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Kawayu Visitor Center

A hub to explore the nature and culture of Akan-Mashu National Park.Kawayu Visitor Center introduc…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Cape Kiritappu

Located on the eastern edge of Hamanaka Town, Cape Kiritappu juts into the vast Pacific Ocean, off…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Miyajima-numa

Located northeast of Sapporo City in Bibai City, Miyajima-numa is a wetland designated under the R…

• Area around Sapporo

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Onuma Godo Yusen

If you want to fully enjoy the nature of Onuma Quasi-National Park, one of Hokkaido's most sce…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Kitami Mint Memorial Museum, Mint Distillation Hall

This building once housed administration and research facilities for Kitami, Hokkaido’s mint…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Sarobetsu Wetland

One of Japan's three great wetlands located in the center of Sarobetsu Wilderness. A 1km circu…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Funadama Shrine

The oldest shrine in Hokkaido, Funatama Shrine is said to have been built by a high priest named R…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Kamikongozan Observatory

At 314 meters above sea level, the Kamikongozan Observatory overlooks the city of Ashibetsu and is…

• Area around Sapporo

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Shirotai Ranch Observatory

An observatory on Shirotai Ranch at 550 meters above sea level, overlooking Mt. Komagatake and Ono…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe

An aquarium in Nixe Castle modeled after a Danish medieval castle. Enjoy about 400 species of mari…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kamome Island

Kamome Island, designated as a special zone of Hiyama Prefectural Natural Park, is a symbol of Esa…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Lake Mashu Third Observatory

About 4km north of the First Observatory, this is the first observatory you encounter when heading…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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Maccarina

Maccarina is a French auberge located in Makkari at the foot of the Niseko Mountains. The restaura…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Sapporo Night Cruise

For thrill-seekers, Hokkaido Aviation operates incredible sightseeing helicopter tours of the nort…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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Tako Shabu

Wakkanai, located at the northernmost tip of Hokkaido, is a beautiful port town known for its brea…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Citizen's Forest

Located on a hill in the Yunokawa area on the outskirts of Hakodate City, "Citizen's Fore…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Former Nakamura Family Merchant House

Esashi in southern Hokkaido was a flourishing fishing village during the Edo period (1603-1868); s…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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