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Urahoro Shrine

Urahoro Shrine

Posted on December 11, 2021By Hokkaido Guide
During the Meiji Era, as the town of Urahoro (on the south east coast of Hokkaido) was being developed, the pioneers called for the construction of a shrine to serve as a spiritual centre. On August 15, 1896, a small shrine was erected, enshrining Amaterasu (goddess of the sun and the universe). Read More ....
Onnenai Visitor Center

Onnenai Visitor Center

Posted on December 9, 2021By Hokkaido Guide
The Kushiro Shitsugen National Park, also known as the Kushiro Marshland is a sprawling national park to the north of Kushiro. There are half a dozen observation decks, museums, and walking paths that surround the park. The Onnenai Visitor Center is one of these museums and can be found on the western side of the marshland. Read More ....
Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Posted on December 4, 2021By Hokkaido Guide
The Kushiro Shitsugen National park (better known as the Kushiro Marshland) is a national park, located to the north of Kushiro on the eastern side of Hokkaido. The park is known for its wetlands ecosystems. 'Shitsugen' translates to wetlands in English. It was designated as a national park on 31 July 1987. The massive park covers an area of 268.61 square kilometres on the Kushiro plain and is well known for its wildlife and vegetation. Read More ....
Kushiro Marsh Observatory

Kushiro Marsh Observatory

Posted on November 24, 2021By Hokkaido Guide
Perched at the top of a large hill, overlooking Kushiro Marsh, you can find the Kushiro Marsh Observatory. This is one of the most interesting buildings in Hokkaido. The exterior, and especially the interior, has a strange and unique design and is reminiscent of a cool sci-fi movie. The central hall of the museum is definitely a place to get some photos. Read More ....
Obihiro Shrine

Obihiro Shrine

Posted on November 18, 2021By Hokkaido Guide
In 1881, a man named Benzo Yoda and others from Shizuoka Prefecture organized a pioneer group called the "Bansei-sha". This group  and settled inShimo-Obihiro Village and started pioneering. During this time, they started holding festivals and later built a small shrine, though the connection with the current Obihiro Shrine is still not well known. Read More ....
Kushiro City Museum

Kushiro City Museum

Posted on November 7, 2021By Hokkaido Guide
The history of the Kushiro City Museum dates far back to 1936. Originally, an exhibition room was set up as the "Kushiro City Folk Museum" on the second floor of the Kushiro City Hall Waterworks Construction Office. Over the decades, the location changed and finally on November 3rd, 1983, the "Kushiro City Museum" was born. Read More ....
Midorigaoka Park

Midorigaoka Park

Posted on November 2, 2021By Hokkaido Guide
This massive park is located in the middle of the city of Obihiro. Stretching to 50 hectares, this comprehensive park contains a park golf course, the Obihiro Zoo and the Obihiro Centennial Hall, plus walking trails and a pond. Read More ....
Obihiro Centennial Hall

Obihiro Centennial Hall

Posted on October 30, 2021By Hokkaido Guide
The Obihiro Centennial City Museum was opened back in 1982. It is part of Midorigaoka Park which also contains the Obihiro Zoo. This museum exhibits materials relating to the natural history and local history of Obihiro and the Tokachi region. Read More ....
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Hakodate Street Car Map

Posted on February 10, 2017By Gareth Rawlins
HAKODATE STREET CAR MAP
Hakodate Street Car Map

Hakodate Street Car Map

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