Exploring Arte Piazza Bibai: A Guide to Enjoying the Art Walk
2015.09.17
Museum

Exploring Arte Piazza Bibai: A Guide to Enjoying the Art Walk

Arte Piazza Bibai is an outdoor museum showcasing the works of Kan Yasuda, a distinguished Japanese sculptor who resides in Italy where he creates his

Tsurunuma Winery in Urausu
2015.09.14
Winery

Tsurunuma Winery in Urausu

In the area of Tsurunuma in Urausu Town, Sorachi District, Hokkaido, you'll find Tsurunuma Winery. It spans the southwest-facing slopes of a small, el

Route 275, A Beautiful Country With Rice field
2015.09.13
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Route 275, A Beautiful Country With Rice field

Route 275, stretching from Tobetsu to Shintotsukawa and Uryu, traverses some of Hokkaido's most picturesque countryside, known for its expansive rice

Sapporo Pirika Kotan: Ainu Culture Promotion Center
2015.09.13
Museum

Sapporo Pirika Kotan: Ainu Culture Promotion Center

Sapporo Pirka Kotan, known as the Ainu Culture Promotion Center, showcases the essence of Ainu culture. The museum comprises two main facilities. O

Kanno Farm in Kamifurano
2015.09.12
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Kanno Farm in Kamifurano

Kanno Farm is a prominent farm that offers visitors free access to their flowers. Similar in concept to Nakafurano's famous Farm Tomita, renowned for

Housui Winery in Iwamizawa
2015.08.23
Winery

Housui Winery in Iwamizawa

Housui Winery is a charming small winery situated in Housui, east of Iwamizawa city. The winery gained recognition as a filming location for the movie

Nibutani Dam and Historical Museum of the Sarugawa River
2015.08.23
Museum

Nibutani Dam and Historical Museum of the Sarugawa River

Nibutani Dam is situated in Nibutani, Biratori Town. The dam has a controversial history surrounding its construction. Nibutani holds significant s

Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum
2015.08.23
Museum

Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum

The Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum stands out as one of the most comprehensive museums dedicated to Ainu culture. Nibutani is revered as a sacred place

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

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

Lake Shikotsu-ko: The Enigmatic Lake of Chitose
2015.05.05
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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

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

Nijyukkendoro Sakura Namiki(Cherry-blossoms road): Cherry Blossoms in Shizunai, Hokkaido
2015.05.04
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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
2015.05.01
Temples/shrines

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