The state-owned Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, which is directly connected to Hokkaido's great nature, is located in the center of a triangle that connects Sapporo's city center, Chitose Airport and Shikotsu Lake. It is located at the southern end of Sapporo City, 18 kilometers south of Sapporo city area and about 40 minutes by car. Hokkaido is the only national park with a vast … [Read more...] about Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, Hokkaido
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Sapporo Maruyama Zoo, Hokkaido
Sapporo City Maruyama Zoo is a zoo that breeds approximately 180 species of 900 animals, including mammals, birds and reptiles. It is a healing spot of Sapporo citizens near Sapporo city area. There have been fewer visitors, but in addition to Sapporo citizens, tourists from within and outside Hokkaido have come to visit in recent years. There was a time when the number of … [Read more...] about Sapporo Maruyama Zoo, Hokkaido
Cape Puyuni, Hokkaido
Hokkaido "Shiretoko" registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in July 2005. This peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is Shari-cho town on the west side and Rausu-cho town on the east side. It is Utoro of Shari-cho town that becomes base of Shiretoko sightseeing, and eight scenic spots that are easy to access from here are popular and called "Shiretoko Hakkei". Each has its … [Read more...] about Cape Puyuni, Hokkaido
Otaru Snow Light Path (Otaru Yukiakari no Michi), Hokkaido
It is an event where fantastic, romantic, and such words go well. Otaru, a historic port town located next to Sapporo. The atmosphere of the city is full of tourists at any time of the year. "Otaru Yukiakari no Michi" (Otaru Snow Light Path) (Otaru Yukiakari no Michi) is held every year in Otaru and the 21st event in 2019. Today, it is a popular event that 500,000 people visit … [Read more...] about Otaru Snow Light Path (Otaru Yukiakari no Michi), Hokkaido
Lake Shikotsu, Hokkaido
Lake Shikotsu boasting one of the most transparent in Japan has sightseeing spots such as gourmet using "Himemasu" (red salmon) specialty product called "chip" and "Tunnel of Moss" and furthermore enjoying activities using "kayak", etc. this lake has its own charm. One hour by car from Sapporo and "Lake Shikotsu" which is a natural lake of a suburban type in Hokkaido. While in … [Read more...] about Lake Shikotsu, Hokkaido
Mt. Moiwa, Hokkaido
"Mt. Moiwa" at an altitude of 531 meters located near the center of Sapporo city. It is also counted as one of the "New Three Major Night Scenes in Japan", and the night view that can be seen from the observation platform is very popular. In addition, Mt. Moiwa is crowded with mountaineers during the summer weekend. The night view of Mt. Moiwa is reputed as being very … [Read more...] about Mt. Moiwa, Hokkaido
Shikotsuko Hyoto Matsuri (Lake Shikotsu Ice Pillar Festival), Hokkaido
Created by ice and the fantastically lighted up world are beauty Lake Shikotsu in Chitose city, Hokkaido, the high transparency is one of the best in the whole country. The beautiful water that is qualified as No. 1 in the water quality survey is shining deep and beautiful light blue called “Lake Shikotsu Blue". In addition, there are facilities such as Lake Shikotsu Onsen and … [Read more...] about Shikotsuko Hyoto Matsuri (Lake Shikotsu Ice Pillar Festival), Hokkaido
Asahiyama Zoo, Hokkaido
"Asahiyama Zoo", surrounded by the majestic nature of Hokkaido, opened in 1967 as Asahikawa's first zoo. Since then, half a century of history has its ups and downs, became attracted to the media, sometimes taken up in dramas and the like. Even now when the temporary boom settles down, it continues to be loved by citizens and tourists as a unique and attractive zoo. Asahiyama … [Read more...] about Asahiyama Zoo, Hokkaido