| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | - |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-3362-3450 http://www.city.ishikari.hokkaido.jp/site/sightseeing-guide/1590.html |
| Notes | Sightseeing spot, photography spot, nature walk, parking available, car needed |
| Location / Getting There | Hamanasunooka Park is located along Ishikari Bay. It is a small headland that lies at the mouth of Ishikari River. It is a 50 minute drive north from central Sapporo. 29-1 Hamamachi, Ishikari, Hokkaido 061-3371 |
Ishikari Bay is a scenic spot to the north of Sapporo. Along this coastline you can find a thin and narrow headland that is home to Hamanasunooka Park. This windswept piece of land spreads over 1,500 meters and is formed at the intersection of the Sea of Japan and the Ishikari River. There are 180 species of beach plants that cover this sandy outcrop with 16.5 hectares designated as the Ishikari City Beach Plant Conservation Area. To access this area, there is a wooden walkway that extends from the car park to the point. It is also here you can see the Ishikari lighthouse.
The lighthouse has a history of more than 100 years since its establishment in 1892. Interestingly, the lighthouse was originally striped black and white but was repainted red for a movie in 1957. Every year the lighthouse is open to the public. During June and July the pretty rugosa rose (beach rose) is in bloom. From spring to autumn you can also see other flowers such as viola grayi, beach pea, and bindweed. For bird watchers, continue to the end of the point where there is a vast array of birds to be seen. Last, if you want to put your feet up and take some souvenirs back with you, there is the Hamanasunooka Park Visitor Center. For an escape from the city for some beautiful nature, look no further than Hamanasunooka Park. It is a fantastic day out!
| Admission | Free |
| Opening Hours | - |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0136-45-2644 |
| Notes | Buddhist temple, the 9th temple on the 13 Buddha pilgrimage, car needed to get there |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Makkari near Mt. Yotei. It's a 10 minute drive from Rusutsu. From Sapporo [Sapporo (via Nakayama Pass) it takes 1 and half hours. Route 230 to Rusutsu, then Route 66 to Makkari. It is after the "Roadside Station Makkari Flower Center", opposite the "Makkari Post Office". 23 Toyamachi, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5802 |
Shingonin is a Buddhist temple that can be found in central Makkari. It is was constructed in 1917 with the building of the main hall, and was named ‘Shingonin’ at this time. The temple offers nice views of Mt. Yotei that rises up close by. Shingonin has services that can be reserved by the public. These include funeral services, a memorial service one year after the death of a loved one, gravestones and burial. They also offer memorial services for the death of a pet. Prayer services are also offered, for a consultation you need to contact the friendly staff or visit their website.
Prayer services include blessings for a healthy delivery of a baby, blessing for growth (100 days after a child is born), and traffic safety blessings. These blessings cost ¥5000 each. In Buddhism there are the “Thirteen Buddhas”. The thirteen Buddhas protect the deceased. There are 17 temples in Hokkaido that have sacred ground pertaining to the “Thirteen Buddhas”. There is a pilgrimage that can be taken by visiting these 17 temples. Shingonin is the 9th sacred temple on this pilgrimage. For access to the pilgrimage map, you can check here.
| February 1 | 10:00 start. Prayer for the year with the throwing of beans for good luck. |
| March 20 | 13:00 start. A day to thank the teachings of Kobo Daishi Kukai, who passed in March 21, 835. |
| July 15 | 13:00 start. A day to celebrate the birth of Kobo Daishi, who was born on June 15, 774. |
| August 16 | 14:30 start. Obon festival to remembrance of the dead. |
| November 20 | 12:00 lunch start. To thank Kobo Daishi teacher for his teachings. |
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ￥400 - ￥1000 Around ￥400 per coffee |
| Opening Hours | 7:30 - 22:00 Sapporo station 7:30 - 22:00 Sapporo Odori |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-209-3420 Sapporo station 011-251-5777 Sapporo odori |
| Notes | Coffee shop, English menu available, smoking & non smoking areas, lunch menu, no parking, take out ok, no wifi |
| Location / Getting There | 2 locations in Hokkaido 1. Sapporo Apia store Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku North 5-west West 4-chome Sapporo Station South 2. Sapporo Minami Ichijo store Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami Ichijo west 2-4 Fujii Building 1F |
Looking for a place to sit and have a coffee and lunch in Sapporo? Cafe Croissant has two coffee shops in town, one being in Apia at Sapporo station. The other is one block south of Odori Park. They have a good selection of coffees to choose from! At their cafes, you will find their coffee menu very similar to that of Starbucks. Unlike Starbucks, however, Cafe Croissant has a different food menu. And unlike Starbucks, they also have a smoking section. The smoking section is closed off from the non-smoking section which is good for everybody.
Cafe Croissant’s food menu has a good selection of croissants, baguettes, focaccias, and bagels, and at a good price too, being around ￥420 each! They also have danishes and pastries as well if you’re looking for something sweeter. There are set menus of food and a coffee for breakfast or lunch. The coffees at Cafe Croissant come in small, medium, and large. They not only sell coffees, but they have juices and beer as well! The menu at Cafe Croissant is cheaper than Starbucks, but they don’t have power sockets (for laptops) or wifi in their locations. Both locations are in convenient spots however. The Cafe Croissant in Odori is a good spot to grab some take away coffee or lunch, and head to Odori park!
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 20:00 Sapporo station / Kitahiroshima 11:00 - 20:00 Central Sapporo |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-828-1429 Sapporo station 011-215-0519 Central Sapporo 011-375-8627 Kitahiroshima |
| Notes | Sheepskin boots & slippers, plus other products and casual wear. |
| Location / Getting There | Three locations in Hokkaido. One being at Sapporo station. 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome-7-address The other being one block south from Odori Park, by Starbucks. 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome-7-address The third Ugg store location is at the Mitsui Outlet Park at Kitahiroshima, Sapporo. 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 4 Chome-7-address |
The Ugg boot originated in Australia and has a long history, though it is unclear when the first commercial boots hit the shelves. The Ugg boot is reported to go as far back as the 1920’s and was worn by sheep shearers. Also clouded in mystery is where the term ‘Ugg’ comes from. Some accounts have suggested that the term grew out of a variation of “fug boots” worn by the United Kingdom Royal Air Force. Another company claims it is was an abbreviated term for ‘ugly’. Whatever the origins, these boots and slippers are warm! Exactly the prefect footwear for cold Hokkaido winters.
Since its humble beginnings the Ugg brand has moved on from just boots and slippers. At these stores, you can find so much more! They have a variety of boots that range from homely comfort to something more formal. Plus, moving from footwear, they have clothing and even a variety of furniture to adorn the house. There are three Ugg boot stores in Hokkaido and these can be found in Sapporo and in Kitahiroshima. The two large stores in Sapporo are located at Sapporo Station and on one of the main streets in near Odori park. The other Ugg location is in Kitahiroshima (between Chitose Airport and Sapporo city) at the Mitsui Outlet Park (see below).
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥800 - ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 11:30 - 03:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-530-0788 http://www.ramen-tokinoie.com/index.html |
| Notes | Ramen restaurant, seating 18, English menu available |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Sapporo, at the end of the entertainment district of Susukino. It's a 4 minute walk from Nakajima Koen subway station. 4 Chome-422-5 Minami 8 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0808 |
Ramen Tokinoie is one of those cozy ramen places that are open to the early hours of the morning. Being in Susukino, which is the nightlife district of Sapporo, this ramen store is a popular spot for late night revelers after a night out on the town. It can be found just down the street from Rad Brothers and Booty nightclub and is can be identified by the large rooster above the entrance. It is also not a far walk from Nakajima Park. The ramen here is your standard fare but it hits the spot, especially on the way home from town.
There is mainly counter seating, though there is a small booth for up to six (at a squeeze) at the back of the restaurant. The menu here comes in English as well as Japanese and it pictured so choosing your order is no problem. They have miso ramen, salt ramen and a popular spicy miso ramen! For take away you can get some fried rice or handmade pork slices. The soup here uses Nagoya ‘Cochin’ chicken (hence the chicken above the door) and simmered bringing out its nice flavors. The salt used in its flavors comes from crystallized saltwater from Mongolia.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 7:30 - 21:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-271-5555 https://www.ufs.co.jp/brand/ucp/index.html |
| Notes | Cafe & dining, seating 60, no smoking, English menu available, card accepted |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Sapporo in Aurora Town. Aurora Town is an underground shopping walkway that runs underneath Odori Park. It's a 2 minute walk from Odori subway station Odori Nishi 2-chome Aurora Town, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042 |
The UCC Cafe Plaza is a pleasant ding & cafe restaurant in Sapporo. It is one of many restaurants that line the underground shopping walkway, Aurora Town. Aurora Town can be found running directly underneath Odori Park in the middle of town. The cafe is a good spot to enjoy a fresh coffee, or a very affordable lunch, or both! They also have some delicious desserts as well. Why not try one of their signature waffles. UCC Cafe Plaza uses the siphon method for brewing their coffee, which delivers an aromatic and flavorful cup of coffee. Their drip method can be seen as you enter the cafe.
The coffees here are pretty good and cheaper than most other coffee shops in the area. They have a whole variety of sandwiches that come with a salad. There is also a nice Japanese style curry plate. There is a set menu option with their dishes. These come with a salad and a coffee. Enjoy! UCC Cafe Plaza is well known for its waffles. They have half a dozen waffles dripping with fruit, honey, syrup and other sweet goodness. Also keep an eye on their seasonal menu. You can pick up something sweet or savory here as well.
