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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May

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Please note that some events will run for longer than a month.

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May

Morimachi

森町

Morimachi Cherry Blossom Festival

森町桜まつり

Beginning of May, 2009 – Middle of May, 2009

2009年5月上旬～2009年5月中旬

Location

Aobagaoka-park, Morimachi
森町青葉ヶ丘公園

Contact

01374-2-2432 (Japanese only)

Link

Shizunai

静内

Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival

しずない桜まつり

Beginning of May, 2009 – Middle of May, 2009

2009年5月上旬～2009年5月中旬

Location

Nijyukken-street row of cherry blossoms, Sin hidaka-cho
新ひだか町二十間道路桜並木

Contact

0146-43-2111 (Japanese only)

Link

Bibai

美唄

Bibai Cherry Blossom Festival

びばい桜まつり

Beginning of May, 2009

2009年5月上旬

Location

Toumei-park, Bibai
美唄市東明公園

Contact

美唄市東明公園 (Japanese only)

Link

Asahikawa

旭川

Asahiyama-park Cherry Blossom Night Festival

旭山公園夜桜まつり

Beginning of May, 2009 – Middle of May, 2009

2009年5月上旬～2009年5月中旬

Location

Asahitama- park, Asahikawa
旭川市旭山公園

Contact

0166-36-1042 (Japanese only)

Link

Hakodate

函館

Hakodate Goryokaku Festival

箱館五稜郭祭

Middle of May, 2009

2009年5月中旬

Location

Goryokaku-park, Hakodate
函館市五稜郭公園及び周辺

Contact

0138-23-1181 (Japanese only)

Link

http://www.hotweb.or.jp/goryokaku-sai/

Obihiro

帯広

Obihiro Cherry Blossom Festival

おびひろ桜まつり

Middle of May, 2009

2009年5月中旬

Location

Midorigaoka-park, Obihiro
帯広市緑ヶ丘公園

Contact

0155-22-3906 (Japanese only)

Link

Akkeshi

厚岸

Akkeshi Cherry Blossom & Oyster Festival

あっけし桜・牡蠣まつり

Beginning of May, 2009 – Middle of May, 2009

2009年5月中旬～2009年5月下旬

Location

Nenohi-park, Akkeshi-cho
厚岸町子野日公園

Contact

0153-52-3131 (Japanese only)

Link

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

May