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Shiawase no Mori Park
Opened in 2017, Shiawase no Mori Park is a natural park covering approximately 56,195 square meters. Located on a hill behind Michi-no-Eki Katsuragi, it’s about a 12-minute walk from the Katsuragi roadside station bus stop to the park entrance.
I visited at the end of April. There were less than 30,000 moss phlox, but it was already beautiful—like a pink carpet.
Hokkaido Shrine
Hokkaido Shrine, one of the most prominent shrines in Hokkaido, is located in Chuo District, Sapporo City. Its history is long, which began in 1869, when the Emperor Meiji directed to enshrine “Kaitaku Sanshin (Developing Three Deities)” here as a place of faith for pioneers.
This shrine is dedicated to the three deities of Hokkaido’s development, making it really representative of the region’s history. It’s not as crowded as the big shrines in Tokyo, so it’s a comfortable place to visit.
Kegon Falls
Nikko is home to many waterfalls, but its most famous waterfall is Kegon Falls. Here the water from Lake Chuzenji spills down a 97-meter-tall cliff, showcasing a beautiful and powerful force of nature. From the observation platform, which you can reach down at the waterfall basin by elevator, you can experience the roar of the falls and the splashing water from up close.
Seeing the waterfall from the observation deck above and taking the elevator down for a closer look are totally different experiences.