Sightseeing in Hokkaido Popular playgrounds for young people and student trips
This time Playgrounds in Hokkaido ✕ University students will be featured!
As the title of the article suggests, we mainly focus on spots for young people and students.
Hokkaido
In addition to great sightseeing spots, cheap local gourmet and spots that shine
etc. will also be introduced.
Pick up activities and experiences that you can enjoy around each sightseeing spot!
Please use it as a reference for a new Hokkaido travel plan that can be fully enjoyed even on a low budget.
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table of contents
- 1 Hokkaido's most popular sightseeing spot: Blue Cave
- 2 Hokkaido sightseeing Enjoy local gourmet in between sightseeing: Lucky Pierrot
- 3 Sightseeing spots in Hokkaido: Otaru Canal
- 4 Hokkaido sightseeing recommended gourmet: Nagoyakatei
- 5 Sightseeing in Hokkaido Enjoy the superb view at a great price: JR Tower Observatory T38
- 6 Enjoy the Hokkaido Sightseeing Specialty "Gyoza Curry": Miyoshino
- 7 Experience being an athlete in a Hokkaido sightseeing simulator! : Sapporo Olympic Museum
- 8 Hokkaido Tourism Popular Activity/Experience Ranking
- 9 Sightseeing in Hokkaido Popular Spots for Young People and Student Travel Summary
- 10 Editorial department recommended feature articles
Hokkaido's most popular sightseeing spot: Blue Cave
Hokkaido of Hakodate ・ Otaru/Shakotan Town It is in, Popular sightseeing and activity spots in Hokkaido .
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Blue Grotto
There are not only seaside caves in Japan, but all over the world. The world famous island of Capri, Italy.
Both are semi-submerged caves facing the sea,
The light coming in from the entrance passes through the highly transparent seawater and is reflected from the bottom of the sea, causing the seawater to glow blue.
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in Hokkaido " Blue Grotto ” are located in Hakodate, Otaru, and Shakotan-cho, all of which are close to popular sightseeing spots, so you can easily access them. .
To visit the "Blue Grotto"
In addition to using boats and kayaks, SUP and snorkeling methods
There are many ways to enjoy it!
See rock walls and strangely shaped rocks lit up in beautiful blue from the boat, or swim in the mysterious blue.
Hokkaido's "Blue Cave" is famous for its clear blue water due to the high transparency of the seawater.
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Blue Grotto
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Not only can you take pictures that look great in the city, but it's also a hot topic, so it will be an unforgettable memory!
Hokkaido
A popular tour at the "Blue Grotto" is a tour with a local guide.
cruising
is popular.
Clear kayak tours and SUP tours, where you can experience the beautiful blue more closely, are also recommended!
Hokkaido Blue Cave Recommended tours, activities and experiences
[Hokkaido/Otaru] The original! Otaru Blue Cave Cruise
The original! Otaru Blue Cave Cruise by Tsuusen. Leave the popular Otaru Blue Cave to us! Starting from the Otaru Canal, we will guide you on a fun 80-minute tour of the Otaru Canal, Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park and Blue Cave, stopping the boat at various points. You can take great commemorative photos on the open boat! Feeding the seagulls is also popular. In the dark areas at the back of the cave, there are illuminated lights.
A tour aiming for [Blue Cave] while listening to stories about Otaru's unknown nature, history and culture! We will guide you to [inside the blue cave] while on the boat. All-weather (type with a cabin) There is also an open deck space where you can enjoy a comfortable cruise even on rainy days, and you can also feel the sea breeze. Safe even for small children
[Hokkaido/Otaru City] From Shukutsu! Blue Cave☆Glass Boat Tour
You can enjoy a cruise on the only glass boat where you can see the seabed on the [Blue Cave Tour] in Otaru, Hokkaido. Let us guide you! A 40-year veteran captain who has been sailing in the sea of Shukutsu will guide you around the Otaru Blue Cave with a comical and humorous guide ♪ There are plenty of secret spots where you can see the bottom of the sea. Surprise everyone
★☆★Hokkaido's only hot water shower! Shampoo and body soap are of course free to use. About 70km from Sapporo. The fertile sea called “Shakotan Blue” due to the color of the water and the beauty of the rugged coastline are preserved in their natural state, and are now part of Hokkaido.
About 1 hour by car from central Sapporo. A panoramic view of the cliffs and the sparkling blue sea. Cruising to the cave feels like an adventure ♪ The scenery seen from the SUP is on a very grand scale. You can enjoy an extraordinary experience and it is sure to be a memory that will last a lifetime! [Don't worry even if it's your first time doing SUP♪] Our experienced guides will provide detailed support tailored to your needs.
Hokkaido sightseeing Enjoy local gourmet in between sightseeing: Lucky Pierrot
Hokkaido ・ Hakodate centered on Donan area expand with Locally-based hamburger restaurant chain is.
Since its founding in 1987, the number of fans has steadily increased, and in recent years, in 2009, it was ranked number one in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun's "Nikkei Plus 1 [Anything Ranking] This restaurant for local burgers nationwide". win rank.
In 2015 (Heisei 27),
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2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
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was awarded!
Lucky Pierrot does not use frozen products. Using carefully selected ingredients, we are thoroughly particular about handmade.
Hamburgers, of course, Curry rice, omelet rice, hamburg steak, tonkatsu, pizza, yakisoba, etc. depending on the store , We have a wide variety of menus!
The most recommended menu is
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Large, sweet and salty seasoned fried chicken sandwiched between
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chinese chicken burger
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It's a huge burger with a height of about 14 cm and a width of about 11 cm.
There are 17 stores in Hokkaido. Each store has its own theme, such as "Showa", "Old movie actress", and "Angel".
Each store has its own personality, so it is recommended that you visit all of them when you go sightseeing in Hokkaido!
This Hokkaido gourmet dish is perfect for students who eat a lot and young people who have a big appetite!
Sightseeing spots in Hokkaido: Otaru Canal
Otaru area
Popular attractions near the coast of
is.
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Otaru Canal
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This canal was built by reclaiming offshore land for the purpose of efficiently unloading cargo from shipping ships during the Meiji and Taisho periods when Hokkaido was developed.
The total length of the canal is about 1140m and the width is 20-40m.
After the war, when wharves were built along the coast, part of the canal was reclaimed and roads and walking paths were built, transforming it into a tourist spot.
The canal is lined with stone warehouses reminiscent of those days, creating a retro landscape that comes to mind when you hear the word "Otaru Canal." .
Gas lamps are installed along the walking path, and at night, they give off a different mood from the electric lights, further enhancing the retro atmosphere.
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If time permits, visit at night and take pictures that look great on social media!
When you visit such "Otaru Canal", a particularly recommended spot is " Asakusabashi Town Garden ”!
"Asakusabashi Town Garden" refers to Asakusabashi and the plaza on the bridge of Nigin-dori, which straddles the Otaru Canal.
It's a perfect spot where you can get a clear view of the curving canal and stone warehouses.
Another great point about the Otaru Canal is that you can take a walk all year round for free!
Students traveling in Hokkaido, and even low-budget travelers can feel free to stop by.
Together with the aforementioned "Blue Grotto", it would be nice to aim for SNS photos. Please take a stroll through the retro townscape.
Around the Otaru Canal,
Otaru area
you can easily stroll through
sightseeing taxi
or
rental cycle
is popular!
One-day bus tour from Sapporo area
and held right next to the "Otaru Canal"
Glasswork experience
I also recommend
Hokkaido/Otaru Recommended tours, activities, and experiences
[Hokkaido/Otaru] Sightseeing taxi "Otaru Free Plan" for up to 4 people (2 hours)
How about sightseeing in Hokkaido easily with a sightseeing taxi? A guide driver with 25 years of experience will take you to Hokkaido full of charm. Sightseeing in Otaru, Hokkaido Please use the individual Hana Taxi.
*Currently, as a countermeasure against the new corona virus, we are doing ・Sufficient ventilation ・Use of disposable mouthpieces ・Wearing masks ・Disinfection etc. Even those who are not good at drawing are okay! Many pre-cut sheets and beautiful patterns are also available! Let's make a stylish original cup ♪ ~ Plan flow ~ ① Meeting ② Choose your favorite glass: 5 minutes ③ Now
Opened in April 2016! We are renting out bicycles in Otaru, Hokkaido. Kitarin is a cute little garage shop. On the original map, the first-class Otaru guide manager may assist you with your planned route for today.
Hokkaido sightseeing recommended gourmet: Nagoyakatei
Central Hokkaido/Sapporo area
In addition to
Eastern Hokkaido/Obihiro/Kushiro area
Conveyor-belt sushi chain that revolves around
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In the Japanese-style design shop, you can enjoy standard, recommended, and seasonal toppings unique to Hokkaido, which is rich in seafood.
The biggest attraction of "Nagoyakatei" is
The size of sushi with extravagantly large toppings!
The price is also low, so you can enjoy it at a lower price than high-end sushi restaurants.
Among the menu full of charm,
Especially recommended & specialty is "
how much is spilled
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!
The salmon roe, which literally spills onto the plate, has a great impact.
" how much is spilled ” can be selected with or without a demonstration at the time of ordering . If you ask for "demonstration", you will be served salmon roe right in front of you!
Let's shoot a scene that looks good on SNS while enjoying plenty of seafood!
Sightseeing in Hokkaido Enjoy the superb view at a great price: JR Tower Observatory T38
Complex building right next to JR Sapporo Station
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JR Tower
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Observation facility on the top floor of the 38th floor
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The name of the facility is read as "JR Tower Observatory T38 (JR Tower Tenboushitsu Tower Three Eight)".
From the observatory at a height of about 160m above the ground, you can see all directions in 360 degrees.
If you visit at night, you can enjoy a large panorama of the glittering night view of Sapporo.
You can also get a panoramic view of Sapporo from the "view toilet" in the "JR Tower Observation Room T38", which has the concept of "monopolizing the overwhelming sense of openness"!
Let's enjoy a unique experience that can only be experienced at "JR Tower Observatory T38".
You can enter until 21:30 at night, so it's a perfect way to end your sightseeing in Hokkaido.
In addition, in "JR Tower Observatory T38",
Offer snacks and drinks, including alcohol
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T'CAFE
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It is possible to have a meal while enjoying the superb view
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There are reasonable menus under 1000 yen, and the alcohol menu is no exception.
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Young people, taking a detour during their trip to Hokkaido,
Sapporo
Why don't you have a glass in a luxurious atmosphere overlooking the streets of Tokyo?
At "JR Tower Observatory T38",
Admission ticket that can be reserved without specifying the date and time
is popular!
Please enjoy the superb view while walking around the Sapporo area on your Hokkaido trip.
This is an admission ticket for the observation facility "JR Tower Observatory T38" on the top floor of the JR Tower. The JR Tower Observation Deck, located on the top floor of JR Tower, a commercial complex in Sapporo Station, is the highest observatory in Hokkaido with 38 floors above ground and a height of 160m. From the JR Tower Observatory, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the city of Sapporo. Townscapes rich in nature and go board
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
Enjoy the Hokkaido Sightseeing Specialty "Gyoza Curry": Miyoshino
Sapporo
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Tomakomai
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Asahikawa
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Chitose
・ Eniwa area, etc.
A restaurant chain that mainly operates in central Hokkaido
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There are 26 stores, 21 of which are in the Sapporo area.
Such "
Miyoshi's
The dishes sold by
Gyoza & curry rice
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Gyoza is reasonably priced at 290 yen per person, curry is 410 yen, and set meals start at around 500 yen.
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If you have 1,000 yen, you can eat to your heart's content!
The most recommended menu is
Curry topped with 3 dumplings
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Gyoza Curry
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It is the soul food of Sapporo, Hokkaido, where you can enjoy the standard dishes of "Miyoshino" all at once!
For students and young people who eat a lot, 5 gyoza dumplings topped with hot spring eggs " Get Miyoshi no Mori Curry "or, hearty " Jumbo Gyoza Curry ” is also recommended!
Experience being an athlete in a Hokkaido sightseeing simulator! : Sapporo Olympic Museum
Sapporo area
west of, "
Okurayama Jump Stadium
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Facilities on the premises of
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Mainly on display are the history of the World Winter Games held in Sapporo in 1972, the process leading up to the event, and an overview of the competition.
Furthermore, on the first floor of the facility, There are booths where even beginners can casually experience winter sports such as ski jumping, bobsledding, and speed skating, which are usually difficult to experience, on a large screen!
There are also competitions between participants and challenges with multiple people, so let's visit with students and young people and experience the thrill, speed, and momentum of winter sports unique to the northern country of Hokkaido.
Since the competition experience booth is set up indoors, it can be used regardless of the season or weather.
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Near the facility are
You can use the lift to go up "
Okurayama Observatory
, and from the observation deck you can see the city of Sapporo spreading out in front of you.
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If you visit at night, you can enjoy the glittering night view of Sapporo!
In addition, around the Sapporo area, you can fully enjoy the ingredients produced in Hokkaido.
lunch buffet
is recommended.
Perfect as a souvenir of your trip
silver ring making
and can be enjoyed at a reasonable price
charter taxi
Sapporo night view sightseeing is also recommended for student couples.
Recommended activities and experiences around the Sapporo Olympic Museum
All-you-can-eat and drink for 90 minutes with the daily main dish and the chef's proud dishes using plenty of Hokkaido ingredients! Enjoy what you like and as much as you like. We also offer “Live Kitchen”, which is popular for chef's cooking demonstrations, on a daily basis.
[Hokkaido/Sapporo] If you come to Sapporo! With nigiri sushi ♪ Lunch buffet
Hotel dining filled with the warmth of wood. Spend time with your friends in a spacious space with high ceilings. The restaurant boasts an all-you-can-eat buffet of 40 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. The “demonstration corner” is also popular, where nigiri sushi, hot grilled dishes, and sweets made to your liking are made right in front of you. A full range of dishes that can be enjoyed by people of all ages
●You can take them home on the day●After the experience, you can even go on a date wearing the pairing rings! By reminiscing on memories on that day, your bond will become even stronger♪ It's easy to schedule between shopping trips or when traveling when time is limited!! *If you choose optional processing, your rings will be kept for 2 to 4 weeks. ●There are over 1,000 designs to choose from! ●The mirror surface is
[Hokkaido/Sapporo] Sapporo night view viewing Chartered taxi sightseeing 2 hours
"Sapporo Night View Appreciation" 2-hour course departing from and arriving in Sapporo City★In the language of the indigenous Ainu people, "Inkarshupenupuri" (a mountain that watches over). ★ A 360-degree view spreads out from the summit observatory at an altitude of 531 meters. ★Sapporo's streets, of course, but the lights continue far away. It's like "turning over a jewelry box"! ★ Vellfire can also be specified for use by 4 people only
You can enjoy the night view of Sapporo, which has been certified as one of Japan's new three major night views, in a short time! The night view of Sapporo is a must-see! A comfortable and easy plan that only a charter taxi can offer! You can enjoy traveling and sightseeing in a private space! It is a great price that includes Mt. Moiwa Ropeway + Morris Car. We will guide you to the night view spot that is counted as one of Hokkaido's three major night views! Mt. Moiwa and local recommendations
Hokkaido Tourism Popular Activity/Experience Ranking
In addition to the ones introduced above, you can enjoy activities and experiences around popular spots in the vast expanse of Hokkaido.
Sapporo area close to Chitose area Then The clear kayak tour, where you can experience the beauty of the crystal clear water of Lake Shikotsu, which is characterized by high transparency, is popular. is.
Close to the center of Hokkaido Furano area Then Hot air balloon tethered flight overlooking the fertile countryside can be enjoyed.
A popular tourist destination on the east side of Hokkaido・ Shiretoko area Then A trekking tour around the Shiretoko Five Lakes, which are included in the World Heritage Sites can participate in!
While enjoying sightseeing in Hokkaido at various spots, please enjoy the popular activities and experiences on the ranking!
[Hokkaido/Otaru] The original! Otaru Blue Cave Cruise
- 4.8
- (52 reviews and testimonials)
The original! Otaru Blue Cave Cruise by Tsuusen. Leave the popular Otaru Blue Cave to us! Starting from the Otaru Canal, we will guide you on a fun 80-minute tour of the Otaru Canal, Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park and Blue Cave, stopping the boat at various points. You can take great commemorative photos on the open boat! Feeding the seagulls is also popular. In the dark areas at the back of the cave, there are illuminated lights.
- 4.4
- (11 reviews and testimonials)
It's a moored flight that rises to about 30m, so anyone can easily experience it! On a clear day, you can see a panoramic view of the Tokachi Plain, the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range, and the Hidaka Mountain Range. During the season of fresh greenery, there is also a patchwork pattern on the fields! This is a special experience that can only be experienced early in the morning when the wind is relatively stable. Held every morning from April to September!
- 4.7
- (77 reviews/testimonials)
A course that flows through the Kushiro Wetlands, starting from Lake Toro on a wide and calm river, you can enjoy a leisurely canoe ride down to Hosooka Station while feeling the wind blowing through the wetlands. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. For those who are short on time, we recommend the short course from Hosooka Station to Iwahogi Water Gate. *This is a standard course
- 4.8
- (103 reviews/testimonials)
A tour aiming for [Blue Cave] while listening to stories about Otaru's unknown nature, history and culture! We will guide you to [inside the blue cave] while on the boat. All-weather (type with a cabin) There is also an open deck space where you can enjoy a comfortable cruise even on rainy days, and you can also feel the sea breeze. Safe even for small children
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Private Tour [Lake Toro - Hosooka] 120 minutes
- 4.9
- (9 reviews and testimonials)
[Kushiro Wetlands Private Canoe Tour from Lake Toro to Hosooka Course (Required time: approximately 120 minutes)] ■Enjoy Kushiro Wetlands on a private canoe tour! From Lake Toro, the largest lake in the Kushiro Wetlands, we pass through the Arekinai River, a tributary of the Kushiro River, and arrive at the Kushiro River. Surrender yourself to the slow flow and head to the core of Kushiro Marsh. In the middle of nature, you can hear the birds chirping and the wind.
- 4.8
- (50 reviews and testimonials)
This course runs through the Kushiro Wetlands, and starts from Hosooka Station on a wide, calm river, all the way to Iwahoki Sluice Gate, where you can feel the wind blowing through the wetlands as you leisurely descend. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. *This is a short course.
- 4.5
- (40 reviews and testimonials)
A photo of the experience will be given as a gift ♪ Let's paddle out in a clear kayak to experience the magnificent nature created by Shikotsu-Toya National Park! You can participate regardless of whether it is spring, summer, autumn, or winter ♪ Feel the charm of the four seasons with your body!
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
A nature guide will take you deep into the pristine nature of Shiretoko. By walking with a nature guide, you can see the mechanisms of nature that you have never noticed before and get closer to the heart of the World Heritage Site of Shiretoko. Why not spend a luxurious time in the great outdoors on a Shiretoko guided tour? We offer free binoculars rentals for everyone on our guided tours. Binoculars
- 5.0
- (68 reviews/testimonials)
This is the most popular SUP experience tour in Hokkaido. Transparent lake water: The transparency of Lake Shikotsu is a truly amazing experience. You can see the bottom of the lake more than 10m deep from the SUP board, so you can fully enjoy the beauty of the water. This is a special experience that you can't get anywhere else. Natural beauty: Surrounded by the outer rim of the crater,
- 4.8
- (34 reviews and testimonials)
In the horse trekking plan, we will correspond from beginners to advanced users. Beginners will also start with lessons and select a course that suits their skills. How about being soothed by the beauty of the four seasons of Hokkaido and the gentleness of the horses? We can accommodate up to 4 people. It is located about 30 minutes from New Chitose Airport, so please feel free to come by.
Sightseeing in Hokkaido Popular Spots for Young People and Student Travel Summary
This time A popular place to play in Hokkaido sightseeing recommended for young people and students featured!
The vast Hokkaido has plenty of places to play and gourmet spots in various places.
around the spot
Activities and extraordinary experiences to fully enjoy nature
can be enjoyed.
By all means, please refer to this special feature and feel free to enjoy a trip to Hokkaido with young people and students!
*The information in this article is current as of April 2023.
