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Biei - A Spectacle to Behold! Rolling Hills and Rainbow Fields!Biei is a small but popular area found in the middle of Hokkaido Prefecture. Created from the Volcanic eruption of Mt. Tokachi-dake, the natural rolling hills are home to some of Japan's most fertile ground.
Because of this an abundance of amazingly delicious produce is harvest each season! ,The landscape and hard work of the farmers making their living in Biei has led to an amazing sight to behold. With this, amatuer and professional photographers the world over visit here to improve their skills and to try their hand at capturing an amazing picturesque scenery.
It is this place that has created some world renowned photography stars such as Toshiki Nakanishi, one of Japan's leading scenery photographers and introduced by Canon on various projects
You can see a selection of some of his pictures below.,
The Philosophy Tree was named after the way it appeared slanting as if in thought. Due to this it received an inordinate amount of media attention, leading it to be inundated with people trying to clamour for a shot with the tree.
However being in the middle of private farmland, it meant that a whole host of visitors trespassed on the land. With so many people visiting the tree, it became a huge risk of contamination to the field itself, and so in 2016.
But this in itself created problems, with people that don't know it doesn't exist trying to find the tree and tresspassing in other areas.,
The Seven Star Tree is famous for being on the packet of Seven Stars Cigerettes, a famous brand here in Japan. From then it became a spot to visit for those wishing to see it in real life.
The tree is also located close to the road making it easy to get close enough for a great picture, without actually trespassing.
,With visitor numbers reaching over 17,000,000 people each year, it is no wonder that problems arise.
In 2018 alone, there was a 20% increase of visitors from Taiwan, South Korea and China.
In particular, the majority of this increase in Winter with a large number of tourist coming in from South Korea, with their aim to find and take pictures at iconic sightseeing spots.
As well as this, the lovers of Japanese foods, its onsens and powder snow, and the lure of a pre Olympic Japan also brought in Chinese skiers.
Additionally, an increase of arrivals from Finland via the Helsinki⇔ New Chitose Airport, and the Seoul⇔ Asahikawa connections that were created recently could be seen.
Finally due to programs making it possible to experience farmlife, this also had an effect.
But while there has been amazing visitors keeping to the paths and being polite, on the other hand there are those that visit and go against standard rules and manners, such as trespassing and parking in the middle of farming lanes that the farmers use for tractors.
This is getting worse, and the blame doesn’t lie just with normal visitors.
Due to the large effect that so called “influencers” have, when they also trespass on the fields for the “perfect shot” or take pictures and upload them on SNS, there is an immediate increase of their followers visiting trying to get the same shot or the same angle for themselves.
,With this comes problems such as the risk of contamination via pests bought from overseas. While it may seem small, just one outside contamination can risk a whole field and in turn, a farmers livelyhood.
However, one of the biggest causes of this problem, is that the visitors simply don’t know that it’s wrong, that the correct information isn’t available. So something must be done to help combat this. ,Because of these problems, and the fact that the visitors and the farmers ideals aren't aligning, the area's people have been collating ideas on how to change things! They have arrived on using crowdfunding to bring about change!
The idea is to change how people thing of the area, by raising money to create special signs that will be digitally interactive as well as allow for people to donate to individual farmers. By doing so, they hope that the visitors can understand that both the lands are private, as well as see how much work goes into making this type of land.
The project can be found on Japankuru Funding at: https://en.japankurufunding.com/projects/bieiprotection/
And their Facebook Page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/farmland.biei/#hokkaido#tour#biei
One of the Best Japanese Skincare Brands THE GINZA: THE GINZA ORIGINAL COLLECTIONWhen it comes to a snowy winter, where in Japan do you think of first?
Hokkaido of course!
Depending on where you are in the world, the weather is either warm with the summer sun or a cold winter with a windchill of -30℉. Either way, Japan's Hokkaido makes a great escape for those who are looking for a beautiful winter wonderland. Being covered in a blanket of snow most during the winter, Hokkaido is a great place for those looking for ski and snowboard resorts in Japan. Skiing along with Sapporo's Snow Festival are two are the most popular things to do in Hokkaido during the winter. What are other recommended spots to go to in Hokkaido during the winter? Below includes a short list of some of our favorite places as well as introducing a new collection from Shiseido's high-end brand THE GINZA that allows one to protect their skin while being around such harsh weather conditions.,①
Furano (富良野),- Furano -
Located in the heart of Hokkaido is a place known for its range of beautiful colors of lavender, poppies, and so on during the spring and summer. In the winter, it is a snow country that offers some of Japan's most famous ski resorts. It makes sense that it would be such a popular skiing and snowboarding spot due to it hosting the FIS Downhill World Cup 10 times and regularly hosts National and International ski and snowboard events including the 2005 and 2006 Snowboard World Cup. Even if you aren't into skiing and snowboarding, this is still a place to enjoy its beauty.,②
Otaru (小樽),- Otaru Music Box Museum (小樽オルゴール) -
The Otaru Music Box Museum is a store offering hundreds of beautiful music boxes. There are six branches in Otaru, but the one right by the Otaru Canal is the biggest in Japan. This wooden three-story building was originally built as a warehouse in the Meiji era and became a music box hall in 1912. Once you open the doors the dimly lit building shines with all the music coming from their music boxes. Just walking around the store is looking at all the different designed music boxes is fun, but you are very likely to find a piece of Otaru to bring home with you like we did!
❄Otaru Music Box Museum (小樽オルゴール堂)
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5min walk from JR Minami Otaru Station (南小樽駅),③
Biei (美瑛),- Shirahige Waterfall (白ひげの滝) -
At Bei Hot Springs area there is a beautiful waterfall called Shirahige Waterfall, meaning "white beard waterfall". The waterfall that emerges from the cracks in the rock looks like a white beard, hence the name. Because the water that runs down comes from the local hot spring, it will not freeze despite being in the middle of winter. The surrounding elements, the snow, water, and rocks, create a unique color of blue for the river which is breathtaking.
❄Shirahige Waterfall (白ひげの滝)
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JR Biei Station (美瑛駅) - take a bus from there,Perfect Japanese Skincare for the Winter
High-quality Japanese skincare brand THE GINZA, which is known to fit any skin type has selected a number of their products to use as a set creating "THE GINZA ORIGINAL COLLECTION" which went on sale for the first time at the end of 2018. Inside the set contains products from makeup remover to moisturizers, also included are limited travel size bottles. Available at airports and duty-free shops, we took the chance to check it out while at the Hokkaido airport while waiting on our flight., THE GINZA ORIGINAL COLLECTION
This Set Contains:
DEEP CLEANSING OIL / 200ml
CREAMY CLEANSING FOAM / 130g
ENERGIZING LOTION / 200ml
MOISTURIZING EMULSION / 150g
SUPERIOR COTTON / 60 pieces
Plus Free Travel Size Gifts:
CREAMY CLEANSING FOAM / 30g
ENERGIZING LOTION / 52ml
MOISTURIZING EMULSION / 42g
SUPERIOR COTTON / 12 pieces
Price: 50,400yen (tax free),You can purchase "THE GINZA ORIGINAL COLLECTION" at the following airport international terminals and city duty-free shops:
Hokkaido New Chitose Airport, Haneda Airport, Narita Airport, Chubu International Airport,
Kansai Airport, Hiroshima Airport, Fukuoka Airport, Naha Airport
Tokyo Japan Duty Free GINZA, LOTTE Duty Free Tokyo Ginza,
Tokyo Takashimaya Duty Free Shop, Fukuoka Tenjin Duty Free Shop,Makeup Remover
THE GINZA DEEP CLEANSING OIL
200mL 6,000yen (without tax),This is high-quality mineral cleansing oil gently removes not just makeup but impurities in the air leaving your skin feeling beautiful and smooth. Push the pump twice on a dry palm and apply it for 1-2 minutes making a spiral motion, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.,Facial Cleanser
THE GINZA CREAMY CLEANSING FOAM
130g 6,000yen (without tax),Getting rid of dirt and grime is very important but if you only look at washing power, the skin will become more irritated resulting in it becoming rough or dry often. This face wash has a distinctive foaming characteristic, that cleans the dirt and other harmful things lurking in the skin without harming the skin with its moisture-rich bubbles and gentle bubbles.,Lotion
THE GINZA ENERGIZING LOTION
200mL 18,000yen (without tax),Moisturizing is one of the most important steps in skincare. This high function lotion that moisturizes permeates instantaneously into the outermost layers of the skin giving you the energized woken up sensation. Apply plenty of product to a cotton pad and spread evenly across the face, leaving the skin feeling moisturized.,Moisturizer
THE GINZA MOISTURIZING EMULSION
150g 20,000yen (without tax),Facial Cotton
THE GINZA SUPERIOR COTTON
60sheets 400yen (without tax),
In addition to the above combination of goods, there is also a selection of travel groups in THE GINZA ORIGINAL COLLECTION. These special travel sizes allow you to use THE GINZA to maintain your skin while you are away from home.
Free Travel Size Gifts included:
(from left to right)
SUPERIOR COTTON / 12 tablets
CREAMY CLEANSING FOAM / 30g
ENERGIZING LOTION / 52ml
MOISTURIZING EMULSION / 42g,New Chitose International Terminal
SHISEIDO New Chitose Airport Store
As mentioned earlier, the "THE GINZA ORIGINAL COLLECTION" can only be purchased at a Japanese airport and a few special duty-free department stores. The SHISEIDO store in the international terminal of the New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido is one of those places that sells the collection set, and their specially informed staff were able to give us all sorts of useful information and introduced other tax-free limited items. You really get a lot for what you pay for, so if you are one who likes shopping duty-free at airports you won't want to miss this opportunity.,SHISEIDO Duty Free Store
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Getting to Hokkaido from Tokyo by Ship | Shosen Mitsui Ferry SunflowerHokkaido, the winter wonderland of Japan. More and more people are realizing Hokkaido's charm and beauty and making it a must-visit destination while in Japan. But what are the best ways to get to Hokkaido from Tokyo? The bullet train and airplane are obvious answers, but for those who want to experience something different, we have something for you! Awhile ago JAPANKURU introduced a ferry that you can take from Ibaraki Prefecture to Hokkaido. We have talked about the overall system of the ferry, things to do before boarding in Ibaraki...but we have yet to mention what to do once you actually arrive in Hokkaido! Thus as a final part of our ferry series, JAPANKURU is taking a closer look at why you should be visiting Hokkaido next time you plan your trip to Japan, and what to do after you arrive at Hokkaido's Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal.,In case you missed it in our past articles, the first thing you need to do is head to the Oarai Port Ferry Terminal. There are 2 different ways to get to there; car or bus. There is a more detailed information on getting to Oarai Port Ferry Terminal from Tokyo here. Once you arrive you can buy or pick up your tickets at the front counter and wait to board. It is also important to mention that there are 2 different ferries; evening ferry and night ferry. If leaving from Oarai the two depart times are 7:45pm and 1:45am. So choosing the time depends on your schedule.
📅 Make a reservation here!
💴 MOL Ferry prices here!,There are really a lot of ways getting to Hokkaido, but a new, more original way of getting there is by ferry. It really is one of the most low key ways of traveling. Like mentioned before, starting at Oarai Port Ferry Terminal in Ibaraki, all you need to get is be sure you have your tickets and you are ready to board. From there it is smooth sailing. You will have a room on board to sleep and relax along with a restaurant, public bath, and more to make your transfer stress free. Once you wake up, you'll be in Hokkaido! What are some of the things to see once you arrive in Hokkaido though? Below are some of the places we went to afterwards and had a wonderful time. ,Noboribetsu Onsen (登別温泉) is one of the best and most famous hot spring resorts in Hokkaido. A large amount of Noboribetsu's many types of hot spring water surfaces in the spectacular Jigokudani or "Valley of Hell" (or "Hell Valley" depending who you ask) just above the resort town. Noboribetsu is part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park which is an interesting contrast of volcanic rock and beautiful blue lakes and skies. ,If you are in Otaru, you should really stop by the Otaru Music Box Store. Originally built as a warehouse in the Meiji era, it has a long history of becoming the music box hall it is today in 1912. There are many music box stores and museums all around Japan, but this one in Otaru is said to be the biggest of them all. Just look for the big wooden clock tower!
🎶Main Building of the Otaru Music Box Museum (小樽オルゴール堂)
🏢4-1 Sumiyo-cho, Otaru, Hokkaido
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🚙Car rental map Code: 493 661 522*51
🚉5min walk from JR Minami Otaru Station (南小樽駅)
⏰: 9am～6pm
💻Otaru Music Box Museum (ENG) ,The symbol of Otaru, if not Hokkaido, is the Otaru Canal and it is normally a MUST visit tourist spot in Hokkaido. Completed in the year 1923, when Japan had Westernized, the canal was built to support shipping boats increasing in Hokkaido. Along the canal are beautiful old buildings true to Otaru's red brick history that is most beautiful at night when the gas lamps are light. If interested you can even take an Otaru Canal cruise that reminds you of those gondolas rides you see in Italian movies.
🌉Otaru Canal (小樽運河)
🏢5 Minatomachi, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
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🚙Car rental map Code: 493 690 414*35
🚉10min walk from JR Otaru Station (小樽駅),Just in case you do not make it to Hokkaido during the winter but want to be around the snow, we recommend Hokkaido Ice Pavilion. Becoming an all year long ice world, the pavilion is kept -20℃ (-4℉) and you can choose 5 different ways to experience just HOW COLD that really is! We tried the frozen towel, but banana hammer also caught our attention. Taking things a bit further, visitors can experience -40℃ (-40℉) which is the coldest temperature you can experience in Japan! If you would like to explore winter activities in Hokkaido, this is a place you should visit.
,Located 600 meters above sea leven in the Shirogane hot spring village of Biei City, this waterfall stands more than 30 meters tall. The water flowing down the gaps between the rocks resembles a white beard, earning it the name Shirohige (white beard). The water springs from beneath the rocks and falls with force to the rocks below, creating a beautiful splash of cobalt blue.,Go further downstream from Shirahige and you will run into Blue Pond (青い池). Blue Pond is a man-made pond that is surrounded by trees at about 500m (1640ft) above sea level. Originally made to protect the town of Biei from volcanic mudflows, it gets its stunning blue color from the Biei River itself. After water from the surrounding waterfalls and hot springs containing aluminum in Biei River mixed in with the hot springs containing sulfur from Iou River (硫黄川), there would be a blueish reflection once the light hit it. Thus giving its name the "Blue River". During the winter when snow and ice cover the lake, lights are shined along the area so even during the winter you get a lovely view.
🌲Blue Pond (青い池)
🏢Shirogane, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
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🚙Car rental map Code: 349 569 814*88
🚉JR Biei Station (美瑛駅) - take a bus from there
🚌Dohoku Bus information from Biei Station
💻Biei Tourism page (ENG),
Regardless of the season, Hokkaido is truly a beautiful place to visit.
Yeah, winters are cold, but summers are cool and brisk.
It is probably the best place to experience unspoiled wilderness and nature along with enjoying all the yummy food like corn, ice cream, cantaloupe, miso ramen, and of course fresh seafood (especially sea urchin and crab).
Once you visit, you will definitely fall in love with Hokkaido just like we did., 🌞Evening Ferry🚢
・Oarai ➡ Tomakomai: Depart at 7:45pm, arrive at 1:30pm (next day)
・Tomakomai ➡ Oarai: Depart at 6:45pm, arrive at 2:00pm (next day)
🌙Midnight Ferry🚢
・Oarai ➡ Tomakomai: Depart at 1:45am, arrive at 7:45pm
・Tomakomai ➡ Oarai: Depart at 1:30am, arrive at 7:30pm
🚢Ferry Sunflower (フェリーさんふらわあ)
Passenger Terminal: Oarai Port Ferry Terminal
🏢Chuo 2, Oaraimachi Port, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki
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Passenger Terminal: Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal
🏢1-2-34 Irifunecho, Tomakomai, Hokkaido
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Hokkaido Hotel: Recommended Otaru HotelOtaru (小樽) is a small harbor city in Hokkaido, Japan about half an hour northwest of Sapporo. It used to be a major fishing and trade port in Hokkaido, now it is a very popular tourist spot. Whether you want to see the famous Otaru Canal first, historic sites from Meiji, or go to the shopping street in Kojimachi, it's important to find a good place to stay where you can access everything.
Which is why this time JAPANKURU wanted to share a hotel that's newly opened, Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal. A hotel that not only is close to popular tourist spots, but provides great breakfast, a relaxing bath, and rooms with a fashionable theme!
⬟ HOTEL TORIFITO OTARU CANAL ⬟
Official Website (JPN) 💻 Reservation Page (JPN),Other than the very famous Otaru Canal, Otaru is known for its Western-style buildings of stone and brick. Following that famous motif, the hotel halls and lobby of Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal is red brick. It's designed to look like a warehouse arch, with soft lighting and wooden floor, and when you walk through the front door, you can feel it. Everything is very calm and comfortable and there is a seating area next to the check-in counter which is a good place to wait and have a cup of coffee. The coffee is only available for a few hours, but when it is available it is free!
⏰🏨CHECK-IN 3pm / CHECK-OUT 11am
☕Free coffee available: 2pm-7pm,There are various room types, but they are broken down into 4 main design concepts. Since the main difference is the concept, we're going to introduce those 4 designs. To get more of an idea of the room types or what they look like, check out Hotel Torifito Canal's room page. Or their reservation page (both in Japanese)
,
⬟ Warehouse Concept (倉庫) ⬟
Set up with red brick walls, wooden furniture, and
warm earth-tone colors to represent a warehouse,
this room also provides a mini bar with a barrel as a motif and
a desk mirror that is shaped as a
a ship's wheel.,
⬟ Soft Stone Concept (軟石) ⬟
This room's concept is based on the stone used on buildings from Taisho to the early Showa period,
which was called
"Wall Street in the North".
The interior is similar to
the Warehouse rooms,
however here the color scheme uses different gray tones, creating a more stylish and calm sense.,
⬟ Zen Concept (禅) ⬟
You would think since it has a tatami floor, it would be called "Japanese style room" or something of the sort,
however the theme of this room is "Zen", something relaxing and modern.
With a serene color scheme of black ink and white wood on the walls, along with grass color and fine Japanese designs all over is said to guide those in the room to zen. If you don't get the relaxing feeling while being in the room, don't worry!
At least you won't have to worry about you or your kids rolling off the bed!
The beds are so low to the ground, they are easy to climb up on.,
⬟ Secret Base (秘密基地) ⬟
This room incorporates a bunk bed/sofa,
making your stay fun for those with a playful side!
Great for a family of four or a group of friends.
Just close the doors and batten up the hatches,
and you've got your secret base.,Traveling can be exhausting, so we are always thankful for Japanese hotel's big public bath.
There are two bathhouses, men's and women's, at Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal and they alternate rooms daily. There are beautiful murals on the walls done by popular Japanese painters, one room has a painting of Mt. Yotei (羊蹄山) and the other the Otaru Canal (小樽運河). Since the rooms alternate daily, it gives you a chance to soak in both rooms!
⏰♨ Hours: 3pm-1am, 6am-10am,Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal has a highly recommended breakfast full of special originated in Hokkaido dishes and ingredients. One food that particularly caught our attention is known as Hokkaido's soul food, "ankake yakisoba." Ankake yakisoba (あんかけ焼きそば) consists of hard, crispy yakisoba noodles that are covered with a thick sauce known as "an." If you have ever tried or heard of Nagasaki's "sara udon", it's similar to that. It's definitely worth a try!!
It's also worth mentioning, that Hokkaido's milk is probably some of the best, most creamy milk you have ever had. We eventually lost count of how many glasses we had here for breakfast. Something else you can only get in Hokkaido is a drink similar to "Yakult" (ヤクルト), a probiotic lactobacillus dairy drink, by the name of Soft Katsugen (ソフトカツゲン). Try a cup when you have breakfast at Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal, your taste buds and tummy will thank you!
⏰🍞Breakfast: 6:30-10:00 (last order time: 9:30),We asked those that live in Otaru, and they said most people when they come to Hokkaido they stay in Sapporo then drive to Otaru just because they don't know where they can stay. However, if you stayed in Otaru, not only will you be granted the freedom to travel around freely, you are more likely to find an open room whereas in Sapporo hotels would be full. Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal, regardless of location, room type, breakfast or bathhouse, brings unparalleled satisfaction to our journey. So how about trying and staying at Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal when traveling to Hokkaido!?
🏨Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
💻Homepage (Japanese)
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Our Recommendation "Pick" of Hokkaido★Explore Ohashi Cherry Farms OrchardsReceiving an award from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Award (the highest award in the National Fruit Contest), second generation owner Masakazu Ohashi's love of sharing his product with others beams through his smile! Ohashi Cherry Farms has been around for over 50 years and inturn, has a lot of special historical information about it. The harvest season is from mid-June to late August, which is part of Japan's rainy season. No worries though! Ohashi Cherry Farms has the largest indoor orchard in Japan (11 acres!) and an all-weather dome, so nothing will get in your way of eating all the cherries you want!,This is the owner, Mr. Masakazu Ohashi, who I said has the most brilliant smile and sincere heart. Ohashi Cherry Farms gets visiters from all over the world, so to make things easier for the visiterns there is a translation service and fromm Wi-Fi. Hokkaido is known for it's many beautiful places, and Ohashi Cherry Farms is one of them!!
🍒Ohashi Cherry Farms🍒
Open Hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Cherry Season: normally late June - late August (dates varies on the weather)
Other Fruit Season: late August - early October (a variety of fruits available!)
Official Site Admission Fee Info
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Car Rental Trip in Hokkaido with NISSAN Rent-A-Car!Other than the famous Sapporo where you can see the "Snow Festival" every winter, there are many other interesting and beautiful places in Hokkaido that you should visit!
Let's see where we will take you to in this 1,000 kilometers (or more?) long trip!!,New Chitose Airport: Get your Nissan rental car at the airport
Sapporo: Highly recommend you to spend 1 night in Sapporo
Furano and Biei: Must-visit places for a rental car trip
Asahikawa: Famous for the zoos and Asahikawa ramen
Abashiri: Prison Museum and Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum
Shiretoko: World Heritage Site
Lake Akan and Lake Mashu: Personally I prefer the clear Lake Mashu
Yubari: Famous for the melon! A chance to see a bear in the wild!
New Chitose Airport: Return the rental car and ready to go home!,This is a 5-seat SUV with 4-wheel drive and spacious interior design. It can be run 13.4 kilo per 1 liter of gasoline which sounds the perfect car for a long car rental trip!
NISSAN Rent a Car Reservation Page:
https://nissan-rentacar.com/english/
NISSAN Rent a Car X-TRAIL Reservation Page:
https://nissan-rentacar.com/english/vehicles-rates/rv/
NISSAN Rent a Car - New Chitose Airport Outlet
Address: 2-2-5 Kashiwadai Minami, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0009 Japan
Tel.: 0123-27-4123
Regular Hours: 8:00 - 21:00 Special Business Hours: (11/1-3/31) 8:30-19:30,Furano is located in the middle part of Hokkaido which is a famous small town with lots of lavender. The name Furano is originated from the Ainu language which means "Flame". (Ainu are an indigenous people of Japan and Russia.)
Furano has the largest production of lavender in Japan. The best season to come to visit is in July and August every year. You can find many lavender products selling here too! Other than lavender, beautiful tulips, sunflowers can also be seen here in Furano.,Made with fresh Hokkaido vegetable, this curry soup is famous among Japanese and visitors! If you want to get in the shop without lining up, you better go there around 11:30 before the shop is open.
Curry Furanoya
Address: 1-46 Yayoi-cho, Furano, Hokkaido
Hours: 11:30 - 21:30
Tel.: 0167-23-6969
Recommended menu: Chicken curry 880 yen
Map Code: 349001761*22,Lake Mashu is ranked as the world's second transparent and well-known volcano lake. At an altitude of 351 meters in height and about 211.4 meters in depth. It is covered in fog the whole year.
Lake Mashu
Address: Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido Prefecture
Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Free admission
Tel.: 0167-23-6969
Homepage: http://www.masyuko.or.jp/pc/english/index.html
Map Code: 349001761*22,Since the volcano is still in active, you can get a smell of sulfur here indeed! The mountain is not open to public now since the accident happened in 2007.
Sulfur Mountain Mountain Io
Address: Atosanupuri-genya, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-Kun, Hokkaido
Height: 193m above sea level
Homepage: http://www.masyuko.or.jp/pc/english/index.html
Map Code: 731713552*48,If you are interested in prison break, this is an interesting place for you to visit!
Abashiri Prison Museum
Address: 1-1 Yobito, Abashiri City, Hokkaido
Tel.: 0152-45-2411
Hours: 08:30-18:00 (May to Sept), 09:00-17:00 (Oct to Apr)
Admission: 1,080 yen (Adult), 750 yen (College student), 540 yen (Student)
Homepage: http://www.kangoku.jp/world/index.htm,Shiretoko locates in the eastern part of Hokkaido. Other than famous cliffs and waterfalls, many wildlife live in the beautiful nature. It was selected as a World Heritage Site in 2005. Other than driving your own car, some people choose to get on their bike to experience Shiretoko. In Winter, you can see the flowing ice too.,Remember to pay extra attention on the animals when driving here!
Point 1 - Don't stop your car on the road
Point 2 - Don't feed the wild animals
Point 3 - Wild bears may appear!,How do you like our car rental trip? This is a different Hokkaido that you have never seen right? Come and rent your own NISSAN rental car and discover a different Hokkaido in your own way!!
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# Travel ♪ Car Rental Trip in Hokkaido with NISSAN Rent-A-Car! Discover a different Hokkaido in your own way! ~Day 1~
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Best 9 Sightseeing Spots in SapporoLast time, we introduced a great hotel to you. Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo which is owned and operated by Mitsui Group.
This time, we will show you 9 famous sightseeing spots in Hokkaido!,This 147 feet tall TV Tower was built in 1957 and sits in the heart of Sapporo. It is a great place to enjoy the night view of Sapporo!
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Address: 1 chome Odorinishi, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, Hakkaido
Hours: 09:00 - 22:00
Observation deck admissions fee:
720 yen (19 years old and over)
600 yen (High school students)
400 yen (Jr. high school students)
300 yen (Elementary school students)
100 yen (children between 3 to 5 years old)
Homepage: http://www.tv-tower.co.jp/en/,Just 3 minutes walk from Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo, you can find this red brick building which was used as the Hokkaido Government Office for about 80 years. Don't miss this great photo spot!
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Address: Nishi 6 chome, Kita 3 jo, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Hours: 08:45 - 18:00
Admissions fee: Free
Homepage (Japanese): http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/sm/sum/sk/akarenga.htm,Since a Chinese restaurant was opened in front of the Hokkaido University back in 1921, there were more and more ramen shops opened on the same street. Now there are 16 ramen shops opened here! It is a great place to visit if you want to try the original miso ramen!
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Address: Nishi 3 chome, Minami 5 jo, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Homepage: http://www.ganso-yokocho.com/rekishi.html#english,It was actually a candy factory when it was first opened in 1890. In 1966, it became a beer garden! Beer lovers cannot miss this place!
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Address: 9-2-10, Kita7Jo, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Hours: 11:30 - 22:00 (L.O. 21:30)
Holiday: December 31
Reservation Hotline: 0120-150-550
Homepage: https://www.sapporo-bier-garten.jp/global/english.html
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# Hokkaido Trip in Summer ♪ 4 days 3 nights Road Trip to Sapporo and Otaru DAY 3 Sapporo,"Boys be ambitious!"
Dr. William Smith Clark, the father of pioneers in Hokkaido and man who left the famous words "boys be ambitious", is the model of the sculpture created by sculptor Tando Saka.
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Address: 1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Hours:
08:30 - 18:00 (May - June, September)
08:30 - 19:00 (July - August)
09:00 - 17:00 (October - April)
Admission fee:
520 yen (Adults)
300 yen (Elementary and Jr. high school students)
Homepage: http://www.hitsujigaoka.jp/en/second/,Otaru canal was built and completed in 1923. This 1140 meters long canal was first used to carry products to the warehouses. Now it is a famous spot for many visitors!
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Address: Minato-machi, Otaru, Hokkaido
Access: 8 minutes walk from Otaru Station by JR Hakodate Line
Homepage: http://otaru.gr.jp.e.go.hp.transer.com/,Located in the center of Hokkaido, the whole lake is frozen in winter! Making use of this special moment, various festival and artworks are held and created every year from January to March. You can also try the foot bath here!
Address: Kato District, Hokkaido
Access: Obihiro Staton by JR Shintoku Station
(There may be chances the road is closed due to heavy snow)
Homepage: http://www.nature-center.jp/kotan/
,Don't miss your last chance to get some local souvenirs before you go home! Save some time and shop here!
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