| Peak Season (Total price) | ¥80,000 per night ¥500,000 per week |
| Shoulder Season (Total price) | ¥70,000 per night ¥450,000 per week |
| Low Season (Total price) | ¥60,000 per night ¥400,000 per week |
| Arrival | 11:00 check-out 15:00 check-in |
| Contact | 0136-46-2566 http://rusutsuholiday.com/ |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Restaurant | No restaurant, but kitchen for use |
| Parking | Yes |
| Notes | Japanese farm house chalet, 5 rooms up to 10 people Dining area, laundry, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets Transport & concierge services available |
| Location | Located in Rusutsu. 10 minute drive from Rusutsu ski resort. 〒048-1712 Hokkaido, Rusutsu, Toyooka, 327-1, 虻田 |
One of the luxurious bedrooms
Just a ten minute drive from award winning Rusutsu Ski Resort, in the Niseko region, you can find Rusutsu Holiday Chalet. This boutique, Japanese farm house has been renovated into gorgeous chalet with breathtaking views of Mt. Yotei. The chalet has been lovingly restored in an authentic Japanese style with all the modern comforts that will make your stay a unique experience. There are five bedrooms, a fully appointed kitchen with complimentary tea and coffee, laundry, dining area, living room with TV & games for entertainment, a tatami room plus two bathrooms.
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Views to wake up to
What makes Rusutsu Holiday Chalet so special is the attention to detail. Every room has a distinct Japanese feel, through ornaments, layout and wall hangings. There are fantastic views of Mt. Yotei from two of the bedrooms and from the luxury of the bath, and distant night views of the ski fields in Niseko. Rusutsu Holiday Chalet is run by Julien & Yi-Ching. This super friendly couple will make your stay enjoyable, and with their vast knowledge of the local area, are happy to help with any needs you may have. With the ski fields in winter plus being near Lake Toya for the summer, Rusutsu Holiday is the perfect place to spend in privacy with family or friends, in comfort!
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥1000 |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Closed | Tuesdays |
| Contact | 0142-75-3077 |
| Notes | Restaurant & small goods store, seating 40, Wifi available, English menu with pictures |
| Location / Getting There | Southern edge of Lake Toya. Located in central Toya Onsen district. 35-17 Tōyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 049-5721 |
Cheese curry lunch set
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Homely surroundings
The restaurant has pictures and has English translations making it easy to order your meal. The menu has mainly rice and pasta dishes such as delicious rice curries, chicken doria (a Japanese style casserole dish with cream sauce), pilafs, and pizzas. The lunch set menu has three options which comes with a drink, a salad, and a chocolate cake dessert! You can savor your meal in homely surroundings. You can also enjoy cakes and the tea & coffee menu. Smile Garden Cafe also has a small stand, selling homemade items that you can take a look at.
| Cost per night | ¥2000 large tent ¥700 small tent |
| Open | April - November |
| Closed | Winter |
| Contact | - |
| Notes | Lakeside campsite, Washing area, Toilets, Parking, Summer night time fireworks |
| Location / Getting There | Located on the northern side on Lake Toya. 2 hour drive from Sapporo 100 Tōyamachi, Toyako, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 049-5802 |
Wisteria orchard
The Ko Park Camping Ground can be found on the northern shores of Lake Toya. It a nice strip of grassland where you can pitch your tent, overlooking the placid water of the lake. By the campground there are sculptures, a wisteria orchard, a beach area, plus a small shrine, and a nice walking path around the grounds. It is also within a five minute walk to Ukimido Park. The campground is easily accessed via the road, and there is a parking lot right next the grounds.
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One of the artworks along the campground
The campground has toilet facilities and also a garbage disposal area to keep the area clean. Everyday, the ground staff (wearing orange jackets) will come around and charge the fee depending on your size of tent, so keep your wallet handy. When it comes to food, fires contained within a cooking stove is allowed. There is a convenience store about a ten minute walk away. Across from the campground is a Vietnamese restaurant (though often closed), and a Japanese izakaya, and also, down the road is Cafe Lake Toya. Last but not least, at 20:45 there is a fireworks display which can be seen on the other side of the lake. The fireworks display is held every night, except for winter.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | Lunch ¥2500 Dinner ¥6500 - ¥12000 |
| Opening Hours | Breakfast 6:00 - 10:00 (L0 9:30) Lunch 11:30 - 15:30 (LO 14:30) Dinner 17:30 - 20:30 (LO 20:30) Bar Time 20:30-23:00 (LO 22:30) |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-251-6377 Reservations //www.tablecheck.com/shops/jrhotels-tower-skyj/reserve |
| Notes | French dining Seating 60, parking at JR Tower, English menu available, Non smoking Private rooms available, Bar area, Dinner reservations required |
| Location / Getting There | 3 minutes on foot from JR Sapporo Station East ticket gate and south exit 〒060-0005 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Kita 5 Jonishi, 2 Chome−5−番地 JRタワーホテル日航札幌 35F |
Botan Shrimp Tartare with Caviar
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Succulent Hokkaido beef fillet
| Chef's Special | ¥12,960 (including tax) 6 course meal with bread, plus tea & coffee |
| Seasons | ¥10,260 (including tax) 6 course meal with bread, plus tea & coffee |
| Creations | ¥6,500 (including tax) 6 course meal with bread, plus tea & coffee |
| Anniversary course | An additional ¥1500 on any of the 3 plans, includes an aperitif for toasting, a cake with message (12cm in diameter), commemorative photo, plus a free lunch coupon for one. |
| One & Only (for couples) | ¥ 7,407 for 2 people (including tax) Assorted plate or cake, 90 minute all you can drink service, commemorative photo |
| Night View Pair Plan (for couples) | ¥ 3,704 (including tax) Mini bottle of sparkling wine, a cake with message, commemorative photo |
| Second party Plan | ¥ 3,333 (including tax) Sparkling wine for a toast, assorted cheeses & hams, fruit, 90 minute all you can drink plan |
| Admission | Free |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-511-0262 |
| Notes | Buddhist temple |
| Location / Getting There | Located in central Sapporo, 2 minute walk from Hosuisusukino subway station. 6 minute walk from Susukino & Nakajima park subway station. 1-chōme-2 Minami 6 Jōnishi, Chūō-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0806 |
Nice little garden inside the walls
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Beautiful Japanese style garden
The temple of Shinzenko has over a hundred years of history, being built in 1884. It is here, the teaching of the jodo sect focuses on the “ritual recitation of the Nembutsu” (meaning the follower is opening themselves up to light and salvation). Followers believe this recitation benefits not just the speaker, but the entire world as well. There are three floors inside the temple itself and include up to one thousand burial urns. Throughout the year, the temple has special Buddhist ceremonies on their calendar. Being in the entertainment district, the temple is not a far walk from the Susukino and Nakajima Koen subway stations making it an easy place to access.
| Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person) | ¥500 - ¥700 per drink ¥500 - ¥800 food |
| Opening Hours | 18:00 - 2:00 |
| Closed | - |
| Contact | 011-520-8960 https://r.gnavi.co.jp/h805600/ |
| Notes | Rock bar, Seating 35, smoking, pool table (free), duke box, food available, all you can drink plan available no WiFi, live music underneath |
| Location / Getting There | 3 minute walk north from Nakajima Koen subway station. 〒064-0808 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 8 Jonishi, 4-422-51 8 • 4 Sound Building 1st floor |
Pool table area
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Bar area with screen
Whenever a band has a gig at Studio 810, Bar Stingray will live feed it on their screens in the bar area, so you can enjoy a drink and get an idea of which band is playing downstairs. When it comes to the beer menu, they have Sapporo and Carlsberg on tap. Bottled beers include Budweiser, Corona, Heineken, Suntory, and Asahi. They also have Japanese sakes from around Japan, such as Lotus and Mitake to enjoy, plus wines and spirits. The food menu includes usual bar fare, including hamburgers, spicy tacos, and duck pastrami. There is a party plan, and Bar Stingray can be rented out for group parties.
