsu Virgin Forest（登別原生林）
The area surrounding Jigokudani was designated as a national natural treasure in 1924. It offers walking trails where visitors can encounter untouched
Taisho Jigoku（大正地獄）
Taisho Jigoku pond is situated southwest of Oyunuma pond, approximately halfway along the route. It's a small, 10-meter-round pond where hot spring
Okunoyu（奥の湯）at Jigokudani, Noboribetsu
Okunoyu is situated to the east of Ohyunuma Pond. It is a small pond known for its sulfur spring, which creates numerous crater-like holes on the surf
Tessen-ike Pond（鉄泉池）
Tessen-ike is located in the center of Jigokudani, a small geyser. The walking road to the Tessen-ike is light up in the night. Access
Ohyunuma（大湯沼）
Oyunuma is a hot spring pond with a circumference of about 1 kilometer. It features a sulfur spring gushing out from the bottom at around 130 degrees
Noboribetsu Onsen Cherry-tree line（登別桜のトンネル）
From late April to early May, the approximately 8km road from JR Noboribetsu Station towards Noboribetsu Onsen is enveloped in a "Tunnel of Flowers."
Ohyunuma river natural hot spa（大湯沼川天然足湯）
Hot spring water from Oyunuma Pond and Taisho Jigoku Pond flows together into the Oyunuma River. At the lower reaches of the river, you can enjoy a fo
Noboribetsu Jigokudani（登別地獄谷）
Jigoku (地獄) means hell and Dani/Tani (谷) means valley. This place is literally a "Valley of Hell." It is a crater located in Noboribetsu City, one of
Goryokaku Park(五稜郭公園) in Hakodate, Famous Sakura Viewing Site, Cherry Blossoms of Hokkaido
Goryokaku(五稜郭) is one of the most important historical place in the Meiji era. Boshin War and Hakodate War took place here. Buyo Enomoto and Toshizo H
Otaru Hina Doll Tour 2015
The Hina Doll Festival is celebrated every year on March 3rd in Japan, dedicated to girls. During this event, various traditional Hina dolls, some pas
Hina Doll Festival Tour 2015 in Historical Village of Hokkaido
The Historical Village of Hokkaido hosted a Hina Doll Festival from February 21 to March 21. This event showcased 16 sets of Hina dolls dating from th
Sounkyo Ice Festival, Hyoto matsuri
Sounkyo is one of the most famous hot spring sites in Hokkaido. They host a winter festival called the 'Sounkyo Ice Festival 2020 (層雲峡氷瀑まつり)'. Sounkyo
Maruyama Zoo: Evolving into a Modern Wildlife Experience in Sapporo
Maruyama Zoo: Revitalizing Hokkaido's Iconic Wildlife Destination Maruyama Zoo, with a rich 65-year history, has undergone significant enhancements
