Travel / Tourism Spots in Hokkaido Area

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Travel / Tourism

Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway

3.5

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Otarushi Mogami 2-16-15

The ropeway connects Mt. Tengu, the symbol of Otaru, from the foot of the mountain to the summit in about four minutes. In the daytime you can see views of Otaru City looking like a miniature garden below, Otaru port and Ishikari Bay, and on clear days you can see as far Mt. Shokanbetsu and the Shakotan Peninsula. The observation deck at the summit has been awarded one star in the Michelin Green Guide to Japan. In the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful night views of Otaru, said to be one of the top three night views in Hokkaido. Enjoy a nostalgic evening with views over the city like jewels sparkling in the night.

Cool little ski area. Some quite challenging terrain to be found. Also nice bit of gentle area for learners. Easy access on a bus from Otaru.
Asahikawa Kitasaito Garden

4.0

61 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Miyashitadori 7-9 Nijima Nijo 1

A huge garden sprawling the west side of Asahikawa Station, rather unusual in Japan. Serving as a pedestrian path connecting to the rest of the city, a flood plain splays on the south side with the Chubetsu River running through it. The garden itself is divided into several theme-based areas such as a grass garden, flower garden, and terrace. The garden's plants are maintained by dedicated gardeners and events are held here periodically.

A wetland in a watercourse leads to flower gardens and a childrens play area. It is just a couple of blocks from the main railway station and has toilets, a shop and a dining area. I did like the...
Roadside Station Iwanai

3.0

44 Reviews

Transportation

Hokkaido Iwanaiguniwanaichou Mandai 47-4

Roadside station in Iwanai Town, Iwanai County, Hokkaido. Come to Tara-Maru-Kan, a tour guide center based on a yacht, to get tourist information. Come and see locally made specialties in the Special Products Exhibition Corner. Visit nearby cultural centers such as the art gallery or Iwanai Local Culture Center.

周辺に食事をする場所がたくさんありますお昼頃に着くスケジュールでドライブが良いかとここではダチョウの卵の殻を買うことが出来ます殻に絵を書いても良し、加工して電球を入れてお洒落な照明にしても良しもちろんそのまま部屋に置くだけで素敵なインテリアになります家族にいらないと言われても購入することをお勧めします
Kawayu Eco-Museum Center

4.0

56 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kawakamigunteshikagachou Kawayuonsen 2-2-6

Located in the Akan Mashu National Park, this nature encounter center combines field experience and a building where the natural environment, history and culture of the local Mashu region are introduced. In addition to the panel and model displays, one can take free guided walks, and craft-making out of the natural materials. The second floor is used for community space where one can enjoy a coffee, high-definition videos or relax in the space to just enjoy viewing the woodlands.

Quite a bit of the information is in English and this is made very well to learn about the nature in the area- highly recommended to stop and read about where you are, the wildlife and plants of the...
Roadside Station Misogi-no-sato Kikonai

4.0

58 Reviews

Transportation

Hokkaido Kamisogunkikonaichou Honchou 338-14

Roadside station along Hokkaido Route 383 in Kikonai Town, Kamiiso, Hokkaido. Located right by Kikonai Station on the Hokkaido Bullet Train Line, here you can find their resident tourism concierges. Try the Misogi salt ice cream, or popular Italian restaurant Dounan de's Ocuda Spirits, supervised by the internationally successful chef Masayuki Okuda. The building was also constructed using local Japanese cypress.

木古内駅の真ん前にある道の駅です。種類豊富な土産品売場やしっかりしたレストランなど、非常に良い道の駅で便利に利用できました。
HAKODATE JOMON CULTURE CENTER

4.5

34 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Hakodateshi Usujirichou 551-1

The HAKODATE JOMON CULTURE CENTER is located at the Jomon-Roman Minamikayabe roadside rest area. The CENTER displays large numbers of artifacts excavated from Jomon era archeological sites in Hakodate, particularly from the Minamikayabe Jomon sites. A Chuku Dogu (Hollow Clay Figure) which was Hokkaido’s first designated National Treasure is on permanent display. The HAKODATE JOMON CULTURAL CENTER is around 40 minutes’ drive from Hakodate Airport, and around 90 minutes from JR Hakodate Station.

This is a museum dedicated to prehistoric Japan, the Jomon period. Was neat since most museums focus on later periods in Japanese history. The building is newer and makes good use of sunlight with...
Roadside Station Mitsuishi

3.0

50 Reviews

Transportation

Hokkaido Hidakagunshinhidakachou Mitsuishikerimai 161-2

Roadside Station in Shinhidaka Town, Hidaka County, Hokkaido. Visit the shops as you enjoy the beach and swim in the ocean in Mitsuishi-Kaihin Park. Campervans are also permitted, just see the reception desk in the Roadside Station. The facility also has coin operated showers and laundry facilities, as well as shops where you can purchase souvenir seafood.

バンガローのあるオートキャンプ場や温泉施設も併設する道の駅で、海に面しているのでロケーションが良いです。漁協直営の特産品販売センターでは、日高産の昆布やツブ貝などが並んでいましたが種類・品数は少なめでした。ホットドッグをテイクアウトしましたが、テラス席やベンチがないので困りましまございません。
Hokkaido Governor’s Official Residence

4.0

53 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitaichijounishi 16-chome

The Hokkaido Governor’s Official Residence is a designated National Registered Tangible Cultural Property. It was built using the half-timbered construction method, and the red color of the exposed posts and beams contrasts strikingly with the white lime plaster. The garden, with its beautiful green lawns, is open to the public from spring through to autumn; on sunny days, it is a great place for a stroll.

The Governors mansion is in a very pleasant park, with a stream running through it. The park is well looked after. The mansion is striking, it also has a collection of interesting curios, It is...
"Sapporo Ainu Cultural Promotion Center ""Sapporo Pirka Kotan"""

4.0

38 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Minami-ku Koganeyu 27

A center dedicated to indigenous Ainu culture. The concrete exterior walls of the facility are decorated with Ainu patterns. The facility was built so that local residents could learn about Ainu culture and history as well as to pass on and deepen understanding of Ainu culture. Some 300 pieces of traditional Ainu clothing, ritual tools, and items used in daily life are displayed inside the museum. There's also an information corner where you can peruse videos and books. Outside, there are recreations of a traditional Ainu home, grain cellar, and pen used to keep bear cubs.

It took us 45 mins going and 1 hr 15 min coming back. It took us 20 walking to the museum Sr. Legs. Was it worth it iffy. Had some things and gifts only a teddy bear no carved Bears or head set. To...
Kamishihoro Town Railway Museum

4.0

55 Reviews

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Hokkaido Kato-gun Kamishihorocho Nukabira Gensen Go

This cultural facility exhibits materials related to the former National Railway Shihoro line, which was decommissioned in 1987. The museum is located in the remains of the former Nukabira Station, and displays rails and trains actually used on the line. Inside the building, you can watch a film taken from the driver's seat back when the line was in use, showing the run from Obihiro Station to Nukabira Station. There are exhibits of rail maps, explanations of the history of the Shihoro line, pictures of construction, and track maintenance tools as well, all recreating that time in Shihoro's history. The authentic enamel station name signs and nostalgic timetables are hugely popular with rail fans.

旧国鉄士幌線の資料館で入館料は１００円と安いです。もともと糠平駅だった場所を資料館として活用しているようです。廃線跡の線路上を歩いたりと貴重な体験ができました。タウシュベツ川橋梁とセットで訪れると見識も増すと思います。
Roadside Station Star Plaza Ashibetsu

3.5

41 Reviews

Transportation

Hokkaido Ashibetsushi Kitayonjouhigashi 1-1

Roadside Station in Ashibetsu City, Hokkaido. This roadside station offers tourist information, shops that sell local specialties such as cheese and butter, and various restaurants where you can enjoy a variety of Japanese, Chinese and Western cuisine. At the Hoshi no Furu Sato Hyakunen Kinenkan (which celebrates they city's 100th anniversary) you can see local life in the coal mines in the Magic Vision Small Theater, as well as the starry sky in the Star Done.

Chances upon this on our drive down towards Nakafurano and decided to take a detour to check out the Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park which houses the super tall statue of guanyin. Seeing guanyin in...
Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Minami-ku Makomanaikouen 1-1

A multipurpose facility located in Sapporo City. The stadium has ice hockey, figure skating, and other competitive sport rinks and courts. The facility also has an adjoining gymnasium where badminton and table tennis games are held. The arena is also used for sports classes and as a concert venue. Some of the arena's facilities are only available for use in summer or winter.
Lake Akan

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kushiroshi Akanchouakankonsen

Located within Akan National Park, Lake Akan is the fifth largest freshwater lake in Hokkaido. Lake Akan is famous as the habitat of the Marimo alga and the Kokanee landlocked salmon, both of which have been designated as Special Natural Monuments. In winter, the entire lake freezes over, enabling people to enjoy winter activities and sports such as fishing for Japanese Pond Smelt through the ice-skating, etc.
Seikatei

4.0

52 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Kita-ku Kita 7-jo nishi 7

This building, a fusion of western and Japanese architectural styles, was built to be a rest station for the Meiji Emperor on his 1880 visit to Hokkaido. A symbol of Hokkaido's age of development, the interior is open for tours.

明治天皇が北海道に行幸された時に休憩所として使われた建物。当時は偕楽園として広大な広さを有していましたが、今はこの場所と向かいにある公園が偕楽園の名残です。清華亭の中には地元ボランティアさんがいて色々な話を聞かせてくれます。入場は無料です。興味のある方は是非来てみてください。
Sounkyo Visitor Center

4.0

49 Reviews

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Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Kamikawacho Sounkyo

This facility provides advice and information about nature learning and experiences with the theme of interactions between people and the nature of Daisetsuzan National Park. It has exhibits using hi-vision videos and dioramas, and teaches about Daisetsuzan throughout the four seasons.

One would not expect plenty of wildlife in a visitor center, but Sounkyo definitely top the list. Young children will go gaga over the amount of animal display, from a huge bear, birds of all...
Asahiyama Zoo Club Main Gate Shop

3.5

36 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Asahikawashi Higashiasahikawachou Kuranuma Asahiyama zoo

This shop is located on the main gate of Asahiyama Zoo, opposite Totori-no-mura, in Higashi Asahikawa Town, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. They sell original souvenirs associated with the Asahiyama Zoo, such as stuffed animals, various goods, and sweets. There’s also a food area in the shop offering easy-to-eat snacks such as Hokkaido-style soup curry and curry udon. The wide aisles in the shop make it easy to access for wheelchair users and parents with strollers.

正門shopという通り、入ってすぐ左手になります。いわゆるお土産やさん。（食堂もありました）マスキングテープやキーホルダー、お菓子といった動物園のオリジナルグッズが多数あります。
Kobunkan

3.5

53 Reviews

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Hokkaido Kushiroshi Omachi 2-1-12

The Kokubunkan museum, a building with a distinctive brick exterior, has displays relating to famous poet Ishikawa Takuboku. The building was originally constructed in 1908 for use by the former “Kushiro Shimbun” newspaper (since taken over by the “Hokkaido Shimbun”); Ishikawa spent 76 days working here as a reporter for the “Kushiro Shimbun.” The museum’s displays include letters exchanged between Ishikawa and his friends and acquaintances in Kushiro, photographs, etc. The museum also has information about monuments engraved with poems by Ishikawa in Kushiro City.

釧路川幣舞橋から徒歩すぐのところに佇む旧釧路新聞社社屋です。１９０８年建築のレンガ造りの社屋を平成5年に復元された建物です。1階には釧路港資料館とカフェ。2階が石川啄木資料館になってます。小樽から釧路駅に降り立った啄木がたった７６日の滞在期間に意外に浮名を流したことがわりますね。写真を見るとそこそこイケメンですかね。・・・・
"Road Station Biei ""Shirogane Biruke"""

3.5

38 Reviews

Transportation

Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Bieicho Shirogane

"This information center is located inside ""Biruke no Mori,"" where you can see the Tokachi mountain range. It was reopened after renovations in May 2018 as Roadside Station Biei shirogane biruke. You can view sightseeing information on an 80-inch monitor and enjoy beautiful images in VR. In addition, they also sell souvenirs and have a park golf course."

ハンバーガー屋の男性がタメ口上から目線で話してくる。2度と行かない。ハンバーガー食べようとしたが諦めた。
Otaru Museum canal building

4.0

49 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Otarushi Ironai 2-1-20

This museum, just a 10-minute walk in the direction of the Otaru Canal from Otaru Station, houses a collection of Otaru's history and nature artifacts. The main depository is located just a 20-minute walk beyond the museum, for which the museum combination admission ticket is valid for 2 days. The Canal Museum was built in 1893, and redesigned from the treasured stone masonry Former Otaru Warehouse, making the museum itself a highly valued asset. In the museum, a life-size replicated broad street of Otaru during its heyday, the Taisho period (1912-1926), is on display where one can enjoy using the old-fashioned telephone and the organ.

Based on my pre-study of the recommended sightseeing routes, we first visited Otaru General Museum Unga-kan (Canal Museum). The museum occupies the northern section of a timber-framed stone storage...
Roadside Station Kuromatsunai

4.0

28 Reviews

Transportation

Hokkaido Suttsugunkuromatsunaichou Shiroikawa 8-10

The roadside station is on National Route 5 in Kuromatsunai Town, Suttsu County, Hokkaido. It has a bakery on site, which makes over 60 types of bread using 100% Hokkaido grown wheat. They also have a pizza restaurant, Pizza Do, where pizza artists bake yours to order, making it a hit with tourists and locals alike.

札幌と函館のほぼ中間地点にある道の駅。洒落た欧風調の建物でした。ここはピザとパンが売りのようで焼きたてのピザを食べてる人を多々見かけました。パンもほぼ売り切れてて少しだけ残ってた調理パンを購入。今日の宿で夜食でいただくことにしました。近隣の道の駅とは少々毛色が異なりチーズ・ワインの販売や四国の姉妹都市の品が販売されてました。観光客のみならず地元民の憩いの場となってるような道の駅でした。

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Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.