The snow melted very fast this year, and now there is basically no snow on the road! Come to Asahikawa Zoo to see the penguins walk while 🐧 there is almost no snow Asahikawa Zoo has a winter penguin walk, famous for its popular animal star polar bear and signature penguin parade, which is really super cute! Come on pilgrimage at the end of winter! Welcome to Jintang Pavilion in the evening and enjoy life!

Nice to meet you! We are the Hokuryu Town Sunflower Tourism Association, the tourism association of Hokuryu, Hokkaido. Hokuryu, Hokkaido, lies about a two-hour drive from Sapporo and is a small town of roughly 1,600 people. Hokuryu is nationally famous for its sunflower fields, and it ranked first nationwide in the 2022 list of “Sunflower Fields You Want to Visit in Summer 2022.” Hokuryu Sunflower Village is one of Japan’s largest sunflower fields, with about two million sunflowers blooming across land roughly the size of five Tokyo Domes. During the season, about 200,000 visitors come from all over the country. From the two-story observation deck near the parking area, you can take in an endless sea of sunflowers—a perfect photo spot. Please enjoy the breathtaking panorama of yellow as far as the eye can see! The sunflowers are typically at their best from late July through mid-August, when the Sunflower Festival takes place. In 2022, attractions included a sunflower maze, a sightseeing vehicle called Sunflower号 that offered guided explanations about Hokuryu and its sunflowers, and an exhibition of rare sunflowers from around the world. While Hokuryu is known for sunflowers, you can also enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and beautiful autumn foliage. We recommend Roadside Station Sunflower Park Hokuryu Onsen for day-trip hot springs and Kompira Park for camping and outdoor barbecues. Local specialties include Hokuryu Sunflower Melon, prized for its high sugar content; the small yellow Hokuryu Himawari Suika; and Hokuryu Sunflower Oil made from locally grown sunflowers—each a perfect souvenir and a delicious treat. Alongside Hokuryu’s sunflowers, please enjoy these sightseeing spots and gourmet specialties!

Time flies so fast, winter is coming to an end.... Every year from the end of November to April, many white swans fly from Siberia to Kushelu Lake, and the beautiful and elegant white swans 🦢 gather on the lakeside. In the evening, you are also welcome to stay at the Jinyu Pavilion, so please enjoy the end of this winter!

Akkeshi whiskey: rainwater Release Date: 28 Feb, 2021 Released by Akkeshi Distillery in Hokkaido, the second in the 24-season series, rainwater thin Blended whiskey with balanced specifications. Sweet and woody aroma. It has a bitter aroma like chocolate with a lot of cacao and a clear acid of young raw sake. It has a sour taste reminiscent of unripe fruit and a woody flavor that seems to be derived from wine or sherry barrels.

Akkeshi whiskey "Kandew" Release Date 2020/10/28 The first of Akkeshi Brewery's "24 Seasons Series" The cold dew is "17" in the 24th season. When the long autumn rains come to an end, the cold dew dwells in the wildflowers, and it is the time for the beginning of autumn in earnest. It has a heavy aroma with a sweet atmosphere like dried fruit, strawberry, orange, apple, cereal-like aroma, lemon acidity and milk-like sweetness. The aftertaste is white pepper-like spicy, chocolate-like sweetness. #Japanese whiskey #Akkeshi Distillery #Single Malt #Cold dew

Introducing the post of the "Rising Sun ASAHI GROUP CHAIN" official account! Moerenuma Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, is a park designed based on the concept of making the entire park a single sculpture work. It is a tourist spot where you can enjoy art and leisure such as glass pyramids and sea fountains. ◆Moerenuma Park◆ 【Address】〒007-0011 1-1 Moerenuma Park, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 【Access】 ・Car From downtown Sapporo Via National Route 12, National Route 275, and Route 89 Loop Street, take the triangle point towards Nakanuma / About 30 minutes ・Train Sapporo Station →Kanjo-dori Higashi Station→ Bus Stop "Moerenuma Park East Exit"

The winter beauty ❄️🤍 of Hokkaido Moerenuma Park is designed as a sculpture of the entire park, in the shape of a pyramid made of glass in the vast park! I can finally come and see it this time, it is really super dreamy! Come to Sapporo Jinyutei in the evening and relax yourself!

New Otani Inn Sapporo is a 13-story hotel with a total of 340 guest rooms. There are 338 Western-style rooms and 2 Japanese-style rooms, and there are 5 Japanese-modern style suites and 5 premium rooms on the 12th and 13th floors. This suite room and premium room are Western-style rooms, but they are spaces that interweave Japanese tastes into the rooms, so they are very happy rooms for foreigners visiting Japan. Regular rooms can also be selected from single rooms, twin rooms, double rooms, triple rooms, and family rooms according to the number of guests and their purpose. Single rooms are also used by business travellers. The rooms on the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th floors of the Natural Comfort Floor "Zen" have a comfortable design that makes you feel like you are relaxing in the great nature of Hokkaido by organizing the interior of the room with a color scheme inspired by the "nature" of Hokkaido. The family room also has a Japanese-style room of 6 tatami mats + 8 tatami mats that can accommodate up to 6 people. Small children can also stay with peace of mind. Amenities include hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, face and soap, hand towel, bath towel, nightwear, slippers, kettle, cup, glass, refrigerator empty in all rooms. There is no large public bath, so please use the bath in your room. You can enjoy an extraordinary space that you cannot usually enjoy at New Otani Inn Sapporo. When traveling to Hokkaido or sightseeing in Sapporo, please use New Otani Inn Sapporo. ◆New Otani Inn Sapporo Information◆ 【Address】 〒060-0002 Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 2-jo Nishi 1-1-1 【Phone Number】 011-222-1111 【Access by JR/train】 40 minutes from JR New Chitose Airport to JR Sapporo Station 【Access by car or bus】 Approximately 70 minutes from New Chitose Airport to the hotel 60 parking spaces 【Access on foot】 8 minutes from JR Sapporo Station 6 minutes from Sapporo Station on the Namboku Subway Line 3 minutes from Sapporo Station on the Toho Subway Line 7 minutes from Odori Station on the Namboku Subway Line 4 minutes from Odori Station on the Toho Subway Line 【Accommodation Reservation】 For more information and reservations about New Otani Inn Sapporo, please visit the official website listed in the profile section.

"Daughter's Day" is a festival held every year on March 3, also commonly known as the Peach Blossom Festival, which is a traditional celebration to pray for the healthy growth of girls, and Japanese dolls decorated in traditional Japanese costumes are called "Daughter's Day dolls". Daughter's Day dolls will also be displayed in various places, which is very spectacular! Remember to take pictures. Welcome to Sapporo Jinyutei in the evening and enjoy a different night!

Introducing the post of the official account of "NPO Ashoro Tourism Association"! Hokkaido Ashiyoro-gun Ashoro is a town rich in nature located in the northeastern part of Tokachi. It is also full of sightseeing spots such as natural heritage sites such as Ontone and Rawambuki, and the national natural monument "Yunotaki". ◆Ashoro◆ 【Address】〒089-3701 Hokkaido Ashiyoro-gun Ashoro

Winter is coming to an end, so take advantage of the holidays to go straight to the net. When you come to Abashiri, you must come to see the icebreaker!! Today, lucky, the weather is clear, the icebreaker set off smoothly, sailing to the Sea of Okhotsk, the drift ice made a collision sound next to the ship, and it was an invincible view to enjoy this near-polar scenery! In the evening, you are welcome to stay at Jinyuting and spend a pleasant winter together!

Wood Candle Night 2023 We are pleased to announce that the video of Ashorocho’s winter event, Wood Candle Night 2023, held on Saturday, January 28, has been uploaded to YouTube♪ The video was produced by Amplage International Co., Ltd. (UPI), a company that supported the event! Search YouTube for "Ashoro" and "Wood Candle Night" and be sure to take a look!

Introducing the post of the "Rising Sun ASAHI GROUP CHAIN" official account! Mt. Tengu is 532.5 meters above sea level and is a popular spot with a superb view from the summit that is said to be "one of the three best night views in Hokkaido." There are plenty of attractions such as a ropeway, ski resort, and a café with a superb view. ◆Mt. Otaru Tengu◆ 【Address】〒047-0023 Otaru, Hokkaido

This will be my first post! New Otani Inn Sapporo is an 8-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station. What comes to mind when you travel to Hokkaido and Sapporo? Sapporo City Clock Tower? Sapporo TV Tower? Former Hokkaido Government Office Building Red Brick Government Building? Odori Park? Nijo Market? Sunpiazza Aquarium? Sapporo Maruyama Zoo? Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory? Sapporo Beer Museum? Susukino? Very convenient to visit these popular attractions near Sapporo is New Otani Inn Sapporo! In particular, the Sapporo TV Tower and the former Hokkaido Government Office Building Red Brick Government Building can be accessed in a few minutes on foot. Please use "New Otani Inn Sapporo" as a gateway to your trip. It is close to JR and subway stations, so it is also recommended as a business base. Now, I would like to briefly introduce New Otani Inn Sapporo. New Otani Inn Sapporo is a 13-story hotel with 3 basement floors that opened in August 1982. Thanks to you, we were able to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our opening last year. There are 331 Western-style rooms, 2 Japanese-style rooms, and 7 other rooms, for a total of 340 rooms, and there are also premium rooms in Japanese modern style on the 12th and 13th floors of the upper floors. There are Japanese, Western and Chinese restaurants "Party & Dining Four Season", dining & café "Rendezvous Lounge", and bar lounge "Bar Oakroom". For stays with dinner, we also offer a plan where you can enjoy beef sirloin steak at "Party & Dining Four Season" and "Hokkai Gozen" of seafood from Hokkaido. In addition, at the "Church of Light", where the long virgin road is popular, you can have a wedding that will be the beginning of a happy couple. New Otani Inn Sapporo will bring happiness and smiles with the best hospitality and first-class service that will leave your travel memories! ◆New Otani Inn Sapporo Information◆ 【Address】 〒060-0002 Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 2-jo Nishi 1-1-1 【Phone Number】 011-222-1111 【Access by JR/train】 40 minutes from JR New Chitose Airport to JR Sapporo Station 【Access by car or bus】 Approximately 70 minutes from New Chitose Airport to the hotel 60 parking spaces 【Access on foot】 8 minutes from JR Sapporo Station 6 minutes from Sapporo Station on the Namboku Subway Line 3 minutes from Sapporo Station on the Toho Subway Line 7 minutes from Odori Station on the Namboku Subway Line 4 minutes from Odori Station on the Toho Subway Line 【Accommodation Reservation】 For more information and reservations about New Otani Inn Sapporo, please visit the official website listed in the profile section.

❄️ Tengu Mountain In addition to the must-see Otaru Canal, there are actually many must-see spots ☃️☃️ when you come to Otaru, and Tengu Mountain is one of them! Otaru's proximity to the sea and topography allows you to collect pictures of Otaru city and sea view from many elevated perspectives, and visiting Tengu Mountain Shrine to touch Tengu's nose will bring good luck! For the night, you are also welcome to stay at Sapporo Kinyutei for one night.

【All Kushiro Fair in Osaka】 On 2/25 Sat and 2/26 Sun, "All Kushiro Fair in Osaka" will be held at the Yoshimoto Entertainment Shop on the 4th floor of the observation deck of Osaka International Airport Itami Airport. Eight municipalities in Hokkaido, including Akkeshi Town, will gather to promote tourism and sell local products. In addition, a comedian from Yoshimoto Kogyo will appear as the store manager for one day, so if you are nearby, please ♪ come.

What kind of place is Ashorocho? Welcome, viewers of Cool Japan Video—let us introduce you in depth to Ashorocho’s charms and sightseeing spots! Ashorocho sits in the northeastern part of Tokachi and is the largest municipality in Japan by area. Forestry and agriculture thrive here, and about 80% of the town’s land is forest. The population is around 6,500. Within the town you mainly travel by car, and driving access from major cities in Hokkaido is as follows. • About 1 hour by car from Obihiro • About 1.5 hours by car from Kushiro • About 1.5 hours by car from Kitami • About 3.5 hours by car from Sapporo • About 3.5 hours by car from Asahikawa One popular sightseeing spot in Ashorocho’s center is Ashoro Ginga Hall 21. Originally built as Ashoro Station on the Hokkaido Chihoku Kogen Railway’s Furusato Ginga Line, it was registered as a Roadside Station in 2004. After the Furusato Ginga Line was closed in 2006, the facility was renewed and reopened in 2011 to become what you see today. Inside the facility, the former platform has been preserved to recreate tracks and trains that were used for 95 years. Ashorocho is also the hometown of singer-songwriter Chiharu Matsuyama, and the facility’s Chiharu Matsuyama Gallery displays his beloved guitar and stage costumes. For those who want to enjoy Ashorocho’s vast natural scenery, we recommend Onneto. Onneto is a 2.5 km-circumference lake west of Akan-Mashu National Park, formed about 2,000 years ago by an eruption of MtMeakan. Because the lake’s colors change with the season, weather, and viewing location, it is also called the Goshikinuma Ponds or the Mystic Lake. ※It takes about 50 minutes by car from Ashoro town center. ※From December through April, the road to the lake is closed and vehicles cannot pass. For details, please see the Ashoro Tourism Association website. Finally, here is a popular event in Ashorocho. The Ashoro Furusato Bon Odori Ryogoku Fireworks Festival, held every August, is the town’s largest event, painting the night sky with some 8,000 fireworks (※in 2022 only the fireworks were launched). When touring Hokkaido, be sure to visit Ashorocho. This largest town in Japan, with untouched nature stretching as far as the eye can see, awaits you with the warmest hospitality.

Introducing the post of the official account of "New Otani Inn Sapporo"! New Otani Inn Sapporo is a hotel located in Sapporo, Hokkaido. It is an 8-minute walk from Sapporo Station, making it ideal for sightseeing and business bases. For breakfast, you can enjoy a buffet with Hokkaido menus. ◆New Otani Inn Sapporo◆ 【Address】〒060-0002 Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Kita 2-jo Nishi 1-1-1 【Access】 40 minutes from JR New Chitose Airport to JR Sapporo Station Please check the official website for details.

Introducing the post of the official account of "Akkeshi Tourism Association / AKKESHI"! Akkeshi-cho, located in Kushiro City, Hokkaido, is a town of 10,000 people located in the southeastern part of Hokkaido. There are also plenty of local gourmet dishes such as oysters, saury, and large black hair. It is also full of sightseeing spots full of rich nature and history. ◆Akkeshi Town◆ 【Address】〒088-1192 Akkeshi-cho, Akkeshi Hokkaido

I landed ✨ in Hokkaido for the first time in the middle of winter To the Shunkunitai of Nemuro City that I really wanted to go to while being worried about equipment and driving ... What was waiting there was a superb view 👀... and the 🥲 outside air was -15 ° C However, I was so absorbed in the superb view in front of me that I forgot about such things and pressed 😂 the shutter. This is ☺ one of my favorites.

It is a "city of flowers, tastes and history" in Akkeshi Town. We in Akkeshi Town are located in the east of Hokkaido and are surrounded by Kushiro Town, Hamanaka Town, and Shibecha. The climate is relatively low in Hokkaido, but the snow cover remains even in spring. Akkeshi Town faces the Pacific Ocean, Akkeshi Bay, and Lake Akkeshi, so it boasts fresh seafood. In particular, oysters are a popular gourmet in Akkeshi, and many people come to Akkeshi for oysters for sightseeing. Once you taste Akkeshi's oysters, you will definitely be captivated. In addition, scallops, clams, sanma, sea urchin, squid, bokki, crab, kelp... Popular seafood that cannot be described here is landed in Akkeshi. Please visit Akkeshi Town once and enjoy the fresh seafood! Along with these seafood, "Akkeshi whisky" is popular. The cool climate of Akkeshi is suitable for maturing whisky. Drink Akkeshi whiskey with oysters caught in Akkeshi! This is the perfect combination! We will also introduce recommended spots in Akkeshi other than gourmet. In Akkeshi Town, there are many popular sightseeing spots such as "Akkeshi Waterfowl Observation Museum", "Cape Aikan", "Primeval Hanazono Ayamegahara", "Roadside Station Akkeshi Gourmet Park", "Konohi Park", "Akkeshi Boyodai", and "Bekanbeushi Marshland". In particular, Kushiro Town, "Akkeshi Kiritappu Kombumori Quasi-National Park", which straddles Akkeshi Town, Hamanaka Town, and Shibecha, is a recommended tourist spot, and this park was designated as a quasi-national park by 2021 Reiwa 3. The entire park is almost untouched, and if you go down the river by canoe, you can meet wild Yezo sika deer and sea eagles. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature throughout the year because you can see the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. We will continue to send out attractive information such as gourmet, nature, and sightseeing in Akkeshi Town, so don't miss it!

Introducing a post from the official “Asahi Group Chain” account! The open-air baths surrounded by snowy scenery look so inviting. Yawaragi-no-Sato Hoheikyo Onsen, located in Jozankei, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, is a hot spring facility where you can enjoy spacious outdoor baths. The onsen offers 100% natural flowing spring water, and the Indian curry served in the dining hall is also popular. ◆ Yawaragi-no-Sato Hoheikyo Onsen ◆ Address: 608-2 Jozankei, Minami Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 061-2301 Access Bus stop: Hoheikyo Onsen For details, please check the official website.

One of the most important pilgrimages when you come to Hokkaido is the soup curry Soup curry is probably one of Hokkaido's unique cuisines. Today, we will visit a famous soup curry shop in Sapporo and taste the legendary Hokkaido cuisine. Most of the vegetables in the soup curry are made of root vegetables, some are roasted until rotten and some are even fried, and the rich soup and vegetables of various tastes are accompanied by different main meals, making a very layered work of art. When ordering, you can usually choose soup, spiciness and rice size. After eating Hokkaido's special food, welcome to Sapporo Kinyutei for one night in the evening~ Give yourself an unforgettable trip!

My todays recommendation: Hinode park, Furano, Hokkaido. Trying to capture moments that seize and hold the viewer’s attention. As a travel lover when I take photos, my primary goal is to help those who view the photos to appreciate the value of pure, unspoiled nature. The longer someone looks at a photograph, the greater the possibility that they will connect with its subject matter.

Today’s recommend spot is furano . It is a small town of hokkaido which is one of the best travel destinations of that prefecture regardless of any season. But I personally recommend a summer trip to this place if you love visiting flowers, love cycling through quitessential countryside roads or green valleys and enjoy farm fresh products and wine. In short Hokkaido summer trip is a wholesome package of relaxation and peace of mind.

★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japanese Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We're looking forward to seeing everyone's wonderful submissions! This time, we will introduce Kotori's post! The contrast between the sky, the sea, and the greenery is truly superb. Cape Kamui in the Shakotan of Hokkaido is a tourist attraction with magnificent scenery. The tip of the cape, where you can see the blue sea and horizon called Shakotan Blue Shakotan Blue, is a popular viewing spot. ◆Cape Kamui◆ 【Address】〒046-0321 Hokkaido Shakotan Kanmisaki-cho 【Access】 From JR Yoichi Station Take Shakotan Hokkaido Chuo Bus bound for Cape Kamui late April ~ late October about 1 hour 50 minutes Get off at the last stop and walk

Toyohira ♨️ Onsen, Japan's large-scale open-air bath, can accommodate up to 200 people Take a one-day trip from Sapporo! You can enjoy the snowy scenery while enjoying the hot springs. In addition, the hot springs here are rare "100% Sourceかけ流し 100% Source Direct Current", which means that the source is brought directly into the hot spring pool without any water addition or temperature adjustment. Because they have not been treated in any way, the hot springs here are pure natural and effective. Welcome to Sapporo Jinyutei accommodation in the evening and enjoy a different kind of trip!

Snowy night and Otaru Canal Otaru Snow Light Road Floating candles and city lights on the canal, many snow candles and passers-by Even if it's cold, it's warm somewhere.

Introducing the post of the official account of "Hotel Abashirikoso"! It is full of charm such as spacious hot springs and guest rooms. Hotel Abashirikoso in Abashiri City, Hokkaido is a long-established hot spring hotel founded in 1948 Showa 23 that was selected as one of the "100 Facilities Chosen by Professionals". The hot springs are equipped with natural open-air baths and saunas. For meals, you can enjoy Wazen made with fresh ingredients caught in Okhotsk. ◆Abashirikoso◆ 【Address】〒099-2421 Hokkaido Abashiri City Yobito 78 【Access】 Train: About 10 minutes by bus from JR Abashiri Station Please check the official website for details.

Snow Lit Road "Snow Light Road" held in Otaru, Hokkaido from February 11~18 Next to the Otaru Canal and other walking paths, there are many snow candles and ice objects.