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Shosanbetsu Astronomical Observatory

Located on the northern shore of Hokkaido along the Sea of Japan, the remoteness of Shosanbetsu of…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Rishiri Island Cycling Road

There are pleasant cycling paths on the island, and you can also rent a bicycle. Bicycles are fast…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Drive In Kanaya

Kanaya began making their kanimeshi (crab rice) in 1950 as a bento to sell at train stations. The …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Kashni Waterfall

Kashni Waterfall, whose name means "place with a temporary hut" or "place with a hu…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Lake Okotanpe

Located north of Lake Shikotsu and at the western foot of Eniwa, Lake Okotanpe is a dammed lake wi…

• Area around Sapporo

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Hunbe Falls

Hunbe Falls is located about a 5-minute drive from Hiroo Bridge on Route 336 (commonly known as th…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Kijihiki Highlands

For far-reaching views of Mt. Hakodate and the surrounding landscape of lakes and forest-swarmed h…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Eniwa Karimba Remains (Eniwa City Local Museum)

Designated a national historic site, the Eniwa Karimba Remains date back over 3,000 years. This La…

• Area around Sapporo

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Imomochi(potato rice cake)

Imomochi is a traditional home-cooked snack that emerged in Hokkaido when settlers began arriving …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Ura-Mashu Observatory

The observatory, located on the border between Kiyosato Town and Nakashibetsu Town, is called the …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kushiro Ramen

Actually, Hokkaido has more to offer than just the three famous ramen types. In addition to Sappor…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kotokuji Temple

First established in 1897 and named in 1928, Kotokuji Temple has much to offer the spiritually inc…

• Area around Sapporo

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Senhoshi Misaki Park

This is a nature park at the southernmost tip of Rishiri Island, and it is a viewing spot from whi…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Aeru Hotel and Resort, Urakawa

The 107-hectare Aeru Hotel and Resort is the perfect place to enjoy the Urakawa countryside. At th…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Nitay-To Shibecha Museum

Located on the shore of Lake Toro, the Nitay To (“Forest Lake” in the Ainu language) S…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Snow and Flow Snowsports School

Winter in Niseko is a unique experience that is beyond words. Whether you are here to enjoy the wo…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Nakajima Lake Forest Museum

A museum located on Nakajima, an island in the approximate center of Lake Toya. It offers easy-to-…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Akankohan View Point

The observation deck, located about 2 km from the hot spring town on the shores of Lake Akan and a…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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