Sapporo to Attract You with a Host of Picturesque Locations

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Japan is by all means a dream come true tourist location for the most adventurous and knowledge-seeking travellers. The country has a rich history and bizarre culture and traditions to attract and inspire people of every race, ethnicity and religion.

Whether you are interested in exploring the history of Japan or want to go around the picturesque locations, there are plentiful places of interest, where you can go and have fun with your family.

You must have read a lot about several famous tourist hot spots in Japan while planning your tour to the country. If you are planning for a vacation in winter months, Sapporo is one of the most attractive places to visit on your Japan tour. To let you know, Sapporo hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics and considered as the coldest place in Japan.

In Sapporo, you will feel as if you are in another country. You will fall in love with the tall and modern buildings on either side of wide and open streets.

Sapporo is relatively a very new city, about 200 years old, in comparison to the mainland of Japan. Similar to the cities in Western countries, the main down town area is designed on the basis of grid system, which makes it easier to find your way around. There are plenty of cheap hotels. As the city has more Western influence, do not visit this city with a hope to find too much about the Japanese culture.

Places of Interest in Sapporo

Tokeidai – One of the most frequented destinations in the city is the infamous clock tower. This is the oldest standing architecture in the city. The clock tower was built in 1870s and was Hokkaido University’s drill hall.

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Hokkaido Shrine – Located in the Maruyama Park, this is a must see place in the city. During the New Year holidays, Japanese people throng the shrine to pray and receive fortune message. As you know that Japanese religion is a blend of Buddhism and Shinto, most local people are more superstitious than religious. They follow the rituals at temple or shrine, even if majority of them do not necessarily believe in religion.

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Okurayama Ski Jump – This was the main ski jump in the Winter Olympics, which was held in the city in 1972. You must check out the ski trail and can experience the superb view of skiers taking a jump.

With several other tourist attractions, Sapporo is definitely one of the most beautiful and interesting places to visit on your Japan tour. There are many other equally beautiful and adventurous places to visit in the country.

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Experience the Delicious Food at Japanese Restaurants

While holidaying in Japan, you will come across several fascinating aspects of day to day lifestyle of Japanese people. Other than Japanese culture and tradition, beautiful landscapes and brilliant cityscapes, Japanese food is also revered all over world.

So, if you are on a holiday in Japan and looking forward to experience some of the best Japanese delicacies, there are plenty of restaurants to satisfy your taste buds. Here are some of the best restaurants in different cities of Japan.

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Kanawa, Hiroshima – This restaurant is on a floating boat and specialised in preparing delicious oyster dishes. From the restaurant, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Motoyasu River. From fried, steamed, marinated, baked to soups and stews, you can taste different varieties of oyster dishes at this restaurant. The Kanawa has been there for decades now and is quite popular among Japanese people for lunch and dinner.

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Tempura Yoshikawa Inn, Kyoto – This decent eatery is very much popular among the residents of Kyoto. The tempura served here is light and quite delicate to taste. The tea house setting inside the restaurant radiates an incredible ambience. There are private rooms where you can enjoy evening kaiseki meals alongside having a magnificent view of a private classical garden. The setting of the restaurant adds to the delight of the food.

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Narisawa, Tokyo – Headed by Yoshihiro Narisawa, famous for preparing scrumptious Japanese food with French culinary skills, this restaurant is quite popular among the Tokyoites. The minimalist and elegant restaurant serves dishes that are prepared with the seasonal ingredients and give diners an out of the world feel. They do not shy away from experimenting with different dishes.

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Hajime Restaurant, Osaka – The main chef at this restaurant started his professional life working as a computer engineer but learned culinary skills, out of passion, at the school. This adds to the appeal of this magnificent eatery. He returned from Japan to open his own restaurant in Japan. The restaurant is popular for delicious French food.

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Sushi Mitzutani, Tokyo – If you are in Japan, you will never miss on experiencing the taste of sushi. There is no better place than this restaurant to have a stunning experience of sushi dish. Almost every exciting sushi restaurant in Tokyo is hard to locate. The Sushi Mitzutani is located on the 9th floor of a building in a Ginza back alley. In the restaurant, only the 10-seater counter could be reserved beforehand. You will fall in love with the Chef Hachiro Mizuntani’s creation of Nigiri.

In Japan, there are good restaurants almost on every street. You will have lots of options to relish your favourite Japanese dishes at these restaurants.

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