A fashionable retro space you can feel the atmosphere of Scottish hometown of whiskey The "cool and humid climate" necessary for making whiskey, "being blessed with water", "being clear in the air", these conditions are all in the surplus. The Nikka Whiskey Hokkaido Factory is a fashionable retro space where you can feel the atmosphere of Scottish hometown of whiskey. Besides … [Read more...] about Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, Hokkaido
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Taushubetsu River Bridge, Hokkaido
Concrete arch bridge's appearance reflected on the lake surface is very beautiful "Taushubetsu River Bridge" is a bridge located in Nukabira Lake in Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido, and it appears only for a limited season. "Taushubetsu" means Ainu language "a river with birch trees". "Taushubetsu River Bridge" is a concrete arch bridge on the former Japanese National Railway … [Read more...] about Taushubetsu River Bridge, Hokkaido
Kamui Misaki (Cape Kamui), Hokkaido
One of the 100 beaches of Japan Shakotan Peninsula registered in Hokkaido heritage. The beautiful Shakotan ocean called "Shakotan Blue" is included in Niseko Shakotan Otaru Quasi-National Park and is designated as a marine park only in Hokkaido. National Route 229, which runs along the Shakotan Peninsula shoreline, is a truly spectacular road where the navy blue sea and cliffs … [Read more...] about Kamui Misaki (Cape Kamui), Hokkaido
Road to the Sky, Hokkaido
The road seemed to be connected to “heaven” "Road to the Sky" in Shiretoko Shari, Hokkaido, is a popular spot hidden behind. It is a straight road of about 18 kilometers that runs from Minehama in Shari Town to the Daiei area toward the Sea of Okhotsk. As seen from near the top of the hill, it is called by the nickname "Road to the Sky" because it looks as if the end of the … [Read more...] about Road to the Sky, Hokkaido
Snow Crystal Museum (Yuki no Bijutsukan), Hokkaido
An art museum with the theme of snow beauty and mystery "Yuki no Bijutsukan" (Snow Crystal Museum) located in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido is a museum which has the theme of beauty and mystery of snow. It is beauty that you can feel real snow and ice even in the summer, and it will be picturesque with everything you look. In Hokkaido Asahikawa where much snow falls, museums with … [Read more...] about Snow Crystal Museum (Yuki no Bijutsukan), Hokkaido
Kaminoko-ike Pond, Hokkaido
Crystal clear cobalt blue water "Kaminoko-ike Pond" (Pond of God's Child) in Kiyosato-cho, Shari-gun, east of Hokkaido changes the type of "blue" according to the season. It is a small waterside with strange beauty and tourists increasing rapidly in recent years. More than 60,000 people from all over the country visit "Kaminoko-ike Pond" every year. This pond is located in … [Read more...] about Kaminoko-ike Pond, Hokkaido
Otaru Kihinkan (Guest House), Hokkaido
A northern art mansion Otaru City in Hokkaido is a popular tourist spot in Hokkaido, located close to Sapporo. Otaru has many historical buildings such as "Otaru Kihinkan" (Guest House) and "Taisho Glass Museum". You can also enjoy cruising on the Otaru Canal and enjoy the night view of Otaru. It is also attractive that there are many markets such as Otaru Sankaku Market … [Read more...] about Otaru Kihinkan (Guest House), Hokkaido
YOSAKOI Soran Festival, Hokkaido
Mixed "Yosakoi Festival" and Hokkaido folk song "Soran Bushi" "YOSAKOI Soran Festival" is a feature of Sapporo in early summer. The dancers wearing "Naruko" (musical instrument), dressed in unique costumes, are enchanted by the dynamic performance. It is a big event that attracts about 2 million people every year. The festival is held in more than a dozen venues in the city, … [Read more...] about YOSAKOI Soran Festival, Hokkaido
Otaru Canal Cruise, Hokkaido
Beautiful scenery of old-fashioned, nostalgic canal buildings Otaru, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hokkaido, is symbolized by the Otaru Canal. In recent years, the number of tourists from overseas has also increased, making it a popular area along with Hakodate City in Hokkaido. The Otaru area is full of beautiful scenery and delicious food where red bricks … [Read more...] about Otaru Canal Cruise, Hokkaido
Shikaribetsuko Kotan, Hokkaido
Shikaribetsu Lake “Kotane”, a popular tourist destination in Hokkaido, is a village that exists only in winter on Shikaribetsu Lake. Lake Shibetsu “Kotan” is a phantom village where you can enjoy “because of the cold winter in Hokkaido”. Would you like to enjoy the world of silver, superb views, and hot springs as far as you can see? Introducing the light, hot springs and ice … [Read more...] about Shikaribetsuko Kotan, Hokkaido