Lake Mashu-ko(摩周湖)
2015.04.21
Wild Nature

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
2015.04.21
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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

Lake Kuttarako(倶多楽湖)
2015.04.07
Wild Nature

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)
2015.04.06
Wild Nature

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)
2015.04.06
Wild Nature

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
2015.04.06
Wild Nature

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)
2015.04.06
Wild Nature

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)
2015.04.05
Wild Nature

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)
2015.04.05
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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)
2015.04.04
Wild Nature

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)
2015.04.04
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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
2015.03.30
Sakura

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

Maruyama Zoo: Evolving into a Modern Wildlife Experience in Sapporo
2015.02.10
Zoo

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

Nikka Whisky Factory Tour In Yoichi(ニッカウヰスキー余市蒸留所)
2015.02.02
Factory Tour

Nikka Whisky Factory Tour In Yoichi(ニッカウヰスキー余市蒸留所)

Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky, is the leading person of Japanese Whisky. He studied abroad to Scotland for making whisky. This is th

The Former Aoyama Villa: A Flourishing Herring Mansion in Otaru
2015.01.29
Historical Place

The Former Aoyama Villa: A Flourishing Herring Mansion in Otaru

This building is known as the so-called "Nishin Goten," symbolizing Otaru's prosperity during its herring fishing era. Viewing it gives a clear sense

Otaru Museum Main Branch
2015.01.29
Museum

Otaru Museum Main Branch

There are two branches of the Otaru Museum. One is the main comprehensive museum located in Temiya, and this serves as the main branch. The other is t

Otaru Museum Canal Branch
2015.01.29
Museum

Otaru Museum Canal Branch

The Otaru Museum Canal Branch is situated near Otaru Canal, adjacent to Otaru Canal Plaza. It serves as the canal branch of the Otaru Museum, original

Otaru Church
2015.01.29
Temples/shrines

Otaru Church

Otaru Church, located in Touncho, Otaru, is situated very close to Suitengu Shrine (水天宮). Founded in 1895, the present building was constructed in 190

Kotoni Jinjya/Shrine(琴似神社)
2015.01.28
Temples/shrines

Kotoni Jinjya/Shrine(琴似神社)

Kotoni Shrine (琴似神社) is located in the Kotoni area west of Sapporo. Established in 1870 with a gift from Watari Date, a feudal lord of Sendai-han, the

Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru
2015.01.16
Temples/shrines

Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru

Ryugu Shrine is located about a 5-minute walk from Otaru Station, so be sure to visit. Additionally, there is a popular market called Sankaku Marke