Spot List

Autumnal colors grace this area earlier than any other spot in Japan

A 20-minute drive from central Otaru; a hot spring town surrounded by nature

A grove of oak trees surrounds this home of art

A sloped street made famous in movies and commercials

This restaurant is home to the original Sapporo miso ramen, preserving its traditional flavor

Enter a nostalgic world of music boxes

Enjoy locally made ramen using seafood stock

This famous restaurant, tucked-away from the public eye, has its main branch in Ishikari and is well known for its flavorful soup

Enjoy authentic traditional cuisine in this long-running restaurant

All the fresh flavors of the north in one place

Enjoy the deliciously spicy Hell Ramen, a customer favorite

A major winter event in Sapporo, held for one week in early February each year. Gaze upon the enormous sculptures made from snow and ice lined up in Odori Park.

Enjoy deep-fried ingredients from Hokkaido

Twenty minutes away from central Sapporo. Enjoy skiing all the way into the night

An iconic stone-walled building once used as a storehouse

Kinomiya Shrine, along with a towering 2,000 year old sacred tree on site, has been worshiped as a god of Atami since ancient times.

This was the first zoo to be established in Japan, with more than 100 years of history. There are about 400 different species of animals, such as the giant panda, kept in this zoo.

National center for the reconstruction and development of Ainu culture. Discover the charm of Ainu culture on the shores of Lake Poroto.

An esteemed department store adored by locals. The busy underground food zone is a must-see!

Enjoy the adorable shape of wheat gluten manju wrapped in bamboo leaves