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Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway

Tenguyama is located at an altitude of 532.4m, about 15 minutes by car from downtown Otaru, and is…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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

2024/4/20-5/6

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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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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: May. 5, 2023 - May. 31, 2023

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Hokuryu Sunflower Village・Sunflower Festival

Held from late Jul. to mid Aug.Every year, the Hokuryu Sunflower Village attracts more than 200,00…

• Area around Sapporo

Sunflower Festival: Jul. 22, 2023 - Aug. 20, 2023

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Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine

Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine, a branch of Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Taisha, has a tunnel of vermil…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Shikisai-no-oka

Shikisai-no-Oka’s expansive flower fields are one of the best places to enjoy flowers in the…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Shirogane Blue Pond

This is one of the popular sightseeing spots that is representative of Biei. The beautiful blue wa…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Farm Tomita

Thousands of lavender plants stretch across several separately themed flower fields like a soft pu…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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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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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 : 2024/5/18-19

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Mount Showa-Shinzan

Mount Showa-Shinzan was born as a result of volcanic activity that began in 1943. A flat, level wh…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Shiroi Koibito Park

The Shiroi Koibito Park is one part factory, one part entertainment complex, and entirely about ch…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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

Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival: Apr. 24, 2023 - Apr. 30, 2023

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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: May. 20, 2023 - May. 28, 2023

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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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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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Lake Toya

Located between Sapporo and Hakodate, Lake Toya is a natural oasis resting in a caldera created mi…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Submerged railway track of Lake Shikaribetsu

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

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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Hachiman-zaka Slope

Hachimanzaka Slope is a popular viewing spot in Hakodate. It is said that the name comes from Hako…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Kitaichi Glass Sangokan Kitaichi Hall

Otaru is full of historical architecture and time-old traditions; the Kitaichi Glass Sangokan Kita…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Site of the Former Temiya Line

The site of the former Temiya Line is an old railroad in Otaru. It was part of the first railroad …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no Mura)

The Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku no Mura) is an open-air museum featuring a collection …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Shikaribetsuko Kotan

Held from late Jan. to late Mar.For almost 40 years, Lake Shikaribetsu has been home to a spectacu…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

2024/1/27-3/10

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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

① Every Monday and Thursday from Jun. 1 to Jul. 6 ②Jul. 13, 20, 27 (Thursday only) ③Every Thursday in October

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Hoshino Resorts Tomamu

This is one of the largest resort facilities in Hokkaido, centered around two attractive hotels. I…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Cape Chikyu

It is one of the most scenic spots in Japan, with a series of cliffs around 100 meters high and a …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Otaru Canal

The brick storehouses which line the historical Otaru canal were built between the late 19th and e…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Lake Mashu

Lake Mashu is a mysterious lake surrounded by the pristine nature of Akan-Mashu National Park. The…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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Ueno Farm (Hokkaido Garden Path)

Ueno Farm's garden is filled with beautiful flowers. It is a "Hokkaido Garden" that …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Roller Coaster Road

While driving through central Hokkaido, make sure to take the renowned “Roller Coaster Road&…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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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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Former National Railways Shihoro Line Concrete Arch Bridges

Constructed in 1937, Taushubetsu River Bridge is a reminder of the days when trains ran across con…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

Welcome to the distillery of one of the most famous brands of Japanese whisky, Nikka Whisky. Locat…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Jewelry Ice

"Jewelry Ice" refers to the clear, beautiful ice seen in Toyokoro-cho from January to Fe…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Rows of poplar trees/Rows of ginkgo trees

Hokkaido University is situated amidst a rich natural environment. The rows of poplar trees and gi…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Tobetsu Trappist Monastery

Tobetsu Trappist Monastery is Japan’s first men’s Catholic monastery and was construct…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Jozankei Onsen “Yukitouro”

Held from late Jan. to early Feb.The solemn atmosphere surrounding the snow-covered Jozankei Shrin…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

2024/1/27-2/3,18:00～21:00

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Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is located about 30 minutes away from Sapporo City. The Obse…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Mt. Hakodate Observatory

Mt. Hakodate is the symbol of Hakodate and is a spectacular spot for viewing beautiful night views…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Otaru Snow Light Path

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

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

Feb. 10, 2024 - Feb. 17, 2024

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Kan Yasuda Sculpture Museum Arte Piazza Bibai

This mostly outdoor museum also called an open-air park, is dedicated to the works of renowned scu…

• Area around Sapporo

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Märchen Hill

Märchen Hill can be found along National Highway 39, running through Memanbetsu in Ozora, Hok…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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White Birch Avenue at Tokachi Ranch

This lovely birch-lined avenue in Otofuke has become a popular stop for visitors to the area. Doze…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Frozen Horizon Walk

Notsuke Peninsula, the largest sand peninsula in Japan, is 26 kilometers long, yet only 50 meters …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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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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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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