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Statue of Dr. William S. Clark

William Smith Clark was the first Vice-Principal of Sapporo Agricultural College, the predecessor …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Jewelry Ice

Every winter, the coast near the mouth of the Tokachi River transforms into a glittering gallery o…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Roller Coaster Road

Turn off National Route 237 at the sign for "Nishi 11 Sen Nōmen Nōdō" (West 11 Line Agri…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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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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Sake Bar Kamada

At BAR Kamada in Sapporo’s Chuo Ward, traditional Japanese alcohol is the order of the day. …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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Drift Ice Walk®

At "Sinra" in Utoro, Shari Town, you can embark on a "Drift Ice Walk®" to …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Chitosetsuru Sake Museum

Earning the honor of being Sapporo’s first sake brewery, Chitosetsuru has continued to be in…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Cape Erimo

Cape Erimo is located at the southernmost tip of the Hidaka Mountains and juts out spectacularly i…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Mt. Usu

Toya-Usu Geopark holds the honor of being Japan’s first UNESCO Global Geopark. Come to explo…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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Shikino Joho Kan (Biei Tourist Information Center)

Located just a 2-minute walk from JR Biei Station, the "Shikino Joho Kan" is the perfect…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Hokkaido Museum

At the Hokkaido Museum, there’s something new to discover around every corner. Showcasing th…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Shiretoko Nature Cruise

During the "Whale, Dolphin, and Bird Watching" (late April to mid-October), you can see …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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The Ikeda-cho Grape and Wine Research Institute "Ikeda Win…

Ikeda Wine Castle, with its European-style architecture, is a must-visit spot to experience the ch…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Mt. Io

Mt. Io (Atosanupuri), a once-prosperous active volcano due to sulfur mining, is the source of the …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Motomachi Roman Catholic Church

This Motomachi Roman Catholic Church was founded in 1859 by the French missionary Father Mermet Ca…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Hakodate Orthodox Church

Hakodate Orthodox Church, built in 1860, is Japan’s first Russian Orthodox cathedral and a s…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Takasago Brewery

Founded in 1899, Takasago Sake Brewery in Asahikawa is one of Hokkaido’s most respected sake…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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