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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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Former JNR Shihoro Line Concrete Arch Bridges (Taushubetsu…

The Former JNR Shihoro Line once connected Obihiro and Tokachi Mitsumata. Today, its legacy beauti…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Hakodate Meijikan

Step back in time at Hakodate Meijikan, a beautiful red-brick building constructed in 1911 (Meiji …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Shiretoko National Park Nature Center

If you make your way to Shiretoko National Park, you will be rewarded with majestic landscapes dot…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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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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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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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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Lake Abashiri

Lake Abashiri is a scenic gem long celebrated for its natural beauty. Located southwest of Abashir…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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AOAO SAPPORO

Located inside the commercial complex moyuk SAPPORO, this urban-style aquarium faces the lively Ta…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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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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Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, located in the center of Sapporo, is one of the top art centers…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Cape Nosappu

Cape Nosappu, located at the easternmost point of Hokkaido, is one of the best spots in Japan to w…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Tenninkyo Gorge

Tenninkyo Gorge, located in the upper reaches of the Chubetsu River flowing from Mount Chubetsu on…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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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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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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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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Sapporo Suwa Shrine

From spring through autumn, “hanachozu”—a decorative water basin filled with sea…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Notsuke Peninsula

Located between the Shiretoko and Nemuro Peninsulas, the Notsuke Peninsula stretches like an arm i…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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