| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | Depends on store but generally from 11:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | http://www.fujimori-kk.co.jp/indian/ |
| Notes | Curry restaurant chain, 10 locations in Obihiro, with 2 locations in Kushiro |
| Location / Getting There | 10 locations in central Obihiro. See map below for access |
In the Obihiro area, there is a famous chain of curry restaurants, known as ‘Indian Curry’. There are ten of these restaurants and can be recognized by their cartoon logo. As with its namesake, the curry here is inspired by the flavors from India. The Indian Curry chain has a long history going back to 1968, with the opening of the first store. The original president of the company was an avid movie goer and had a passion for Hollywood movies in particular. All of the curry restaurants have movie posters of famous iconic actors. The posters vary depending on the age when each store opened.
The delicious curry here is cheap and served with steaming bed of rice. There are three kinds of base flavors of curry sauce. These being a beef based curry sauce, an onion based curry sauce, and a potato and onion sauce. As for the servings themselves, there are about half a dozen different dishes on the menu. For example, a seafood curry, vegetable curry, cutlet, chicken, or a beef curry. Toppings can be added for a more delicious taste. This curry chain is well known throughout Hokkaido and in Obihiro you may have to line up to get into one of the Indian Curry restaurants. It is an Obihiro based chain but there are two Indian Curry locations in the nearby city of Kushiro. See the map below. Enjoy!
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | 24 hours |
| Contact | 0154-31-4557 |
| Notes | Small park area, sightseeing spot, children playground, toilets |
| Location / Getting There | The square is located in central Kushiro. It is just off the main road, Kitadori 113, and right by the Nusamai Bridge. It is a 15 minute walk, south from Kushiro station. 1 Nusamaicho, Kushiro, Hokkaido 085-0836 |
This park in Kushiro can be found overlooking the city and is a quiet and peaceful spot to enjoy. In this small park, among the flowers and trees, you can also find the Takeshirō Matsuura Ezo Expedition Statue. Takeshirō Matsuura was a Japanese explorer, cartographer, writer, painter, priest, and antiquarian. Born in 1818 he was an important figure in the development of Hokkaido. He was instrumental in the naming of the island and many of its places and is often referred to as the “Godparent of Hokkaido”. This statue is in the center of the park and overlooks the city.
To get to the park, you need to pass over the the popular Nusamai Bridge. There is a path that winds its way up past the round about and up a flight of steps. The design of this path is really nice and has a distinct European feel to it. This gives the area a beautiful atmosphere. Once at the top, there are nice views. The sunset here is particularly nice. This park has play equipment for kids and benches to sit. For such a small park, this area is quite a nice spot to visit and is recommended in the late afternoon.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥2000 all you can drink plan ¥300 - ¥1000 per dish |
| Opening Hours | 17:00 - 01:00 17:00 - 03:00 Fridays & Saturdays |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-213-0010 |
| Notes | Night bar & dining, 2 hour sit down limit, seating 20, smoking, good for small groups up to 4 or couples, all you can drink plan, no parking |
| Location / Getting There | The bar is located in central Susukino, Sapporo. It is a 3 minute walk from Susukino subway station, located in a small alley at south 5 west 4. 〒064-0805 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome, Susukino-ju Building 1F |
Sapporo, and its nightlife district of Susukino is full of bars, clubs and restaurants either on the main road or tucked away down small alleyways or streets. Barsamico is one of these bars that can be found in a small alleyway. It is a very popular bar and for good reason! They have an all you can drink plan and the drink menu includes spirits, beers, and wines. In fact, a lot of the decor is wine themed with barrels and motifs around the bar. You can enjoy some good wine here with equally good food. This bar is recommended for couples or small groups.
This small bar has good drinks menu and a food menu. The kitchen here, although very small, produces a huge range of delicious dishes. A lot of the food here is perfect for a bar sitting and compliments the drink. They have olives, cheeses, prosciutto, pâté, plus salads, grilled beef, pastas, and desserts. It is amazing the small kitchen can produce so much. The main dish here though, is the grilled meat skewers, or yakitori. Sample the dozen or so meats here. Barsamico is the perfect spot for a cozy date, or a for a good night with some friends.
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | 24 hours |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Small park area |
| Location / Getting There | The square is located in central Kushiro. It is just off the main road, Kitadori 113, and right by the Nusamai Bridge. It is a 15 minute walk, south from Kushiro station. 1 Okawacho, Kushiro, Hokkaido 085-0837 |
Friendship Square can be found overlooking Kushiro River. Kushiro River starts from Lake Asshan and runs for 154 kilometers. It finally makes its way down to Kushiro. At the mouth of the river you can find Friendship Square. The square runs for about four hundred meters by the river. It lies between two of the bridges, one being the popular Nusamai Bridge. It can be accessed via a path that runs along the promenade. The square is directly in front the Kushiro Century Castle Hotel, which has views over the river.
The whole area is a pleasant place to walk around and enjoy the river, and the harbor. This area is also famous for its nice views of the sunsets. The square has a nice view of Nusamai Bridge with the sunset. Along this promenade you can also find the Kobunkan (a small historical museum). Plus, on the other side of the river, there is the hugely popular Kushiro Fisherman’s Wharf MOO, which is a great shopping and dining area. Friendship Square is a quiet pleasant spot, good for a sit down, have some lunch and take in the calm.
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | - |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Shinto shrine, parking, car needed |
| Location / Getting There | The shrine is located just to the south of Obihiro city. It is a 21 minute drive from central Obihiro along route 236. It is between Obihiro and Kōfuku Station Higashi 1 Sen-84 Taishocho, Obihiro, Hokkaido 089-1242 |
In the Obihiro district there is an expanse of farmlands and wilderness. Between the city of Obihiro and Hiroo, you can find Kofukuji. This temple, also known as the ‘happiness temple’ is a Shinto temple that is just off the main highway highway off route 236. It is quite a large temple and due to its remoteness it is in a quiet area. The Buddhist temple has a large wooden gate which allows access into the courtyard. For those driving you can park your vehicle along the road out the front.
The shrine is not too far from Kōfuku Station which is hugely popular sightseeing spot. For those traveling in the area and are interested in shrines and temples, Kofukuji is an easy temple to stop off at and have a look. Inside the courtyard of the temple, there is a large bell that is rung by the priests here. The bell is known as a bonshō or as tsurigane (hanging bell) and is prominent in Buddhist temples. Apart from the bonshō in the courtyard, there is are some small japanese style headstones to observe.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 per drink + ¥300 seating charge ¥600 per dish |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 02:00 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Contact | 011-200-0115 |
| Notes | Whiskey bar, high end, seating 18, smoking |
| Location / Getting There | The bar is located in central Susukino, Sapporo. It is a 1 minute walk south from Susukino station, along Ekimae Dori. Susukino Station, 4-1 Minami 4 Jonishi Chuo-ku Sapporo City Hokkaido 064-0804 |
This higher end, stylish bar is located downtown in Susukino (the entertainment district) of Sapporo. It is along the main street (eki mae dori) that cuts down through the middle of the nightlife scene. 2o.1 or ‘twenty point one’is primarily focused on whiskey. Their main choice of drink are highballs. Highball is a mix of whiskey with soda on the rocks. This popular drink is on a surge in Hokkaido and you can find many bars dedicated to it. 2o.1 excels in highballs and has a large menu with different types of whiskeys plus extra variants on the highball drink.
For the purists who like their whiskey served straight, there is that option too. The staff are professional and friendly ( a chaser is always supplied without being asked), and you can enjoy a huge range of whiskeys here, both domestic and overseas. Whiskeys make up about 90% of the menu. They also have a have a handful of cocktails, non alcoholic drinks, wines, and sake. To go with your whiskey, try some of the small dishes and tapas on the food menu. They have smoked slamon with capers, cheeses, meats, and olives. There is a sit down charge of ¥300 but the bar is worth it. With large windows facing the busy street, you can watch the nightlife while enjoying your drink of choice.
