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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

Step into a world of tradition at the Yoichi Distillery, founded in 1934. With its historic stone …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Hoheikyo Dam

A premier scenic destination near Sapporo where the grandeur of a massive arch dam meets stunning …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Special Historic Site Goryokaku Fort

Goryokaku Fort is Hokkaido’s only Special Historic Site, where 1,600 cherry trees frame a un…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Goryokaku Tower

Rising 107 meters above Goryokaku Park, Goryokaku Tower’s second-floor observatory, at 90 me…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Futami Tsuribashi Suspension Bridge

Jozankei Onsen, known as Sapporo’s hidden retreat, is a place where seasonal colors and scen…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Mt. Usu Nishiyama Foothills Crater Trail

Experience the raw power of the earth on a trail through craters formed by the Mt. Usu eruption in…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum

Boasting over 350 years of history, the Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum offers a deep dive into the …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Trappistine Convent

Japan's first convent for women, founded in Meiji 31, where you can tour the chapel and front …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Fukuyama Castle (Matsumae Castle)

Fukuyama Castle stands on a hill overlooking the Tsugaru Strait, and is the northernmost Japanese-…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Abashiri Prison Museum

Step into Japan’s only full-scale open-air prison museum, where Meiji- and Taisho-era buildi…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Nusamai Bridge

A historic landmark of Kushiro, Nusamai Bridge is one of Hokkaido’s three most famous bridge…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kofuku Station

Step into a nostalgic chapter of Hokkaido’s railway history at Kofuku Station in Obihiro. Th…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Otaru Shussemae Square

Experience the charm of a 120-year-old dairy hall, reborn as a retro haven at the foot of Otaru…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Catholic Motomachi Church

A Roman Catholic church standing in Hakodate Motomachi, founded in 1859, a historic building with …

• 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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Hokkaido University

Step into the scenic heart of Sapporo and experience the perfect blend of history and nature at on…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Bust of Dr. William S. Clark

Experience the living legacy of Hokkaido University’s spiritual father, Dr. Clark, amidst th…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples

Discover the vibrant heritage of the Ainu and other northern indigenous peoples inside a beautiful…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Former JNR Shihoro Line Concrete Arch Bridges (Taushubetsu…

The Former JNR Shihoro Line once connected Obihiro and Tokachi Mitsumata. Today, traces of its his…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Kushiro City Museum

This museum is a treasure trove of discovery, with exciting modern displays arranged around the ce…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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