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Shirogane Blue Pond

Nestled in the forests of Biei in Hokkaido, Shirogane Blue Pond is famous for its vivid cobalt-blu…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Shirahige Waterfall

Shirahige Waterfall is one of Biei’s most iconic natural wonders. Underground water seeps th…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Lake Shikotsu

Surrounded by primeval forests and iconic mountains, Lake Shikotsu is a jewel of Hokkaido, famous …

• Area around Sapporo

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Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora

Every year in late January, drift ice from the Sea of Okhotsk reaches the coast of eastern Hokkaid…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Shiretoko: A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site

Witness the miraculous cycle of life nurtured by drift ice and ancient forests. In Shiretoko, your…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Lake Mashu

A sacred caldera lake known as the “Lake of the Gods,” celebrated for its serene &ldqu…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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SL Fuyu-no-Shitsugen Train

A stunning winter journey through the home of the Red-crowned Crane.Running for a limited time fro…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kushiro City Marsh Observatory

Enjoy sweeping views from the rooftop observatory and explore the surrounding wetlands along a pea…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kotan-no-Yu Hot Spring

Experience a profound sense of unity with nature at this rustic open-air bath, where the hot sprin…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Michi-no-Eki Biei "Shirogane-Birke"

Surrounded by a tranquil white birch forest, this Michi-no-eki (a Japanese roadside station) is a …

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan

Built from the ice and snow of Lake Shikaribetsu, this seasonal village appears only in the depths…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship Aurora

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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Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum & Mt. Tento Observatory

Experience the raw beauty and power of drift ice—any time of year. Perched atop scenic Mt. T…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Icebreaker Garinko

Feel the roar of the ice and the thrill of winter on the Sea of Okhotsk!Experience the raw power o…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Notsuke Peninsula

Between the Shiretoko and Nemuro Peninsulas, Notsuke Peninsula reaches out like an arm into the Se…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Cape Notoro

Experience the raw power of Hokkaido’s nature at Cape Notoro, where dramatic 40–50 met…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Drift Ice Walk®

At "Sinra" in Utoro, Shari Town, you can embark on a "Drift Ice Walk®" to …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Oshinkoshin Falls

Oshinkoshin Falls is one of Japan’s 100 Waterfalls and a stunning gateway to the Shiretoko W…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Jewelry Ice

Witness the breathtaking beauty of “Jewelry Ice,” a rare winter phenomenon found only …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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