Recommended sightseeing spots and ways to enjoy Hokkaido on a rainy day
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Experience tours you can enjoy around the area
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Use this as a reference for casual sightseeing in Hokkaido without worrying about the weather that day!
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- 1 Hokkaido Recommended sightseeing spots on rainy days: Esconfield
- 2 Hokkaido Recommended sightseeing spots on a rainy day: Hokkaido University Museum
- 3 Recommended way to enjoy a rainy day in Hokkaido: Immerse yourself in the manufacturing experience
- 4 Recommended way to enjoy a rainy day in Hokkaido: Enjoy local gourmet food at the lunch buffet
- 5 Recommended way to enjoy a rainy day in Hokkaido: Experience pottery and create original works
- 6 Recommended way to enjoy a rainy day in Hokkaido: Relax at a day trip to a hot spring
- 7 Enjoy sightseeing in Hokkaido even on rainy days!
- 8 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Limited to smartphone users [Hokkaido/Sapporo] Sky Resort Spa Pulau Bran bathing ticket
- Facility introduction - The name of the source that gushes out from underground of the south exit of JR Sapporo Station is "Sapporo Station Onsen." Directly connected to Sapporo Station! It is a refreshing space using natural hot springs where the open view from 100 meters above the ground soothes the mind and body. - Point - You can relax and enjoy the panoramic view of Sapporo in the separate spa areas for men and women. Women's spa hot spring bath, vibra
Hokkaido Recommended sightseeing spots on rainy days: Esconfield
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Esconfield
” opened in March 2023 (Reiwa 5)
New home stadium of the professional baseball team “Nippon-Ham Fighters”!
Hokkaido
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Sapporo
A complex facility that integrates dining, lodging, and shopping facilities, located in Kitahiroshima City in the southeast direction when viewed from
Hokkaido Ballpark F Village
It's in ``.
As of the end of September, about six months after opening, about 33% of all visitors were coming for purposes other than watching baseball games!
It is attracting attention as a new tourist destination in Hokkaido, not just for baseball!
The ground is an indoor type that can be opened and closed. Many of the facilities in the complex are indoors, so it's a perfect spot to visit on a rainy day while sightseeing in Hokkaido. is.
Inside Escon Field, you can not only watch the game, but also enter the stadium even on non-game days.
, “
stadium tour
”
You can participate in the event and use the facilities within the stadium.
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Whether you're a baseball fan or not, there are spots you can enjoy!
Especially on the popular stadium tour,
You can tour various spots in the vast Escon Field with the guidance of "Fighters Girl"
.
The tour plan mainly consists of
Basic tour
"and"
premium tour
There are two types.
Basic tour
You can tour spots where you can get up close to the Nippon-Ham Fighters, such as the spacious artificial turf field, benches, and interview area where managers and players hold press conferences.
In addition to seeing the places you see during match broadcasts, you can also look around the stadium from the ground. You can enjoy the same scenery as the players.
premium tour
In addition to the bullpen where pitchers practice pitching, there are also locker rooms and meeting rooms for players that are not open to the public.
home team area
You can take a look around.
Inside the home team area, you can feel like you are a member of the Nippon-Ham Fighters, and you can experience the private atmosphere that is unique to the team's home base!
In addition to the stadium tour,
various
Stadium gourmet
can enjoy
This is one of the great points about Esconfield.
Inside the facility, there are a wide variety of gourmet spots such as yakitori, yakiniku, sushi, and ramen.
Seven Stars Yokocho
” (open on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays except for game days), and a specialty store that sells hot dogs, a staple of baseball stadium gourmet food.
HOTDOG FUN
There are many attractive shops such as '.
Among others
Provided by HOTDOG FUN,
Original hot dog menu that can only be eaten at Esconfield
is a must-try!
Not only does it taste great, but the hot dog menu is also quick and easy to eat. Please feel free to stop by during your time sightseeing in Esconfield.
Around Esconfield, there are places that can be used by families.
Handmade small items experience
, making use of the unique nature of Hokkaido.
A tour where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences
is popular!
Find a tour that interests you and try participating before or after visiting Esconfield.
At the glass workshop ``Neeun Petsu Glass Art Institute'' in Watts, Kitahiroshima, you can try your hand at glassblowing. Even first-time users can enjoy the production experience. Please come visit us once.
SNOWY, a new winter activity in Hokkaido, is a tent sauna in the snow that you can't experience anywhere else! When it gets hot, you might want to jump into the snow instead of taking a bath! ? Experience Hokkaido's powder snow! Usage hours: ①10:30-12:00 ②13:30-15:00 ③16:
Hokkaido Recommended sightseeing spots on a rainy day: Hokkaido University Museum
" Hokkaido University Museum ”, as the name suggests, is about nature, history, culture, etc. A prefectural museum exhibiting materials that comprehensively capture Hokkaido. is.
Located in the center of Sapporo city, close to JR Sapporo Station.
Hokkaido University
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on campus
It is located in
Although it is a facility within the university, you can come and go as you like, and admission to the museum is free.
is.
At the Hokkaido University Museum, you can see valuable materials related to research and history that have been collected for over 100 years since Hokkaido University opened.
There are many impressive exhibits, including impressive specimens of mammoths and polar bears, as well as dinosaur skeletons excavated in the Sakhalin region!
There is also a building built in 1929 (Showa 4) that is used as a museum.
Former Faculty of Science main building
'''s classic exterior and interior are also one of its highlights.
Among them,
With an all-white vaulted ceiling,
einstein dome
” is a beautiful and must-see building typical of historic European architecture.
you know!
The Hokkaido University Museum is, of course, an indoor facility.
Why don't you take shelter from the rain and take a leisurely tour of the history of the northern land?
Recommended way to enjoy a rainy day in Hokkaido: Immerse yourself in the manufacturing experience
Hokkaido If you want to enjoy a rainy day in Take your time and create a keepsake Manufacturing experience Why not join us?
With a manufacturing experience held at an indoor facility, you can immerse yourself in creating your work without having your schedule affected by the weather that day.
In Hokkaido Participation is possible from the age of 4 Glasswork experience or, Perfect as a souvenir for couples, children, and families. Accessory making experience etc. Craftsmanship experiences that are easy for the whole family to participate in are gaining popularity!
Please discuss the items you would like to make with your family or partner and book an experience that interests you.
This is vida shop located in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Choose your favorite materials and colored inks and enjoy the experience of making dimple art crafts just like a coloring book ♪ The ink used is a special ink that can create uneven patterns, so the finished work will look just like stained glass! Enjoyed by everyone from small children to seniors.
[Hokkaido/Asahikawa] Beginners welcome! Authentic stained glass making experience♪
This is an experience of making accessories using stained glass. (Items that can be made with about 6 pieces) You can experience full-fledged production work from glass cutting, polishing, tape wrapping, and soldering! You can choose your favorite from a large number of motifs ♪ If you have something you want to make, such as an angel, church, kitten, doll, seal case, etc., draw a simple 6-piece design in advance and bring it with you.
【Hokkaido/Sapporo*京王プラザホテルSapporo店*】カップルに大人気!手作りシルバーリング体験◎職人が徹底フォロー!
●当日の持ち帰りが可能●体験後にペアリングを付けたままデートもできる!その日に思い出を振り返ることで、より一層絆が深まります♪買い物の合間や時間が制限されている旅行中でもスケジュールしやすい!!※オプション加工をご選択の場合は2~4週間お預かりとなります.●選べるデザインは1000種類以上!●鏡面は
Recommended way to enjoy a rainy day in Hokkaido: Enjoy local gourmet food at the lunch buffet
It is also one of Japan's leading gourmet tourist destinations. Hokkaido So, Lunch buffet where you can enjoy Hokkaido ingredients is popular is.
At Activity Japan, A plan where you can enjoy 40 Japanese, Western, and Chinese items and nigiri sushi or, A plan where you can enjoy slow-cooked roast beef only on Saturdays and Sundays. You can enjoy a luxurious lunch time such as buffet You can make a reservation.
The buffet venue is naturally indoors, so you can use it even on rainy days.
Find a plan that includes the dishes you want to try and make a reservation!
All-you-can-eat and drink for 90 minutes with daily changing main dishes and our chef's signature dishes made with plenty of Hokkaido ingredients! Enjoy what you like as much as you like. We also have a ``Live Kitchen,'' which is popular for its chef's cooking demonstrations, and is available daily.
[Hokkaido/Sapporo] If you come to Sapporo! Lunch buffet with nigiri sushi
A hotel dining room filled with the warmth of wood. Please spend time with like-minded friends in a spacious space with high ceilings. The restaurant's specialty is its all-you-can-eat buffet with 40 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. The "demonstration corner" where you can make nigiri sushi, piping hot grilled food, sweets tailored to your taste, and more right in front of your eyes is also popular. A rich selection of dishes that can be enjoyed by all ages
[Hokkaido/Sapporo] Held every day! Lunch buffet♪
We have prepared a total of 40 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes and desserts prepared by our chef. The popular "Roast Beef" is also available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Incorporating a "new lifestyle," we offer buffet-style meals that take hygiene into consideration.
Recommended way to enjoy a rainy day in Hokkaido: Experience pottery and create original works
Pottery experience Here, you can immerse yourself in creating your own creations while receiving professional guidance.
Hokkaido
So,
Authentic pottery experiences at workshops near popular tourist spots are popular.
is!
The time you spend creating your work while listening to the sound of the rain surrounded by Hokkaido's rich nature is sure to be a memorable memory while sightseeing in Hokkaido.
Depending on the experience location,
Enjoy typical Hokkaido scenery, such as in an idyllic landscape with free-range sheep grazing, and near a popular hot spring resort.
. You can also enjoy sightseeing as a set!
The method of pottery is a classic
potter's wheel
Or, molding is done only by hand.
handmade
etc., depending on the plan.
Check out the spots you visit, the atmosphere of the workshops, and the items you make, and try the pottery experience that suits you.
In 1990, I moved from Kyoto to Kutchan, at the foot of Mt. Yotei. My father, older brother, and older sister are all potters, and while passing on the tradition of Kyoto ware, I create pottery every day while feeling the new winds of Hokkaido. The former school building is used as an atelier/gallery experience space, so it's not new or convenient, but there are sheep grazing in the garden, and it gives me a nostalgic feeling.
It will be a 90-120 minute pottery plan where you can experience everything from molding to painting. You can make anything you like, such as a bowl, several small plates, or a chopstick rest.
This is a great value hand-building and potter's wheel experience plan where you can freely make pottery of your choice, such as hot water cups, mugs, bowls, and small bowls, using either hand-making or potter's wheel methods. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. Hand-made pieces can be shaped freely and have a warm, hand-crafted feel, while pieces made using a full-fledged electric potter's wheel can be made into evenly arranged vessels.
Recommended way to enjoy a rainy day in Hokkaido: Relax at a day trip to a hot spring
Day trip hot spring
is a popular experience where you can enjoy a quick hot spring experience at a popular hot spring inn or hot spring facility.
Hokkaido has a cool climate, and it gets especially cold on rainy days, making your hot spring time even more enjoyable!
If you use a day trip hot spring in an area dotted with tourist spots such as ski resorts, dams, and historic hot spring spots, you can enjoy sightseeing and hot springs and kill two birds with one stone.
We also recommend the meal plan, where you can enjoy the hot springs at lunch or dinner time and enjoy local specialties at the facility's cafeteria!
If you find a day trip hot spring plan near your destination, make a reservation!
Limited to smartphone users [Hokkaido/Sapporo] Sky Resort Spa Pulau Bran bathing ticket
- Facility introduction - The name of the source that gushes out from underground of the south exit of JR Sapporo Station is "Sapporo Station Onsen." Directly connected to Sapporo Station! It is a refreshing space using natural hot springs where the open view from 100 meters above the ground soothes the mind and body. - Point - You can relax and enjoy the panoramic view of Sapporo in the separate spa areas for men and women. Women's spa hot spring bath, vibra
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*The contents of this article are current as of December 2023.