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.

The weather and climate of Abashiri, where Abashirikoso is located, has a very high annual rainfall, and the average annual temperature and snowfall are as follows. January :-5.5°C Average snow cover 187.8mm February : -6.0°C Average snow cover 181.6mm March : -1.9°C Average snow cover 153.1mm April : 4.4°C Average snow cover 36.0mm May : 9.4°C Average snow cover 1.5mm June :13.1°C Average snow cover 0.0mm July :17.1°C Average snow cover 0.0mm August :19.6°C Average snow cover 0.0mm September :16.3°C Average snow cover 0.0mm October: 10.6°C Average snow cover 0.0mm November: 3.7°C average snow cover 18.5mm December: -2.4°C Average snow cover 130.7mm It is not uncommon for snow to fall in May. Abashiri's popular sightseeing unique to cold regions is famous for "Abashiri Drift Ice" where you can enjoy drift ice in the Sea of Okhotsk, and if you board the large sightseeing boat "Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora", you can enjoy a valuable experience while breaking drift ice. Before the new coronavirus, more than 100,000 people boarded the ship every year. Drift ice appears along the coast of Okhotsk from around the end of January every year, and about two months after that, it is the turn of the "Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora". You can also see seals on this drift ice. Another sightseeing spot in Abashiri that can be enjoyed throughout the year is "Museum Abashiri Prison". Museum Abashiri Prison is a museum that stores the actual Abashiri Prison buildings that were used from the Meiji era to 1973. At the Abashiri Prison Former Futamigaoka Farm Cafeteria Building and the Prison Cafeteria, "Experience Prison Food" is offered for a limited time where you can experience the food and gourmet food eaten by the current Abashiri Prison inmates. If you want to visit Abashiri sightseeing full of charm, please use our hotel "Abashirikoso". There is also a day-trip hot spring, so why not stop by and heal the fatigue of your trip? 【Abashirikoso Information】 [Address] 〒099-2421 Abashiri-shi Yobito 78 [Phone number] 0152-48-2311 [Access by train] About 10 minutes by bus from JR Abashiri Station. We will also pick you up and drop you off at JR Abashiri Station. *Advance reservation required [Access by plane] About 20 minutes by bus from Memanbetsu Airport. [Access by car] About 120 minutes from Asahikawa-Monbetsu Expressway and Marusefu IC

Dinner at Abashirikoso welcomes you with a menu prepared with seasonal ingredients. Currently, we have prepared four carefully selected dinner menus, "Lakeside Set", "Shiosaizen", "Fishing Fire Set", and "Abashiri Nagomizen", so you can enjoy the seasonal taste of Okhotsk. ・ Abashirikoso's meal "lakeside set" menu menu Aperitif: Yuzu sake Pre-serving: Salmon parent-child salad Appetizers: Tsutsumatsu-mae, Yamame fish honeydew, scallop nanban pickle, silver cod Saikyo, striped shrimp Hot pot: Wagyu shabu Lid: Kombu noodles Steamed food: Untan tea bowl fumigation Sashimi: Tuna, scallop, Kanpachi, peony shrimp Crab plate: horsehair crab half body Simmered food: Menme stewed Western dish: Sautéed seafood butter Rice: Scallop Soup: Shijimi's miso soup Incense: small eggplant, radish Confectionery: jelly and seasonal fruits ・ Abashirikoso's meal "Shiosaizen" menu menu Aperitif: Yuzu sake Pre-serving: Salmon parent-child salad Appetizers: Tsutsumatsu-mae, Yamame fish honeydew, scallop nanban pickle, silver cod Saikyo, striped shrimp Hot pot: 鮟鱇hot pot, red bean liver Lid: Kombu noodles Sashimi: Tuna, scallop, Kanpachi, peony shrimp Crab dish: thorn crab Simmered food: Menme stewed Western dish: Wagyu beef cut steak Rice: Scallop Soup: Shijimi's miso soup Incense: small eggplant, radish Confectionery: jelly and seasonal fruits ・ Abashirikoso's meal "Fishing Fire Set" menu menu Aperitif: Yuzu sake Pre-attached: scallop pickled nanban, colorful vegetables Appetizers: Tsutsumatsu-mae, Yamame Fish Honeydew, Asari Seiryu, Gincod Saikyo Nabe: Okhotsk Nabe Oden style Sashimi: kanpachi, scallop, salmon, nanban shrimp Crab dish: thorn crab Simmered dishes: crab shinda maki, grilled eggplant, winter melon autumn leaves, shrimp Western plate: Cut steak Rice: Scallop Soup: Shijimi's miso soup Incense: small eggplant, radish Confectionery: jelly and seasonal fruits ・ Abashirikoso's meal "Abashiri Nagomizen" menu menu Pre-attached: Octopus and wasabi choy Appetizers: Tsutsumatsu-mae, Yamame fish honeydew, scallop nanbanzuke, silver cod Saikyo Nabe: Okhotsk Nabe Oden style Sashimi: salmon, scallops, nanban shrimp Crab dish: snow crab Simmered dishes: crab shinda maki, grilled eggplant, winter melon autumn leaves, shrimp Western dish: Pickled chicken nanban Rice: Scallop Soup: Shijimi's miso soup Incense: small eggplant, radish Confectionery: jelly and seasonal fruits * Please note that this menu varies depending on the season. Each seat in the restaurant is partitioned and it is a private space. For large guests, we also have a large hall of 300 square meters and banquet halls of 120 and 88 square meters. Breakfast is served at a breakfast venue with about 50 kinds of buffet. Please enjoy more than enough meals using seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido and Okhotsk at Abashirikoso! 【Abashirikoso Information】 [Address] 〒099-2421 Abashiri-shi Yobito 78 [Phone number] 0152-48-2311 [Access by train] About 10 minutes by bus from JR Abashiri Station. We will also pick you up and drop you off at JR Abashiri Station. *Advance reservation required [Access by plane] About 20 minutes by bus from Memanbetsu Airport. [Access by car] About 120 minutes from Asahikawa-Monbetsu Expressway and Marusefu IC

The hot spring of the hotel "Abashirikoso" is a large public bath "Craterhara" that can be used by 100 people at the same time, and there are also two indoor baths, an open-air bath, and a sauna. You can take a bath until 9:00 the next morning sauna and open-air bath until 24:00, so please relax and heal the fatigue of your trip in your favorite bathtub at your favorite time. On the 7th floor of the main building, there is also a private bath "Tanabata no Yu". Please note that this is 3000 yen for 60 minutes, and advance reservation is required. 【Introduction of the efficacy, ingredients, and spring quality of Abashirikoso's hot springs】 ・Type and temperature of hot spring: Natural hot spring, 42°C ・Spring quality: Sodium chloride spring ・Indications: neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, fatigue recovery, cuts, chronic skin diseases, frail children, chronic gynecological diseases, menstrual disorders, rheumatic diseases There is a Scandinavian log cabin sauna hut in the large bathroom. It is a far-infrared type dry sauna with a room temperature of about 90 degrees and can be used by about 10 people. There is no outdoor air bath space, but if it is not crowded, why not arrange it in the open-air bath space? This hot spring facility allows you to take a bath in a day-trip hot spring, and day trippers can use it from 13 o'clock to 22 o'clock reception last time is 21 o'clock, and the bathing fee is 700 yen for adults. There is also a large foot corner at the entrance of the large public bath, which was renovated in 2009, and an aroma esthetic corner in the women's dressing room. 【Abashirikoso Information】 [Address] 〒099-2421 Abashiri-shi Yobito 78 [Phone number] 0152-48-2311 [Access by train] About 10 minutes by bus from JR Abashiri Station. We will also pick you up and drop off at JR Abashiri Station. *Advance reservation required [Access by plane] About 20 minutes by bus from Memanbetsu Airport. [Access by car] About 120 minutes from Asahikawa Monbetsu Expressway and Marusefu IC

We will introduce the rooms of Abashirikoso. Abashirikoso has 153 guest rooms in the main building, south building Clione House, Kuroyuri no kan, and central building. All guest rooms are designed to be larger than general accommodations, so they are ideal for relaxing after a long trip. From the large windows, you can also overlook the scenery of Lake Abashiri in all four seasons. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, and the floor with few steps makes it easy for the elderly and people with physical disabilities to spend time and use it with peace of mind. In 2000 Heisei 12, we also received the Grand Prize Minister of Health and Welfare Award of the "People-Friendly Community Lodging Development Award". The two special rooms in the main building have a Japanese-style room and a Western-style room, both with a floor plan of 13 jo + 8 square meters, and are equipped with sofas, washbasins, baths, and shower toilets, and can accommodate up to 5 people. A total of 7 types of other rooms are available, based on Japanese-style rooms. Please spend a pleasant time with your family and friends. Amenities include hair dryer, face towel, bath towel, toothbrush, yukata, comb, razor, shower cap, cotton, hand soap, refrigerator for bringing in, cold water, TV, sofa, safe, tea set, and tea confectionery in all rooms of the main building, south building Clione's House, Kuroyuri-no-kan, and Central Building. In 2004 Heisei 16, it is a proud inn that was selected as one of the "29th Professional Selection 100 Hotels and Ryokans in Japan". Everyone, please use our hotel "Abashirikoso" when sightseeing in Abashiri. 【Abashirikoso Information】 [Address] 〒099-2421 Abashiri-shi Yobito 78 [Phone number] 0152-48-2311 [Access by train] About 10 minutes by bus from JR Abashiri Station. We will also pick you up and drop you off at JR Abashiri Station. *Advance reservation required [Access by plane] About 20 minutes by bus from Memanbetsu Airport. [Access by car] About 120 minutes from Asahikawa-Monbetsu Expressway and Marusefu IC

Nice to meet everyone who uses COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Abashirikoso is located on the northeastern coast of Hokkaido. The arrival of spring is still far away, and even now there is about 30 cm of snow. Abashiri is famous for its "Abashiri Drift Ice" where you can enjoy drift ice in the Sea of Okhotsk in winter, and if you board the large sightseeing boat "Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora", you can enjoy a valuable experience while breaking the drift ice. A convenient hotel for such sightseeing in Abashiri is Abashirikoso. Abashirikoso is a long-established ryokan on the shore of Lake Abashiri, founded in 1948 Showa 28, and the time required from Memanbetsu Airport is about 20 minutes by bus, and access is outstanding, and it has been loved by many customers for 75 years. There are 153 guest rooms, and the hot spring facility is a large public bath that can accommodate 100 people at the same time, "Craterbara", a natural hot spring, and two other indoor baths, an open-air bath, and a sauna! You can also take a bath in the hot spring facility for day trips, so please stop by to heal the fatigue of sightseeing. For dinner, we have prepared four carefully selected menus: "Lakeside Set", "Shiosaizen", "Fishing Fire Set", and "Abashiri Nagomizen", and all meals are full of fresh seafood such as crab and shrimp, as well as local dishes and meat. In addition to the 300-jo large hall, there are also 120-jo and 88-jo banquet halls, so a large number of people are welcome. We also have a souvenir shop with local specialties. To make a reservation for your stay, please use the reservation page on the official website listed in your profile. 【Abashirikoso Information】 [Address] 〒099-2421 Abashiri-shi Yobito 78 [Phone number] 0152-48-2311 [Access by train] About 10 minutes by bus from JR Abashiri Station. We will also pick you up and drop you off at JR Abashiri Station. *Advance reservation required [Access by plane] About 20 minutes by bus from Memanbetsu Airport. [Access by car] About 120 minutes from Asahikawa-Monbetsu Expressway and Marusefu IC

[English/Japanese] The other day I had lunch at Hokkaido Soup Curry Workshop Seven West, a three-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji Station. I chose the mild curry, but it was surprisingly spicy and offered a complex blend of spices. The best part was the bone-in chicken, cooked until it fell apart at the slightest touch of chopsticks. Most of the students enrolled at our school come from Southeast Asia. Nearly every one of their countries has a version of “curry.” When I show them how to make Japanese home-style curry, they are surprised at how different it is from what they know. They are even more amazed to learn that, within Japan, there is another style called Hokkaido curry. The other day I had lunch at Hokkaido Soup Curry Workshop Seven West, a 3-minute walk from Nishi-Hachioji Station. I chose the sweet curry, but it was quite spicy and I could taste a variety of spices. The chicken on the bone, which was cooked so well that it fell apart when touched with chopsticks, was the best part. Most of the students enrolled in our school are from Southeast Asia. Almost all of them have "curry" in their countries. When I show the students how to make Japanese home-style curry, they are surprised at how different it is from their own country. And they are even more surprised when they learn that there is another type of curry in the same country, Hokkaido Curry!

Spectacular and magnificent Buddha statues ✨ The Sapporo Makomanouchi - Head Big Buddha was designed by architect Tadao Ando, and those who like architecture should not miss it. When snow begins to accumulate in Hokkaido, the scenery here is also worth seeing ❄️, the body and head of the Buddha are covered with snow, as if a white cape and hat 🤍 have been added At the entrance of the park, there are 33 Moai statues モアイ像 of Easter Island to welcome visitors~ In the evening, stay at Sapporo Kinyutei and enjoy a different night!

Introducing the post of the "Rising Sun ASAHI GROUP CHAIN" official account! The warm light of the candle is beautiful. Otaru Snow Light Road is a popular event that is said to be a feature of Hokkaido in winter. The fantastic scenery with candles lined up on the walking path along the canal is a highlight. ◆Otaru Snow Light◆ 【Event Period】Saturday, February 11, 2023 ~ Saturday, February 18, 2023 【Venue】Main venue: Temiya Line venue, Canal venue Please check the official website for details.

Biei is located almost in the center of Hokkaido and has gentle hills. It is full of tourists from spring to autumn, but the snowy winter is also attractive. The blue pond, which became famous when it was previously used as a wallpaper for MacBook, is lit up at night in winter. There was a Biei light-up tour, so I was able to go easily. The blue pond covered with pure white snow was very beautiful in the fantastic illumination.

Biei, a hill town The Milky Way in Biei, Hokkaido I was impressed that there are so many stars