Otaru Canal
The Otaru Canal was completed in the 12th year of the Taisho Era as part of the Otaru Port facilities. It was dug not into the land, but instead dug as a waterway between the reclaimed land and shore, as a "Land Reclamation-Style" canal. Today, it is a popular Otaru tourist attraction.
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50 min drive from KIRORO Resort / 8 min walk from JR Otaru Station (Otaru Canal) |
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"Otaru's Snow Light Path Festival" has been held every February since 1999, and is one of the Hokkaido's premier winter events. |
Otaru Aquarium
Enjoy a dolphin show at Otaru's only Aquarium, along with the must-see seals, walruses, sea lions and penguins in the Marine Mammal Park, made from a natural cove.
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Approx. 60 min drive from KIRORO Resort / 25 min from JR Otaru Station by bus |
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For further information about the dolphin show and feeding times, please inquire directly at the aquarium. |
Asahikawa Asahiyama Zoological Park
Japan's most Northerly-located zoo is in Asahikawa City. See animals up close in their natural habitats, in one of the Hokkaido's premier tourist destinations.
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Approx. 3 hr 20 min drive from KIRORO Resort/2 hr from Otaru Station by JR train to Asahikawa Station. Take a bus from Asahikawa Station (40 min). |
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Be sure to catch feeding time ('Mogu-mogu time'). Inquire directly at the zoo for further information. |
Akaigawa Caldera Hot Spring
Take a day trip to a hot spring facility and enjoy premium continually running waters enriched with sodium bicarbonate, popular with locals for its skin beautifying properties. A cafeteria and rest area are available to relax in after bathing.
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Approx. 40 min drive from KIRORO Resort |
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Special events (such as flower baths) are conducted, as well as direct sales of produce from local farmers (events held irregularly; please contact site for further information). |
Yoichi Nikka Whiskey Distillery
Yoichi Town was chosen as the ideal location in Japan to establish the Nikka Whiskey Distillery by its founder, Masataka Taketsuru.
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Approx. 1 hr 10 min drive from KIRORO Resort |
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Guided tours of the distillery are available; for further information, please inquire at the site. |
Sapporo Ramen Kyowakoku
Based on the theme of 'Northern Ramen Frontier', the theme park is a ramen lover's paradise, with a selection of eight famous ramen restaurants from Sapporo and other areas in Hokkaido.
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Approx. 1 hr 20 min drive from KIRORO Resort, walking distance from Sapporo Station |
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Events occasionally held; please contact for further information |
Farm Restaurant Azemichi Yorimichi
Enjoy farm-style cooking made by mothers from local farms at this farm restaurant in Hokkaido's Kami Furano.
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Approx. 3 hr 50 min drive from KIRORO Resort |
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Restaurant Aotsuka (Aotsuka Shokudo)
Just as fishermen once chased herring in their boats, the restaurant in Shukutsu Bay provides fresh seafood for you to savor the nostalgia.
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Approx. 60 min drive from KIRORO Resort / 25 min by bus from Otaru JR Station |
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