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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Management
Aug. 29, 2023
Introducing the post of the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account of the "Engaru Town Tourism Association"! At the "Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties" in Monbetsu-gun-Engaru Town of Hokkaido, we exhibit "Shirataki Ruins Group Excavated Items" that have been designated as national treasures. Also known as natural glass, obsidian is a must-see. You can also touch mammoth tusks (real fossils). ◆Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties◆ 【Address】〒099-0111 Hokkaido Monbetsu-gun Engaru Town Shirataki 138-1 Engaru Town Office Shirataki General Branch 2F 【Access】 About 15 minutes on foot from JR Shirataki Station
Engaru Tourism Association
Aug. 20, 2023 (edited)
[Shirataki Ruins Excavated Items] was designated as Japan's oldest national treasure on June 27!
It is the second national treasure designated in Hokkaido.
1,965 items such as weapons such as spears and knives made using "obsidian" by people 15,000~30,000 years ago in the Upper Paleolithic are national treasures.
National treasures can be seen in "Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties".
Please take a look at the precious stone tools filled with ancient romance at Engaru Town.
(Photo by M.Sato)
  • Engaru
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COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Management
Aug. 28, 2023
Introducing the post of the "Noboribetsu Bear Park" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Located in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, Noboribetsu Bear Park is a ranch where you can meet about 70 brown bears. You can enjoy "human cage" where you can see bears up close and feeding experiences. There is also a "Ainu Village" where you can experience Ainu culture. ◆Noboribetsu Bear Park◆ 【Address】〒059-0551 224 Noboribetsu Onsen-cho, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido 【Access】 Train / Car: Sapporo ~ Noboribetsu Bear Park About 1 hour 30 minutes From New Chitose Airport Noboribetsu Bear Park about 1 hour 15 minutes
Noboribetsu Bear Park
Aug. 2, 2023
Ladies and gentlemen watching the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Nice to meet you! Noboribetsu Bear Park.
Located in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, "Noboribetsu Bear Park Noboribetsu Mabokujo" is a ranch where the rich nature and cute bears welcome you at the top of a Mt. Shihorei where Lake Kuttara is located.
In this post, we will inform you about the details of the Noboribetsu Bear Park and sightseeing in the surrounding area.

First of all, we will introduce the facility information of Noboribetsu Bear Park.
As of 2023, Noboribetsu Bear Park has about 70 brown bears in captivity.
There are several exhibits of Ezo brown bears in the bear farm, and you can see male brown bears at Farm 1, female brown bears at Farm 2, and 0-year-old cubs at Baby Bear Farm (end of April ~ beginning of December).

Bears in Ranch 1 and Ranch 2 can be given bear treats. Enjoy the feeding experience with cute bears begging for treats!

The male bears in the first farm are much larger than the females and beg for snacks leisurely. In addition, there is a "human cage" where you can observe bears at close range through the glass, so you can enjoy watching bears carefully. Please enjoy a commemorative photo with the bear through the glass.

The female bears in Ranch No. 2 are very active, standing on two legs, lying down, and begging for treats in fancy poses. You can observe the movement, dexterity and cleverness of the bear.
In addition, the second farm also holds individual replacement events for "young bears" and "veteran bears" on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

In addition, we hold "Bear Athletics" twice a day where you can see bears' abilities such as excellent sense of balance and manual dexterity, such as "log walking" and "forage hunting" by bears.
In addition to bears, "squirrel enclosure" also raises Eurasian red squirrel and chipmunks.

Ducks are raised at the duck racing course, and you can watch duck races 6 times a day. If you successfully hit the target of the duck that finishes with one dress, you will receive original goods.

Bear Farm has plenty of other facilities to enjoy!
The Brown Bear Museum exhibits materials about taxidermy and brown bears by generation.
On the second floor, there is also a trick art corner where brown bears jump out.
Please enjoy taking a commemorative photo.

At Kumayama Cafe on the first floor, you can enjoy coffee and sweets, as well as original menus with bear motifs such as "Bear Foot Curry" and various gourmet foods such as Noboribetsu local gourmet "Enma Ramen".

On the roof of the Brown Bear Museum, there is also the "Lake Kuttara Observatory"!
You can overlook Lake Kuttara and the primeval forests of Shikotsu-Toya National Park, the Pacific Ocean, Orofure Pass, Mt. Raiba, the Oshima Peninsula and the Shimokita Peninsula.

"Ainu Village (Ainu Kotan)" is an area where you can experience the culture of the Ainu, the indigenous people of Hokkaido.
Ainu dwellings and valuable tools such as porocipu (large boats) and tamasai (necklaces) are on display.

The shop in the facility is lined with various souvenirs such as cute bear goods and original products, and you can take home wonderful memories with the bears.

Next, we will introduce access to the Noboribetsu Bear Park.
From Sapporo, it takes about 90~110 minutes by train, highway bus or car.

【Access from Sapporo】
◎ Access by train (about 90 minutes)
From JR Sapporo Station, get off at Noboribetsu Station. Take the Donan Bus, get off at Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and walk for about 5 minutes.

◎ Access by highway bus (about 110 minutes)
From Sapporo, take the Donan Bus, get off at Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and walk for about 5 minutes.

◎ Access by car (about 100 minutes)
From Sapporo, take the expressway to Sapporo Kita IC, take the Hokkaido Expressway to Noboribetsu Higashi IC, and then take the general road for about 10 minutes.

From New Chitose Airport, it takes 70~80 minutes by train, highway bus or car.
【Access from New Chitose Airport】

◎ Access by train (about 80 minutes)
Take the bus from JR New Chitose Station and get off at Noboribetsu Station. Take the Donan Bus, get off at Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and walk for about 5 minutes.

◎ Access by highway bus (about 75 minutes)
From New Chitose, take the Donan Bus, get off at Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and walk for about 5 minutes.

◎ Access by car (about 70 minutes)
From New Chitose, take the expressway to Tomakomai Higashi IC, take the Hokkaido Expressway to Noboribetsu Higashi IC, and then take the general road for about 10 minutes.

A parking lot is available.

To enter the Noboribetsu Bear Park, you need to take the ropeway (gondola lift).
※ Round-trip ropeway fare is included in the admission fee of the Noboribetsu Bear Park.

You can get on from "Ropeway Mountain Base Station" in Noboribetsu hot spring town.
While enjoying the superb view, the ropeway experience of about 7 minutes is perfect for memories of your trip!

Finally, we will introduce some of the sightseeing spots around Noboribetsu Bear Park.

Located in the northeast of Noboribetsu Onsen Town, Noboribetsu Jigokudani is the source of Noboribetsu Onsen.
It is an explosive volcanic site with a diameter of about 450 meters and an area of about 11 ha, and white steam rises from the fumaroles.
In Noboribetsu Jigokudani, a slope is installed, and you can observe the air outlet with a truly hellish atmosphere up close.

Karakuri Enmado, which was created as a commemorative project for the 30th Noboribetsu Hell Festival, is also a popular tourist spot.
There are six times a day called "Judgment of Hell" (10 a.m., 11 a.m., 13 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m.
Enma-sama's expression changes for about 5 minutes.

We hope you will enjoy these sightseeing spots with your Noboribetsu Bear Park.

Information on Noboribetsu Bear Park admission fees (as of August 2023).
It is 2,800 yen for adults and 1,400 yen for children (free for children under 3 years old). On website ticket sites such as JTB and PassMarket, there are also advance tickets that can be purchased at a great price.
It can also be purchased at convenience stores, so please refer to the official website when purchasing.

At "Noboribetsu Bear Park", you can enjoy a trip to Hokkaido full of wonderful memories.
We will continue to provide you with the latest information on Noboribetsu Bear Park, so thank you!
  • Noboribetsu
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Noboribetsu Bear Park
  • Brown Bear
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  • Hokkaido area
Taiki Tourism Association
Aug. 27, 2023
Nice to meet you, everyone who watches Cool Japan! Taiki Tourism Association. In this account, we will send out attractive information that will make you want to visit Hokkaido Taiki Town. Thank you in advance! In this first post, we will introduce the Taiki Town and provide information on sightseeing spots. Hokkaido Taiki Town is located in the eastern part of Hokkaido, in the southern part of Tokachi, and is a town with a population of 5,437 (as of January 2023) where the breath of nature and the atmosphere of history intersect. The name "Taikicho" is derived from the Ainu word "taikiushi", which means "a place where large trees grow in clusters". The Taiki Town is dotted with beautiful nature and historical sights. Next, we will introduce the attractive sightseeing spots of Taiki Town. ● Space Exchange Center SORA Since around 1985, Taiki Town has been conducting aerospace-related experiments with the goal of "space urban development." In the Space Exchange Center SORA, materials and models of experiments conducted Taiki Town by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Interstellar Technologies, a rocket development company, are exhibited. Admission is free of charge, no reservation is required. ● Roadside Station "Cosmall Taiki" Cosmall Taiju, a Roadside Station with local specialties and souvenirs, is one of the places where you can feel the charm of Taiki Town. At the specialty product corner, you can taste natural cheese from Handa Farm, such as special homemade cheese, and cowbell ice cream (corn, pumpkin, etc.) made with ingredients from Taiki! There is also a space goods section such as space food and a shopping center with many daily necessities. In the surrounding area, there is a clear stream "Rekifune River (Rekifunegawa)", which has been selected as the best clear stream in Japan in the past. Next, we will guide you to leisure information! ◎ Horokayanto LagoonJapanese smelt fishing Horokayanto LagoonJapanese smelt fishing is lifted from around the end of December and can be enjoyed until late February. There is also a "Bansei Onsen" right next to the Horokayanto Lagoon, which is perfect for warming up your cold body from Japanese smelt fishing! ◎ Kamui Kotan Park Campground "Kamui Kotan Park Campground" in Kamuikotan, which is also a scenic spot in Tokachi, is a recommended spot for outdoor lovers! It is a auto camp place surrounded by rich nature. In addition to playing in the river, you can also experience fishing, forest walking, and gold panning! (If you wish to have a gold panning experience, please apply to the Tourism Association in advance.) Don't miss the events of Hokkaido Taiki Town. ◎ Rekifune River clear stream carp streamer This is a mini-event held on Children's Day on May 5. Every year from late April ~ early May, carp streamers spread all over the width of the river, and the sight of them swaying in the wind has become a spring tradition! ◎ Rekifune River Festival The Rekifune River is also the venue for the "Rekifune River Festival" and "Perpne Fire Festival" held in August. "Rekifune River Festival" is a major summer event in Taiki Town that started in the first year of Heisei when Rekifune River was evaluated as "the cleanest river in Japan" by the Environment Agency! And at the end of the Rekifune River Festival, the "Perpne Fire Festival" and fireworks festival are also held. Don't miss the sight of burning pillar torches stretching into the sky! You can spend a luxurious time enjoying summer evenings. Next, we will introduce Taiki Town gourmet information! The gourmet Taiki Town is rich in variety, including specialty products such as Camembert cheese, autumn salmon, and whey pork, as well as seafood dishes made with fresh seafood and vegetable dishes that taste the bounty of the earth. The "Taiki Cheese Salmon Bowl" made with cheese and autumn salmon is a popular local gourmet! While tasting dishes made with plenty of local ingredients, please enjoy the food unique to Hokkaido Taiki Town! Taiki Town's Furusato Nozei offers fresh seafood and carefully processed products. thank-you gift such as "Fresh Rich Milk Cowbell Ice Cream", "Handa Farm's Homemade Cheese Set" and "Whey Pork Bowl Set" are especially popular. Please enjoy the deliciousness unique to Hokkaido Taiki Town through Furusato Nozei! To access the Taiki Town, please use "Tokachi-Obihiro Airport" from outside Hokkaido. It takes about 40 minutes by car from Tokachi-Obihiro Airport to Taiki Town or about 70 minutes by bus. In addition, from Sapporo, it takes about two and a half hours from Sapporo Station to Obihiro Station by train, or about 3 hours and 30 minutes by bus. It takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes by bus from Obihiro Station to Taiki Town. Although the Taiki Town faces the sea, the climate and weather have a large temperature difference, and it is not uncommon for the average temperature in summer to be about 20 degrees Celsius, the maximum temperature to be about 34 degrees Celsius, and the winter to be minus 20 degrees Celsius. Also, in winter, the temperature difference in a short time is severe, so please be careful what you wear when traveling. Please visit once and experience the charm of Hokkaido Taiki Town for yourself. We will continue to deliver the charm of Taiki Town, so thank you!
  • Taikicho, Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Space Exchange Center SORA
  • Roadside Station "Cosmor Taiki"
  • Rekifune River
  • Festival
  • Holocaust
  • Kamuikotan Park Campground
  • whey pig
  • Camembert cheese
  • ...and 10 others
COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Management
Aug. 25, 2023
Introducing the post of "Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu" COOL JAPAN VIDEOS official social media account! Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu offers hotel accommodation in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The guest rooms are spacious and you can spend a relaxing time. Breakfast is buffet style, and you can enjoy dishes unique to Hokkaido such as Hokkaido rice [Yumepirika], seafood, and Muroran yakitori. ◆Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu◆ 【Address】〒064-0808 5-420 Minami 8-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 【Access】Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line About 3 minutes walk from Nakajima-koen Station
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu
Jul. 26, 2023
Nice to meet you, I'm Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu.
In the future, this account will provide the latest information on Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu and information on sightseeing spots in the area.

【Access】
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu is a 3-minute walk from Nakajima Koen Subway Station.
Susukino is also within walking distance and has good access, making it an ideal base for traveling in Sapporo.

There is also a free shuttle bus from JR Sapporo Station to the hotel, so please take advantage of it. Please note that the hotel also has parking, but it is on a first-come, first-served basis as advance reservations have not been made.

【Room】
There are room types such as "Standard", "Superior", "Deluxe" "Premier" and "Suite".

Amenities such as slippers, bath towels, toothbrushes, nightwear, and deodorant spray are available in the rooms.

【Restaurant】
The hotel has a Western-style restaurant "Ravre" with an elegant atmosphere.
We are open from 7 a.m. and have a lunch buffet from 11:30 a.m.

【Shop】
Open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
In addition to drinks and sweets, we also offer souvenirs and seafood from Hokkaido.

【Currency Exchange Machine】
Currency exchange machines are available 24 hours a day.
Compatible banknotes are as follows.
・Euro・Pound・Australian Dollar・Yuan Taiwan Dollar・Hong Kong Dollar・Won・Singapore Dollar・Thai Parts・Indonesian Rupee・Malaysian Ringgit

We will continue to deliver the latest information on Sapporo Excel Hotel, accommodation plan information, and nearby sightseeing spots.

【Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu】
Address・・〒064-0808 Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Minami 8-jo Nishi 5-420

Phone number: 011-533-0109

Access by subway・・Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line Nakajima Koen Station 3 minutes on foot
           Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line Susukino Station 8 minutes walk
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ニューオータニイン札幌
Aug. 24, 2023
【Lunch menu in September】 Introducing the lunch menu in September! In addition to the classic popular Gome fried rice, Shanghai yakisoba noodles, etc., Stir-fried chicken with black beans and Tintin noodles with shrimp are now available! It comes with a side buffet (salad, dessert, soup, coffee). Guests who use the side buffet can also enjoy ♪ "raw sparkling wine" in barrels every Friday and Saturday only. Also, every Thursday is Customer Appreciation Day, and you can get a 10% discount on the lunch menu! (Other coupons and benefits cannot be combined) Why don't you spend an elegant lunch time at New Otani Inn Sapporo? We look ✨ forward to seeing you there. 1F Rendezvous Lounge 11:30~14:00/L.O.13:30 *Closed: Sundays, Mondays For reservations and inquiries, please call or visit our website. Tel: 011-222-1522 [Direct]
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  • Gourmet
  • Hokkaido Prefecture
  • Sapporo
  • Chinese cuisine
  • Traditional Japanese Food
  • Viking Buffet
  • Hokkaido area
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