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Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway

Tenguyama, located about a 15-minute drive from the city center, is a symbolic presence cherished …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Otaru Canal

Otaru Canal, with its gentle curve stretching 1,140 meters, is lined with stone warehouses and his…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Otaru Sankaku Market

A lively market of about 20 shops adjacent to JR Otaru Station, named after its triangular roof an…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway

A ropeway heading to Mt. Asahidake, Hokkaido's highest peak. From Sugatami Station at 1,600 me…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Sapporo Beer Museum

Housed in a designated Hokkaido Heritage red-brick building originally constructed in 1890 (Meiji …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Lake Toya

Lake Toya offers views of Mt. Yotei to the north and the active Mt. Usu and Showa Shinzan to the s…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Hakodate Morning Market

Just about a 1-minute walk from Hakodate Station, the Hakodate Morning Market is a must-visit culi…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park

Nestled along the serene shores of Lake Poroto, Upopoy—meaning “singing in a large gro…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Northern Horse Park

From horseback riding and garden strolls to exquisite local cuisine, this horse lover's paradi…

• Area around Sapporo

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Hokkaido-jingu Shrine

Constructed in 1869 by the order of the emperor, Hokkaido Jingu was founded to offer spiritual sup…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Asahikawa Ramen Village

A ramen theme park facility where eight famous Asahikawa ramen shops gather, allowing you to enjoy…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway

A ropeway connecting Sounkyo Onsen town to Station 5 of Mt. Kurodake at 1,300m elevation, with a p…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Lake Shikotsu

Surrounded by primeval forests and iconic mountains, Lake Shikotsu invites visitors to enjoy the f…

• Area around Sapporo

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Shiroi Koibito Park

This confectionery theme park is enjoyable for everyone, from children to adults. You can observe …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Nijo Market

Located in downtown Sapporo, Nijo Market is easily accessible for tourists. Offering with an array…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Outer Market

An outer market adjacent to Sapporo Central Wholesale Market. You can taste seafood and agricultur…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park

A national park where about 800 species of plants bloom profusely, enjoyable with flowers and play…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Soup Curry

With its rich yet light flavor, soup curry is a signature local dish that showcases Sapporo’…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Lake Akan

A caldera lake formed by a volcanic eruption about 150,000 years ago. Four islands—Oshima, K…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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Sapporo Suwa Shrine

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

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street

The roots of Sapporo Ramen Street date back to 1951 (Showa 26) when it was originally the 'Kor…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse

Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse is a popular spot in the bay area. The exotic atmosphere of the red b…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU Ski Resort

Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland featuring expansive slopes with world-class snow quality a…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Otaru Sushiya Dori

Otaru, a captivating port town and treasure trove of fresh seafood, is a must-visit highlight of a…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

A distillery founded by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934. Buildings with red roofs and soft stone constr…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Lake Akan Ainu Kotan

Located in a corner of Lake Akan Hot Springs Village, this is one of Hokkaido's largest settle…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Historical Village of Hokkaido “Kaitaku no mura”

Nestled within the lush greenery of Nopporo Forest Park, Historical Village of Hokkaido is an open…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Mount Usu Ropeway

The Mount Usu Ropeway, departing from Kazan Mura at the foot of Showa-Shinzan, heads to the summit…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Kiroro Resort, Kiroro Snow World

Kiroro is famous in the Winter as a ski resort, but did you know that it also has incredible activ…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Otaru Canal Cruise

An approximately 40-minute cruise that enjoys the historic cityscape of Otaru Canal from the water…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Tsurui-Ito Red-crowned Crane Sanctuary

A 10-hectare grassland sanctuary created by dairy farmer, the late Yoshitaka Ito, where you can ob…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura

If you want to experience Japan’s sake culture during your Hokkaido trip, Tanaka Sake Brewin…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Furano Ski Resort

Experience the pinnacle of “ultra-dry” powder snow in Furano, surrounded by Hokkaido&r…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Rusutsu Resort Ski Area

The Rusutsu resort ski resort is located on a large site with a panoramic view of Lake Toya and Mt…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Special Historic Site Goryokaku Fort

Hokkaido's only nationally designated Special Historic Site and one of only two star-shaped fo…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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The Ainu Culture Promotion Center - Sapporo Pirikakotan

The Ainu Culture Promotion Center, also known as the Sapporo Pirka Kotan (which means “beaut…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Mt. Hakodate

A mountain with an elevation of 334 meters overlooking Hakodate city, a famous viewpoint where Mic…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Sapporo Art Park

If you want to enjoy art on your Hokkaido trip, Sapporo Art Park is a must-visit destination. Span…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum

Located in Nibutani Kotan, a community dedicated to preserving Ainu heritage, this museum offers a…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Shiraoi Beef

Japanese beef is considered to be among the best in the world, and the black wagyu cows in Shiraoi…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Pippu Ski Resort

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range alongside the unique Nijimasu Oyako-don…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Shakotan Peninsula Sea Urchin

The Shakotan Peninsula is mostly known for its clear “Shakotan Blue” waters, but the r…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Shime-Parfait

After a night of feasting and drinking in Sapporo, there’s no better way to round things off…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Lake Mashu

Known in Ainu language as "Kamuito" (Lake of the Gods), this caldera lake boasts a circu…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Chitose Salmon Aquarium – “Salmon Hometown”

Directly connected to the Chitose River, this aquarium lets you observe salmon swimming upstream a…

• Area around Sapporo

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Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial Museum

Established in 1916, this historic museum in Asahikawa has dedicated over a century to preserving …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum

Boasting over 350 years of history, the Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum offers a deep dive into the …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Japan's largest wetland with a total area of 220.7 square km, where the Kushiro River and its …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Butadon (Pork Rice Bowl)

Thick slices of pork, grilled to perfection and glazed in a rich, sweet-and-savory sauce, are serv…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Kushiro Washo Market

This is the oldest market in Kushiro, established in 1954. It's one of Hokkaido's three ma…

• 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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Asahikawa Santa Present Park

Enjoy a magical night on the slopes just minutes from the city, where the sparkling lights of Asah…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Ishikari nabe

Hokkaido is known for having the largest fall salmon fixed-net fishing catch in Japan, and offers …

• Area around Sapporo

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Hakodate Meijikan

Experience the nostalgic charm of 1911 in the heart of Hakodate’s Bay Area.Step inside a bea…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Rishiri Fuji (Mt. Rishiri)

Experience the breathtaking "Rishiri Fuji"—a stunning volcanic icon rising 1,721 m…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden

Among Obihiro confectionery shop "Ryugetsu" stores, this is the only store with an attac…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Hokkaido Museum

Uncover the epic stories and natural wonders of the north at Hokkaido Museum.Nestled within the lu…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Ice Horizon Walk

At the easternmost tip of Hokkaido lies the Notsuke Peninsula, where visitors can experience the b…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Robata-yaki

Robata-yaki, a type of BBQ cuisine popularized in Kushiro City, involves grilling fresh seafood an…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Asahikawa Design Center

Experience the pinnacle of Asahikawa furniture at this premier design hub. Immerse yourself in the…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Imomochi(potato rice cake)

Imomochi is a traditional home-cooked snack that emerged in Hokkaido when settlers began arriving …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Tarumae Shrine

Tarumae Shrine sits gracefully on a hillside, as if watching over the city of Tomakomai. Surrounde…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Former Aoyama Villa（Otaru Kihinkan）

Using their great wealth amassed through the herring fishing trade, the Aoyama family constructed …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Sounkyo Visitor Center

The Sounkyo Visitor Center is a hands-on learning hub where you can experience the grand nature of…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Eco-rin Village

Walk through vast green pastures, meet grazing sheep, and experience the natural cycle of life&mda…

• Area around Sapporo

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White Path (Shiroi Michi)

Walk along a 3km trail paved entirely with crushed scallop shells, where lush green hills meet the…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Kamui Ski Links

A sprawling ski resort boasting light, airy snow and panoramic vistas that stretch to the horizon.…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples

Discover the vibrant heritage of the Ainu and other northern indigenous peoples inside a beautiful…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Tokachi Nature Center

A facility where you can experience outdoor sports year-round in the magnificent nature of Tokachi…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Canmore Ski Village

Experience world-class snow with unbeatable convenience. Located just 15 minutes by car from Asahi…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Shiretoko Rausu Visitor Center

The Shiretoko Rausu Visitor Center is the gateway to Shiretoko and serves as a hub connecting natu…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Tako Shabu

Wakkanai, located at the northernmost tip of Hokkaido, is a beautiful port town known for its brea…

• 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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Kitami yakiniku

Kitami in eastern Hokkaido is teeming with yakiniku (grilled meat, usually beef) restaurants, and …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Shunkunitai

Nemuro, known across Hokkaido and beyond as a treasure trove of wild birds, is frequented by inter…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Sarobetsu Wetland

One of Japan's three great wetlands located in the center of Sarobetsu Wilderness. A 1km circu…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Ofune Site

Located in Hakodate, Hokkaido, the Ofune Archeological Site is a large Jomon settlement dating bac…

• 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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Okujozankei Kamui no Mori - Jozankei Farm

Nestled in the vast, nature-rich landscape of Hokkaido, this farm boasts a wealth of enjoyable and…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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Hokkai shrimp

Hokkaido’s Hokkai shrimp is known as the “rubies of the sea”, thanks in part to …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Bibai yakitori

Bibai-style yakitori (grilled chicken) is founded upon an enduring and sustainable principle: usin…

• Area around Sapporo

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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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Kushiro Ramen

Actually, Hokkaido has more to offer than just the three famous ramen types. In addition to Sappor…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Rishiri Island Cycling Road

Experience the ultimate island adventure with scenic cycling paths and convenient bus-loading opti…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Hokumon Shrine

Find serenity and sweeping harbor views at Japan’s northernmost shrine with a resident Shint…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Eniwa Country Club

Tee off in luxury on this championship course nestled in the lush greenery of northern Japan. Eniw…

• Area around Sapporo

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AKAIGAWA TOMO Playpark

AKAIGAWA TOMO Playpark, located in Akaigawa Village, Yoichi District, about a 30-minute drive from…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Asahidake Visitor Center

Located at the foot of Mt. Asahidake, the highest peak in Hokkaido, the Asahidake Visitor Center i…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Sportpia Furano

We offer a variety of outdoor experience programs that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the …

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Samurai Produce

Samurai Produce is an entertainment tourism company that curates unique travel experiences showcas…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Hoheikan

Hoheikan was opened in 1881 during Hokkaido’s colonial period and is known as the only hotel…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Shiretoko World Heritage Rusa Field House

At the "Shiretoko World Heritage Rusa Field House," mountaineers and sea kayakers (navig…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Activity Center Asahikawa Airport

Experience the grandeur of the Daisetsuzan mountain range starting right from the airport. As Hokk…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Ice no Ie and Etcetera Naganuma Main Store

Made with 100% Hokkaido fresh milk, this popular shop offers 40 flavors of gelato along with handm…

• Area around Sapporo

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Hongo Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture, Sapporo

This museum was established in honor of Hongo Shin (1905–1980), a renowned sculptor from Sap…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Kiritappu Wetland (Hokkaido Heritage)

Located in the central part of Hamanaka Town, Kiritappu Wetland spreads out surrounded by forests …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Todowara

A group of standing dead Sakhalin fir trees on the Notsuke Peninsula, where erosion by seawater an…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Mukawa Smelt

Smelt, a Hokkaido specialty, lives off the Pacific Coast. The smelt found around the town of Mukaw…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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