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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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Ice Horizon Walk

At the easternmost tip of Hokkaido lies the Notsuke Peninsula, where visitors can experience the b…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Mt. Io

Mt. Io, an active volcano that is the source of Kawayu Onsen. You can observe white smoke rising f…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Sounkyo Gorge

A majestic gorge where columnar jointed cliffs stretch for about 24km along the upper Ishikari Riv…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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The Old Aoyama Villa（Otaru Kihinkan）

Using their great wealth amassed through the herring fishing trade, the Aoyama family constructed …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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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Onibi No Michi

At Noboribetsu Jigokudani, one of the most iconic hot spring sites in Hokkaido, a mystical transfo…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Harbor seal

The only seals that permanently reside along the Japanese coast. At Cape Erimo, where about 1,000 …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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Lake Nukabira

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

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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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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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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Kamuy Kotan

Kamuy Kotan, meaning "kamuy (god) kotan (dwelling place)" in Ainu language, was selected…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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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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Fruit Road

This road stretches 19.6 km from the Shioya area of Otaru City to the Minamicho area of Niki Town,…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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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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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Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship Aurora

The west coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula has steep cliffs. Why not take a closer look at the scen…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Sapporo Lake

An artificial lake created by Jozankei Dam, a scenic spot near Sapporo where you can experience th…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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