Sapporo TV Tower
Built in 1956 at Nishi 1-chome, the starting point of Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower has watched over the city’s development ever since. Today, it remains a familiar Sapporo landmark loved by locals and visitors alike.
The atmosphere is excellent both day and night, and we happened to catch the Odori Park Beer Festival. Looking at the TV Tower while drinking beer and eating grilled corn🌽! It was pure happiness!
Hokkaido is a wonderful place to visit in the summer!
Soup Curry GARAKU
Soup Curry GARAKU is a renowned soup curry restaurant so popular that lines form every day and numbered tickets are handed out to waiting customers. This soup curry specialty restaurant is widely known among locals. Its most distinctive feature is undoubtedly the soup. The restaurant’s popularity is said to have begun with the rich flavor created by its original combination of Japanese dashi, which the owner learned to make while working at an udon restaurant, and spices.
Before catching our flight, we had one last taste of Hokkaido at the airport! There was already a long line as soon as it opened early in the morning, but there were far fewer people than at the downtown location, so we got in pretty quickly!
The soup curry was very rich and flavorful, with adjustable spice levels, tender chicken and pork, and fresh vegetables. It was truly a great meal!
SATUDORA Tanukikoji Daio Building Store
SATUDORA Tanukikoji Daio Building Store is a spacious two-story store located on a corner in Tanukikoji 5-chome, part of Sapporo’s famous covered shopping arcade. It's within walking distance of Sapporo Station, Odori Station, and Susukino Station. As the arcade is covered, it’s also easy to visit on rainy or snowy days. Its convenient location also makes it an ideal stop before or after sightseeing or a meal.
I stayed near Tanukikoji and went there every day. There are all kinds of stores, with plenty of shopping and food, plus a 24-hour Don Quijote. I was also lucky enough to come across a local festival with performances and decorations. It's a great place that's well worth spending time at.
Lake Toya
There is no better attraction than the natural landscape of Lake Toya in Hokkaido. The area around a caldera lake, Lake Toya , and an active volcano, Mt.Usu, was designated as the Toya- Usu Unesco Global Geopark in UNESCO Global Geopark.
The scenery was beautiful, with sunshine and a cool breeze. We got to see the rare Lake Toya blue—so lucky, so lucky 👍🏻
