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Ginga no Mori Observatory

Rikubetsu, known as the coldest town in Japan, is also famous for its brilliantly clear, star-fill…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Lake Toya Gurutto Sculpture Park

An outdoor sculpture park along the shores of Lake Toya. Fifty-eight sculptures based on the theme…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Kaminokoike Pond

Known as “Kaminokoike Pond,” meaning “Child of the Gods,” this small, crys…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Rusutsu Resort Ski Area

Spread across expansive mountain terrain with stunning views, Rusutsu Resort Ski Area is one of Ho…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Hakodate Jiyu Market

Known as the "Kitchen of Hakodate," Hakodate Jiyu Market is a lively destination where p…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Bust of Dr. William S. Clark

Experience the living legacy of Hokkaido University’s spiritual father, Dr. Clark, amidst th…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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Mt. Tarumae

Mt. Tarumae is an active volcano rising 1,041 meters southeast of Lake Shikotsu, famous for its ra…

• Area around Sapporo

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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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Oshinkoshin Falls

Oshinkoshin Falls is one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls and a spectacular gateway to the Shir…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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The Glass Studio in Otaru

Step into a world where light and heat transform raw materials into art. Located at the base of Mt…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Shiretoko Nature Cruise

Discover the breathtaking wildlife and spectacular scenery of Shiretoko, a UNESCO World Heritage S…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Hakodate Ramen

Ranked among Hokkaido’s Big Three ramen styles alongside Sapporo miso and Asahikawa shoyu, H…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Lake Onneto

One of Hokkaido’s three most mystical lakes, where the water reveals ever-changing shades of…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Mt. Usu Nishiyama Foothills Crater Trail

Experience the raw power of the earth on a trail through craters formed by the Mt. Usu eruption in…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Kushiro City Marsh Observatory

Enjoy sweeping views from the rooftop observatory and explore the surrounding wetlands along a pea…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Hinode Park Lavender Garden

Experience the stunning harmony of vibrant lavender fields and panoramic views of the Tokachi-dake…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Furano Wine House & Budogaoka Park Lavender Garden

Experience the essence of Furano at this brick-walled winery, where you can tour the winemaking pr…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Rishiri Fuji (Mt. Rishiri)

Mt. Rishiri rises in the center of Rishiri Island. Its distinctive conical shape, with slopes exte…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Lake Utonai

A Ramsar-listed wetland known as a stopover site for migratory birds and a habitat for diverse wil…

• Area around Sapporo

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