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Mashu Lake First Observatory

One of three observatories on Lake Mashu along Highway 52. It is commonly known as "Omote Mas…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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Shimamui Coast, Shimamui Coast Observatory

Shimamui Coast, selected as one of the “Top 100 Shores in Japan,” is a breathtaking de…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Shiretoko Goko Lakes

Shiretoko Goko, one of the Shiretoko Eight Sights, is a series of five enchanting lakes surrounded…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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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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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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Shime-Parfait

After a night of feasting and drinking in Sapporo, there’s no better way to round things off…

• 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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Kushiro City Museum

This museum is a treasure trove of discovery, with exciting modern displays arranged around the ce…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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Cape Notoro

Cape Notoro is a cape that juts out into the Sea of Okhotsk on the east side of Lake Notoro. The a…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Hakodate Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Mashu Maru

The "Mashu Maru" is one of the ships that played a role in the final voyage of the Seika…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Hokkaido University Museum

The Hokkaido University Museum, housed in a historical building constructed in 1929, holds over 3 …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Yoichi Winery

Set among the gentle hills of Yoichi in Hokkaido, Yoichi Winery is a special destination for anyon…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Muroran Dolphin Watching

From spring to summer, you can observe up to 18 species of marine animals, including dolphins, wha…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples

This museum displays fascinating artifacts relating to the northern peoples of Hokkaido, including…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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White Birch Avenue at Tokachi Ranch

The white birch avenue at Tokachi Ranch is a well-known scenic spot in Tokachi. The sight of the t…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Shiroi Michi

The “Shiroi Michi (Path of White Shells)” in Wakkanai is a 3 km white road stretching …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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