Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

The Shakotan Peninsula, not far from Otaru City, is famous for its brilliant blue waters, as well …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Himenuma

Himenuma, or “Hime Marsh”, on the northern Rishiri Island, is surrounded by primeval f…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Ice no Ie and Etcetera Naganuma Main Store

Founded in 1994, this shop has long been a popular staple of the ice cream market. Don’t mis…

• Area around Sapporo

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Atsuta Port Morning Market

Held every morning at Atsuta Port from the beginning of April to the middle of October, the mornin…

• Area around Sapporo

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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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Muroran yakitori

Generally speaking, yakitori (meaning “grilled chicken”) refers to skewered chicken me…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Shunkunitai

Nemuro, known across Hokkaido and beyond as a treasure trove of wild birds, is frequented by inter…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Hakucho Bridge

The Hakucho Bridge, with its elegant form resembling a swan spreading its wings, is the largest su…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Wakkanai Port North Breakwater Dome

Standing tall along Wakkanai Port, the North Breakwater Dome is a striking half-arch structure bui…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Michi-no-Eki Ishikari Airodo Atsuta

"Michi-no-Eki Ishikari Airodo Atsuta" serves as a tourist hub for the Kita-Ishikari area…

• Area around Sapporo

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OtaruShussemae Hiroba

This spot is popular for its charmingly nostalgic retro townscape. Situated in a building that onc…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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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White Lovers’ Hill (Numaura Observatory)

It is said that the snow-capped mountain depicted on the package of "Shiroi Koibito," a …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Otaru Ebisuya Rickshaw

Otaru offers a fun and unique experience for visitors looking to take in the city’s atmosphe…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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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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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Shirotai Pasture Observatory

At Shirotai Pasture, located at an elevation of 550 meters above sea level, grazing cattle graze p…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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