[Hokkaido Driving Course] Stroll through photogenic retro townscapes!

Sapporo Station in Sapporo City is the largest terminal station in Hokkaido.
When you're heading out to see downtown Sapporo or to popular tourist spots, renting a car near Sapporo Station will make your trip even smoother. There are several rental car offices within walking distance, including under the elevated tracks on the east side of the station, so you can choose the one you like.

It has a nostalgic atmosphere with rows of stone warehouses.
The promenade, created by filling in part of the canal, has become a place of relaxation for local residents and tourists.
In the northern part, known as the "North Canal," small boats such as work boats still ply the river, preserving the atmosphere of an old-fashioned canal.

Shukutsu flourished as a herring fishing ground from the end of the Edo period through the Meiji and Taisho periods, and many historical buildings remain, including herring palaces and herring guardhouses, which were built by fishermen.
The Ibaraki Family Guardhouse, which was restored in 2010, is open to the public on weekends and can be visited inside (closed during winter).

You can enjoy authentic sushi at reasonable prices, using fresh seafood caught in the seas off Otaru and other areas off the coast of Hokkaido. The owner, who was a chef at a long-established sushi restaurant in Otaru for 20 years, is a popular restaurant loved by local customers for his brilliant craftsmanship and friendly personality.

Minamitaru Market is lined with around 30 stores, including fishmongers, butchers, and prepared food stores, and is bustling with local customers every day. Homma Suisan, which is particular about authenticity and freshness, is highly popular with local regulars who have a discerning eye for fish.

You can purchase around 80 types of draft wine, ranging from affordable table wines to wines that have won domestic wine competitions.
At the gallery you can see the wine bottling line, and if you book in advance you can also take a guided tour of the factory.

Arrived at Sapporo Station, the departure point.
There are plenty of commercial facilities and restaurants, so it's also a great place to look for souvenirs.