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Kutchan Catholic Church

倶知安カトリック教会
Not only can you find Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples throughout the cities and towns of Hokkaido, but there are also churches where people can practice their faith. Many smaller towns don't have churches but Kutchan is a larger town and the Kutchan Catholic Church ...

Sapporo Immigration Bureau

入国管理局
For all foreigners living in Japan, you will inevitably come to the immigration bureau at some point. It can either be an easy or difficult experience. Upon entering the building, you will need to sign in, get a badge and go through the security gate ...

Hokkaido-Sapporo Tourist Information Center

北海道さっぽろ「食と観光」情報館
For those newly arrived in Sapporo, or Hokkaido for that matter, this centre is an extremely useful resource to have access to. The information centre is convenient to find and easily accessible. The centre is located across from the east exit at Sapporo Station and ...

New Chitose Airport

新千歳空港
The New Chitose Airport opened in 1988 to replace the old airport. Since then the airport has been upgraded and has expanded its international terminal as well as its domestic terminal. The airport is the gateway to Hokkaido and sees over twenty million visitors each ...

Sapporo Station

札幌駅
Sapporo Station is the hub of the city of Sapporo. All travelers will pass through its gates before branching out to different parts of the city, or for most, different cities in Hokkaido. It originally opened in 1880 and was revamped in 2003 ...

Chikaho Tunnel Walkway

札幌駅前通地下歩行空間
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 ...

Lake Toya Ferry & Cruise

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 ...

Voices in Japan

Voices in Japan
Discover what Japan is REALLY like. If you want to listen to an entertaining podcast that is equally informative, then tune in every Thursday to 'Voices in Japan'. It is run by Burke & Ben, two expats who have lived in Hokkaido for many years ...

Rai Yumeto no Ie Onsen

The Rai Yumeto no Ie Onsen (meaning Dreamers House in English) is a small hot spring building located across from Nakatoya Hot Springs Campground. During the summer this onsen is a popular spot for the campers there. On the off season, its quieter and still ...

Jozankei Sight Seeing Information Center

定山渓観光案内所
Jozankei is a beautiful mountain town that is famous for its hot springs. Up in the mountains, it is a popular destination spot that is frequented by both tourists and locals. Besides the onsens (hot springs), there are plenty of activities to see and do ...
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