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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

The Nikka Whisky Hokkaido Factory Yoichi Distillery was built in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, who l…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Kotan hot spring

Along the shores of Lake Kussharo, there are a number of open-air baths where visitors can bathe f…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Hokkaido Ice Pavilion

The Ice Pavilion allows you to experience the beautiful, fantastical world woven by the cold and h…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Kushiro Washo Market

Washo Market is said to be one of Hokkaido’s top three markets alongside Hakodate’s Mo…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Cape Chikyu

It is one of the most scenic spots in Japan, with a series of cliffs around 100 meters high and a …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Fukuyama Castle (Matsumae Castle)

Matsumae is the only castle town in all of Hokkaido, making it home to the northernmost castle in …

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Shiraoi Beef

Japanese beef is considered to be among the best in the world, and the black wagyu cows in Shiraoi…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Cape Soya

Looking to trek to Japan’s most extreme frontiers? For the northernmost reaches, you should …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Sugatami-no-Ike

This scenic hiking course from the Asahidake Ropeway Sugatami Station takes less than 2 hours to c…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Soup Curry

Not many people seem to know, but Hokkaido, which is usually known for ramen, is also known throug…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Hakodate Ramen

Hakodate Shio (salt) ramen is known across Japan as one of Hokkaido’s must-try ramens, along…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Naitai Kogen Farm, Naitai Terrace

Naitai Kogen Farm in Kamishihoro, Tokachi area, is Japan’s largest public farm with an area …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Niseko Cheese Factory

In Niseko, the central Hokkaido town now famed for having one of the nation’s most popular s…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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South Hokkaido Railway (“Donan Isaribi Tetsudo” railway)

The South Hokkaido Isaribi Railway is a popular local train that runs the 38-kilometer of the coas…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Mikuni Pass Observation Deck

Mikuni Pass, at 1,139 m, is the highest among all the national highways in Hokkaido. A vast sea of…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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New Chitose Airport Onsen

This hot spring facility is located inside the New Chitose Airport terminal building. The water, k…

• Area around Sapporo

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Mt. Hakodate

Mt. Hakodate offers a panoramic view of Hakodate's cityscape. The spectacular view created by …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Cape Tachimachi

Cape Tachimachi is located on the south side of Mt. Hakodate. Jutting out into the Tsugaru Straits…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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HOKKAIDO BALLPARK F VILLAGE

HOKKAIDO BALLPARK F VILLAGE is an entertainment space that includes the home stadium of the Hokkai…

• Area around Sapporo

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World Natural Heritage Site, Shiretoko

Located on a peninsula that stretches out into the Sea of Okhotsk, Shiretoko National Park takes i…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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