Top sigths of Japan
The Emperor’s Palace is an important historic and architectural sight of the capital. The palace is also known under the name Edo Castle. Elegant towers, heavy wooden doors and foss on the perimeter show how solid and impenetrable the building is. The Kokyo Palace, which was built in the 15th century, is located among beautiful parks. Once you observe spacious halls and corridors of the palace, take a walk in Kitanomaru Park to enjoy the view of centuries old trees and ancient statues. … OpenChapters of the guide to Sapporo
Festivals and events in Sapporo
Hokkaido Shrine Festival is a Shinto event, which takes place in mid-June. It is especially popular among lovers of colorful religious processions. Costume parades start from the Hokkaido Jingu temple and run through the city center every morning for three days. Participants of the festival, dressed in the fashion of the Heian period, carry with them portable temples. It is worth noting that this is one of the … Open
Active recreation
The game of golf has not gained much popularity in the capital Hokkaido, but there are still a few great clubs for those who find it captivating. These, for example, are Yuni Tobu Golf Club and Sapporo Fuyo Country Club. In the picturesque park Sapporo Satoland, you can “kill two birds with one stone” – spend time actively and enjoy aesthetically the beauty of nature. Here is situated an amusement park, … Open
Advices for travellers
9. Many museums and other objects of tourist attraction get closed rather early. That is why working schedules should be specified in advance in a hotel or in any tourist information office. 8. The city has adopted a well developed system of cashless transfers that is why tourists do not need to keep substantial sums of cash by themselves when cruising the city. An optimum way to pay for goods and … Open
Travel guide to Sapporo
Nakajima Park is a perfect place to get acquainted with national culture and traditions. It houses some interesting cultural and entertainment institutions. You can combine admiring the scenery and a visit a national puppet-show. A beautiful Japanese Garden where they hold tea ceremonies is also located there. Literary Museum operates in the park, yet the opening of the Concert Hall took place not long ago. It is … Open
Traditions and mentality of Sapporo
This good tradition was decided to be repeated the next year. However apart from snow figures exhibition the festival was added with various interesting entertainment events and competitions. The Sapporo Snow Festival is held in the first part of December. At present the original winter event attracts more than two millions of foreign guests annually. Traditional entertainments for the guests of the festival are the … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
The Sapporo Beer Garden bar is a rather original and unique eating destination of the city. The bar is located close to the Museum of Beer. Having paid a fix price for entrance the bar visitors may enjoy favorite drinks and treats for one hundred of minutes. In addition to favorite sorts of beer its guests are offered a vast selection of exotic dishes. The Sapporo Beer Garden bar always features buzzing and friendly … Open