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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Okushibachan Soup Curry

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Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person)	￥1200 - ￥2000
Opening Hours	11:00 - 15:30 (last order) 17:30 - 20:30 (last order)
Closed	-
Contact	011-688-6454 http://okushibaachan.wixsite.com/okushiba-cyan
Notes	No credit cards Japanese menu only Seating 24 Private rooms available Parking 8
Location / Getting There	20 minute walk from Maruyama subway station Miyamori 1 Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 10-chome 7 No. 10

Fantastic staff

If you like tempura or soup curry why not have both? Okushibachan Soup Curry is a fantastic and unique restaurant that is hidden away in the western part of Sapporo. Incorporated in the shop name is ‘Obaachan’ which in Japanese, means grandmother. All the staff, except for the manager, are ladies aged over sixty. With the friendly elderly staff, plus the shop being located in an actual house, gives this restaurant are very homely and warm atmosphere, which you won’t find anywhere else. This restaurant is located in the vicinity of the Okurayama ski jump, making it a good spot for lunch on a day out.

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Tempura set at the counter!

Another aspect of this restaurant, which makes this soup curry unique, is the tempura that is part of the delicious menu! The pictured menu is in Japanese only, and has about a dozen dishes to choose from. Choose your order, choose your soup flavor, and then choose the spice level. Extra topping can be ordered before finally selecting a rice side dish. There is a tempura side dish or a tempura chicken curry which is recommended. There is seating on a beautifully cut wooden counter, plus two rooms on the second floor which can be reserved for large groups. The soup curry is fantastic, making Okushibachan a must, while in Sapporo!