The second you walk in, the smell hits you hard. That sulfur smell basically tells you, “Yep, this really is Hell.”
Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) | Review by Alvin 陳
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Suntory Tomi no Oka Winery
A winery that has been growing grapes for over 100 years on rolling hills with sweeping views of Mt. Fuji and the Kofu Basin. The winery handles everything in-house, from harvesting grapes to winemaking, bottling, and sales. It offers wines that express the terroir unique to this land. Renovated in September 2022, it has been reborn as an even more enjoyable destination for wine lovers.
As soon as you get there, the huge vineyards really grab your attention. The views are amazing, and on a clear day it’s super relaxing—like you can just zone out on the hillside for a while. Everything is kept really clean, and it doesn’t feel like a noisy tourist factory at all. It’s actually pretty quiet.
If you join a tour or do a tasting, it’s a nice experience. The staff’s explanation isn’t stiff, and even if you don’t know much about wine, you can still follow along. The wines lean smooth and easy to drink—not intimidating—so beginners can comfortably give them a try. -
Mt. Moiwa Ropeway (Observation deck)
Mt. Moiwa is located at the almost center of Sapporo. A Swiss-made mini cable car designed to observe the forest runs to the altitude of 531m, this mountain is easily reached to the peak so loved by Sapporo citizens, there are five mountain trails to go up to the peak.
When I made it up to the observation deck, I was honestly blown away. The Sapporo night view is unreal—just a massive sea of lights.
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Farm Tomita
Located in Nakafurano Town, Hokkaido, this tourist farm is famous for its large-scale, elegant lavender fields. In addition to the grand lavender fields, the farm is known for its "Irodori Field," a canvas of gently sloping hills adorned with vivid bands of flowers such as purple lavender, white baby's breath, and red poppies.
The lavender fields are massive—seriously intense. Seeing them in person is even more unreal than in photos.
The colors are super saturated, and no matter how you shoot it, it looks like a postcard. -
