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Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art

Kanda Nissho (1937 – 1970) was an oil painter known for his realism and examination of the o…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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Cape Gorota

Cape Gorota is a scenic spot offering a panoramic view of the western coast of Rebun Island. On th…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Cape Sukoton

The northernmost cape of Rebun Island is the island's most scenic spot, where the cliffs of th…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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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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Mashike Fruit Winery

“Mashike Fruit Winery” manufactures and sells “Mashike Cider” using apples…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Shogakuin Temple

Shogakuin Temple, located near Matsunotai Park in Esashi, is said to have been founded 400 years a…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Octopus Shabu

Upon the northern tip of the Hokkaido mainland, tucked in between the Sea of Japan and the Sea of …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Saru River Headwaters Primeval Forest

Located on the Hidaka side of the Nissho Pass, this forest is designated as a National Natural Mon…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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Jigoku-zaka Slope

Jigoku-zaka Slope is a 1.5 km long slope leading to Otaru University of Commerce. In the old days,…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Mukawa Smelt

Smelt, a Hokkaido specialty, lives off the Pacific Coast. The smelt found around the town of Mukaw…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Nissho Pass

Nissho Pass, at an elevation of 1,106 meters, is the watershed between Hidaka and Tokachi. Before …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Mt. Rausu Iwaobetsu Trailhead

Standing at 1,661 meters, Mt. Rausu is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains and 100 famous flow…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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