Haunted Yubari School

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For those who enjoy haunted stories, like dark and eerie places, and are ghost chasers, Yubari is definitely a place you need to stop and check out. Yubari was once a thriving town and due to the coal mine closing down and the town going bankrupt, it has seen a massive population decline. The abandoned infrastructure and silent streets create a stark, haunting environment, with some specific locations linked to paranormal stories. Read More ....

Toya Fireworks

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Lake Toya is a popular spot for locals and overseas travelers alike. The lake is a caldera lake and has a stratovolcano, Mt Usu, near the southern edge of the lake. This volcanic activity feeds the many onsens (hot springs) that make up the Toya onsen village which also lies on the southern side of the lake. Read More ....

Ishikarihama Coastal Plants Conservation Center

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The Ishikarihama Coastal Plant Conservation Center is located just a stone throws away from Aso-Ishikari Beach. Around that area, there is an abundance of coastal plants and flora and fauna. To fully appreciate the area, you should also visit Hamanasu No Oka Park which is close by. The Ishikarihama Coastal Plant Conservation Center is a small center with an observation area on the second floor. Read More ....

Hokkaido University Museum

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Walking around the grounds of Hokkaido University is a nice day out unto itself, and finding the museum here is a nice little bonus. The museum is free to enter and has some great exhibits. What makes this museum good is the old corridors that the visitors get to wander around. Read More ....

Sosei River

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This is a very small river that runs through or past many iconic areas of Sapporo. It is a well recognized river though most people don't know much about it. It breaks off from Toyohira River and begins its journey north and runs all the way along Nakajima Park. From here it cuts through the northern part of Susukino. Read More ....

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 ....

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Bic Camera

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Admission	-
Opening Hours	10:00- 21:00
Closed	-
Contact	011-261-1111 http://www.biccamera.co.jp/shoplist/shop-015.html
Notes	Tax free goods (need passport) Multiple languages Electronics & appliance store
Location / Getting There	Sapporo, Chuo, Kita 5 Jonishi, 2 Chome−１ ESTA Building JR Tower 2 minute walk from Sapporo station

Busy Saturday shopping

Bic Camera is a famous electronics store that it is part of a chain of stores that have multiple locations all over Japan. There is one in Hokkaido which is located right next to Sapporo station and JR Tower. Not only does Bic Camera sell electronics and cameras, but it also sells home appliances, toys, and other outdoor and indoor goods. This store is extremely popular for tourists and is often busy, due to this store being tax free. Bic camera will also deliver bought items to hotels and the airport if needed! The store caters especially to overseas travelers. Some of the many staff are multilingual and the announcements are made in various languages.

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Floor guide
1st floor	batteries, binoculars, calculators, cameras, drones, memory cards, photo printing, sim cards, smart phones, telescopes, video cameras. information counter, pick up counter ATMs Taiwanese ATM
2nd floor	alcohol, beauty products, brand items, clocks, contact lenses, glasses, hearing aids, medicine, suitcases, travel goods. cafe clothing alterations pharmacy eye clinic
3rd floor	audio, bicycles, computers, DVD players, electric dictionaries, electric pianos, golfing goods, headphones, PC software & accessories, printers, printing ink, stationary, tablet PC's, telephones, TV's. gift wrapping apple product repairs business counter
4th floor	air conditioners, air purifiers, bedding, Blue Rays, CDs & DVDs, fridges, games, kitchen goods, LED's, lights, microwave ovens, renovation goods, rice cookers, security products, toys, tools, washing machines, vacuums. bulk buying counter
5th floor	Fashion & Accessories
6th floor	Fashion & Accessories
7th floor	Fashion & Accessories
8th floor	Fashion & Accessories
9th floor	Amusement
10th floor	Restaurants
11th floor	JR Tower Planis Hall Sky Garden