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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Qingdao Chinese Restaurant

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Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person)	¥1000- ¥2000
Opening Hours	11:30 - 15:00 lunch 17:00 - 22:30 Dinner
Closed	-
Contact	011-252-7292
Notes	Family restaurant, seating 80, good for large groups, non smoking
Location / Getting There	Located near Odori park in central Sapporo. It's a 4 minute walk east from the TV Tower, or a 3 minute walk south from Bus Center Mae subway station 060-0051 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 1 Johigashi, 2 Chome-8-1 Sun City Building

Qingdao is a Chinese restaurant that is just outside central downtown of Sapporo. It is a short walk from the TV Tower in Odori Park, and is right by the Nijo Ichiba Fish Markets. This restaurant is a large space and is particularly good for large groups or parties. Separate rooms are also available to reserve. There is also counter seating as well if you are dining alone. The restaurant has a lunch time menu and a dinner menu. There are set meals that can be ordered, plus plans for large groups.

The food here is really tasty. As you can expect with most Chinese restaurants, they have all your favorite dishes. Sweet and sour pork, chicken and cashews, noodles, a hot pot meal, and mapo tofu, to name just a few. The set meals include a main dish, plus a side dish, soup, and a drink of your choice. At the Qindao Restaurant, they have a soft drinks, Sapporo Classic beer, wine, and spirits on the drink menu. This restaurant is a good spot to have a nice meal, if you are around the area and taking in the sights!