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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
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
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 enjoy Lake Mashu: 360 Degrees of Beauty, Day and Night
One of the gems of eastern Hokkaido's tourist attractions is Lake Mashu, a place that truly embodies the word "mystical." In the Ainu language, Lak
How to Enjoy Bihoro Pass: Visit for Breathtaking Views
When traveling to Lake Kussharo in Eastern Hokkaido or heading from Lake Kussharo to Kitami, you’ll inevitably pass through Bihoro Pass. This pass
How to enjoy Hot Springs and Fall Foliage in Mt.Tokachidake near Ryounkaku
If you want to enjoy the autumn foliage in Hokkaido, the Tokachidake area is one of the most famous spots. Among them, the views from Ryounkaku, a hot
How to see Adorable Ezo Squirrels Reside at Urausu Shrine
Several Ezo squirrels have made their home within the grounds of Urausu Shrine. They are at their most dazzling from late April to early May, when the
How to enjoy Matsumae-jo seeing Sakura festival in April, The Most Northern Castle in Japan
Matsumae Castle is located in Matsumae Town, the southernmost part of Hokkaido, facing Aomori Prefecture across the Tsugaru Strait. In 2015, the new H
How to enjoy The Sakura Festival in Matsumae town: A Stunning Collaboration of Castles and Cherry Blossoms
It's said that there are around 10,000 cherry blossom trees of approximately 250 varieties in Matsumae-jo park. Here in Matsumae town, Early-bloomi
How to Get to Tobetsu Trappist Monastery, Trappist Butter and Cookies make for great souvenirs.
You can purchase Trappist butter, Trappist candies, and Trappist cookies made at the monastery from the on-site shop. These products have been famous
In April, Goryokaku is the best viewpoint for cherry blossoms.
If you visit Hakodate in April, be sure to go during the cherry blossom season. The cherry blossoms you must see are at Goryokaku. The star-shap
How to enjoy the Hokuto Sakura Corridor, Weeping Cherry Blossom and Cherry Blossom Tunnel at the Site of Matsumae Clan’s Hekirichi-jin’ya in Hokuto City
If you're in Hakodate, why not take a trip to the neighboring city of Hokuto to see some cherry blossom hotspots? In Hokuto, there's the Hokuto Sak
How to Take a walk around Lake Ohnuma of Nanae town, Hokkaido for about 30 minutes
Ōnuma is located along the drive from Sapporo to Hakodate or from Hakodate towards Sapporo. Ōnuma offers a large, free parking area, so you should
How to enjoy observing the Greater White-fronted Geese that migrate in the spring and autumn in Miyajima-numa in Bibai city
This article was written on 12 April 2024. As snow melts across various parts of Hokkaido, spring arrives all at once. The mountains still carry a
How to get to Lake On-neto, mysterious lake near Lake Akanko in Winter
If you have come to Lake Akan, be sure to also visit Lake Onneto. Lake Onneto is located at the westernmost end of Akan-Mashu National Park, at the f
How to Enjoy Drift Ice in Abashiri, The one-of-a-kind winter scenery you absolutely must see in the world
Have you seen Drift Ice? You can see drift ice in Abashiri from late January to March. This is the one-of-a-kind winter scenery you absolutely must
How to fun Lake Akan in Winter?
There are many enjoyable activities at Lake Akan in winter. Here, Akan is one of the coldest regions in Hokkaido. If you come to Akan in winter, yo
Explore Mt. Mokotoyama: A 2-Hour Hike Unveiling Spectacular Scenery
Experience the splendor of Mt. Mokotoyama, offering a sweeping panorama of Lake Kussharo, through a beginner-friendly hiking trail boasting breathtaki
