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Hamanasu Hill Park  or Hamanasu no Oka Park ( はまなすの丘公園 ) is a vast peninsular open space next to the Ishikari River, with wildflowers & birdwatching. It is located at 29-1 Hamamachi, Ishikari City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Hamanasu Hill Park Hamanasu Hill Park details Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and take a trip to Hamanasu Hill Park in Ishikari City, Hokkaido. This picturesque park is a 1,500-meter-long sand bank formed at the intersection of the Sea of Japan and the Ishikari River. It is home to approximately 180 species of coastal plants, including the beautiful Hamanasu flower that blooms from the end of June to the beginning of July. Hamanasu Hill Park - Ishikari City, Hokkaido Prefecture The park covers approximately 46 hectares, with 16.5 hectares designated as the Ishikari City Coastal Plant Protection Area. You can take a relaxing "flower walk" and admire the stunning scenery while feeling the sea breeze and listening to the soothing sou

Ishikari Hachiman Shrine ( 石狩八幡神社 ) is the main shrine of Ishikari City. It is located at 1 Bentencho, Ishikari City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Ishikari Hachiman Shrine Ishikari Hachiman Shrine details Ishikari Hachiman Shrine is steeped in history and culture. Established in the 19th century, this Shinto shrine was built as a sub-shrine of the Hakodate Soja Hachimangu Shrine and was later moved to its current location. Ishikari Hachiman Shrine - Ishikari City, Hokkaido Prefecture The first thing that you will notice when you arrive at the Ishikari Hachiman Shrine is the impressive shrine’s architectural design. The shrine is designed in the shinmei-zukuri architectural style, which is a traditional Japanese style of architecture that is characterized by a simple and pure construction approach. The main hall of the shrine is constructed entirely from wood, with a thatched roof and white walls. The purity of the design gives the shrine an ethereal vibe, which will immediately t