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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Hashimoto-ke Maruyama

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Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person)	¥1000 - ¥2000
Opening Hours	11:00 - 20:00
Closed	-
Contact	011-6317-838
Notes	Chinese restaurant, seating 22, no parking, no smoking
Location	This restaurant has no parking but is only a 3 minute walk from Maruyama subway station from exit 5. The road is just off the main road that runs from Odori Park to Maruyama Park. 23 Chome-1-297-29 Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0820

Hashimoto-ke Maruyama is a great little Chinese restaurant tucked away on one of the back streets in the Maruyama district in Sapporo. This place is super affordable and the dishes here are equally delicious. Just a short walk from Maruyama subway station, this restaurant offers an array of your favorite Chinese cuisine. You can enjoy your meal with Sapporo classic beer or why not try some of the Chinese wine that is available here too! Hashimoto-ke Maruyama is run by the friendly owner who happily cooks up your order from the open kitchen here.

Some of the dishes here you can find is the delicious sweet & sour pork (a personal favorite), crispy spring rolls, ramen noodles, gyoza, fried rice, satay pork, and a unique dish which can only be found at Hashimoto-ke Maruyama, a cheese filled gyoza. The cheese filled gyoza is worth a try! The beer here is cheap and fresh plus they have a small selection of basic cocktails and wine. The restaurant is non smoking and although there is no parking, it is a convenient walk from the subway station. This place is great value and very cozy, good for small groups!