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ABOUT HIS GROUP

Travel agencies, domestic group companies.

H.I.S. Co., Ltd.

The excitement of Travelling to new destination is the amazement of seeing and experiencing new things for the first time. These are the true purpose of Travelling. We at HIS believe, through our prominent travel service, we can let you feel the venture of travelling around the world encounter with unknown which is “ The power of Travel ”

NUMBER ONE TRAVEL SHIBUYA CO., LTD

A multilingual travel agency. Become the No.1 Agency for Expats in Japan with efficiency and creativity.

ORION TOUR CO.,LTD.

Catering to domestic travel with a theme of “fulfilling your dreams and expectations”. Reasonably priced and flexible, sports related tours such as ski and diving tours and bus routes connecting Tokyo and the surrounding area to Kansai and Nagoya.

Cruise Planet Co.,Ltd.

“Cruise Planet” is a Cruise Company that specializes in the provision of luxurious cruises at a reasonable price. Cruise Planet provides for and plans anything from casual to luxury around-the- world cruises, escort accompanied tours, honeymoons and onboard weddings.

Ohshu Express Ltd.

80 kinds of rail passes for 32 countries can be booked our online-largest selection in Japan. We also provides local tour services in Australia, Bali Island, Guam, Thailand and South Korea.

QUALITA Co.,Ltd.

Qualita provides quality travel with a superior class of hospitality, including business- and first-class accommodations and music-appreciation tours.

Japan Holiday Travel Co., Ltd.

It is a travel agency that specializes in inbound. Handling to China is top class in Japan, and connecting with kind of tourist facilities in Japan, we will plan, propose and support a wide range of trips to travel agencies in Asian.

INTERPARK Tour Japan Co., Ltd.

Interpark tour japan is the joint venture which Korean major internet shopping mall Interpark and HIS established.Interpark has been industry leader in the online shopping business, and marked top online sales in Korean travel market. As joint venture of these 2company, we offer land service for Japan trip of Korean, with handling from FIT to group and corporation team.

H.I.S. Okinawa Co., Ltd.

We, HIS Okinawa is a company was newly founded in November 2017. We will create valuable travel contents in Okinawa and improve customer satisfaction by spreading the charm of Okinawa, We aim to contribute to the local community of Okinawa.

Overseas Group Companies

Group Miki Holdings Limited

Celebrating 50th anniversary, since 1967 Group MIKI is a global B2B tour operator and wholesaler with branch offices in over 30 cities around the world. Covering global destinations, we provide the highest quality of travel services at competitive pricing and superior availability

Merit Travel Group

Merit Travel Group established based in Toronto in 1991 has grown to become one of the largest independent travel companies in Canada.More than 450 Merit Travel professionals located in offices across the country provide high-value services in terms of leisure, business and loyalty program to 350,000 Canadian Travelers every year.

Jonview Canada Inc.

Jonview Canada is Canada’s leading receptive operator, providing a full range of travel products and services to the international Tour Operator community. For more than 35 years we have developed relationships that now include over 2000 Canadian suppliers. We welcome over 300,000 visitors annually.

H.I.S.-Red Label Vacations Inc.

Red Label Vacations is a Canadian travel company, with operating segments split into wholesale and retail, the retail division (including redtag.ca and itravel2000.com) offers diverse products to travellers including destination packages, flights and hotels worldwide, excursions and more.The wholesale travel business provides a full range of travel products to Canadian travel agents. It is a comprehensive one-stop shop for agents.

FLY HUB TRAVEL PTE Ltd.

FLY HUB is a prominent online travel company that arranges an “Exclusively Top in Class” customer experience with the objective to be “worldwide best Travel Planner.” By visiting our FLY HUB website, our mobile applications and our accompanying platforms, holidays, and business travelers can discover inquiry, relate, and book a varied variety of services catering to their travel essentials.

Huis Ten Bosch Group

Huis Ten Bosch Co., Ltd.

Since our opening in 1992, we have been proposing and propelling the creation of a town which aims at the “co-existence between ecology and economy”. And we have made a fresh start as a member of the HIS group as from April 2010. From now on, we intend to develop into a more active and lively theme park featuring the concept, “flowers and nature”, “entertainment” and “health and beauty” which will help satisfy our customers furthermore. At the same time, we will endeavor to become the world number one tourism and business city in the future.

Laguna Ten Bosch Co., Ltd.

You may enjoy the nature-rich complex type resort among the coast of Mikawa bay, full with entertainment, gourmet, and shopping.

HIS Hotel Holdings Co., Ltd.

Henn na Hotels

Watermark Hotels

Watermark Hotel & Spa Bali Jimbaran Watermark Hotel Kyoto Watermark Hotel & Resorts Okinawa Miyako

Guam Reef Hotel

Green World Hotels

Green World Grand Nanjing Green World Sansui Green World SongJiang Green World Linsen Green World Songshan‎

Green World Zhongxiao Green World Mai – NanJing New World Hotel Green World Taipei Station Green World Zhonghua

Green World Flora Branch Green World NanGang Green World Triplebeds

Resort Hotel Kume Island

VISON Hotels

Hotel VISON Hatago VISON

Mantenno Tsujinoya

Hotel Inspira-S

Hotel Inspira-S Tashkent

KYUSHU INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

This is a tourist company offering safe, comfortable transportation and accommodation to ensure a pleasant trip in Kumamoto. The company will forge close links with Kumamoto, expand its business scope throughout Kyushu, Japan and the world, and continue to tackle new things with the theme of “Deeply in Kyushu, Widely in the World, and More with You”.

hapi-robo st, Inc.

"Hapi-robo st" is the robot company that makes a future where people become happier as people, provides technologies, supports experimentation and improvement, develops human resources from excavation and incubation of robot manufactures and related companies We have partners all over the world. Also focusing on industry-university collaboration, standardization with industry groups, infrastructure development, and market formation.

H.S. Insurance Co., Ltd.

A non-life insurance company that provides goods and services, mainly overseas travel insurance and domestic travel insurance, through branches of a travel agency and the Internet. Beyond the conventional insurance framework such as compensation for risk, we have a mission of "Making people happy by freeing them from risk", and we are aiming to be a company selected from people all over the world.

Other Businesses

HIS Design and Plus Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1949 as an advertising firm handling government advertising. Today, 70 years after its establishment, the company is actively engaged in new areas of activity, including advertising strategy planning and production, research and analysis, promotion, and exhibition planning and implementation.

Cross E Holdings Co., Ltd.

The holding company is comprised of two operating companies: HTB Technical Center Co., Ltd., which manages facilities, makes energy-saving proposals, and performs various types of construction work, and Nishinihon Engineering Co., Ltd. We are working to improve and build sustainable social infrastructures to ensure safety and security in daily life. ＞＞　 HTB Technical Center Co., Ltd. ＞＞　 Nishinihon Engineering Co., Ltd.

We offer direct sales support services for accommodations under the theme "Changes in reservations. Changes in the future." Our reservation system OPTIMA is the industry's No1. intstalled and connected media. We continue to grow as we are chosen by accommodations throughout Japan.

Canadian College and The Canadian College of English Language

Established in 1991, we are home to a diverse group of students from around the world. With an average enrolment of 1000 students, the College offers a wide range of Diploma and Certificate programs in areas such as Business, International Trade, Hospitality, Information Technology and Health Care. Students at CCEL attend full and part-time English programs through an innovative learning platform called SMRT English.

H.I.S. Mobile Co.,Ltd.

The communication environment is indispensable for both travel and daily life. We will provide inexpensive and convenient communication equipment and services.

GREEN OCEAN CO.,Ltd.

"GREEN OCEAN" is a job placement agency that focus on agriculture and accommodation business. In agriculture, our business model is to supply the labor force to the farmers which have the labor shortage problems and to help their cultivations and plantings on season. As our goal, through solving the labor shortage problems we strongly wish that contributes to improving the vitality of Japanese agriculture in the future.

New Project

Web3.0・Virtual Project

HIS which has provided travel aims to create new customer experience-based value, revitalize local communities, and develop our solutions by using cutting edge of technology such as blockchain(NFT, etc.), virtual world(avatar), metaverse, etc. ＞＞　 Web3.0・Virtual Project

Glamping Facility Management

Our slogan is "to bring smiles to people's faces through rich experiences in nature." We will build a cooperative system with the local government and contribute to the local community to create a hopeful future. First of all, we will open a glamping facility exclusively for dog owners to spend time with their dogs. We will meet the needs of our customers who want to travel with their dogs. ＞＞　 GLAMHIDE WITH DOG KOMATSU

Across No.1 Travel (H.I.S Branch) has been serving the foreign community for over 30 years. We handle more than one million types of air tickets to all over the world.

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Shibuya (�a�J) is one of the 23 city wards of Tokyo , but often refers to just the popular shopping and entertainment area found around Shibuya Station. In this regard, Shibuya is one of Tokyo's most colorful and busy districts, packed with shopping, dining and nightclubs serving swarms of visitors that come to the district everyday.

Shibuya is a center for youth fashion and culture , and its streets are the birthplace to many of Japan's fashion and entertainment trends. Numerous department stores and shopping malls can be found around the area catering to all types of shoppers. Many of the area's large shopping complexes belong to either Tokyu or Seibu , two competing corporations.

Shibuya's most prominent landmark is the busy intersection in front of the station's Hachiko Exit . The intersection is heavily decorated by neon advertisements and giant video screens and gets flooded by pedestrians each time the lights turn green, making it a popular photo spot.

Shibuya Station and surroundings are currently undergoing major redevelopment , lasting almost two decades. Several new buildings have opened over recent years, including Shibuya Hikarie (in 2012), Shibuya Stream (2018), Shibuya Scramble Square (2019) and Miyashita Park (2020), and more will be opening until works are completed around 2028. In addition, the flow of pedestrian traffic around the station is gradually being improved.

Famous streets and districts

Spain Slope

Love Hotel Hill

Tokyu-affiliated attractions.

Shibuya Scramble Square

Shibuya Hikarie

Shibuya 109

Shibuya Stream

Shibuya Mark City

Seibu-affiliated attractions.

Other points of interest

Miyashita Park

Hachiko Statue

Getting there and around.

Shibuya Station is one of Tokyo's busiest stations. It is served by the JR Yamanote Line , JR Saikyo Line , JR Shonan Shinjuku Line , Hanzomon Subway Line, Ginza Subway Line, Fukutoshin Subway Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyu Den-Entoshi Line and Keio Inokashira Line. It is also served by many Narita Express trains.

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Things to Do

The Japan Folk Crafts Museum

Introducing the beauty of "Mingei" items, used in everyday life.

Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya

The popular planetarium, known for entertaining commentators.

The shrine next to Harajuku’s Takeshita Street which enshrines Heihachiro Togo.

A museum where visitors can experience the “present” of Japanese craftsmanship.

The Shoto Museum of Art

Experience magnificent art and architecture.

SHIBUYA SKY

An open feeling observation space overlooking Tokyo's landmarks.

Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho

A Retro Showa Era Bar Area Near Shibuya Station

Shibuya Scramble Intersection

Crowded with Pedestrians, this is the World’s Busiest Crosswalk.

Shibuya Center Street

A shopping hub for the bustling younger crowd in the heart of Shibuya.

HUB Shibuya Store

A pub with plenty of chances to bump shoulders and mingle with people from Japan and around the world.

Enjoy the taste of a traditional Spanish restaurant from Madrid right in the heart of Shibuya.

THE ROOF SHIBUYA SKY

A rooftop bar at the highest point in Shibuya, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo's night skyline.

Daikanyama HyLife Pork TABLE

We offer various kinds of pork dishes using Canadian Premium Pork, “HyLife Pork”, ensembled by master Chef Shino.

Maison du Musee

Impressive moments by the supreme French cuisine to be enjoyed in an artistic space.

Yakiniku Gyugujo

Full of the owner, Hiroyuki Miyasako’s picks! A trending super popular Yakiniku restaurant.

A popular, reservation-only French restaurant in Hokkaido.

Tower’s Bar “BELLOVISTO”

A special bar with a night view of Shibuya from 150 meters above the ground that you can use for any situation.

Tera café, Daikanyama

A cafe where you can detox your mind and body

BOMBAY BAZAR

A hidden-away organic café with a unique interior

Torattoria Sarusa Māre

A long-established Italian restaurant, known for its delicious pasta.

Taco Bell Shibuya Dogenzaka Store

A restaurant where you can casually enjoy authentic Mexican food.

A&F COUNTRY SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE Store

Directly linked to Shibuya Station (right above Shibuya Station), step inside this vast 600㎡ multi-brand outdoor goods store with extensive selection and even experiential corners to explore.

MIYASHITA PARK

A cultural spot in Shibuya that has it all: trendy shops, alleys, a park, sports facilities, and a hotel.

Shibuya Scramble Square

A new landmark in Shibuya, where you can enjoy panoramic views from 229 meters above ground, directly connected to the station.

Your logging brand items are sold in reasonable prices.

Shibuya Stream

A Hot Area on the South Side of Shibuya Station with the Concept of “Shibuya Custom”

Shibuya Hikarie

A tower symbol for people who are sensitive to trends and culture that gather in Shibuya.

Shibuya Mark City

A shopping and dining spot right in front of the Shibuya Scramble intersection

SHIBUYA 109

The source of Shibuya's trends

Events & Festivals

AONODOKUTSU SHIBUYA Illumination

Enjoy from daytime this year! An illumination event that fantastically decorates Shibuya.

A&F COUNTRY offers a variety of authentic items perfect for accompanying you on backpacking adventures

Enjoy the Diverse Charms of the City! 15 things to do in Shibuya

If you want to shop in Shibuya, this is the place! Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, stimulating the playful spirit of adults

Michelin-Quality Ramen in Tokyo: “Konjiki Hototogisu”

KIRAKU: One of Shibuya’s favourite long-standing ramen shops!

If you want to buy men’s fashion in Shibuya, go to the LUMINE MAN SHIBUYA store！April Vol.

Available in Jinnan area of Shibuya! Recommended fashion coordinates by the area’s hip shops

Get the popular Tokyo casual fashion items at NAVAL!

If you want to buy men’s fashion in Shibuya, go to the LUMINE MAN SHIBUYA store！February Vol.

If you want to buy men’s fashion in Shibuya, go to the LUMINE MAN SHIBUYA store！

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About Shibuya

If you could only choose one place to shop in Tokyo, then Shibuya is the place to be. Famous for its busy and colorful district, packed to the gills with shops, restaurants, clubs and avid shoppers. Shibuya is also famous for its enormous intersection which hundreds of people crossing at any one time. You can even experience this marvelous view from the second story window of the probably most profitable Starbucks in the world.

Just around the corner you will find Center Gai , a busy pedestrian area filled with shops selling the latest wear and accessories. Strolling through this neon lit zone is an experience in itself. For the ladies it would be a sin to miss out on the iconic cylindrical building that is known as Shibuya 109 , where you can find hundreds of boutiques spanning ten floors of fashionable goodness. However, do not fear gents, because there is a Shibuya 109 Men opposite from Starbucks, although not as grand as its counterpart.

Over a dozen department stores are dotted around the area, where corporate giants Seibu and Tokyu own the majority of them. As for dining, you are spoilt for choice since you can find pretty much any type of cuisine to suit even the fussiest of eaters. You can entertain yourself endlessly by going the one of the many game centers, indoor sports facilities, cinemas, clubs, bars, the list goes on.

However, do not fear if you are a bit scared of the crowds; there is much more to discover in the surprisingly quiet back streets. I am thinking of the goat cafe just a 5-minute walk from the station. In that same are is a wonderful macrobiotic cafe , run by a young couple, and they serve excellent vegan but very creative food. For a very different bar experience, check out Nonbei Yokocho , or Drunkard’s Alley, also just a stone's throw away from the station—just to give you a few ideas.

Shibuya’s icon is the infamous Hachiko dog statue, situated next to the train station 's Hachiko Exit. You can see people taking snaps of the floppy-eared canine with their cell phone cameras at any given moment. This is quite possibly the most famous waiting area in all of Japan, as is evident by the dense crowd that engulfs the area.

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• Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya Crossing 渋谷スクランブル交差点

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The busiest crossing in Tokyo

Shibuya Crossing is one of Tokyo's most recognizable sights, pictured in countless films, magazines and blogs. During its busiest times, an estimated 1,000 to 2,500 people forge their way across this intersection every two minutes, enough to quickly fill up a football stadium.

• Visiting Hachiko, the station's iconic dog statue
• People-watching as thousands of pedestrians from around the world merge
• Tokyo's top shopping at Shibuya 109, Center Gai, Tokyu, Marui and more

How to Get There

Shibuya Crossing is located directly outside Shibuya Station's Hachiko exit.

Take the major city loop, the JR Yamanote Line, and get off at Shibuya Station. The JR Saikyo and Shonan Shinjuku lines, The Keio Inokashira, Tokyu Den-en-toshi and Tokyu Toyoko lines all stop at Shibuya, as do the Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hanzomon and Fukutoshin subway lines.

Quick Facts

Shibuya Station began operating in 1885

Nearly 3 million passengers travel through the station each day

Shibuya Crossing has been the backdrop to countless films over the years

Why Shibuya draws so many

A loyal pup that never gave up

Sitting outside Shibuya Station is a symbol of the area, Hachiko. Immortalized as a bronze statue, this humble Akita dog has come to represent loyalty and perseverance, two essential qualities in Japanese folklore. The story behind Hachiko is as heartbreaking as it is sweet.

Hachiko was adopted by another family, yet every morning and afternoon for nearly 10 years he would walk to and from the station, waiting in vain for his owner to return. The statue now serves as a popular meeting spot for lovers, friends and family, standing next to the dog and watching the station's exit together.

The best way to view the crossing

To fully appreciate the magnitude of Shibuya Crossing, and to witness its rhythmic dance in real time, view the crossing from on high. There are a number of places to do this, including the shopping centers and cafes towering over the station entrance, such as the Starbucks in the QFRONT building.

A less-trafficked vantage point is in the station itself, between the JR lines and the Keio Inokashira Line entrance.

A nexus for pop culture, food and entertainment

Over the years Shibuya's instantly recognizable crossing has been the backdrop for countless movies and television shows both in Japan and overseas thanks to its neon-lit buildings and mix of cultures and trendsetters, just like New York's Times Square.

The crossing's surrounding areas are home to a number of stores that drive Japan's fashion, food and music trends. Visit longtime trendsetter stop Shibuya 109, or walk down Center Gai to see hundreds of shops competing to sell the next big thing. If you're looking for nightlife, Shibuya's Dogenzaka area is home to Tokyo's best nightclubs and plenty of interesting restaurants and bars for every taste.

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About Hokkaido

A Popular Tourist Destination That Boasts Many Attractions Hokkaido is a popular tourist destination that boasts many attractions, from the breathtaking lavender fields of Furano and the world heritage site Shiretoko, to the sumptuous gourmet cuisine of Northern Japan. Here you will find information about the culture and cuisine of Hokkaido, an island whose cultural delights vary from region to region.

Hokkaido By Area

Central hokkaido, nijo market.

Central Hokkaido is the political and economic hub of this prefecture. The capital of Hokkaido, Sapporo, is located here as well as the port cities of Otaru and Muroran. The major airport of this prefecture is located in Chitose approximately 50 minutes by train from Sapporo. The area has beautiful parks, wildlife areas, ski & snow board mountains and large hot spring (“Onsen” ) areas

Furano & Biei

Sapporo : the snow world.

Sapporo, which is not an exaggeration to say it is the royal road of Hokkaido, also has excellent access from the gateway to the north from New Chitose Airport. Let’s aim at here first! I guess there are more people there. The highlights are also full, and the remnant from the pioneering era such as Sapporo Clock Tower and the former main government building of the Higashi Agency are concentrated between the Odori Park and the south exit of Sapporo Station. In addition, the Sapporo Snow Festival is held at the Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory, famous for the statue of Dr. Clark, the Moerenuma Park where the art park is attractive, the important cultural property in the Nakajima Park, Toyohira pavilion, in Odori Park in winter It will be. In addition, in Sapporo City, experienced facilities such as Maruyama Zoo, North Safari Sapporo, which can be in touch with animals such as polar bears and owls, rural theme parks connecting urban and farming, such as Sapporo and Rare are enriched. Also, for people who want to touch nature, Maeda Forest Park of a large scale as if it came to another world, Moiwa Mountain where autumn leaves are beautiful, Jozankei etc. are also recommended. And in the city there are many easy-to-eat hoods that you can eat, but you can eat a full stomach and your stomach will lean as you walk soon, so the belly 8th is the best.

The city of Otaru is a port town with many sightseeing spots scattered around the nostalgic Otaru Canal. Along the Otaru Canal there is a gas light that directs the landscape, and it is one of the charms that you can enjoy walking in the beauty where you can sigh. It beautifully illuminates the flourished as a port of shipment from the latter half of the Meiji era to the early Showa era. In addition, if you climb Otaru Tengu mountain and Miruzaki mountain, you can see the night view of Otaru, you can play day and night and it is two stone with one stone. It is also fun to explore the retro sense of the city streets such as Otaru Music Box, Steam Clock and NYK Line. On the other hand, there are places where climbing can also be done near Otaru, mainly famous for Shioya Maruyama’s hole waterfalls. Many people soak up fatigue by soaking in hot springs after Shimoyama. In addition to popular spots such as Takashima Cape, Okonomiya, Hinwa Mountain Lighthouse, Otaru Aquarium etc. There are many places to drop in such as wine gallery, cherry blossoms in the temple park, and Kitaichi Glass. Otaru sushi etc. are also famous for seafood, so it is delicious,

Linking Hokkaido and lavender, Furano & Biei spread as a leading tourist destination. There are “Tomita Farm” and others in Furano here which made the name familiar from one poster of JR to all over the world now. About a few ha of vineyards will start preparing in spring from the spring and will draw curves not only with lavender but also with colorful beauty. Also famous as the location of many popular drama locations, the stone house of Goro Kuroto used in the play from “North of the country”, the track of Kuro Goro, the garden that comes out in “Wind Garden” etc. It is used as a sightseeing spot as it is. Familiarity may be raised when you go sightseeing in the mood of Goro. Biei is known as “the city of a hill”, and flowers and rural landscapes by season are drawn beautifully using hills. Especially attention also to the trees standing in nature such as Mild Seven’s hill and Christmas tree tree which became famous because of commercials. Because it is a basic hill, it is just a place to draw pictures from anywhere. Also, as there is a blue pond of platinum which became famous in recent years, there are many people who drop by together. Not only lavender but also the scenery where the seasonal flowers beautify the landscape is one of the attractions. Cherry blossoms in spring, flowers in summer, autumn leaves in fall, snow in winter. Because the common seasons are deployed on a dynamic scale, I think that there is considerable impression.

Northern Hokkaido

Bordered by both the Sea of Japan and the Okhotsk Sea, this area is home to the northernmost point in Japan as well as large open pastoral leases. It is a favorite area for trekking and bird watching and home to the two islands of Rishiri and Rebun, which are known for their spectacular natural beauty and large variety of wildlife. Also well known is the road running along the coast from Sapporo to Wakkanai which delivers some of the best sunsets in Japan. Hot spring areas in this region include the Toyotomi Hot Spring and Wakkanai Hot Spring.

Asahikawa is a sightseeing spot with a familiar Asahiyama zoo. The drama series whose zoo became a motif has been developed, and its popularity continues unabated. The attraction of the Asahiyama Zoo is that the distance to the animal is very close by the way called “action exhibition”. In addition, because the animals and productions seen are different in summer and winter, it is also crafted to be able to enjoy even if you visit. Asahikawa is not the only presumption of the zoo. The snow art museum which all the interior was made with the image of snow, “Kitakami Garden” adjacent to Asahikawa station just opened on July 4, 2016, seasonal flowers, herbs and vegetables are planted in the flower bed , You can feel free to enjoy plant appreciation. In addition, Asahikawa citizen’s place of relaxation, Tokiwakoen can ride boat while enjoying cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, so I think that it is good to go round the city itself as well as the zoo.

The southernmost tip, the northernmost tip, status of the ‘edge’! Wakkanai is recommended for those who say so. From the cape of No Shappu, it overlooks Shigenori, Rishiri Fuji, Rebunjima, Sakhalin’s shadow. The Wakkanai Kohoku breakwater dome located nearby is also selected as a civil engineering association civil engineering heritage, Hokkaido heritage. Then go further north to Cape Soya, and finally step into the northernmost tip. A stone monument that will prove “the land in the northernmost tip of Japan” is also built, so it should be a nice memorial. Another good drive route that you can follow along the sea from Wakkanai, well known for the Orolon line of Hokkaido. In the road you can enjoy the scenery while running along the huge windmill of Otonglui wind power generation and the straight road. I think that you can realize how big Hokkaido is.

Southern Hokkaido

Historically speaking, Southern Hokkaido was the commercial and also for a limited time, political center of Hokkaido and offers a look into the past of this region. During the cold winter months this area also offers slightly more mild weather than the rest of the prefecture. Besides history, there is also still plenty of natural beauty and one of the oldest hot spring areas in Hokkaido.

Noboribetsu

Hokkaido’s first international port. The influx of foreign culture has left behind western-style buildings and old churches that make for great scenery on walks. Major sightseeing destinations include the Motomachi area with its cluster of churches, the bay area with the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses, and Goryokaku Park with its historic relics. Also famous is the Hakodate Morning Market where one can enjoy fresh seafood bowls and shopping. Winter in turn offers the very special sight of wild monkeys coming to bathe in the hot springs located at Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden.

Noboribetsu boasts one of the best hot water in Japan. From the mountain named Jigokudani, you can see the source and smoke that springs the tremendous power from underground in the atmosphere of sulfur. Named after the name, there are life-sized statues such as blue demons and red demons, and the production is also quite good. It is a valuable place to take memorials and commemorative photos, so let’s not forget the camera. *Do not worry because it is not alive. In addition to Otanuma which made a gourd, and Caldera Lake “Kuttara Lake” boasting top class transparency in the country, also known as Noboribetsu bear farm where bears are the protagonists and they are willing to take any pose from humans. Also the topic of recent years is the footbath of Oyunuma River. Here is the natural footbath which hot water spilling from Oyunuma is flowing naturally! (That is, the river itself is a hot spring.) You can enjoy the unique taste of Noboribetsu which enjoys forest bathing and enjoying footbath with sulfur scent. Oyunuma River Because it is close to Taisho Hell located on the sidewalk, it is possible to visit a stroll as if you were walking. Free of charge for all!

Eastern Hokkaido

Eastern Hokkaido is home to one of Japan’s largest fishing fleets, the huge Kushiro Marshland, the World Heritage Listed Shiretoko National Park and the beautiful Akan National Park area. This area is not only known for it’s incredible scenery and well preserved forests, but is also home to two of Hokkaido’s most famous hot spring areas called Akan and Kawayu. The area is also characterized by huge 2000 plus meter mountains and wide open plains for farming. This area produces huge amounts of farmed goods including vegetables, dairy products, flowers and flower related products.

Akan is a place where Ainu Kotan’s tradition remains strong. Even now I express that color in various forms. In addition, there are scattered lakes and observation decks shining on the nature such as Onetto, Kussharo Lake, Mashuho Lake. Also a great stopover when driving through the area. Lake Akan is a lake where spherical marimo lives. If you are going to the Marimo exhibition observation center where you can observe a rare marimo which is also a special natural treasure, let’s go to the island of Chewului by a pleasure boat or a fast boat. As for the surrounding tourist destinations, it is also recommended to visit the Ainu Kotan city, Iwo Jima, Benkei’s Footbath (Bokke Promenade), Kushiro Wetland which can be strolled in the boardwalk. The walking trail of the Kushiro Marsh Observation Deck Course is about 2.5 km, and a walk to the satellite of the Observatory will be a precious time to meet various creatures and plants. It is also famous for watching cranes in winter, you can also see cranes protected at Aku International Crane Center. From the Higashi Hokkaido photo library and around Akan, it is one of the charms that there are many events in a year. Marimo festival, large harvest festival in Akan autumn, various festivals such as Iomante’s fire festival and Akan lake ice festival. When going, we recommend that you join the events as much as possible after gathering event information.

In Tokachi sightseeing spots there are many places to touch magnificent scenery and nature, I think that scale goes far beyond imagination. The “Garden Road” connecting heavy snow to Furano – Tokachi through eight gardens is a route that is perfect for the drive flowers. The landscape filled with flowers should be the healing of all things. The arch bridge · Toshubetsu bridge in concrete located in Kamishihoro lake in Kamishihoro Town is also fantastic figure in the lake. The nearby spa town has scattered hot springs scattered around it. When speaking of hot springs, Tokachi hot springs is also famous. It is here to put it in “Mall hot spring” with high beauty effect. Also in the vicinity is a happiness station selected as a sacred place for a lover in NPO corporation “Holy Land Project of Lover”, old Horoza station where the tourists stayed abreast, although it became abandoned line. And it is never sharade, JR seriously cooperated, because the boiling point of the cruise station (Tofu Eki) is similar to “Doll Furo”, there are also “Yoshi station signboard” and so on and it comes to bear luck accusing it There are lots of places of interest such as people.

Treasury of nature Shiretoko can see the world shared by living things and nature. Shiretoko Goko which lives also in brown bears, famous Oshinkoshin waterfalls, places where you feel the mystery of nature such as Kashuni waterfalls falling down to the sea, Flepe waterfalls, Yoshikubetsu waterfalls. Ezo deer everywhere walks (sometimes runs), so you need to be careful when driving. Safety driving is more important than anything because there are many mountain roads. Furthermore, when heading to Utoro, “Godzilla rock” which looks like Godzilla if it is told is also. When taking a commemorative photo, do not fit in the camera, so let’s give up with yourself and take a picture from the place a little. Also famous in winter is “drift ice” which comes to the Sea of ?Okhotsk. The mechanism can be learned at Hokkaido-based Okhotsk Drift Ice Science Center. In Hokkaido there are many endangered species of birds, but Steller’s sea eagle and White-tailed eagle are also of that kind. Because it is a bird that can only meet in winter, let’s look for it when you go to Shiretoko at that time. World Natural Heritage Shiretoko Fairy, Clione is also a Shiretoko creatures here.

4 Destinations

Nijo Market is located near the center of Sapporo and is known for fresh seafood, including its famous seafood rice bowls.

Suizantei Club Jyozankei

Ryokan zaborin.