Dan Traylor

@dan.traylor

After five years in rural Mie prefecture, I moved to Sapporo in the summer of 2012. As I explore Hokkaido and the rest of Japan, I'll share some of my favorite places through JapanTourist. In Sapporo, I edit an online magazine for Hokkaido called Hokkaido Explorer (http://www.HokkaidoExplorer.com).

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Odori Park

From the snow festival in February to the beer gardens in July, Odori Park is a hub for events in Sapporo

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Cape Kamui, Shakotan Peninsula

Came Kamui on Hokkaido's Shakotan peninsula offers spectacular views, a tale of historical intrigue, and blue ice cream.

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The Shin Nihonkai ferry to Hokkaido

There are many ways to get to Hokkaido from Honshu, but a ferry trip through through the Sea of Japan offers an enjoyable experience...

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Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and Obvervatory

Ride a gondola, change to a tram, and take in a view of Sapporo from 531 meters above sea level

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Hike Mt. Sankaku Sapporo

Mt. Sankaku (Sankakuyama) in Sapporo offers an easy hike within the city limits. Nearby parks offer an extended walking course and..

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Sandantaki in Central Hokkaido

The Sandan taki (waterfall) is a nice spot to take in some scenery on a central Hokkaido driving trip

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Beer Bar North Island

Enjoy Hokkaido-made craft beer and food to go with it at the Sapporo bar operated by North Island Beer

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Adanonki: Craft beer and used books

Adanonki in Sapporo is a used book store that serves craft beer. It's a fine place to relax with a beer or explore the shops..

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Odori Park

Cape Kamui, Shakotan Peninsula

The Shin Nihonkai ferry to Hokkaido

Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and Obvervatory

Hike Mt. Sankaku Sapporo

Sandantaki in Central Hokkaido

Beer Bar North Island

Adanonki: Craft beer and used books

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Odori Park

Cape Kamui, Shakotan Peninsula

The Shin Nihonkai ferry to Hokkaido

Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and Obvervatory

The Buffet at Daimaru Sapporo

Sapporo TV Tower

Beer Inn Mugishutei in Sapporo

Welcome the New Year at Ise Jingu

Street Market in Central Sapporo

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