Ishikari City Library (石狩市民図書館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The city's central library, located in Hanakawa, Ishikari City. The children's section is clearly organised, and children can roam the shelves at their own pace, from picture books to illustrated guides. Ishikari is a salmon town facing the Sea of Japan, and the local history shelves carry books on the sea, the rivers and the pioneering settlers. The park you head to in the afternoon is within walking distance, so you can take your time choosing books in the morning and slip straight into the flow of the day. The building is quiet and air-conditioned, making it just the right place to spend a morning of strong sunshine.

Tips

Check opening hours and closed days on the official website in advance. It is a place to keep quiet in, so agreeing on that with small children beforehand keeps the visit calm. Story-reading and other events are held on some days, so looking at the schedule in advance adds to the fun. There is a car park, making it an easy stop by car.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 15 minutes. The morning, right after opening, is quiet and unhurried.

Access & map

26, 1-chome, Hanakawa-Kita 7-jo, Ishikari City, Hokkaido 061-3217