Kotan Hachiman Shrine

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Kotan Hachiman Shrine was founded in 1856 and was officially named a township shrine in 1875. It was listed as a local shrine on the 28th of April 1911. The purpose of the shrine is to follow the great principles of the deity, Hondawake no Mikoto. Hondawake no Mikoto is also more commonly known as the Emporer Ōjin. Read More ....

Otaru Canal Museum & Information Center

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Otaru City General Museum Canal Museum has an extensive collection that introduces the history of Otaru City including information on the natural environment. The exhibition includes 20,000 objects and materials in its collection. The museum is located by Otaru Canal and can be found in the 'former Otaru warehouse'. Read More ....

Tokai Lavender Fields

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On the Tokai Sapporo School campus the grounds really comes alive with lavender. It is said that the south district of Sapporo, where the campus is located, is known as the birthplace of lavender cultivation in Japan. Read More ....

Urahoro Shrine

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During the Meiji Era, as the town of Urahoro (on the south east coast of Hokkaido) was being developed, the pioneers called for the construction of a shrine to serve as a spiritual centre. On August 15, 1896, a small shrine was erected, enshrining Amaterasu (goddess of the sun and the universe). Read More ....

Onnenai Visitor Center

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The Kushiro Shitsugen National Park, also known as the Kushiro Marshland is a sprawling national park to the north of Kushiro. There are half a dozen observation decks, museums, and walking paths that surround the park. The Onnenai Visitor Center is one of these museums and can be found on the western side of the marshland. Read More ....

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

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The Kushiro Shitsugen National park (better known as the Kushiro Marshland) is a national park, located to the north of Kushiro on the eastern side of Hokkaido. The park is known for its wetlands ecosystems. 'Shitsugen' translates to wetlands in English. It was designated as a national park on 31 July 1987. The massive park covers an area of 268.61 square kilometres on the Kushiro plain and is well known for its wildlife and vegetation. Read More ....

Kushiro Marsh Observatory

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Perched at the top of a large hill, overlooking Kushiro Marsh, you can find the Kushiro Marsh Observatory. This is one of the most interesting buildings in Hokkaido. The exterior, and especially the interior, has a strange and unique design and is reminiscent of a cool sci-fi movie. The central hall of the museum is definitely a place to get some photos. Read More ....

Obihiro Shrine

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In 1881, a man named Benzo Yoda and others from Shizuoka Prefecture organized a pioneer group called the "Bansei-sha". This group and settled inShimo-Obihiro Village and started pioneering. During this time, they started holding festivals and later built a small shrine, though the connection with the current Obihiro Shrine is still not well known. Read More ....

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Information – Telephone Numbers

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EMERGENCY / MEDICAL

Police : 110

Fire / Ambulance : 119

Sapporo Emergency Clinic (nighttime only)
Oodori, West 19
Ph. (+81) 011-641-4316

Sapporo Emergency Dental Clinic (nighttime only)
South 7, West 10
Ph. (+81) 011-511-7774

Government Help Site
https://www.city.sapporo.jp/city/english/index.html

Sapporo City General Hospital
North 11, West 13
Ph. (+81) 011-726-2211

FLIGHTS / ACCOMMODATION / CONTACT

All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Ph. (+81) 011-0120-029-222

Japan Ailines (JAL)
(+81) 011-0120-25-5931

Korean Air
Ph. 0088-21-2001

China Southern Airlines
Ph. (+81) 011-207-2017

China Eastern Airlines
Ph. (+81) 011-242-1258

Cathay Pacific Airways
Ph. (+81) 03-5159-1700

Sakhalin Air Services
Ph. (+81) 011-241-6050

Continental Airlines
Ph. (+81) 011-0120-242-414

Eva Air
Ph. (+81) 011-271-2232

Sapporo Tourist Information Center
(Sapporo Stellar Place 1F, Center Bldg. )
Ph. (+81) 011-209-5020

Sapporo Hotel & Inn Association
Ph. (+81) 011-231-5027

Jozenkei Tourist Association
(Jozenkei Hot Springs)
Ph. (+81) 011-598-2012

Jozenkei Hot Spring Inn Association
Ph. (+81) 011-598-2537

Hokkaido Youth Hostel Association
Ph. (+81) 011-825-3389

Sapporo International Youth Hostel
Ph. (+81) 011-825-3120

NTT Communications
Ph. (+81) 011-0120-506506

TRANSPORT

Mazda Rent-A-Car & Car Lease Hokkaido
Official Website
Mazda Rentacar
( http://www.mazda-rentacar.co.jp/ )
Reservation Center
Ph. (+81) 011-0120-015656

Toyota Rental
Official Website
Toyota Rentalease
( http://www.rent.toyota.co.jp/ )
Reservation Center
Ph. (+81) 011-0120-148939

Nippon Rent-A-Car Service
Official Website
Nippon Rentacar
( http://www.nipponrentacar.co.jp/ )
Reservation Center
Ph. (+81) 011-717-0919

Orix Rent-A-Car Hokkaido
Official Website
Orix Rentacar
( http://car.orix.co.jp/ )
Reservation Center
Ph. (+81) 011-737-0543

Nissan Rent-A-Car
Official Website
Nissan Rentacar
( http://nissan-rentacar.com/ )
Reservation Center
Ph. (+81) 011-0120-004123

Station Rent-A-Car (Ekiren) Hokkaido
Official Website
Ekiren
( http://www.ekiren.co.jp/ )
Reservation Center
Ph. (+81) 011-742-8211

Honda Rental & Leasing Sapporo
Reservation Center
Ph. (+81) 011-865-5555

Mitsubishi Rent-A-Car
Reservation Center
Ph. (+81) 011-0120-111300

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Hokkaido Chuo Bus (Sapporo Area)
Ph. (+81) 011-231-0500

Donan Bus (Sapporo Area)
Ph. (+81) 011-867-5143

Sapporo Automobile & Taxi Associations
Ph. (+81) 011-561-1171

This bus service operated in conjunction with various companies serves the Sapporo city center for specific locations. It is highly recommended for travel between the city center, Oodori Park, Sapporo Station and Susukino. Cost is 100 Yen for Adults and 50 Yen for Children.

Please note that this service is a cash payment service only.
Other discount cards cannot be used in conjunction with this service.
Routes include :

Sapporo Station to Oodori Park (North 1) to Susukino (South 4)
Jotetsu Bus
Ph. (+81) 011-572-3131

Sapporo Station to Oodori Park (Oodori West 1) to Susukino (Susukino Station)
JR Hokkaido Bus
Ph. (+81) 011-241-3771

Sapporo Station to Oodori Park (Clock Tower) to Sapporo Factory
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Ph. (+81) 011-231-0500

Sapporo Station to Oodori Park (Clock Tower) to North 1 West 7
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Ph. (+81) 011-231-0500

Oodori Park (Oodori West 4) to Sapporo Station
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Ph. (+81) 011-231-0500

Oodori Park (Oodori West 4) to North 1 West 7
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Ph. (+81) 011-231-0500

SERVICES / OTHER

Sapporo Central Post Office
North 6, East 1
Ph. (+81) 011-748-2451

Sapporo Municipal Transportation
(Subway and Bus)
Ph. (+81) 011-241-2938

Sapporo Automobile & Taxi Association
Ph. (+81) 011-561-1173

JR Sapporo Station Lost & Found
Ph. (+81) 011-222-7111

Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau
Oodori, West 12
Ph. (+81) 011-261-7502

Sapporo Citizen Contact Center
Ph : (+81) 011-222-4894

Information on Emergency Hospitals
Ph : (+81) 011-201-0099

Sapporo Emergency Clinic (night time only)
Oodori, West 19
Ph : (+81) 011-641-4316

Sapporo Emergency Dental Clinic (night time only)
South 7, West 10
Ph : (+81) 011-511-7774

Hokkaido Guide

– All Hokkaido, Japan Tourist Information

Kotan Hachiman Shrine

Otaru Canal Museum & Information Center

Tokai Lavender Fields

Urahoro Shrine

Onnenai Visitor Center

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Kushiro Marsh Observatory

Obihiro Shrine

Information – Telephone Numbers

EMERGENCY / MEDICAL

FLIGHTS / ACCOMMODATION / CONTACT

TRANSPORT

SERVICES / OTHER