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 ....

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 ....

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Shiroi Koibito Park

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Admission	Free
Opening Hours	9:00 - 18:00
Closed	-
Contact	011-666-1481 https://www.shiroikoibitopark.jp/
Notes	Chocolate factory, Chocolate shops, Wheelchair access, Restaurant inside, Free parking available for 130 cars
Location / Getting There	By subway 7 minutes on foot : Get off subway at Tozai Line Miyanosawa Station ・ (about 20 minutes from Odori Station) on foot (7 minutes) By bus 5 minutes on foot : From JR Sapporo Ekimae Bus Terminal (for Otaru) ・ Get off at "Nishimachi Kita 20-chome" By car 25 minute drive from central Sapporo 2-chōme-11-36 Miyanosawa 2 Jō, Nishi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō 063-0052

Famous staircase inside

If you like a bit of wonder and fantasy, then you will enjoy the ‘Shiroi Koibito Park’, and your kids will absolutely love it. Also known as the ‘Chocolate Factory’, it is has plenty of things to see, and to eat! The courtyard is free to enter and walk around, and inside the Tudor style buildings there are candy stores, chocolate shops, a factory tour and activities for the kids. A good day out for family & friends. Inside there is a candy making demonstration that starts at 10:00 with four to five demonstrations a day.

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All aboard

Outside, on the hour every hour, is the “Chocolate Carnival”. This automated carnival sees a procession of characters parade around the clock tower with music and bubbles filling the courtyard. It’s a real fun part of the factory courtyard, which is popular in winter as well as winter. The public can also find the mini railway here. The replica mini steam engine takes up to thirty people and runs every 20 minutes. ¥300 for adults, and ¥200 for the kids will buy you a boarding pass for a 10 minute ride around the courtyard.

Watch the candy making

Inside the ‘Shiroi Koibito’ buildings, there are tours you can go on. The general tour will put you back ¥600 per adult, and ¥300 per child. There are groups discounts for more than twenty people, and discounts for special needs. For the premium tour, the price is ¥900 more expensive. The tour gives a look at the Shiroi Koibito Chocolate (a famous Hokkaido chocolate brand) line. Other things to look at include the ‘Chocolate Room’ where you can make your own chocolate, the ‘Sweets Room’ where you can make your own cookies.

There is a lot to see

Also located in the Tudor house, on the second floor there is the ‘Kids Town’ aimed at children ages 0 to 8. It is here they can enjoy the play area. It costs ¥200 per person, every 30 minutes. There are plenty of places to grab a savory bite throughout the factory. Restaurants such as ‘Cafe Butlers Wharf’ serving up delicious quiche. Plus there is a hamburger restaurant. For curry, there is ‘Cafe Antorupo’, the ‘London Bus’ for snacks and a few ice cream shops dotted around the grounds. The shops at Shiroi Koibito park are perfect for buying sweets and gifts.