Historical Interest

Sapporo and around

Former Hokkaido Government Office known as Akarenga

Former Hokkaido Government Office known as Akarenga

October 10th, 2014

The Former Hokkaido Government Office, located near Sapporo Station, is affectionately known as ‘Akarenga’, meaning red brick. This historic site is ...

Historical Village of Hokkaido(北海道開拓村)

Historical Village of Hokkaido(北海道開拓村)

September 20th, 2014

Historical Village of Hokkaido is literally a place for Hokkaido history where you can experience a frontier period of Hokkaido ...

Sapporo Station Area for Sightseeing and Shopping

September 07th, 2014

Basically by walking, we show you enjoying ‘Sapporo Station Area’ whole day long. Shopping, Cafe, Museum, Walking/Hiking, Fast food, Electronic ...

Explorer 'Hokkaido University Campus Walk Tour in 2014

Explorer ‘Hokkaido University Campus Walk Tour in 2014

September 06th, 2014

When you visit to Sapporo, it is nice for you to explorer the biggest campus in Japan, that is Hokkaido ...

"How Japan's First Beer Was Made: Exploring the Sapporo Beer Museum"

“How Japan’s First Beer Was Made: Exploring the Sapporo Beer Museum”

August 25th, 2014

When you come to Sapporo, you are supposed to drink some beers. Maybe, Sapporo Beer? If you love it, you ...

Military housing of Kotoni Tondenhei Village, Legend of Sapporo

Military housing of Kotoni Tondenhei Village, Legend of Sapporo

July 25th, 2014

This small house is a Military housing of Kotoni Tondenhei Village(琴似屯田兵村兵屋跡) at Kotoni Area, Nishi-ku the west of Sapporo. This ...

Sapporo Beer Garden and Sapporo Beer Museum: History of Japanese Beer

Sapporo Beer Garden and Sapporo Beer Museum: History of Japanese Beer

July 14th, 2014

Sapporo Beer Garden and Sapporo Beer Museum are located in the east of Sapporo urban area. This is the biggest ...

Botanic Garden, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University

Botanic Garden, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University

June 14th, 2014

This is the largest Garden in the urban area of Sapporo. It has remained as primeval forest. You can enjoy ...

Sapporo Olympic Museum in Okurayama

Sapporo Olympic Museum in Okurayama

June 14th, 2014

The museum is located in Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium. You can try a various kind of simulation game such as ...

Otaru and around

Rumoi, Soya and around


Hakodate

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church in Hakodate Motomachi Area

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church in Hakodate Motomachi Area

December 07th, 2014

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church is located in the foot of Mt.Hakodate, Hakodate Motomachi area. The former temporary building was founded by ...

The Former Hakodate Museum No.1&No.2 in Hakodate Park

The Former Hakodate Museum No.1&No.2 in Hakodate Park

November 17th, 2014

The Former Hakodate Museum No.1 and No.2 represent the oldest museums built in Western wooden style in Japan, designated as ...

Hakodate City Museum of Literature(函館市文学館)

Hakodate City Museum of Literature(函館市文学館)

October 30th, 2014

Hakodate City Museum of Literature(函館市文学館) is located in Bay Area, the west-ward of Hakodate city, very close to Hakodate City ...

Motoizaka Slope(基坂)near Hakodate Bay Area

Motoizaka Slope(基坂)near Hakodate Bay Area

October 30th, 2014

Motoizaka slope is located in Bay Area, the westward of Hakodate city. This is the base point for measuring a ...

Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples(函館市北方民族資料館)

Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples(函館市北方民族資料館)

October 30th, 2014

The Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples (函館市北方民族資料館) is situated in the Bay Area, adjacent to the Soma Company Building. ...

Soma Company Building(旧相馬株式会社ビル)near Hakodate Bay Area

Soma Company Building(旧相馬株式会社ビル)near Hakodate Bay Area

October 30th, 2014

The Soma Company Building (相馬株式会社ビル) is located near the Bay Area, directly opposite the Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples. ...

The Former Hakodate Branch Office of Hokkaido

The Former Hakodate Branch Office of Hokkaido

October 30th, 2014

The Former Hakodate Branch Office of Hokkaido Government (旧北海道函館支庁庁舎) is situated in Motomachi Park, adjacent to the former Public Hall ...

The Former Public Hall of Hakodate Ward(旧函館区公会堂)

The Former Public Hall of Hakodate Ward(旧函館区公会堂)

October 30th, 2014

The Former Public Hall of Hakodate Ward (旧函館区公会堂) sits at the base of Mt. Hakodate, overlooking Motomachi Park. This impressive wooden ...

Koryu-ji Temple in Hakodate(高龍寺)

Koryu-ji Temple in Hakodate(高龍寺)

October 28th, 2014

Koryu-ji Temple (高龍寺) is situated at the foot of Mt. Hakodate, near Hakodate Fishing Port on the northwest side of ...

The Former Soma Residence next to Hakodate Motomachi Park

The Former Soma Residence next to Hakodate Motomachi Park

October 28th, 2014

The Former Soma Residence is located in Motomachi, adjacent to Motomachi Park and uphill from the Former British Consulate. Teppei Soma ...

Matsumae and Esashi