| Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0134-32-4111 |
| Notes | Park by Otaru harbor, 32 parking spaces, lunch spot |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Otaru by the water. It's a 14 minute walk from Otaru canal. The park is by the Shin Nihonkai Ferry Otaru Ferry Terminal. 8-1 Chikko, Otaru City 047-0008, Hokkaido |
This is a small park in Otaru. It can be found right by Otaru Harbor and it overlooks Otaru Port. Being next the Shin Nihonkai Ferry terminal, you can get some great views of the ships coming in and all the vessels anchored in the harbor. The park itself has a few odd seafaring items located on the grounds. At the centre of the park, there is a covered landing that has a distinctive boating veneer. It has a crows nest built on top, plus it is flanked by two large anchors, and a small stage for performances.
To one side of the park there is a huge sea buoy to take a look at. It served as a sea anchor for boats and was installed back in 1933. The buoy was capable of anchoring 12,000 tonne class vessels. It has a diameter of four metres and was anchored to the sea bed via a 6 tonne weight attached to an 80 meter chain. It’s a pretty impressive buoy which has some history. Besides this feature, the park benches to sit and have lunch and enjoy the peaceful harbor views. The park is also a popular spot to do some fishing!
| Admission | - |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 0134-27-1133 |
| Notes | Shopping street, sightseeing spot, historical landmarks, photography spot |
| Location / Getting There | Located in Otaru. The street is down near the harbor. It is a 18 minute walk down from Otaru station. From Sapporo station, take the JR line to Otaru. Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0027 |
Otaru is a beautiful harbor town. It is one of those places that has managed to preserve a lot of its history. You can find many old buildings where you can take a stroll back in time here. Sakaimachi street is a hugely popular tourist spot for those who are visiting Otaru. It is here you can find souvenir shops, museums, restaurants, historical buildings, and landmarks. Many of these restaurants and stores are in these historical buildings, many being converted from old warehouses. So, not only can you do some shopping and dining, but you can also get some great photos while on your travels.
Many of the shops along this road sell goods that are connected with Otaru and its history. Being a seaside town, there are plenty of sushi restaurants and crab stores. Glass blowing can also be found in Otaru, so there are many glass and ornamental boutiques. To get to Sakaimachi street from Otaru train station, it is a short walk. After exiting the station it is a ten minute walk straight down heading towards the harbor. One block before reaching Otaru canal, turn right and you will reach the street. For those driving, there are a few paid parking areas around the area.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥400 - ¥500 for coffee |
| Contact | 0134-21-3885 |
| Notes | Antique store, coffee shop, seating 10, no smoking |
| Location / Getting There | Located in the main tourist shopping area, on a side road from the famous Sakaimachihondori Street. It's a 6 minute walk east from Otaru Canal. 3-19 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0027 |
This fascinating store is a treasure trove of antiques. It can be found just off the Sakaimachi shopping road. The store is packed with interesting and unique items, and is a great place to walk around and check out the wares. They have pictures, furniture, serving ware, ornaments, and thousands of trinkets. The store is run by a friendly couple and are happy to have you peruse their store. This store not only serves as an antique boutique, but it also serves as a a cosy little tea and coffee shop!
The coffee store here makes for a quaint spot to sit and sip on something warm and enjoy the interesting surroundings. The menu, although small, is very affordable. You can order a coffee, a tea, or a yuzu tea for only ¥4oo. For an ice coffee it costs slightly more at ¥500. There are two tables to sit at, so its not really suitable for large groups. During the busy season with crowded coffee shops full of other tourists, this is a little hidden gem where you can enjoy a nice quiet break from the shopping and sightseeing of Otaru.
| Opening Hours | 7:00 - 21:00 |
| Closed | – |
| Contact | 011-578-3361 http://www.mit-ueki.com/ishiyama_shisetu.html |
| Notes | Autumn is best time, parking available for 46 cars, walking paths, sculptures, restrooms on site, car needed, wheelchair access, tennis courts, gateball field, |
| Location / Getting There | The park is a 25 minute drive south from Sapporo. On the east side of Toyohira, take route 453 and it's on the right after crossing over the overhead bridge. Take the Chuo Bus Karumanuma Line (Shin-101) or Takino Line (Shin-102) from the Subway Namboku Line "Makomanai Station" and get off at "Ishiyama Higashi 3-chome". 4 minutes on foot 78 Ishiyama, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 005-0849 |
Ishiyama Green Space is a fantastic area to walk around, explore and relax. It has a real unearthly feel to it as the park is surrounded by sheer, white rock topped with overhanging trees. There are also beautiful and interesting sculptures placed around the park and are built into the landscape, adding to the mystique and beauty. The park was originally a soft rock mining site and in 1993 it was transformed into its current look. This park is definitely a must see during the autumn as the changing leaves add a vibrant color in contrast to the white cliffs!
The park is split into two sections with a small road dissecting the space. There is parking on both sides. The northern park has a lookout point which offers great views down the valley that leads to Jozankei. It is also on this side you can find a play area for the kids, plus there are tennis courts that can be rented out for ¥620 per hour. There is also a gateball (a kind of croquet style game) field here. The southern section of Ishiyama Green Space has paths and sculptures that wind around by ten meter white rock cliffs. This space has areas to sit, to walk around and explore this amazing space.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 - ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 22:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-271-2299 https://espuma.net/ |
| Notes | Omelette & rice cafe, buffet style available, seating 40, non smoking, menu in Japanese (has pictures), credit cards accepted |
| Location / Getting There | The cafe/restaurant is located in Factory shopping center in Sapporo. It is on the basement floor right next the stage and large Tv screen, in the big event space Sapporo Factory 3 Article Building B1F 4-chome, Kita 2 Johigashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0032 |
Cafe Espuma can be found on the basement floor of the Sapporo Factory shopping center. The basement floor contains ‘the Atrium’ which is a huge space full of restaurants, inside garden, stage, and event space. It is here you can find Cafe Espuma. It has seating inside the restaurant as well as tables lining outside the restaurant in the Atrium. Due to its central location, it is an often crowded restaurant and sometimes difficult to get seating, especially for big groups. Once inside and seated you can enjoy tea, coffee, or the meals on their menu.
The staff cannot really communicate very well in English, and the menu is primarily in Japanese only but it does have pictures, so when ordering, it is simply a matter of pointing to what you want (for those who can’t speak Japanese). They have some teas to order, a selection of coffees, and a variety of ‘ice’ drinks. These ice drinks include soft drinks, yoghurt, milk, and juices. The food menu has omelette & rice dishes (known as Om Rice), pizzas, and a roast beef dish. The set menu includes a buffet. As part of your meal, you can grab your own salad and soup to have with your ordered meal. Enjoy.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000- ¥1500 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 15:00 lunch 17:00 - 21:30 Dinner |
| Closed | South store - Teusday night North store - Wednesday night |
| Contact | South store 011-252-7876 North store 011-790-8182 http://beyond-age.com/ |
| Notes | 2 soup curry stores in Sapporo, parking, no smoking, large kids menu, menu also in English |
| Location / Getting There | South store is at south 19. It's a 10 minute drive from central Sapporo, or a 2 minute walk from 'Yamahana Juku Jo' street car station 7 Chome-2-17 Minami 19 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0919 North store is at north 22. Also a 10 minute drive from central Sapporo, or a 3 minute walk from 'Kita Nijuyojo subway station' (green line) 5 Chome-2-32 Kita 22 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 001-0022 |
In Sapporo, there are two Beyond Age Soup Curry stores. One in the north, and one in the south ward. They both have the same menu so you sample the same delicious dishes. Their soup base is prepared with 15 types of spices and 11 types of herbs, chicken bones and Hokkaido seasonal vegetables! These ingredients are simmered for over 6 hours which packs a lot of flavor into their curries! Their rice is boiled using “Hadapirika-sui” water from Shiraoi, which is a pure water which is said to be good for the skin. At Beyond Age Soup Curry, they have the traditional soup curry dishes, such as chicken, chicken and vegetables, pork and vegetables, seafood and vegetables.
Plus they also have their own unique dishes such as a natto (fermented soybeans) keema curry, a bacon cheese and egg curry, and a tasty cheese burger meat curry. Once you have selected your dish, select your soup style. Beyond Age has 7 soups to choose from which is a lot for a soup curry store! Coconut, thick, prawn or a vegan soup to name a few. Once soup style is selected, you can order rice or naan bread (which is also unique for a soup curry store). Last, choose your spice level from zero to twenty. Twenty being called the ‘Magma Level’, so give it a go! Extra toppings can be ordered at these restaurants. Side dishes include fried chicken, sausage, and french fries. If you have kids, there is a large kids menu to satisfy any small tummy. These soup curry restaurants have an extensive menu which is easy to follow and great dishes to enjoy!
