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Sounkyo Gorge

The 24-kilometer Sounkyo Gorge is lined with dramatic visual reminders of the volcanic activity th…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Takikawa Nanohana Fields・Takikawa Nanohana Festival

Held in mid to late MayThe nanohana (canola flower) fields in Takikawa boast some of the largest c…

• Area around Sapporo

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Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center

This is a valuable exhibition facility where you can observe over 150 special natural monument Mar…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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South Hokkaido Railway (“Donan Isaribi Tetsudo” railway)

Hop aboard the Donan Isaribi Railway and immerse yourself in a scenic coastal journey along the Ts…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Shakotan Peninsula Sea Urchin

The Shakotan Peninsula is mostly known for its clear “Shakotan Blue” waters, but the r…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Lake Toyoni

Lake Toyoni’s perfect heart shape sets it apart from anywhere else in the world. This site c…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Koyo Kappa Bus

Jozankei Onsen is only a short 45 minutes by bus from central Sapporo and is regarded as a fall oa…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Hosooka Observatory

Take in the awe-inspiring panorama of the vast Kushiro Wetland from Hoso'oka Observatory&mdash…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Abashiri

Lake Abashiri is a scenic gem long celebrated for its natural beauty. Located southwest of Abashir…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Hokuren Kururu no Mori

Nestled in a spacious rural landscape, Hokuren Kururu no Mori offers a unique opportunity to exper…

• Area around Sapporo

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Shinsen-numa Pond

Shinsen-numa, often considered the most beautiful of the many ponds scattered throughout the Nisek…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Naitai Kogen Farm, Naitai Terrace

Naitai Kogen Farm in Kamishihoro, Tokachi area, is Japan’s largest public farm with an area …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Lake Toya Visitor Center & Volcanic Science Museum

To truly understand Lake Toya’s stunning beauty—forged by the dynamic activity of Mt. …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Shiretoko Nature Cruise

During the "Whale, Dolphin, and Bird Watching" (late April to mid-October), you can see …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum and Tentozan Observatory

This is an exhibition hall themed around drift ice and the creatures of the Sea of Okhotsk. Visito…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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APIA

A shopping mall with about 100 stores offering affordable miscellaneous goods, relaxation services…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Lake Utonai

Lake Utonai, known as a sacred place for birdwatching, is also called a "paradise for wild bi…

• Area around Sapporo

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Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum

This facility introduces drift ice from various angles, and the images of drift ice on the dome-sh…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial Museum

Japan’s oldest Ainu (Hokkaido’s indigenous population) memorial hall, the Kawamura Kan…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Lake Shikaribetsu Bottom Rail

Known as the lake in the sky, Lake Shikaribetsu is located at the highest altitude in Hokkaido. A …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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