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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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September

Posted on May 10, 2016By Hokkaido Guide-Administrator

All events are listed in the month in which they begin.
Please note that some events will run for longer than a month.

EVENTS TOP

Please choose a month :

January	May	September
February	June	October
March	July	November
April	August	December

September

Otaru

小樽

Otaru Shukutsu Fireworks Festival

おたる祝津花火大会

Beginning of September, 2009

2009年9月上旬

Location

Nishin-goden, Otaru
小樽市鰊御殿前浜

Contact

0134-34-3202 (Japanese only)

Link

Nemuro

根室

Nemuro Crab Festival

根室かに祭り

Beginning of September, 2009

2009年9月上旬

Location

Nemuro port, Nemuro
根室市根室港

Contact

0153-24-3104 (Japanese only)

Link

Sapporo

札幌

Sapporo Autumn Festival

さっぽろオータムフェスト2009

Middle of September, 2009 – Beginning of October, 2009

2009年9月中旬～2009年10月上旬

Location

Odori-park 5 – 8 , Sapporo
札幌市大通公園西5丁目～8丁目

Contact

011-211-2376 (Japanese only)

Link

Sapporo

札幌

Sapporo International Short Film Festival

札幌国際短編映画祭

Middle of September, 2009

2009年9月中旬

Location

Sapporo toho plaza / Theater kino, Sapporo
札幌市　札幌東宝プラザ　シアターキノ

Contact

011-817-8924 (Japanese only)

Link

http://sapporoshortfest.jp/ja/index.html

Furano

富良野

Furano Wine & Grape Festival

ふらのワインぶどう祭り

End of September, 2009

2009年9月下旬

Location

Budougaoka-park, Furano
富良野市ぶどうヶ丘公園

Contact

0167-39-2312 (Japanese only)

Link