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Mishima Shibazakura Garden

The Niseko area of Hokkaido gives nature-lovers a window into the unique, dynamic scenery found th…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Lake Toyoni

Lake Toyoni’s perfect heart shape sets it apart from anywhere else in the world. This site c…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Former JNR Shihoro Line Concrete Arch Bridges (Taushubetsu…

The Former JNR Shihoro Line once connected Obihiro and Tokachi Mitsumata. Today, its legacy beauti…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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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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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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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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Tokachi Hills (Hokkaido Garden Path)

Perched on a gentle hill, Tokachi Hills welcomes you with vibrant gardens that celebrate the beaut…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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Sounkyo Gorge

The 24-kilometer Sounkyo Gorge is lined with dramatic visual reminders of the volcanic activity th…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Mt. Tarumae

Located southeast of Lake Shikotsu, Mt. Tarumae is an active volcano with a distinctive lava dome …

• Area around Sapporo

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Koyo Kappa Bus

Jozankei Onsen is only a short 45 minutes by bus from central Sapporo and is regarded as a fall oa…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Rokugo Forest

Rokugo Forest is the central filming location of the iconic Japanese TV drama Kita no Kuni Kara (F…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum

This facility introduces drift ice from various angles, and the images of drift ice on the dome-sh…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Hosooka Observatory

Take in the awe-inspiring panorama of the vast Kushiro Wetland from Hoso'oka Observatory&mdash…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Nopporo Forest Park

Covering an impressive 2,053 hectares of flatland forest, Nopporo Forest Park offers 17 well-maint…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Cape Shakotan

Located in the Cape Shakotan area, Shimamui Coast is so beautiful that it has been selected as one…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum and Tentozan Observatory

This is an exhibition hall themed around drift ice and the creatures of the Sea of Okhotsk. Visito…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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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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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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