
Category: Information

Chikaho Tunnel Walkway

Admission | - |
Opening Hours | 5:45 - 12:20 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-211-6406 https://www.sapporo-chikamichi.jp/ |
Notes | Shops, restaurants, and events are along this walkway, convenient especially during the winter, no parking |
Location / Getting There | The large underground walkway runs from Sapporo subway station through to Odori subway station which links to Pole Town underground walkway 〒060-0003 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 1jo |
The Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Pedestrian Space also known as Chikaho, opened on March 12, 2011. The underground walkway runs for 520 meters and is a huge space. This walkway has a few restaurants along its path, a couple of coffee shops, art & event spaces. There are two toilet facilities and numerous rest stops and places to sit down. The underground walkway is particularly useful and popular during the cold winter months. This in turn connects with other underground shopping areas, so you can easily access most of downtown Sapporo without walking through the winter snow and cold.
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The walkway has many spaces that can be rented out for use, so throughout the year there is always something going on in the tunnel. To rent out a space, then you can contact them directly via their website. There are four spaces that are available to rent. The cheapest which is 24 square meters costs ¥7200 per weekday and ¥20,000 per weekend. The largest space is 300 square meters and that costs ¥150,000 per weekday, and ¥360,000 for the weekend. With the amount of people walking by, its a great way to exhibit or promote an event! The walkway connect to Pole Town which continues all the way Susukino subway station. The other walk way, called Aurora Town, branches off to the east leads to the TV Tower and clock tower

Lake Toya Ferry & Cruise

Pricing Guide | ¥1420 adults ¥710 children ¥1280 adults ¥640 children (groups of 15 or more) Extra ¥200 for firework viewing tour |
Operating Hours | 8:30 - 16:30 Ferry leaves every 30 minutes 9:00 - 16:00 (during the winter) |
Closed | – |
Contact | 0142-75-2137 http://www.toyakokisen.com/price/price01.html |
Notes | Last cruise from Nakanoshima is at 15:00, free parking available (large-size vehicles allowed), firework tour unavailable in winter |
Location / Getting There | Located on the southern shore of Lake Toya, between the lake and the hotels. Found at Funsui Hiroba Fountain Square. 049-5721 Hokkaido, Abuta-gun, Toyako, Tōyakoonsen, Route 2 |

Local ferry
In the centre of Lake Toya , there is a large island called Nakanoshima. This beautiful area can be accessed via the local ferry that leaves from the southern shore of the Toyako Onsen district. The ferry leaves the port every thirty minutes. The last ferry to leave from the island of Nakanoshima is at 15:00, so don’t miss it! Once on the island you are free to walk around and follow the well kept trails. The forest here is a beautiful escape, and is a popular spot to take in the greenery.
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One of the small swan boats for hire
For those who don’t want to visit the central island in Lake Toya, there is a small cruise package available. The cruise goes around Nakanoshima and takes fifty minutes (an additional thirty minutes if passengers are alighting at the island). There is a summer cruise and a winter cruise, both offering beautiful views. The summer cruise operates slightly longer than the winter schedule. From April 28th to October 31st there is a special fireworks cruise. The departure time is at approximately at 20:30 and from the boat you can enjoy the spectacular firework display that lights up the lake.

Voices in Japan
Podcast time | Every Thursday from 10:00 |
Contact | voicesinjapan@gmail.com |
Website access | http://podcast.voicesinjapan.com |
Notes | Podcast is in English |

Tune in
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The masters, Ben & Burke

Rai Yumeto no Ie Onsen
Onsen Admission | ¥420 Adults ¥140 Children ¥70 Infants |
Restaurant Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥600 |
Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:30 April - October 10:00 - 19:00 November - March |
Closed | Tuesdays during July and August |
Contact | 0142-66-7022 |
Notes | Parking available Udon noodle restaurant Busy during summer months |
Location / Getting There | Located on the east edge of Lake Toya, across from Nakatoya Hot Springs Campground 30-11 Nakatōya, Sōbetsu-chō, Usu-gun, Hokkaidō 052-0105 |
Udon Restaurant
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Onsen foyer

Jozankei Sight Seeing Information Center
Opening Hours | 9:00 - 17:00 |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-598-2012 http://jozankei.jp/en/ |
Notes | Small museum Information service |
Location / Getting There | Located in the center of Jozankei. 〒061-2302 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Minami-ku, Jōzankeionsenhigashi, 3丁目225 |
Small museum
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Sapporo Central Library
Admission | Free |
Opening Hours | 9:15 - 20:00 9:15 - 17:00 weekends & national holidays |
Closed | - |
Contact | 011-512-7320 |
Notes | Free parking available Lockers available Restaurant at library Gallery on 1st floor Foreign books available |
Location / Getting There | Library is directly across from the street car station 'Chuotoshokan-Mae' which is 23 minutes from Tanukikoji station. 13 chome-1-1 No.1 Minami 22 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 064-0922 |
The culture center entrance
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Study time
Views from the park of the surrounding mountains.
Soba noodles
Basement floor | Restaurant & tea room |
1st floor | Exhibition room. Geography, social science, language, medicine, childrens book, literature, art, science, religion, philosophy, biology, sports. |
2nd floor | Magazines, audio visual material, foreign books, maps, internet corner, newspapers |
3rd floor | Auditorium, meeting room, directors office |