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Inishie Kaido Street

Esashi prospered from the 17th century as a hub for the Kitamae-bune shipping route, built on cypr…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Kobayashi Sake Brewery Buildings

This brewery dates back to the days when sake first began being brewed in the cold North. In fact,…

• Area around Sapporo

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Basha Bar (Horse-drawn carriage BAR)

Tokachi’s draft horses were vital during Hokkaido’s pioneering days, helping with plow…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Rafting

The Saru River has been selected as the best clear stream in Japan. Mukawa River, known as the mos…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Rokka no Mori (Hokkaido Garden Path)

Located at the southern end of the Hokkaido Garden Road connecting Asahikawa, Furano, and Tokachi,…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Horomitoge Lavender Park

From the Horomi Pass Lookout, visitors can see an incredible view of Sapporo sprawl out before the…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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VIVA Alpaca Farm

Get up close and personal with the adorable alpacas that pass their leisurely lives at the VIVA Al…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Kitami yakiniku

Kitami in eastern Hokkaido is teeming with yakiniku (grilled meat, usually beef) restaurants, and …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Rokkatei Art Village Nakasatsunai

Surrounded by a peaceful forest, Rokkatei Art Village Nakasatsunai is a relaxing place to enjoy ar…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Tako Shabu

Wakkanai, located at the northernmost tip of Hokkaido, is a beautiful port town known for its brea…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Mt. Esan

Located at the eastern tip of the Kameda Peninsula, jutting out into the Pacific Ocean, Mt. Esan i…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Maccarina

Maccarina is a French auberge located in Makkari at the foot of the Niseko Mountains. The restaura…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Ginsendai

The Sounkyo area is famous for having the earliest autumn foliage in Japan. The Ginsendai viewing …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Daisetsu Mori-no Garden (Hokkaido Garden Path)

For nature and flower lovers, Daisetsu Mori no Garden is a must-visit in Hokkaido. Nestled on hill…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Kunimare Sake Brewery

Kunimare Sake Brewery is the northernmost sake brewery in Mashike Town along the Sea of Japan that…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Tenjinyama Park - Tenjin Wisteria

Located on the 85-meter-high Tenjinyama, this park is a popular spot for hanami (flower viewing) i…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Kushiro City Museum

This museum is a treasure trove of discovery, with exciting modern displays arranged around the ce…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kamikongozan Observatory

At 314 meters above sea level, the Kamikongozan Observatory overlooks the city of Ashibetsu and is…

• Area around Sapporo

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Furano Jam Garden / Rokugou Observatory

Using fresh vegetables and fruits as ingredients, they produce and sell delicious and healthy addi…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Lake Saroma Wakka Primeval Flower Garden

Designated as a Hokkaido Heritage site, this is one of Japan's largest primeval flower gardens…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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