Culture
Welcome the New Year at Ise Jingu
After the countdown, make way for hatsumode — the first shrine visit of the new year — at the Ise Grand Shrine
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Activities
Cape Kamui, Shakotan Peninsula
Came Kamui on Hokkaido's Shakotan peninsula offers spectacular views, a tale of historical intrigue, and blue ice cream.
Activities
Odori Park
From the snow festival in February to the beer gardens in July, Odori Park is a hub for events in Sapporo
Transportation
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...
Activities
Hike Mt. Sankaku Sapporo
Mt. Sankaku (Sankakuyama) in Sapporo offers an easy hike within city limits. Nearby parks offer an extended walking course and the..
Activities
Sandantaki in Central Hokkaido
The Sandan taki (waterfall) is a nice spot to take in some scenery on a central Hokkaido driving trip
Nightlife
Beer Bar North Island
Enjoy Hokkaido-made craft beer and food to go with it at the Sapporo bar operated by North Island Beer
Food
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..
Gallery
Cape Kamui, Shakotan Peninsula
Hokkaido
Odori Park
Hokkaido
Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and Observatory
Hokkaido
Sapporo Night View
Hokkaido
The Buffet at Daimaru Sapporo
Hokkaido
Beer Bar North Island
Hokkaido