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Tanukikoji Shopping Street

Tracing its history back to 1869, Tanuki Koji is the oldest shopping district in Hokkaido. The ori…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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Sapporo Beer Museum

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

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Kitaichi Glass Building No. 3

This glass shop is located just south of the Otaru Canal. In addition to original glass products, …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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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Shiroi Koibito Park

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

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden

A botanical garden rare in Hokkaido, cultivating about 300 species and 3,000 tropical plants, famo…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Sapporo TV Tower

Standing at the east end of Odori Park, the 144-meter-high “Sapporo TV Tower” is a lan…

• 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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Otaru Music Box Museum

Main Building of the Otaru Orgel Doh is emblematic of Western colonial architecture and still stan…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Noboribetsu Bear Park

Japan's largest bear park located at the summit of Mount Shihorei (commonly called Bear Mounta…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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Sapporo Factory

Located on the site of the former Sapporo Kaitakushi Brewery, the present-day commercial complex e…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Lake Hill Farm

Hokkaido is famous for gelato and soft-serve ice cream, and at Lake Hill Farm you can enjoy these …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Sapporo Clock Tower

The Clock Tower (officially the Former Sapporo Agricultural College Gymnasium), a beloved symbol o…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum

The Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum in Asahikawa offers a deep dive into the history of a sake brand…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Hachimanzaka Slope

Hachimanzaka Slope, a viewpoint rivaling the night view from Mount Hakodate, takes its name from H…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Rokkatei Obihiro Main Store

Rokkatei Obihiro Main Store, established in 1933, stands proudly in the heart of Tokachi and Obihi…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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Goryokaku Tower

Rising 107 meters above Goryokaku Park, Goryokaku Tower’s second-floor observatory, at 90 me…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Hakodate Meijikan

Step back in time at Hakodate Meiji-kan, a beautiful red-brick building constructed in 1911 as the…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Otaru Art Base

In the heart of Hokkaido’s picturesque port town of Otaru, Otaru Art Base offers visitors th…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Sahoro Resort Bear Mountain

You can safely observe Ezo brown bears living in the Karikachi Plateau forest from a 5-meter-high …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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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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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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Snow Brand Megmilk Dairy and Milk History Museum

A history museum established in 1977 where you can learn about the development of Hokkaido's d…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10077.html

Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe

Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe is an aquarium located in Noboribetsu Higashi-machi, Noboribetsu City…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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The Glass Studio in Otaru

At "The Glass Studio in Otaru" at the foot of Mt. Tengu in Otaru, surrounded by quiet fo…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Furano Wine House

A brick wine factory on the hills of Furano where you can tour the manufacturing process, enjoy ta…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Otaru City General Museum

This museum preserves and exhibits impressive real steam locomotives and vehicles. It also has a w…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Kita no Arashiyama

Mt. Arashiyama in Asahikawa shares a namesake with the better-known location in Kyoto due to the t…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Shikino Joho Kan (Biei Tourist Information Center)

Located just a 2-minute walk from JR Biei Station, the "Shikino Joho Kan" is the perfect…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Daiwa House PREMIST DOME

The Daiwa House PREMIST DOME is home to soccer team, “Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.” Any…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Hakodate Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Mashu-maru

The "Mashu Maru" is one of the ships that played a role in the final voyage of the Seika…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Takushinkan Gallery

Takushinkan Gallery offers a rare glimpse into the eyes of Shinzo Maeda, the legendary landscape p…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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APIA

If you're looking to enjoy shopping and dining during your sightseeing trip in Sapporo, we hig…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Hokkaido Museum

At the Hokkaido Museum, there’s something new to discover around every corner. Showcasing th…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Sato Suisan Salmon Factory

Sato Suisan is well-known across Japan’s north island for its seafood products caught in the…

• Area around Sapporo

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Takasago Brewery

Founded in 1899, Takasago Sake Brewery in Asahikawa is one of Hokkaido’s most respected sake…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial Museum

Japan’s oldest Ainu (Hokkaido’s indigenous population) memorial hall, the Kawamura Kan…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10229.html

Lake Toya Visitor Center & Volcanic Science Museum

To truly understand Lake Toya’s stunning beauty—forged by the dynamic activity of Mt. …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10429.html

Biei Senka Market

The Biei Senka Market offers visitors to Biei a small window into the varied flavors of the city. …

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center

The only exhibition and research facility in Japan where you can observe over 150 specimens of mar…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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

Ikeda Wine Castle, with its European-style architecture, is a must-visit spot to experience the ch…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum

An exhibition hall where you can experience the Okhotsk winter year-round, with views of the Shire…

• 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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Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO

A waterfront facility located at the foot of Nusamai Bridge, one of Hokkaido's three famous br…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Hakodate jiyu ichiba

Hakodate is famous for the morning market in front of the station, but this market is where profes…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples

Come to the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples to learn about life in northern climates throughou…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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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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Wakkarium’s Noshappu Aquarium

The aquarium is the northernmost aquarium in Japan, breeding and exhibiting about 1,500 items of a…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Rinyu Morning Market

A morning market where 12 specialty shops dealing mainly in fresh fish from Otaru, as well as drie…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Kushiro City Museum

This museum is a treasure trove of discovery, with exciting modern displays arranged around the ce…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum

This facility introduces drift ice from various angles, and the images of drift ice on the dome-sh…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10067.html

Meiji Naruhodo Factory Tokachi

An observation facility attached to Japan's largest cheese factory, located in Memuro Town in …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum

Experience the opulent lifestyle of Venetian nobility through a remarkable collection of 3,000 gla…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Kan Yasuda Sculpture Museum Arte Piazza Bibai

Once a wooden school filled with children’s laughter, this nostalgic building has been rebor…

• Area around Sapporo

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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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Underwater Observatory Ship New Shakotan

A cruise ship touring Hokkaido's rare marine park, viewing the underwater world of Shakotan Bl…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Kawayu Visitor Center

A hub to explore the nature and culture of Akan-Mashu National Park.Kawayu Visitor Center introduc…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10487.html

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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Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum

Ordered from the Netherlands by the Tokugawa shogunate to strengthen the Edo period naval forces, …

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Sumio Goto Art Museum

Located in the scenic town of Furano, the Sumio Goto Museum of Art is a sanctuary where the harmon…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Former British Consulate of Hakodate

Perched halfway up Motoizaka overlooking Hakodate Port, the Former British Consulate is a Western-…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Rokkatei Art Village Nakasatsunai

Surrounded by a peaceful forest, Rokkatei Art Village Nakasatsunai is a relaxing place to enjoy ar…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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Cape Erimo Wind Museum

Cape Erimo is one of Japan's most prominent strong wind areas, experiencing winds of over 10 m…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10440.html

Former Nakamura Family Merchant House

Esashi in southern Hokkaido was a flourishing fishing village during the Edo period (1603-1868); s…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art

Kanda Nissho (1937 – 1970) was an oil painter known for his realism and examination of the o…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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Kakasha

Located on a corner at a busy intersection in the heart of Susukino, Kakasha Susukino Store is a m…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Esashi Oiwake Kaikan, Esashi Yama Kaikan

Esashi Oiwake KaikanIn Esashi, a historic port town in southern Hokkaido, the Kaikan showcases the…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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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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Tokachi Makiba no Ie

Tokachi Makiba no Ie offers a peaceful escape surrounded by gentle, pastoral scenery. It’s a…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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