Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

From JR New Chitose Airport Station, located on the basement floor of the airport terminal building, the train will take you to JR Sapporo Station. Please enjoy the typical Hokkaido scenery seen from the train window.

The view from this observatory is very beautiful, overlooking vast meadows and the Sapporo Dome. You can taste "Genghis Khan" Mongolian barbecue at the rest house. Visitors can also enjoy various events throughout the year. The bronze statue of Dr. Clark, known as the pioneer of Hokkaido, is a popular photo spot.

From the observatory at the top of Mt. Moiwa, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Sapporo, the Ishikari Plain, and Ishikari Bay. The "Bell of Happiness" is located on the observatory at the top of the mountain and is a popular spot for commemorative photos.

Niseko is dotted with world-class stores. You will feel as if you are visiting a foreign resort.

Niseko is a nature-rich resort area surrounded by the Niseko mountain range. There is Mt.Yotei (Ezo Fuji) to the east and Niseko Annupuri to the north. In summer, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as mountain climbing, trekking, canoeing, and rafting. In winter, snow sports can be enjoyed with world-class snow quality. Many tourists from abroad can also be seen here.

This popular restaurant is under the direct management of Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm. It uses milk from healthy cows raised with love in the rich nature of Niseko. The soft-serve ice cream, pudding, and cheese made from their milk are very delicious.

The best time to experience hot air ballooning is early in the morning when there is little wind. You will soar to about 30 meters above the ground, and the panoramic view of Niseko from there is spectacular! The flight is a moored flight, so you can experience it casually. Children can also participate, so the whole family can enjoy the experience together. (*Subject to weather conditions and may be cancelled. Please contact us for details.)

This is one of Niseko's representative roadside stations. The direct sales store offering a variety of seasonal agricultural products, soft-serve ice cream from the MILK KOBO, and a menu featuring the famous potato are popular. There is also a soup store using vegetables and fruits, a store specializing in sweets, and a store selling handmade sausages. It is a great place to take a break during a drive.

The market is lined with about 15 stores on both sides of a 200-meter-long narrow street. You can buy goods at reasonable prices. There are also stores offering fresh seafood rice bowls and daily set menus using seasonal ingredients. You can also have your purchases cooked on the spot and enjoy an original rice bowl.

The former Japanese National Railways Temiya Line is part of Hokkaido's first railroad opening section. The line was once used to ship coal and marine products. The line is now abandoned and has been preserved as a tourist resource. Visitors can freely stroll along the approximately 1.6 km of railway track.

This canal was used to transport goods to ships during the period of Hokkaido's pioneering settlers. It is now a symbol of Otaru. At night, gas lamps are lit and the stone warehouses are illuminated, creating a fantastic atmosphere. It is also an attractive spot for photography.

Inside the historic building, original products and a variety of music boxes are on display and for sale. The store is divided into five floors, each with a variety of music boxes with beautiful tones and glittering decorations.

The museum has a coffee shop, Kitaichi Hall. The store is lit by as many as 167 lamps, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The flavorful milk tea soft-serve ice cream is highly recommended.

Otaru Art Base is a facility where visitors can enjoy four historic buildings built at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as culture and art. Domestic and foreign arts and crafts that have glamorized the era are on display and open to the public. The stained glass museum is particularly popular.

This store is directly operated by Otaru Confectionary Shop Lutao. It is a sweets store that offers a variety of popular products. The "Hokkaido Jersey Milk Pudding" is made from Hokkaido ingredients and is a popular item. The second floor is a café where you can enjoy pasta and other limited-edition sweets.

Kamaei is a fish cake store. It boasts a large selection of fried kamaboko with a wide variety, as well as products unique to Otaru. Popular bread rolls are also available. At the eat-in corner, you can taste freshly fried fish paste on the spot. You can also taste the monthly special fish cake. Factory tour is free of charge.

The spring is clear and colorless with a mild salty taste. It warms the body from the core. It is also famous as a scenic spot. Visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery such as Futami Suspension Bridge, Shiraito Falls, Yunotaki Falls, and Maizuru no Toro.

"Shiroi Koibito" is a famous confectionery representing Hokkaido. At this theme park, visitors can tour the production line and learn about the history of chocolate. Visitors can also enjoy making heart-shaped Shiroi Koibito cookies. This popular spot also has a garden with more than 200 kinds of roses in bloom, a Western-style building, a café, and a store.