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Rishirifuji

Off the northern coast of Hokkaido sits Rishiri Island, a beautiful spot for both nature-lovers an…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Shirotai Ranch Observation Deck

The Shirotai Ranch in Nanae, approximately 14 miles from Hakodate, is a municipally-operated ranch…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Asahikawa City Museum

The early history of humankind in the Kamikawa basin in Hokkaido can be traced back approximately …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples

This museum displays fascinating artifacts relating to the northern peoples of Hokkaido, including…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Goto Sumio Art Museum

Goto Sumio was an acknowledged master of Nihonga, Japanese-style painting, made with naturally der…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Matsumaehan Yashiki, Floating Hydrangea

Take a trip back in time at Matsumae’s lavishly recreated samurai residence. Fourteen tradit…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Ban'ei Tokachi

Obihiro Racecourse (Banei Tokachi) holds the world's only "Banei Horse Racing. In Banei H…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Cape Kiritappu

Cape Kiritappu is located at the eastern end of the Kiritappu Peninsula. The cape juts out into th…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Goro's Stone House

The house was actually used in the TV drama "Kita no Kuni Kara," which was popular in Ja…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Märchen Hill

Märchen Hill can be found along National Highway 39, running through Memanbetsu in Ozora, Hok…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Hachironuma Park

This lovely three season park is popular among local residents as a place to unwind. Here, you can…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Daioji Temple

Daioji Temple (Watari Date Family Temple) is one of the only open temples in Hokkaido, where you c…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Cape Sukai

Cape Sukai, on Rebun Island approximately 30 miles from the northern tip of the Hokkaido mainland,…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Robata-yaki

Robata-yaki, a type of BBQ cuisine popularized in Kushiro City, involves grilling fresh seafood an…

• 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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Di-Maccio Art Museum

Opened in 2010, this art museum features almost 250 works by renowned French painter, Gerard Di-Ma…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Stroll the Streets of Otaru in Traditional Style

What better way to wander the nostalgic avenues of Otaru than by wearing kimono with friends and f…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship

The west coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula has steep cliffs. Why not take a closer look at the scen…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Cape Notoro

This cape juts out into the Sea of Okhotsk on the east side of Lake Nodori. The area consists of 4…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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