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Lake Mashu Third Observatory

About 4km north of the First Observatory, this is the first observatory you encounter when heading…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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Akan Sightseeing Cruise

A sightseeing boat offering views of magnificent Lake Akan. The cruise visits the Marimo Exhibitio…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kofuku Station

A station named "Kofuku" (happiness) that sparked a nationwide boom in the 1970s with th…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Hakodate Orthodox Church

Experience the enchanting echoes and timeless beauty of Japan’s first Russian Orthodox cathe…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Kamuiwakka Hot Falls

A secluded spot in Shiretoko where hot springs gushing from the mid-slope of the active volcano Mt…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Former JNR Temiya Line Site

The Temiya Line was the first railway line established in Hokkaido. The rails that made up this li…

• 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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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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Furano Jam Garden & Rokugo Observatory

Experience the best of Furano’s natural bounty as you sample an incredible array of artisana…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Tokachi Farm Shirakaba Namiki

A 1.3km birch tree avenue designated as one of Otofuke's Beautiful Forests. Located within the…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Mount Esan

An active volcano at 617m altitude located at the eastern tip of the Kameda Peninsula. Enjoy 360-d…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Mt. Tarumae

Mt. Tarumae offers a short yet thrilling hike where you can feel the raw power of an active volcan…

• Area around Sapporo

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Lake Abashiri

Lake Abashiri is a scenic gem long celebrated for its natural beauty. Located southwest of Abashir…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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South Hokkaido Railway (“Donan Isaribi Tetsudo” railway)

Hop aboard the Donan Isaribi Railway and immerse yourself in a scenic coastal journey along the Ts…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Notsuke Peninsula

Located between the Shiretoko and Nemuro Peninsulas, the Notsuke Peninsula stretches like an arm i…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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White Path (Shiroi Michi)

Walk along a 3km trail paved entirely with crushed scallop shells, where lush green hills meet the…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Lake Nukabira

Lake Nukabira, born by damming the Otofuke River. In winter, you can view "ice bubbles" …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Erimo Cape

Erimo Cape, called "Onne-enrum (large cape)" in Ainu language, was designated as a Natio…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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