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Goryokaku Tower

Enjoy a sweeping 360-degree panorama from 107 meters above ground, where the historic star-shaped …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Lake Mashu First Observatory

Experience a 360-degree sky filled with stars at this breathtaking viewpoint. From the deep silenc…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Utonai

A Ramsar-listed wetland known as a stopover site for migratory birds and a habitat for diverse wil…

• Area around Sapporo

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Butadon (Pork Rice Bowl)

A famous local specialty of Tokachi and Obihiro, Butadon features savory grilled pork topped with …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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South Hokkaido Railway

Experience the beauty of southern Hokkaido along the Tsugaru Strait, with stunning twilight views,…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

Step away from the city’s bustle at this leading Sapporo art museum, home to over 5,000 work…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Cape Tachimachi

A celebrated scenic spot where dramatic cliffs and sweeping ocean views meet rich literary heritag…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Banei Tokachi

Banei horse racing, held only at Obihiro Racecourse, is the only race of its kind in the world. Wa…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Hakodate Seikan Ferry Memorial Museum Mashu-maru

The Mashu-maru, a Seikan Ferry that once connected Aomori and Hakodate, is open to visitors as a m…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Mt. Io (Atosanupuri)

Witness the dramatic steam and vibrant sulfur crystals of an active volcano.Mt. Io, also known as …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Abashiri Prison Museum

An open-air museum preserving historic buildings from the former Abashiri Prison. Explore these st…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Hakodate Meijikan

Experience the nostalgic charm of 1911 in the heart of Hakodate’s Bay Area.Step inside a bea…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Naitai Highland Ranch and Naitai Terrace

Escape to a vast 1,700-hectare landscape where emerald pastures meet the horizon and refreshing hi…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Lake Kuttara

Surrounded by lush primeval forests, Lake Kuttara is a stunning caldera lake designated as a speci…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Tokachi Farm White Birch Avenue

Indulge in a sensory journey along an elegant avenue of white birch trees. With the gentle rustle …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Hakodate Hikari no Yatai Daimon Yokocho

Located in the historic Daimon district near Hakodate Station, this lively yatai (food stall) vill…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Catholic Motomachi Church

Catholic Motomachi Church is a landmark of faith and history in Hakodate’s Motomachi distric…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Cape Erimo

Experience the power of nature at Hokkaido’s southern tip, where the Hidaka Mountains meet t…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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