Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Hokkaido Area

  • Abashiri City Folk Museum
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    4.0
    30 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Abashiri-shi Katsuramachi 1-1-3
    This is a museum in Abashiri, Hokkaido exhibiting the nature of Okhotsk and Abashiri, and the history of the region from ancient times to the present. Exhibits include over 3,000 archaeological and folklore artifacts donated by the honorary director, Yonemura Kioe. An extensive variety of animals and marine life are permanently on display such as brown bears, yezo sika deer and seals, as well as many colorful birds. Visitors can also learn about the history of the development of Abashiri from the Edo era to the present day through the display of the tools used for daily life, the fishing and forestry industries. The building, designed by Yoshiya Tanoue, is also a valuable architectural structure.

    昭和11年に、当時の社団法人北見教育会が地方教育の振興と文化の発展のために、「北見郷土舘」として建設、開館したもので、北海道で最も歴史の古い博物館の1つはとの事です。 入館料金は120円ですが、網走の豊かな自然と古代から現代に至る歴史の流れを展示解説している博物館で、見ごたえがありました。 亀や動物の剥製たちの大きさ(実物大)にびっくりでした。アザラシやラッコは、可愛かったです。

  • Wakkanai Youth Science Museum
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    4.0
    30 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Wakkanai-shi Noshappu 2-2-16

    南極観測に関するコーナー、科学体験のコーナー、化石や地質のコーナー等に分かれている。別棟の倉庫の中に南極観測の最初の頃に使われていた雪上車や昭和基地の建物の実物(一部)の再現展示があった。全体的に展示物に年季が入っていたり、構成が古くて前時代な感じもする。でも、子供の頃に南極越冬記、南極観測船「宗谷」の物語とか読んだことがある熟年・中年世代には、実物やリアル写真等が見られて、pとても興味深くて面白...

  • Sapporo Golf Club Wattsu Course
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Kitahiroshimashi Wattsu 77
    This golf course in Kitahiroshima city was opened in 1958. The Wattsu Course, offering a view of the grand scenery of Kitahiroshima, is famous as the first Hokkaido course designed by Japanese course planner Seiichi Inoue. It's used as a tournament course for the ANA Open Golf Tournament and other events.

    オーソドックスだが難しいコースとその手入れ、歴史、格式とも北海道随一のゴルフ場。トーナメント後のラフの深さでボール見失うこともしばしば。しかし、輪厚ルールというのがあり探しても見つからないときはあると思われる場所から代打できる。値段は高いがプレイする価値あり。レストランの輪厚ラーメンも美味い。

  • Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art
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    3.5
    31 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Obihiro-shi Midorigaoka 2-banchi Midorigaoka Park
    This museum is located approximately a two-minute walk from the Midorigaoka 6-Chome bus stop, or a ten-minute drive from Obihiro Station. Characteristic of the museum is the modern style of the building, which was opened in 1991, and its location in the center of Midorigaoka Park, which covers a vast area of ground. It mainly contains paintings by artists who are closely related to Eastern Hokkaido, and the contents of the exhibits are changed every two to three months. Also of note are the various projects and events, such as seminars and talks where visitors can appreciate the various exhibitions with tours provided by the museum's curators.

    「北斎展 師と弟子たち」展を見に行きました。特別展(主展示室)とコレクション・ギャラリーの共通券1,210円。出入口は動線案内特になし。後ろから前から手前から奥からお好きな方からドーゾ。道立美術館の常か札幌旭川とWi-Fi環境のフレッツポータルが酷過ぎて他社ユーザーには使えないのが涙目。

  • Sapporo City Astronomical Observatory
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    4.0
    26 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Nakajimakoen 1-17
    This astronomical observatory is managed by the Sapporo Science Center located in Nakajima Park. The observatory uses a 20-centimeter refracting telescope to observe the sun and stars. The telescope can be used to observe the sun during the day and seasonal stars at night (night observation requires an advance application).

    Great little observatory in the park. Explanation is only in Japanese. Nice to check out the telescope. Too bad its only open in daytime.

  • Shikaribetsu Lake Nature Center
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    4.5
    15 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Katougunshikaoichou Shikoku lakeside
    Leisure center in Shikaoi-cho, Katou County, Hokkaido. Experience various leisure activities in summer and winter in the center of Shikaribetsu Lake. Summer offers canoeing, sea kayaking and forest nature walks. Winter brings you snowmobiles, cross-country skiing and more. Enjoy various activities in nature with guides.

    2月の正午頃に然別湖コタンで氷のバーや教会を見学した後に、然別湖ネイチャーセンターの2階でランチを頂きました。カレーやクラムチャウダーが美味しかったです。店員さん達も丁寧でした。然別湖畔ではランチはこちらで頂くことをお勧めします。

  • Hakodate Museum of Literature
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    3.5
    28 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Suehirocho 22-5

    もともとは第一銀行函館支店として建設された建物で、その後に民間企業から市に寄贈されたそうです。函館ゆかりの作家たちの自筆資料や作品,遺愛の品々を展示してありますが、2階が漂泊の詩人石川啄木コーナーと題されているように石川啄木が好きな人は特に楽しめると思います。

  • Migishi Kotaro Museum of Art, Hokkaido (Mima)
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    4.0
    26 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Kitanijounishi 15
    "Migishi Kotaro Museum of Art, Hokkaido is located around seven minutes' walk from Exit 4 of Nishi-Juhatchome Station on Sapporo's Tozai Metro Line. Established as a branch of Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, the museum is known as ""Mima"" by its many aficionados. The museum has focused on collecting and exhibiting the works of Migishi Kotaro, a Sapporo-born pioneer of modern art in Japan who died young, having had a dramatic impact on modern art in Japan over the course of his brief life. The building, which is located in the gardens of the Hokkaido Governor's Official Residence, has the romantic air of a real artist's atelier set amidst beautiful trees. Some of Migishi's finest works are exhibited at the museum, which also holds special exhibitions, lectures and concerts, etc."

    Migishi Kataro was a Japanese artist and painter active between the wars. He participated in a number of artistic movements, including surrealism and art deco. He kept in touch with international...

  • Ishiyama Ryokuchi
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Minami-ku Ishiyama 78-24
    "This park was created reusing a huge quarry site for Sapporo soft stone. There is a selection of works built around the theme of ""Hometown Culture: Top 100,"" which features the work of the Hokkaido sculpting group ""Sunk."" They use only stone to create their pieces, made with the idea of the Colosseum in mind, such as their ""Negative Mound"" and ""Afternoon Hill."""

    とても綺麗でデートやお散歩には最適。 問題は雪虫がたくさん居るという。 天気が良くとても気持ちよく過ごせました。

  • Sapporo Teine
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    Hokkaido Sapporoshi Teine-ku Teinehonchou 593
    Sapporo Teine is the largest leisure facility in the suburbs of Sapporo. About 40 minutes from Sapporo City center, it enjoys good access, being a mere seven minutes from the Teine Interchange on the Sapporo Expressway. The Highland Zone with an elevation of 1,023 meters is a ski resort which was also used as a competition venue at the Sapporo Olympics held in 1972. There are plenty of ski slope attractions including the Terrain Park with its dynamic atmosphere and the Kyoryu Kids Park, where powerful dinosaurs can be played with. There is also free all-day parking that can accommodate 3,000 cars.
  • Hokkaido Bank Curling Stadium
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Sapporoshi Toyohira-ku Tsukisamuhigashichijou 9
    The Curling Stadium, opened in September 2012, is the first public sporting facility for curling open all year round in Japan. In addition to providing opportunities for enjoying winter sports, the stadium was built to host various conventions including international competitions, and as a place for people to enjoy sport. On days when there are no competitions, sports classes such as yoga and other exercises, as well as curling can be enjoyed here. You can hire curling equipment such as shoes and sliders making it easy to have a go at this sport without the need for your own kit.

    It is a lot harder than it looks for those uninitiated to activities on ice. As with all sports, practise makes perfect. A fun game to learn.

  • Hakodate Museum of Art, Hokkaido
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    3.5
    27 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Goryokakucho 37-6
    This museum is located near the Goryokaku Tower, a three-minute walk from the Goryoukaku Koen Iriguchi bus stop, and about seven minutes on foot from the tram stop Goryoukaku Koen-mae and is combined with the Hakodate Performing Arts Center. The exhibition focuses on modern works born in South Hokkaido and a collection of the calligrapher Kaneko Otei can be seen in the Otei Memorial room. Themed special exhibitions and lectures are also held. A family time is set up on Sunday mornings where families with children can casually visit and use discounts for special exhibitions. Original goods are also sold at the museum shop.

    五稜郭の南側に、道立函館美術館があります。五稜郭タワー側に駐車場があり、そこから美術館入り口へ向かう遊歩道のような道がありました。入り口に近づくと、少し間隔を置いて、2体のブロンズ像がありました。これらのブロンズ像を目にすると、美術館に入る前から、目がアート仕様になりました。

  • Kushiro Art Museum, Hokkaido
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    3.5
    26 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Kushiroshi Saiwaichou 4-1-5
    Located around 15 minutes' walk from JR Kushiro Station in the waterfront area in Kushiro's city center, Kushiro Art Museum is an important center for culture and the arts in the Kushiro / Nemuro region. The main focus of the museum's collections and exhibits-which include everything from Nihonga paintings, oil paintings, woodblock prints and photographs to three-dimensional sculptures-is on works based on natural themes, and works that are connected to the Kushiro / Nemuro region. The Arts Hall-which is a combined concert hall and lecture hall-is used for holding film showings, museum seminars, lectures to accompany special exhibitions, etc. Workshops and experiential activities are also held in the Free Art Room.

    芸術館とありますが、内容的には一般的な美術館に近いです。このエリアに関連した人物などの作品が展示されています、あまり存じ上げる方は正直少なかったので詳しい人じゃないとじっくりとは楽しめないかもしれません。

  • Ashoro Museum of Paleontology
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    4.0
    23 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Ashorogunashorochou Kounan 1-29-25
    Situated along National Route 241 in Konan, Ashoro Town, Ashoro County, Hokkaido Prefecture. This museum collects and studies paleontological materials with a focus on the fossils of marine mammals excavated in Ashoro. Exploring the plant and animal life of Ashoro as well as tracing the history of the planet, exhibits include the skeletons of a variety of whales as well as examples of the extinct, mysterious Desmostylus. The museum also offers curator guided tours and activities like a miniature dig and replica making.

    勉強になったのは、復元の際に解釈差がある事。たしか、3パターンある例が展示されていました。一番気になったのは、指の本数…。方や指4本、方や指5本とか。えっ?そんなにブレるの?正解は、誰にも分からないけど復元は、正解ではない事。たしかに、恐竜なんて誰も見た事ないよね。

  • Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art
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    4.0
    21 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Kato-gun Shikaoi Cho Higashimachi 3-2
    "This art museum is about a 30-minute drive from the Tokachi-Shimizu Interchange off the Doto Expressway. It was founded to honor the work of Nissho Kanda, who described himself as ""Farmer, and artist,"" and to serve as a base and promoter of Shikaoi's artistic culture. Nissho's work itself is marked by his use of painting knives to paint on plywood. Exhibits include many pieces that pursue a sense presence of the subjects, or that create the impression of following the observer. The museum also offers materials for those wishing to study Kanda's work, and they allow drawing and observation of representative works like his ""Indoor Landscape"" and the unfinished piece ""Horse""."

    十勝北部の小さな町、鹿追。その中心部に、福原記念美術館と、こちらの神田日勝記念美術館というふたつの立派な美術館があることに、まず、驚きました。 神田日勝と言えば、彼の絶筆である「馬」がとても有名です。こちらの美術館のトレードマーク(?)にもなっているようで、美術館の入り口にも、パンフレットにも使われています。その「馬」ですが、さすがの名作ですね。ベニヤ板に架かれている馬の半身なんですが、お尻の...

  • Pippu Ski Resort
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    4.0
    7 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Pippucho Kita 7-sen 17
    A ski resort which commands a view of the vast Kamikawa Basin backed by Hokkaido's great blue sky and the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group. Everyone from beginners to advanced skiers can enjoy skiing across huge slopes covered with powder snow on the resort's nine highly variegated courses.

    北海道の中でも上質な雪が降る道北地方にあるスキー場です。規模は小さく市民スキー場ですが、いつもすいており混雑知らずで滑ることができます。上質なパウダースノーを満喫したいのであれば穴場です。

  • Nidom Classic Course
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    4.5
    8 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Tomakomaishi Uenae 430
    A golf club located in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido. The club has two courses-Nispa and Ikoro-and players can golf while enjoying views of vast forests and clear mountain streams. The clubhouse has a restaurant notable for its classical atmosphere and use of wood and stone.

    白樺の森の中に開かれたコース。 大変美しいコースでした。 ニドムを回り、翌日はザノースに行きました。 ノースは広々としていてこれも北海道らしい良いコースですが、ニドムの方が美しいです。 エゾ鹿やキツネの姿も見られて楽しめました。 ただちょっと値段が高いのが難点といえば難点。

  • Hokkaido Lion Adventure
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    4.5
    19 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko-cho Chuetsu 60-4
    Enjoy the Niseko and Chitose nature with this outdoor tour company. There are various outdoor activities to enjoy, such as rafting, trekking, horse riding, and hot air balloon rides, as well as plenty of workshops where you can try making soba noodles, smoking salmon, making ice cream and caramel, and pottery. The Niseko base is about a three-minute walk from JR Niseko Station. There is a free shuttle bus from Chitose Station to the Chitose base. Advanced booking is required.

    We went beginning of Spring season and yes, maybe not great considering the amount of snow they havent had lately BUT we had an awesome time! Service was great from the first email to flying in the...

  • Toro Nature Center
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    4.5
    19 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Kawakamigunshibechachou Touro Wild North North Line 86-17
    An activity center which conducts outdoor guided tours primarily around Lake Toya. The facility offers a wide range of ways to enjoy the abundant natural beauty of Lake Toya, from quick and short canoe tours to an early morning canoe tour which comes with coffee and a canoe tour with a tea time set and dessert. There are also special limited courses only offered during certain seasons or times of day.

    We took 5 hours canoe ride and sure we were absolutely right to have amazing experience here. Everything what we saw were incredible nature world. Everything what I heard or saw during the ride...

  • Di-Macci Art Museum, The Forest of Taiyo
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    4.0
    20 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Niikappu-gun Niikappucho Taiyo 204-5

    いくまでの道のりも楽しく、入館料も手ごろ、中に入っては感動の数々でした。子供にはちょって早いかもしれませんが、カップル・夫婦でいくと楽しめるかな。

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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