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Ningle Terrace

A small village of log-houses sits spirited away in the forests of Furano, not far from the New Fu…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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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 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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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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Farm Tomita

A field covered with lavender is so vivid that it might make you sigh. The expansive garden has ma…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Hoshino Resorts Tomamu

It is one of the largest resorts in Hokkaido, covering an area of about 1,000 hectares, located al…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Shirogane Blue Pond

Step into another world at Shirogane Blue Pond, where breathtaking beauty unfolds before your eyes…

• Area around Furano, Biei

Light up during winter: Oct. 25, 2024 - Apr. 23, 2025

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Shikisai-no-oka

This panoramic flower field boasts vibrant blooms across its about 15-hectare expanse. In the ribb…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Noboribetsu Jigokudani

Jigokudani (meaning "Hell's Valley") does indeed look like hell. Volcanic gases spou…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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Jigokudani Demon Fireworks

Held from early Jun. to late Jul., from 8:30 p.m.A festival held in the summer at Noboribetsu Onse…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

Mondays and Thursdays in June Thursdays in July and September

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Makomanai Takino Cemetery, Hill of the Buddha, Lavender Fi…

A giant Buddha statue sits on a hill at the center of the Makomanai Takino Cemetery. This symbol o…

• 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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Hokuryu Sunflower Village・Sunflower Festival

Every year, more than 200,000 tourists visit Hokuryu Town's "Sunflower Village." Fro…

• Area around Sapporo

Sunflower Festival: Jul. 20, 2024 - Aug. 18, 2024

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Roller Coaster Road

Turn off National Route 237 at the sign for "Nishi 11 Sen Nōmen Nōdō" (West 11 Line Agri…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Ueno Farm (Hokkaido Garden Path)

Ueno Farm is an original "Hokkaido Garden" that takes a British-style garden as its base…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Mt. Hakodate Observatory

When it comes to iconic night views in Japan, Mt. Hakodate is a must-mention. The twinkling lights…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Mishima Shibazakura Garden

The Niseko area of Hokkaido gives nature-lovers a window into the unique, dynamic scenery found th…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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The Road to the Sky

There is a straight road that stretches out for 28.1 km amidst beautiful scenery overlooking the m…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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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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Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine

Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine is a branch of the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto. One of its m…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

Just a 30-minute drive from the center of the bustling city of Sapporo, the Sapporo Hitsujigaoka O…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Shibazakura Takinoue Park・Takinoue Moss Phlox Festival

Held from early May to early Jun.Shibazakura Takinoue Park is one of the most well-known spots to …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

Takinoue Moss Phlox Festival: 2025/5/7-2025/6/1

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Cape Chikyu

Cape Chikyu, dramatically jutting out from the southernmost tip of the Etomo Peninsula, is one of …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Hachiman-zaka Slope

The 19 slopes of the Motomachi area in Hakodate stretch all the way from the mountain to the sea a…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan

Held from late Jan. to late Mar.Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan is a fleeting village that appears only du…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

2025/1/25 - 3/16

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Mt. Showa Shinzan

Mt. Showa Shinzan was born from volcanic activity that began in 1943 (Showa 18). What was once a f…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Otaru Snow Light Path

Held in early Feb.During Otaru’s “Snow Light Path” event, candlelight warms the …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

2025/2/8 - 2/15

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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

The "Nikka Whisky Hokkaido Yoichi Distillery" was established in 1934 by Masataka Takets…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Goryokaku Park/Hakodate Goryokaku Festival

The Goryokaku Ruins, designated as a special historic site by the national government, is Japan…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

Hakodate Goryokaku Festival: 2025/5/17-18

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Takikawa Nanohana Fields・Takikawa Nanohana Festival

Held in mid to late MayThe nanohana (canola flower) fields in Takikawa boast some of the largest c…

• Area around Sapporo

Takikawa Nanohana Festival: 2025/5/17-5/25

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Matsumae Park・Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival

Japan’s northernmost castle town, Matsumaecho, retains the atmosphere of an Edo Period city,…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

2025/4/19 - 5/11

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Lake Shikaribetsu Bottom Rail

Known as the lake in the sky, Lake Shikaribetsu is located at the highest altitude in Hokkaido. A …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Otaru Art Base

Otaru Art Base occupies four historical buildings dating back to the early 1920s when the once pro…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward

Hakodate Ward’s Old Public Hall looks over Hakodate Port and is a Nationally Important Cultu…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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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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Canola Fields in the Town of Abira

The canola fields in Abira Town are located about 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, attr…

• Area around Sapporo

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White Birch Avenue at Tokachi Ranch

The white birch avenue at Tokachi Ranch is a well-known scenic spot in Tokachi. The sight of the t…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Zerubu-no-Oka (Flower Park)

Zerubu-no-Oka, located in Hokkaido, Japan, is a captivating tourist spot adorned with about 30 dif…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Mt. Hakodate

Mt. Hakodate offers a panoramic view of Hakodate's cityscape. The spectacular view created by …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Nijukken Road Cherry Blossom Trees・Shizunai Cherry Blosso…

Held from late Apr. to early MayThis seven-kilometer stretch of road in Shinhidaka is flanked by 3…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

2025/4/24 - 4/29

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Nusamai Bridge

Voted as one of the “Top Three Sunsets in the World” alongside other famous worldwide …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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White Path, Soya Hills

At Japan’s northern tip is the town of Wakkanai and the beautiful Soya Hills. Whether you en…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Mt. Okura Observatory

One of the most famous night views in the country, Okurayama Viewing Point, an observation deck in…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Former JNR Temiya Line Site

The Temiya Line was the first railway line established in Hokkaido. The rails that made up this li…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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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Jozankei Onsen “Yukitouro”

Snow Lantern Festival” creates a fantastic space in the deep snow of Jozankei Shrine. This i…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

Jan. 25, 2025 - Feb. 1, 2025 18:00-21:00

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Jewelry Ice

Every winter, the coast near the mouth of the Tokachi River transforms into a glittering gallery o…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Märchen Hill

Märchen Hill (Hill of Fairy Tales) can be found along National Highway 39, running through Me…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kaminoko Pond

Kaminoko Pond is a small pond located in a forest northeast of Lake Mashu which is made from under…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kan Yasuda Sculpture Museum Arte Piazza Bibai

Standing on a nostalgic wooden school building within a site of about 70,000 square meters. Curren…

• Area around Sapporo

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Soya Hills

At Japan’s most northern frontier lies the city of Wakkanai and the vast expanse of rolling …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Ishiyama open space

Ishiyama open space is home to a type of soft stone used in the construction of many major buildin…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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