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NOTE:The shrine was founded in 1905 to enshrine Amaterasu-Omikami, the sun goddess.
http://jozankei.jp/en/jozankei-shrine/225
NOTE:Jozankei, a hot spring village in the heart of Sapporo surrounded by beautiful greenery and magnificent canyons, is famous all over Japan. With a proud history of over 130 years and stunning autumn scenery, it is the perfect place to come to relax in a hot spring after mountaineering, golf, skiing, tennis and other sports.
spring qualities:Chloride springs
NOTE:Jozankei, a hot spring village in the heart of Sapporo surrounded by beautiful greenery and magnificent canyons, is famous all over Japan. With a proud history of over 130 years and stunning autumn scenery, it is the perfect place to come to relax in a hot spring after mountaineering, golf, skiing, tennis and other sports.
spring qualities:Chloride springs
NOTE:Jozankei Dam (+ Museum + Downstream Park + Viewing Platform)
This is a great spot for picnics.
Eat lunch in the open air surrounded by mountains!
If you climb to the top of the dam, you will be able to look over onto Lake Sapporo.
This is a little-known great spot for seeing the autumn leaves.
There is also an entrance for the Mt. Kotengu hiking trail here.
Jozankei Dam Museum
Displayed here are diorama models of the dam’s construction, and panels and models showing the natural environment surrounding the dam. The waterworks and electricity generation systems are easily explained through videos and interactive exhibits, and you can try using a manual energy generator to understand the quantity of energy that is produced.
http://www.welcome.city.sapporo.jp/choose/keywords/tour-bus/?lang=en
NOTE:Taking regular sightseeing buses is also a good way of exploring the city.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus “Sightseeing Bus”
Inquiries: telephone 011-231-0500
Reservation: 7:30–18:00
Reservation begins 2 months prior to desired tour date
Website: http://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/
* Reservation through the internet is available.
* There is a sightseeing tour to the neighboring areas of Sapporo. Please check the Hokkaido Chuo Bus official website.
Hotbus
Inquiries: telephone 011-212-1170
Reservation: 9:00–18:00
Reservation begins 2 months prior to desired tour date
Website: http://www.hotbus.co.jp/la_tr/
* Reservation through the internet is available.
NOTE: Go to the unique museum to see the history of railway in Japan. A must-visit for railway enthusiasts as well.