Bibai

Bibai is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2023, the city has an estimated population of 19,242, and the density of 69.3 persons per km². The total area is 277.69 km². Wikipedia.
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Tomei Park

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5月4日 場所によって葉桜になっているところもありましたが、まだ桜が綺麗に咲いていました。山なので上から見下ろしたり、下から見上げたり色々な角度から楽しめます。暖かかったので、敷物を敷いてゆっくりくつろいでいる方達がいました。沢山の人が訪れていました。残念なのは車道に車を停めている人が居た事です。沢山の人が桜を見ながら歩いている上に車が停まっていたので、道路が狭くなり車がすれ違うのに困りました。 (Translated by Google) May 4th: The cherry blossoms were still blooming beautifully, although in some places the cherry blossoms were in leaf. Since it is a mountain, you can enjoy it from various angles, such as looking down from above or looking up from below. It was warm, so some people were relaxing on rugs. Many people were visiting. Unfortunately, there were people parked on the road. There were a lot of people walking and looking at the cherry blossoms, and there were cars parked there, so it was a problem because the roads were narrow and cars were passing each other.
ゆ — Google review
(Translated by Google) I went there for the first time, but the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and the festival is held, so the event where everyone gathers is good 🌸 (Original) 初めて行きましたが、桜も八分咲位でお祭りも行われていて、やはり皆んなが集うイベントは良いですね🌸
nakata bobo — Google review
Cherry blossom in May. what a wonderful opportunity!!
Terence Chim — Google review
去年初めて 夜桜 🌸ライトアップ見に行きました!!沢山の人が来ていましたよ。 丘の上からの眺めも良かった。 今年も行きたいな。 (Translated by Google) Last year I went to see the cherry blossoms lit up at night for the first time!! There were so many people there. The view from the top of the hill was also good. I want to go again this year.
F Aya — Google review
(Translated by Google) Little by little every year I feel that the number of cherry blossoms is decreasing But, after all I'm ne Here is 😆 (Original) 例年少しづつ さくらの花が少なくなってる気がします でもやっぱり いぃですネ ここは😆
????? — Google review
桜祭りの初日だったので、混雑を避けるため早朝に訪問。 おかげでゆっくり鑑賞できました。 7分咲き位でちょっと早かったけれど、桜のトンネルみたいな所もあり、十分綺麗でした。来年は、満開が休みの日と重なることを祈ります。 (Translated by Google) Since it was the first day of the cherry blossom festival, we visited early in the morning to avoid the crowds. Thanks to you, I was able to watch it at my leisure. It was a little early, at about 7 minutes into bloom, but it was quite beautiful, with some spots like a tunnel of cherry blossoms. Next year, I hope that the full bloom will coincide with the day off.
初老ドライバー — Google review
(Translated by Google) Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms were blooming on both sides, and the cherry blossoms at night were very beautiful 😃✨ It would be great if you could see the cherry blossoms at night from the observatory ♪ ✨ (Original) ソメイヨシノが両側に咲いていて、夜桜がとてもキレイでした😃✨展望塔から夜桜が見えたら最高かなぁ♪✨
Di-go — Google review
(Translated by Google) I went to see cherry blossoms. It was a little late, so it started to fall, but the scenery was good with the weather. (Original) 桜見物に行きました。少し時期が遅かったので散り始めていましたが、景色は天候に恵まれていて良かったです。
hideki fujiwara — Google review
日本最北のソメイヨシノの名所。 桜まつりがあると知り、浦臼に行った後に急遽立ち寄ってみましたが、 ライトアップされた夜桜のトンネルは想像以上に圧巻!! 満開の桜に打ち上げ花火もあり、最高のひとときを過ごせました。 花火は夏のイメージが強いですが、春の花火もとても良かったです🎆🌸 来年以降は昼の様子も見てみたいです。 (Translated by Google) Japan's northernmost Somei Yoshino cherry blossom spot. I learned that there was a cherry blossom festival, so I stopped by after going to Urausu. The illuminated tunnel of cherry blossoms at night is more spectacular than you can imagine! ! We had a great time with cherry blossoms in full bloom and fireworks. Fireworks have a strong image of summer, but spring fireworks were also really good 🎆🌸 I would like to see what it looks like during the day next year.
ゆうこ — Google review
お天気も良く🌸桜も綺麗でした✨🎾テニスの試合もあった為、駐車場は混んではいましたが、午後から行ったので🚙出る人の所にちょうど停める事ができました。 陸上競技場の方に停めて歩いて公園内へ向かいましたが反対側(?)にも駐車場があり、そちら側に停めた方が公園には近いと思います。特に案内は無かったと思いますが、年配の方々はそちら側から入れた方が良いかと思います。 🌃夜は💡ライトアップされる感じだったのですが、その案内を公園内で見かける事はありませんでした。期間が判れば🌸夜桜も見てみたいと思いました⤴︎ (Translated by Google) The weather was nice and the cherry blossoms were beautiful. There was also a tennis match, so the parking lot was crowded, but since we went in the afternoon, we were able to park right where people were leaving. I parked near the track and field stadium and walked into the park, but there was a parking lot on the other side (?), so I think it would be closer to the park if I parked on that side. I don't think there was any special guidance, but I think it would be better for elderly people to enter from that side. 🌃It seemed like it would be lit up at night, but I didn't see any information about it inside the park. If I knew the period 🌸 I would like to see the cherry blossoms at night ⤴︎
Kazumi N — Google review
さくら祭りに行って来ました。白っぽい桜とピンクの桜の2種類があり、駐車場に着く前から桜並木が見えて、とても綺麗でした。会場では、ドリンクやフードもあり、座る所もあり、こちらも楽しめました。美唄ザンギ旨し!!美唄焼き鳥もあれば尚良いのになぁ…。 来場者のマナーも良く子供連れてお弁当を持ってピクニック感覚の人も多かったみたい。 昨日は桜のライトアップや花火もあったらしく見たかったなぁ〜。ただ、駐車場に向う道路が狭く両脇に人や自転車が通行してる中を片側交互通行のような感じで走行しなければならない事が、やや不便なのと足腰の悪い親を連れて行くには駐車場から会場までの距離を歩かせるのは少し遠く、途中にベンチ等があれば良いなぁ〜と感じました。会場を歩いている高齢者連れの方からも同様の会話が聞こえて来ました。 (Translated by Google) I went to the cherry blossom festival. There are two types of cherry blossoms, whitish cherry blossoms and pink cherry blossoms, and the row of cherry blossom trees could be seen even before arriving at the parking lot, and it was very beautiful. At the venue, there were drinks and food, and there was also a place to sit, which I enjoyed as well. Bibai Zangi is delicious!! It would be even better if they also had Bibai Yakitori... The manners of the visitors were good, and many people brought their children and packed lunches, making it feel like a picnic. Yesterday there was cherry blossom illumination and fireworks, so I really wanted to see them. However, the road leading to the parking lot is narrow and there are people and bicycles passing on both sides, so it's a bit inconvenient to have to drive on both sides, and it's also good for bringing parents with mobility problems. It was a bit far to walk from the parking lot to the venue, and I felt that it would be nice if there were benches etc. along the way. I also heard similar conversations from people with elderly people walking through the venue.
大ちゃん — Google review
桜の名所 スペースカリヨンの階段を100段登って上から桜を眺めることもできます! さくらまつりは沢山の人でにぎわいますが、車で行く場合は時間によって駐車場が遠くになる場合もあるようです。 令和最初のさくらまつりは満開でいいお天気でした! (Translated by Google) Famous cherry blossom spots You can also climb the 100 steps of the Space Carillon and view the cherry blossoms from the top! The Cherry Blossom Festival is crowded with many people, but if you go by car, the parking lot may be far away depending on the time of day. The first cherry blossom festival of Reiwa was in full bloom and the weather was beautiful!
nao yua — Google review
東明公園のおまつりに行って来ました。焼き鳥や鶏めしをお昼ごはんに食べて満足でした。満開のソメイヨシノも綺麗でした。 (Translated by Google) I went to the festival at Tomei Park. I ate yakitori and chicken rice for lunch and was satisfied. The Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom were also beautiful.
masyu — Google review
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Arte Piazza

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Art Museums
The Arte Piazza Bibai museum park showcases 40 sculptures made from white marble and black bronze by Japanese artist Kan Yasuda. The exhibits are situated among rolling hills and natural greenery, adding impact to his geometric and organic style. During winter, the snowed-in environment creates a labyrinth-like experience as visitors discover new paths to explore the stunning sculptures.
Beautiful place to view art and nature, even in the middle of winter.
Caroline Noel — Google review
A great experience in a serene location. This is a slower, more peaceful art experience, not a gallery overflowing with artworks and people. If you've got a car in Hokkaido and you enjoy sculpture, this is worth a visit. We visited in autumn and had lovely weather and sunshine. Recent bear activity in the area meant some of the hillside and artworks inside weren't able to be seen, but the experience was enjoyable nonetheless. I wish I had worn gumboots or boots - my sneakers got quite wet from all the dew on the grass.
Stephen Sanchez — Google review
The museum of an artist who made the white stone of Sapporo station which is well known as a famous meeting spot for locals. Very calm, connected with nature, I fell in love with this place ❤ there's a cafe deep inside, I'd love to go there next time!☺️
Aya Sato — Google review
It is absolutely stunning during the winter when everything is snowed in since they dig out little paths among the exhibits and it is just so fun to discover new things through the labyrinth
Damjan Cvetkov-Dimitrov — Google review
A wonderful art park, interesting work indoors and outside. Walking through the forest, coming across arresting sculptures, is wonderful. And the cafe is a perfect place for reflection.
Julian Spindler — Google review
Art installations in the middle of beautiful forest area. The art work stands out from the soundings. A must visit for sculpture and art lovers. The building was a former primary school.
michael — Google review
That’s really nice location and landscape. So then it’s put on there!! What a beautiful scenery.
Piiirooo — Google review
Great place, especially in the afternoon with the magnificent light on the sculptures. Arte Piazza Bibai The landscape of the remains of a coal-mining town inspired the world-renowned artist. Sculptor, Kan Yasuda, and the outdoor sculpture park where you can enjoy the great outdoors. Arte Piazza Bibai is an outdoor sculpture park about 60 kilometers northeast of Sapporo, located close to the center of Ishikari plain in Bibai city. “Arte Piazza” is Italian for “Art Square”. In what was once a coal-mining town, an obsolete elementary school building and gymnasium was renovated and left mostly as it was, the 30,000 square-meter area, including the surrounding forest, was redeveloped, and the sculptures from the Bibai-born, world-renowned sculptor Kan Yasuda were placed throughout the building and the surrounding grounds. The park was first opened 1992. Since then, the facilities and works of art continued to increase, becoming the vast 70,000 square-meter outdoor sculpture park it is today. The wooden school building and gymnasium, where numerous art events and hands-on classes are run throughout the year, is also used as a municipal kindergarten. It is a valuable space where you can enjoy the great outdoors and art just by taking a short trip from Sapporo.
Barry Ashworth — Google review
The Arte Piazza Bibai is actually a garden exhibit for Kan Yasuda's sculptures. The Japanese sculptor favours working with white marble and black bronze. His style stretches from geometric shapes to organic curves, all in simple and effortless style. His sculptures are well-placed among the rolling hills and natural greenery, giving more impact to his works.
William Ng — Google review
Very beautiful place and really cool, worth to visiting there
River Tse — Google review
3

Sorachi Shrine

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Shrine
Sacred & Religious Sites
During the autumn season, we had the pleasure of visiting Sorachi Shrine, where the foliage exhibited stunning beauty. Among the captivating sights, the bronze torii gate stood out prominently, ranking as one of the most exquisite gates I've encountered in Hokkaido. Our visit was not just about admiring the scenery; we also took the opportunity to pay our respects and offer prayers for a safe journey and favorable weather ahead. If you collect goshuin then this place is a must-visit.
Neil - The Backpack Adventures — Google review
(Translated by Google) [Beautiful Ezoengosaku] Don't step on the flowers let's do it. The administrator Do this a little more Realizing that it is valuable Establishing restricted access areas, etc. I want you to take measures. To get the red stamp I went to the office. Pretty polite Thank you for your support ★ Copper plate torii The shine was beautiful ★ Yaei Yaei. (Original) 【 エゾエンゴサクが綺麗 】 花を踏まないように しましょう。 管理者の方が もう少しこのことを 貴重な事だと気づいて 立ち入り制限区を設けるなどの 対策をしてほしいです。 御朱印をいただきに 社務所に行きました。 かなり丁寧に 対応してくださいました★ 銅板の鳥居の 輝きが綺麗でした★ 弥栄弥栄。
???? — Google review
Very nice and peaceful place in Bibai!
Léo Michallet — Google review
(Translated by Google) There is Sorachi Shrine in Bibai. It's a terrible place. The red stamp is also beautiful. Please go once. (Original) 美唄に空知神社あり。 おごそかな場所です。 御朱印もきれいです。 是非一度行ってみてください。
???? — Google review
(Translated by Google) Visited in January 2023. A shrine located in Bibai City along Route 12. Copper-colored torii gates are rare. It was great luck when I pulled the fortune on a cold day. Anything good? (Original) 2023年1月参拝。国道12号沿い、美唄市に鎮座する神社。銅色の鳥居は珍しいですね。大寒の日におみくじを引いたら大吉でした。いいことあるかな?
Tomomi Gunji — Google review
(Translated by Google) 2023.09.17 ・The torii gate near the parking space is made of copper plate. It's shiny and has an impact. The torii gate in the back is also shiny. ・When I passed through the torii gate and looked behind me, I saw the first torii gate. It looked like a torii gate along the national highway, and I could see a large green torii gate. ・The Chozuya is on your left. The water drains from the mouth of the dragon, and the white gravel is beautiful. -Many glass wind chimes are displayed and you can hear the cool sound. It's perfect for this year's harsh late summer heat. ・This is the shrine building. Although it is not large, it is a building that fully conveys the character of the prefectural shrine. You can see that the flags are also decorated and flourishing. ・Inside the shrine. Inside, the lights were on and there were various flags, a sight I don't usually see, so I was a little nervous. ・When you get to the prefectural company class, you can feel the personality. I guess it's not about the size of the shrine or the size of the grounds, but the atmosphere. ・When I asked the chief priest about the copper-plated torii gate, he kindly told me a lot of things. We heard some interesting stories, such as how they used shiny and clean copper plates with the idea of ​​always introducing new things, and the hobbies of the previous chief priest. (Original) 2023.09.17 ・駐車スペースのところにある鳥居は銅板で作られています。ピカピカでインパクトがあります。奥に見える鳥居もピカピカです。 ・鳥居をくぐって後ろを見ると、最初の鳥居が見えました。国道沿いにある鳥居のようで、大きな緑色の鳥居が見えました。 ・左手に手水舎です。龍の口から水涸れるタイプで、白い砂利がきれいです。 ・ガラス製の風鈴がたくさん飾られ涼しげな音色が聞こえます。残暑の厳しい今年にはぴったりです。 ・社殿です。大きくはありませんが県社の風格が十分伝わる建物です。幟も飾られ盛んであることがわかります。 ・社殿内部です。内部は明かりがついていて色々な幟があり、普段目にしない光景だったため、ちょっとドキドキしました。 ・県社クラスになると風格が伝わってきます。社殿の大きさや敷地の広さではなく空気感なんでしょうね。 ・宮司さんに銅板の鳥居のことを聞くと、親切に色々と教えてくれました。常に新しくあるものを取り入れるという考え方で、ピカピカときれいな銅板を使用したということ、先代宮司の趣味など興味深い話を聞かせてもらいました。
Conservative_Y — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is a shrine located in the center of Bibai. Inari Shrine, a memorial tree, and a stone statue of the official dog Fuso are also enshrined here. (Original) 美唄の中心部にある神社です。稲荷社、記念木、御用犬扶桑号の石像等も鎮座しています。
Kent Westin — Google review
(Translated by Google) I visited Sorachi Shrine. The torii gate was shining brightly and looked divine ^⁠_⁠^ I received a written stamp of the goshuin. The trees in the precincts are starting to change color. (Original) 空知神社を参拝してきました。鳥居がピカピカに光っていてなんだか神々しい^⁠_⁠^ 書き置きの御朱印を頂きました。境内の木々が色づいてきています。
humihumi — Google review
(Translated by Google) Although it was a large site, it was very beautifully appointed. The shrine was quiet and very comfortable. The chief priest was kind and polite, and the goshuin stamp I received was also wonderful. It's a little far from Sapporo Station, but it's within walking distance from Bibai Station, so be sure to check it out. I felt that this is a shrine that is loved by the locals. (Original) 広い敷地ながらとても美しく整えられていました。周りも静かでとても居心地のよい神社さんでした。宮司さんが親切丁寧に対応してくださり、いただいた御朱印もステキでした。札幌駅からは少し離れますが、美唄駅からは徒歩で行ける距離ですので是非に。地元の方から愛されている神社さんなのだと感じました。
C S — Google review
(Translated by Google) Goshuin stamps can only be handwritten. Don't forget your goshuincho. (Original) 御朱印は直書きのみです。 御朱印帳を忘れずに。
Yu Koba — Google review
(Translated by Google) Before going to Tomei Park, I visited here early in the morning to see the cherry blossoms. It is famous for its golden torii gate. They were starting to disperse and the best time to see them had passed. I look forward to next year. (Original) 東明公園に行く前に、ここの桜も見に早朝訪問。 金ピカの鳥居で有名です。 散り始めていて見頃は過ぎていました。 来年に期待です。
初老ドライバー — Google review
4

Coal Mine Memorial Forest Park

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(Translated by Google) The shaft tower, which shines against the blue sky and greenery, has a mysterious presence. Many people used to work and live here. Looking at the ruins, you can almost hear the hustle and bustle of that time. Watch out for bears. (Original) 青空と緑に映える立坑櫓は不思議な存在感があります。昔は多くの人々が働き、生活していたことでしょう。遺構を眺めていると、当時の喧騒が聞こえてきそうです。熊に注意しましょう。
Nakakuri — Google review
(Translated by Google) [Different space. It may be good for cosplay locations. ] Vermilion The shaft is To near. The ruins are to the point of touch I can go. Sculptor "Tsu Yasuda" There are 3 sculptures. With this taste There is no popularity Feeling Cosplayer's I thought it was good for the shooting location. As a measure against brown bears If there are no people Car horn After ringing for a long time Let's walk. After that As soon as you laugh out loud As soon as you speak Anyway, from beginning to end "There are humans here" Let's make an appeal (laughs) The guide map is You should see it! When it was prosperous By knowing the difference now Because it looks like a different world. After leaving the park On the way home Just a forest It looks different. This is The charm of this park ★ (Original) 【 異空間。コスプレロケ地に良いかも。 】 朱色の 竪坑【たてこう】は 近くまで。 廃墟は触れるところまで 行けます。 彫刻家「安田侃」氏の 彫刻作品が3点あります。 この趣きと 人気【ひとけ】がない 感じは コスプレイヤーの 撮影ロケ地に良いと思いました。 ヒグマ対策としては 人が居ないなら 車のクラクションを 長めに鳴らしてから 歩いて行きましょう。 その後は 大声で笑うなり 話すなり とにかく終始 「ココに人間いるゾ」 アピールをしましょう(笑) 案内図は 見たほうが良いです! 繁栄していたときと 今の違いを知ることで 違った世界に見えるから。 公園を去ってからの 帰り道でも ただの森が 違って見えてきます。 コレが この公園の魅力です★
???? — Google review
(Translated by Google) 2023.5.4 Visit around 8:30 There are no white lines in the parking lot, so park appropriately. There was a sign saying there was a bear, and my family was scared. The machinery that was used in the coal mine was displayed as it was, and it was a powerful one that made me wonder how it worked. By the way, it is recommended to go to the nearby Kan Yasuda Sculpture Museum Arte Piazza as a set here. The museum opens at 9:00, so I headed to the museum after this. (Original) 2023.5.4 8時半頃訪問 駐車場は白線がないので適当に停めます。 熊が出たという看板があり、家族は怖がっていました。 炭鉱で使われていた機械がそのまま展示されており、どうやって動いていたんだろう、と思わせるような迫力でした。 ちなみに、こことセットで近くの安田侃彫刻美術館 アルテピアッツァに行くのがおすすめです。 美術館は開館が9時からなので、この後美術館に向かいましたが、小学校だった建物の中に炭鉱の歴史資料館があり、考えさせられます。
点 — Google review
かつての三菱美唄炭鉱の竪坑を見学してしのぶことが出来ますが……ちょっとキレイに整備され過ぎてて、人間味や昭和を感じることが出来ないです。 「我路ファミリー公園」の所にある資料館に行ってから来ると、よりこの炭鉱への理解が深まります。
?? — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is a park in the form of preserving the closed coal mine site. It seems that the raw coal pocket and the electric switching station are registered as modern industrial remains! I was a little lost because there was no information board at the entrance from Route 135 coming here. There is a famous artist's object in the park, but I do not understand the relevance. (Original) 閉山になった炭鉱跡を保存する形で公園にしています。原炭ポケットと電気開閉所は近代化産業遺構として登録されている様です!ここに来る道道135線から入る入口に案内板がないので少し迷いました。 有名な芸術家のオブジェが公園内にあるのですが、関連性が今ひとつ解りません。
hideki fujiwara — Google review
(Translated by Google) Historically, it's an important and valuable coal mine shaft, but nothing more or less. The shaft remains are powerful and worth seeing once. There are several sculptures by Kan Yasuda, a world-famous sculptor from Bibai City. The back of the shaft is a performance area, but please be aware that there are almost no people and bears are likely to appear. (Original) 歴史的には大事で価値のある炭鉱の竪坑跡ですが、それ以上でもそれ以下でもないです。 竪坑跡は、迫力があり一度見る価値はありです。 世界的な彫刻家であり、美唄市出身の安田侃さんの彫刻が複数設置されています。 竪坑の奥が公演的なエリアになっていますが、ほぼ人がこないですし、熊が出そうなのでご注意ください。
Yasushi Nakamura — Google review
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Numagai Temple

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Buddhist temple
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(Translated by Google) This is a temple famous for Bibai, located along the national highway. (Original) 国道沿いにある美唄で有名なお寺です
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