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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Asia‐Tei Trang Tron

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Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person)	¥1000 lunch ¥3000 dinner
Opening Hours	11:30 - 15:00 lunch 17:00 - 22:00 dinner
Closed	Sundays
Contact	011-211-0102
Notes	Southeast Asian restaurant, seating 26, no smoking, no parking, take out available, all you can drink party plan
Location / Getting There	Dwell Nakajima Koen 1F, 3 Chome-1-11, Minami 9 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0809, Japan

If you are around Odori Park taking in the sights and are looking for a place for lunch or dinner, then you can find some fantastic Asian cuisine at Asia-Tei Trang Tron. It is here you can find some of your favorite dishes from Asia, especially from the south east. They have some great Thai dishes such as Poo Pad Pong Garee (king crab curry), or Kai Yang (Thai Chicken Grill). Other dishes come from Vietnam, but what makes this restaurant so great is its Asian fusion. Tom Yum Kung with shrimp and Maitake mushrooms is a must try!

The interior is cozy and comfortable and the dishes are beautifully presented. And what better way to add to that fresh spring and summer food then with some cold imported beer. They have Singha (Thailand), Tiger (Singapore), Purpapar (Vietnam), or Pintan (Indonesia). For those in groups, they do have a party plan which includes a nomihodai (all you can drink) plan. There are two types of party plans. One party plan comes with a nomihodai and seven dishes for ¥5500 per person. The other has eight dishes and costs ¥6500 per person. There is some great food here with a great fusion of Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisine!

Thai’s Restaurant

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Pricing Guide (Avg. cost per person)	Around ￥1000 - ￥1500
Opening Hours	11:00 - 23:00
Closed	-
Contact	011-213-5667 info@thais.jpn.com
Notes	Pictured menu in English Smoking from 17:00 in ALL areas Seating 30, up to groups of 4.
Location / Getting There	Japan, 〒060-0806 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita, Kita 6 Jonishi, 2 Chome, Paseo B1 2 minute walk from Sapporo station

‘Gapao’ stir fry chicken & basil

Originally based in Tokyo, Thai’s Restaurant can now be found in Sapporo. This Thai restaurant is located in a convenient location in Paseo, which is just a 2 minute walk from Sapporo station. Thai’s restaurant is themed around delicious spices & vegetables in their Thai dishes. Eggplant, bamboo shoots, shimeji, yellow & red paprika, sweet basil, lemon grass, shiitake mushrooms and sesame seeds, can all be found in these tasty dishes. There are 10 kinds of vegetables used in the curries at Thai’s. The dishes offer a harmony of flavors of sweet, spicy, and sour.

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Chang beer

The menu at Thai’s has a selection of soups, meats, and noodles that all come with a side dish of rice. There is a lunch set menu as well as a dinner set menu. Spice levels are all indicated on the menu with the number of chili peppers marked underneath each dish. Of course, if you prefer a lower level of spice then you can ask the friendly staff. Thai beers are also available to go with your meal. Thai desserts include deep fried banana with ice cream which is a must! From 17:00, Thai’s becomes a smoking establishment. If the smoke from other customers bothers you, inform the staff so they can accommodate you.