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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
More Shopping? Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima
Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima is the largest outlet mall in Japan, featuring two main buildings. The older building is two stories tall, wh
Gotenzan Koen Park: For Family With Little Children
Gotenzan Koen Park (五天山公園) is located in the Fukui area, to the west of Sapporo, specifically in Nishi-ku. Driving from Nishino to Bankei, you will se
Akarenga Cafe, A brand-new cool place in Sapporo
Welcome to Akarenga Cafe, the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a coffee. Named after the iconic Red-Brick building known as 'Akarenga,' which refers to
Did you know Free Wifi at Ishiya Cafe in Odori?
A brand-new building at the corner of N1W3, Ishiya Seika, a renowned confectionery company in Hokkaido, now hosts the Ishiya Cafe at the underground s
One of the three major disappoint place in Japan, Clock Tower(時計台)?
Known as 'Tokeidai' (時計台), the Clock Tower is located in the center of Sapporo, near Odori Koen Park at N1W2, Chuo-ku. This National Important Cultura
Sapporo Archives Museum, The Best Manga artist, Hiroshi Oba’s documents
This building, formerly the Sapporo Court of Appeals from the Taisho era, was constructed in 1926 and designated as a National Tangible Cultural Asset
10 Check Points of Driving in Hokkaido
If you're looking to explore all of Hokkaido, traveling by car is essential. Many scenic spots are inaccessible by other means. However, it's importan
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 is the Kingdom of Sweets, Sapporo Sweets
This initiative to make Sapporo a "kingdom of sweets" began in 2005. Every year, there is an annual competition to create new and unique sweets repres
Hokkai Bon Odori: Yukata Dance Festival in Odori Park
The upcoming Hokkai Bon Odori will begin on August 14, 2014. Don your kimono or yukata and celebrate the end of summer. In Hokkaido, after Obon (Augus
Where to Savor Jingisukan in Sapporo
Jingisukan is a traditional dish originating from Hokkaido, featuring lamb or mutton and assorted vegetables grilled on a distinctive helmet-shaped pa
Exploring Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade in Sapporo, The oldest shopping mall
Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade (狸小路商店街) spans a roofed shopping street between Odori and Susukino in Sapporo. Locally referred to simply as "Tanukikoji,"
K90 Miyanomori Ski Jump Stadium
The Miyanomori Ski Jump Stadium (宮の森ジャンプ競技場 Miyanomori Janpu Kyōgijō), formerly known as the Miyanomori-Schanze, is situated in the Miyanomori area we
Enjoy Sapporo Night View, Moiwayama, Mt.Moiwa
The night view of Sapporo from Mt. Moiwa was ranked among Japan's top three night views in 2015. While Hakodate boasts a globally renowned night view,
A Vast Expanse of Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, Sapporo
Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is a year-round tourist destination from spring to winter. It's a must-visit spot for tourists in Sapporo. During the
Lily and Snow, Snow Cruise Onze, Otaru
Snow Cruise Onze is a ski area located in Otaru, overlooking the Sea of Japan, and it is one of the oldest ski areas near Sapporo. It opens every year
Military housing of Kotoni Tondenhei Village, Legend of Sapporo
This small house is a Military housing of Kotoni Tondenhei Village located in the Kotoni area of Nishi-ku, west of Sapporo. It holds significant natio
Beer Gardens at Odori Park, Sapporo in 2014
The Odori Beer Garden kicks off annually from July 18th to August 15th, starting in 2014. It is renowned as the largest beer garden in the country, bo
Sapporo Teine Ski Area, Exciting Wild Urban Skiing
It takes about 40 minutes from the central area of Sapporo, and then you can immerse yourself in powder snow at Sapporo Teine Ski Area. This venue hos
