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World Natural Heritage Site, Shiretoko

Located in eastern Hokkaido, Shiretoko features mountains over 1,000 meters high running through t…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Shiretoko Pass

A pass at 738 meters above sea level, located at the highest point of the winding 27-km Shiretoko …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kushiro City Marsh Observatory

An observation and exhibition facility built on a hill overlooking Kushiro Marsh, designed with th…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Japan's largest wetland with a total area of 220.7 square km, where the Kushiro River and its …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Shikaribetsu

The only natural lake within Daisetsuzan National Park, located at 810 meters above sea level, the…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Kushiro City Tancho Crane Nature Park

The red-crowned crane, designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan, is not only admired for …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kamuy Kotan

Kamuy Kotan, meaning "kamuy (god) kotan (dwelling place)" in Ainu language, was selected…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Mt. Okura Observatory

One of the most famous night views in the country, Okurayama Viewing Point, an observation deck in…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Mt. Usu

Mt. Usu, continuing activity from about 20,000 years ago. Go up to the summit by ropeway and exper…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Lake Utonai

Lake Utonai, Japan’s first officially designated bird sanctuary, offers a peaceful environme…

• Area around Sapporo

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Mt. Tokachi Obesevatory

Located about 5km from Shirogane Hot Spring in Biei Town, Bougakudai is a stunning viewpoint situa…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Highland Furano

Accommodation facility nestled in a lavender forest on the outskirts of Furano, where you can enjo…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Naitai Highland Ranch and Naitai Terrace

Japan's largest public ranch located in the hills at 800m elevation northwest of Kamishihoro.T…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Lake Toya Visitor Center & Volcanic Science Museum

To truly understand Lake Toya’s stunning beauty—forged by the dynamic activity of Mt. …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Lake Onneto

A dammed lake located at the westernmost point of Akan-Mashu National Park, with a circumference o…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Rishirifuji

Off the northern coast of Hokkaido sits Rishiri Island, a beautiful spot for both nature-lovers an…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Mt. Komagatake

An active volcano with an elevation of 1,131 meters straddling Mori Town, Shikabe Town, and Nanae …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Mikuni Pass Observatory

Mikuni Pass Observatory is one of Hokkaido’s most scenic driving routes. Its name comes from…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Bihoro Pass

A pass at 525 meters elevation located at the boundary between Teshikaga Town and Bihoro Town. Fro…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Mt. Io

Mt. Io, an active volcano that is the source of Kawayu Onsen. You can observe white smoke rising f…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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