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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Peche Grand Sapporo

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Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person)	¥1500
Opening Hours	8:00 - 23:30
Closed	-
Contact	011-206-0690
Notes	Coffee shop, Inside seating 50, Outside seating 60, Non smoking
Location / Getting There	Central Sapporo, on the Red Brick Terrace, a 7 minute walk from Sapporo Station 〒060-0002 Hokkaidō, Sapporo-shi, Chūō-ku, Kita 2 Jōnishi, 4-chōme−1 Red Brick Terrace

Delicious quiche plate

Peche Grand Sapporo serves as a coffee shop, a patisserie, a restaurant, a wine bar, or just as a spot to take a seat and relax. This restaurant & coffee shop can be found on the red brick plaza. The plaza is a beautiful tree lined road that leads to the Old Hokkaido Government Building. With outside seating during the warmer months, Peche Grand Sapporo is a great place to have a lunch or coffee. The food menu has a variety of quiche plates that come with bread, a pumpkin soup, and a delicious side dish of nuts with potato.

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Some darjeeling tea

For something a little sweeter, Peche Grand Sapporo has a dozen cakes, parfaits, mousses, and crème brûlées to choose from. Though the menu is Japanese, the pictures of each meal says it all. Cakes are around the ¥400 mark. There is a coffee or tea & cake set you can order. There is also a parfait and drink set as well. Apart from coffees and teas, Sapporo classic is available as well as whiskey, red & white wines, plus soft drinks and juices. Inside the restaurant, there are cakes, cookies, and chocolates to buy, so you can take the flavor home with you.