札幌工廠購物中心的超大型聖誕樹 / Sapporo Factory's Jumbo Christmas Tree

札幌工廠購物中心的超大型聖誕樹（位於札幌市中央區）是札幌冬天的特色景色之一。每年11月上旬到12月下旬約兩個月的期間，被設置在商場內的開放式中庭「Atrium」。聖誕樹的點燈儀式會在北海道當地的新聞中被報導。樹上裝飾著各式各樣的裝飾品，無數的光球閃耀的樣子十分漂亮。聖誕樹的高度約在15公尺。

Sapporo Factory's Jumbo Christmas Tree (Sapporo City Chuo-ku) is one of the highlights of Sapporo in winter. Every year, it is put up in the Atrium Open Space in the shopping mall at the beginning of November and it gives us seasonal joy until the last week of December. The big Christmas tree is illuminated by countless miniature electric lights and decorated with lots of Christmas ornaments. The opening ceremony is covered by the local news and reminds us that Christmas is coming. The 15 meter tall tree is illuminated from 4 p.m to 10 p.m.

筒倉展望台 / Silo Observatory

筒倉展望台（位於洞爺湖町）是可以從高台上俯瞰洞爺湖、有珠山、昭和新山的著名觀光景點。戶外的展望台可以免費使用。建築物內部進駐有提供北海道著名料理的餐廳和販賣土產的商店。此外，這裡也有可以付費體驗製作料理的服務（需預約）。以筒倉為主題的建築物是這裡的標誌。

Silo Observatory (Toyako Town) is a popular sightseeing spot, and visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Toya, Mt. Usu and Mt. Showa-shinzan. These mountains are volcanoes. The landmark feature is a silo-shaped building. The observatory is an open-air space and is free to enter. There is a building which features a restaurant and souvenir shop. The restaurant serves local Hokkaido specialties and the shop sells a variety of unique products made in Hokkaido. Tourists can also enjoy lessons in making dishes and outdoor activities as paid services with prior booking necessary.

「當心動物」的交通警告標示 / Road signs warning of animals on the road

「當心動物」的交通警告標示，各位在北海道駕車時常常會看到吧。對於觀光客來說，這種很有北海道氣氛的當心動物的警告標示十分有趣。最常見到的警告標示有設置在全北海道內的蝦夷鹿的標示。其他的還有北狐、狸貓、松鼠、北海道棕熊的標誌。在道東還有存在著注意丹頂鶴的標誌。

Road signs warning of animals on the road can sometimes be seen while traveling around Hokkaido by car. For foreign tourists, the designs of the sign may be interesting because they can give an idea of the typical animals which live in Hokkaido. The most frequently seen sign indicates the Ezo Deer, as it is present all over Hokkaido. Other designs are of the Ezo Red Fox, Ezo Raccoon Dog, Ezo Squirrel and Brown Bear. Interestingly, in eastern Hokkaido, there are Red Crowned Crane signs, but they are few and far between.

純種賽馬大壁畫 / A mural of thoroughbred Horses

純種賽馬大壁畫（位於新冠町）是位在橫貫新冠町的主要道路-國道235號沿線的山壁上。1877年時，在新冠町設立了御料牧場，開始培育農耕馬。至今新冠町以賽馬的產地而聞名於全日本。1990年時，以向開車前來的遊客們傳達歡迎光臨的心情為目的，便繪製了寬30m、長40m的大壁畫。

A mural of thoroughbred Horses (Niikappu Town) is drawn on the wall of a cliff along Route 235, which is a main road running through the town. In 1877, an imperial pasture was established in the town, after which the large scale breeding of horses for agricultural cultivation and conveyance started. After that, many private stables started thoroughbred breeding and this became an important industry. Niikappu Town is now famous for this throughout Japan. In 1990, a big mural was commissioned to welcome those who come to the town by car. It is 30 meters in height and 40 meters across.

札幌市自來水紀念館 / Sapporo Waterworks Museum

札幌市自來水紀念館（位於札幌市中央區）是以供水和自然為主題的學習設施。它比鄰於供給市內中心自來水的藻岩淨水場。這裡使用許多展示物讓參觀者學習好喝的水是怎麼產生的，如何運送到每個家庭。這裡也具備了許多用水的遊樂設施。在戶外也有噴水池和以水來旋轉的巨大球體石造的藝術造景。

Sapporo Waterworks Museum (Sapporo City Chuo-ku) is an educational facility and science museum focusing on the public water supply system and nature. This museum is next to the Moiwa Water Purification Plant, which supplies clear water to citizens of the central area of Sapporo. Visitors can learn how beautiful and delicious water is delivered using a variety of panels and models. There are also many interactive displays using water especially for children to experience these science ideas. Outside, there is a fountain and a big stone-made ball which is rolling, powered only by water pressure power.

日本第一長的直線道路 / The longest straight road in Japan

從國道12線上的美唄市到滝川市的區間有日本第一長的直線道路。全長為29.2公里，在道路兩端上的位置設有告知看板。此外，位於奈井江町的「道路休息站」，有位於中間地點的奈井江町的指示看板。希望租車旅遊的觀光客能感受到如同這般很有北海道感覺的觀光景點。

The stretch of Route 12 between Bibai City and Takikawa City, is the longest straight road in Japan. It's 29.2 kilometers in length, and there are tall signs at the start / end points. As the middle point is in Naie Town, there is also a tall sign to inform that drivers have passed the middle point. For those who are traveling around Hokkaido by rental car, this experience could give a good memory of driving on the Japan's longest straight road. That might give travelers the feeling they are enjoying their own adventure in Hokkaido. Naie Town is 72 kilometers away from Sapporo.

舊萱野車站 / The former Kayano Station

舊萱野車站（位於三笠市）是兼騎士之家的小型鐵路公園。萱野車站在1987年因所在地的幌內線鐵路廢線而停止營運。當時因為搬運麻製品車站呈現熱鬧的氣氛。此外，所謂的騎士之家（和製英文 rider house)是指許多以摩托車或單車來移動的旅行者所投宿的便宜的簡易住宿設施。比起一般青年旅社地點位於鄉下居多。

The former Kayano Station (Mikasa City) is now used as a small accommodation facility which is known as a rider-house. The old station, which houses an old train carriage, makes a small railway-themed park. (Rider-house is a Japanese-English word, and is cheap accommodation for those traveling by motor bike or cycle. Most of them aren't usually located in main urban areas.) Kayano Station was on the Horonai Line and it fulfilled an important role for the hemp fabric industry. However, the line and the Kayano Station were abandoned in 1987.