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Lake Abashiri

Experience the magic of Lake Abashiri, where fiery sunsets, serene nature walks, and the thrill of…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Former JNR Shihoro Line Concrete Arch Bridges

Several concrete arch bridges from the former JNR Shihoro Line remain around Lake Nukabira, includ…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Genseikaen Ayamegahara & Akkeshi Ayame Festival

About 300,000 hiougi irises bloom in full glory at this breathtaking scenic spot, where a vast 100…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Former JNR Temiya Line Site

Step onto the tracks of history at the Former Temiya Line Site, a historic walking path that prese…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Lake Saroma

Lake Saroma is the largest lake in Hokkaido and the third largest in Japan. This sprawling brackis…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Harbor Seals

Cape Erimo is home to one of Japan’s largest resident populations of harbor seals, which can…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Bokke Walking Trail

A nature trail where visitors can observe the geothermal mud volcano known as Bokke, the forests a…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Niseko Annupuri 1,000m Plateau Observation Deck

From 1,000 meters above sea level, this observation deck offers sweeping views of Mt. Yotei and Uc…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Sapporo Lake

Experience the breathtaking seasonal beauty of this serene reservoir, created by the Jozankei Dam …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Shinei-no-Oka View Park

Perched on one of the highest hills in Biei, this scenic park offers sweeping 360-degree views of …

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Muroran Dolphin Watching Cruise

A cruise tour offering opportunities to observe 18 species of marine animals, including dolphins, …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Mt. Rausu Iwaobetsu Trailhead

Rising to 1,661 meters, Mt. Rausu is the highest summit on the Shiretoko Peninsula and is listed a…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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Onnenai Visitor Center

Discover the beauty of Kushiro Marsh, Japan’s largest wetland, and learn about its natural e…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Muroran factory night view

As night falls over the port city of Muroran, the factories around the harbor begin to glow, trans…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Tokachi Farm White Birch Avenue

Indulge in a sensory journey along an elegant avenue of white birch trees. With the gentle rustle …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Kushiroshitsugen National Park

Discover Japan’s largest wetland, a vast 220-square-kilometer landscape where Red-crowned Cr…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Hosooka Observatory

Experience the vast scale of Kushiro Marsh from its most iconic viewpoint.Known as “Daikanbo…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Toya Ranch

Discover the breathtaking natural beauty of the Lake Toya area on an unforgettable mountain horse …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Tenninkyo Gorge

Experience the breathtaking scale of nature at Tenninkyo Gorge, a majestic hot spring destination …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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