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The Ikeda-cho Grape and Wine Research Institute "Ikeda Win…

The first municipal winery in Japan, the Tokachi wine production facility. It was renovated in Jun…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Hokkaido University's Ginkgo and Poplar Avenues

The poplar avenue is a symbolic landscape of the nature-rich Hokkaido University. Its origins lie …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Toyako Visitor Center, Volcano Science Museum

Mount Usu is an active volcano that has erupted as recently as 2000. With glass floor exhibits and…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Lake Shikaribetsu Bottom Rail

Known as the lake in the sky, Lake Shikaribetsu is located at the highest altitude in Hokkaido. A …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Trappist Monastery

Founded in 1896, the Trappist Monastery in Hokuto City is the very first Catholic Trappist monaste…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Cape Soya

Looking to explore Japan’s most extreme frontiers? For the northernmost point, a visit to Ca…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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. Hakodate

Mt. Hakodate offers a panoramic view of Hakodate's cityscape. The spectacular view created by …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Special Historic Site, Goryokaku Fort

Goryokaku is a star-shaped pentagon with five protruding points called bastions. This unusual form…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Lake Utonai

Lake Utonai, known as a sacred place for birdwatching, is also called a "paradise for wild bi…

• Area around Sapporo

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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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Tokachi Nature Center

At the Tokachi Nature Center, you can enjoy various outdoor activities in Tokachi’s wilderne…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Hakodate Ramen

Hakodate Shio (salt) ramen is known across Japan as one of Hokkaido’s must-try ramens, along…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Otaru Art Base

Otaru Art Base occupies four historical buildings dating back to the early 1920s when the once pro…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Akan International Crane Center [GRUS]

The Akan International Crane Center is the only facility in Japan specializing in the research and…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Matsumaehan Yashiki, Floating Hydrangea

Take a trip back in time at Matsumae’s lavishly recreated samurai residence. Fourteen tradit…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Sightseeing Boat Bluemoon

Enjoy the elegant scenery of Hakodate aboard a romantic white boat with a moon motif floating on t…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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South Hokkaido Railway (“Donan Isaribi Tetsudo” railway)

Hop aboard the Donan Isaribi Railway and immerse yourself in a scenic coastal journey along the Ts…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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World Natural Heritage Site, Shiretoko

Located in eastern Hokkaido, Shiretoko features mountains over 1,000 meters high running through t…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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