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Lake Shikaribetsu

Experience the tranquil beauty of Hokkaido’s highest lake, set at 810 meters above sea level…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Michi-no-Eki Biei "Shirogane-Birke"

Surrounded by a tranquil white birch forest, this Michi-no-eki (a Japanese roadside station) is a …

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

Experience a quintessential Hokkaido pastoral scene with grazing sheep and panoramic views, just a…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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Special Historic Site Goryokaku Fort

Hokkaido's only nationally designated Special Historic Site and one of only two star-shaped fo…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Akan International Crane Center [GRUS]

In the clear air of Akan, elegant red-crowned cranes dance gracefully across the sky. At the Akan …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Otaru Ebisuya Rickshaw

Otaru offers a fun and unique experience for visitors looking to take in the city’s atmosphe…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Tokachi Farm White Birch Avenue

Indulge in a sensory journey along an elegant avenue of white birch trees. With each step, the gen…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Hoheikyo Dam

A premier scenic destination near Sapporo where the grandeur of a massive arch dam meets stunning …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Shakotan Peninsula Sea Urchin

The Shakotan Peninsula is mostly known for its clear “Shakotan Blue” waters, but the r…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Otaru Shussemae Square

Otaru Shussemae Square on Otaru Sakaimachi Street is a complex facility with a retro townscape, ut…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Lake Toya Gurutto Art Park

Experience a unique blend of art and nature at the Sculpture Park surrounding Lake Toya, where 58 …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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Goryokaku Tower

Rising 107 meters above Goryokaku Park, Goryokaku Tower’s second-floor observatory, at 90 me…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Rishiri Fuji (Mt. Rishiri)

Experience the breathtaking "Rishiri Fuji"—a stunning volcanic icon rising 1,721 m…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Shikaribetsu Lake Kotan

A village of ice and snow appearing on Lake Shikaribetsu in winter. All Kotan buildings, meaning &…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Kushiro Washo Market

This is the oldest market in Kushiro, established in 1954. It's one of Hokkaido's three ma…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Sapporo Art Park

If you want to enjoy art on your Hokkaido trip, Sapporo Art Park is a must-visit destination. Span…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Butadon (Pork Rice Bowl)

Thick slices of pork, grilled to perfection and glazed in a rich, sweet-and-savory sauce, are serv…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Kamuy Kotan

Experience the raw power of nature and Ainu legends where the gods are said to dwell.Kamuy Kotan, …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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