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Lake Saroma Observatory

With an altitude of 376 meters, Mount Horoiwa is the highest peak in the region and offers spectac…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kitakogane Jomon Archaeological Site

This well-preserved archaeological site dates back to the early Jomon period (5,000 to 3,500 BCE) …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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Shintoku Soba no Yakata

(The handmade experience dojo will be closed for a while)Ever wondered how noodles are made? Well,…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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 Notoro

Cape Notoro is a cape that juts out into the Sea of Okhotsk on the east side of Lake Notoro. The a…

• 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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Former British Consulate of Hakodate

Perched halfway up Motoizaka overlooking Hakodate Port, the Former British Consulate is a Western-…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Hakodate Magistrate’s Office

If you want to explore Hokkaido’s rich history, the Hakodate Magistrate’s Office (Hako…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Tenninkyo Gorge

Tenninkyo Gorge lies in the upper reaches of the Chubetsu River, which flows from Mt. Chubetsu on …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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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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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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Oshinkoshin Falls

On Japan’s UNESCO-recognized Shiretoko Peninsula, check out the awe-inspiring Oshinkoshin Fa…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Cape Puyuni Observatory

One of the Shiretoko Eight Scenic Views. A spectacular spot for sunsets and the Sea of Okhotsk, kn…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Ginsendai

The Sounkyo area is famous for having the earliest autumn foliage in Japan. The Ginsendai viewing …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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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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SOMOZA

SOMOZA brings together the history, tradition, craftsmanship, and spectacular scenery that make Ho…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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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Ororon Line

Located at the northern end of the Sea of Japan Ororon Line, it is a coastline extending north to …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Kamome-jima Island

Historically, Esashi was a bustling port town with cargo ships coming back and forth with precious…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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