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Cape Tachimachi

Located on the southern side of Mt. Hakodate and jutting out into the Tsugaru Strait, Cape Tachima…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Muroran yakitori

Generally speaking, yakitori (meaning “grilled chicken”) refers to skewered chicken me…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Toyosaki Konpira Shrine

The village of Shosanbetsu is located along a stretch of the Sea of Japan’s coast.  Run…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples

This museum displays fascinating artifacts relating to the northern peoples of Hokkaido, including…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Kita no Yatai

A dense collection of yatai (food stalls) at the center of Tokachi offers a unique glimpse into th…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Former British Consulate of Hakodate

On the hillside of Kizaka overlooking Hakodate Port, there is a building that was used as the Brit…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Rinyu Morning Market

Boasting a wide variety and exceptional freshness, this market in Otaru opens the earliest. 12 sho…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Odori BISSE

Odori BISSE, located in the heart of Sapporo, is a multi-purpose shopping and dining complex. The …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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Kunimare Sake Brewery

Kunimare Sake Brewery is the northernmost sake brewery in Mashike Town along the Sea of Japan that…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Hakodate Jomon Culture Center (National Treasure hollow cl…

Exhibiting artifacts from Japan’s prehistoric age, the Hakodate Jomon Culture Center brings …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Kitakogane Jomon Archaeological Site

This well-preserved archaeological site dates back to the early Jomon period (5,000 to 3,500 BCE) …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Kawayu Visitor Center

Kawayu Visitor Center is a hub of information about the natural world and plentiful outdoor activi…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Shosanbetsu Astronomical Observatory

Located on the northern shore of Hokkaido along the Sea of Japan, the remoteness of Shosanbetsu of…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Michi-no-Eki Ishikari Airodo Atsuta

"Michi-no-Eki Ishikari Airodo Atsuta" serves as a tourist hub for the Kita-Ishikari area…

• Area around Sapporo

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Date City Museum of History and Culture’s Swordsmith Works…

Sohei Watanabe has practiced the art of sword-making for over 40 years. The creation of Japanese s…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Kobayashi Sake Brewery Buildings

This brewery dates back to the days when sake first began being brewed in the cold North. In fact,…

• Area around Sapporo

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Takushinkan (Photo Gallery)

Takushinkan is a private photo gallery established by renowned landscape photographer Shinzo Maeda…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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OtaruShussemae Hiroba

This spot is popular for its charmingly nostalgic retro townscape. Situated in a building that onc…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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