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Mt. Yotei (Ezo Fuji)

A stratovolcano standing 1,898 meters above sea level, affectionately known as "Ezo Fuji"…

• 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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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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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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Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora

Every year in late January, drift ice from the Sea of Okhotsk arrives along the coast of Hokkaido.…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

2025/1/20-3/31

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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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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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Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway

Located about a 20-minute tram ride from the center of Sapporo, Mt. Moiwa, with an elevation of 53…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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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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Mt. Hakodate Ropeway

The large gondolas, each accommodating 125 people, travel at a speed of 7 meters per second, reach…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Silo Observatory

The Silo Observation Deck rises high above the western shore of Lake Toya, providing a breath-taki…

• 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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Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan

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

• Tokachi, Obihiro

2026/1/24 - 3/15

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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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Icebreaker Garinko

With two massive drills mounted on its bow, this icebreaker sightseeing ship powerfully crushes th…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

Winter operation: 2025/1/17-3/31

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JR Tower Observation Deck T38

JR Tower is a commercial complex directly connected to Sapporo Station. From the reception desk on…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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Shikisai-no-Oka

A panoramic flower field where colorful flowers in red, yellow, purple, and white bloom in stripes…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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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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Asahidake

Every year, in mid-June, the Chishimazakura, known as "the latest blooming cherry blossoms in…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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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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Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train

The sightseeing train "Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko," which runs leisurely through Kushiro …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

Operating Days April 26-30, 2025; May 1-6, 24-31, 2025; June 1-6, 8-15, 19-27, 29, 30, 2025 All seats are reserved. For more details, please check the website.

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Road to Heaven

A 28.1km straight road connecting National Route 244 to Route 334. A spectacular view where the st…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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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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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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Furano-Biei Norokko Train

A sightseeing train operated by JR Hokkaido that runs through the beautiful scenery of Furano and …

• Area around Furano, Biei

Sat. 6/7 (Sat.), 6/8 (Sun.), 6/14 (Sat.) - 8/11 (Mon., holiday), 8/16 (Sat.) - 9/15 (Mon., holiday), 9/20 (Sat.), 9/21 (Sun.)*, 9/22 (Mon.), 9/23 (Tue., holiday) in 2025

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Cape Soya

Looking to explore Japan’s most extreme frontiers? For the northernmost point, a visit to Ca…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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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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Hokuryu Sunflower Village・Sunflower Festival

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

• Area around Sapporo

2025/7/20-8/19 (Sunflower Festival)

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Onuma Quasi-National Park

Located in southern Hokkaido, Onuma Quasi-National Park is a stunning natural haven shaped by the …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Kushiro City Marsh Observatory

Located on a hill overlooking the vast Kushiro Marsh, the Kushiro City Marsh Observatory is a view…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Shikaribetsu

The only natural lake within Daisetsuzan National Park, located at 810 meters above sea level, the…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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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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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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Ryusei Falls & Ginga Falls

These two stunning waterfalls, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, are iconic sceni…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Shiretoko Pass

A pass at 738 meters above sea level, located at the highest point of the winding 27-km Shiretoko …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Erimo Cape

Erimo Cape, called "Onne-enrum (large cape)" in Ainu language, was designated as a Natio…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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Kamuy Kotan

Kamuy Kotan, meaning "kamuy (god) kotan (dwelling place)" in Ainu language, was selected…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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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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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

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Shizunai Nijukken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue / Shizunai Ch…

Over 2,000 cherry trees bloom along a road 20-ken (36m) wide and approximately 7km straight in Shi…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

2025/4/24 - 4/29

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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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Rishirifuji

Off the northern coast of Hokkaido sits Rishiri Island, a beautiful spot for both nature-lovers an…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Mt. Usu

Toya-Usu Geopark holds the honor of being Japan’s first UNESCO Global Geopark. Come to explo…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Mt. Tokachi Obesevatory

Located about 5km from Shirogane Hot Spring in Biei Town, Bougakudai is a stunning viewpoint situa…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Cape Nosappu

Cape Nosappu, located at the easternmost point of Hokkaido, is one of the best spots in Japan to w…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Mikuni Pass Observatory

Mikuni Pass Observatory is one of Hokkaido’s most scenic driving routes. Its name comes from…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Hoheikyo Dam

A premier scenic destination near Sapporo where the grandeur of a massive arch dam meets stunning …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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Naitai Highland Ranch and Naitai Terrace

Japan's largest public ranch located in the hills at 800m elevation northwest of Kamishihoro.T…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Lake Nukabira

Lake Nukabira, located in central Hokkaido, is a man-made lake created in 1955 by damming the Otof…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Lake Utonai

Lake Utonai, Japan’s first officially designated bird sanctuary, offers a peaceful environme…

• Area around Sapporo

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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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Futami Tsuribashi suspension bridge

The Toyohira River flows quietly through the Jozankei hot spring area, known as Sapporo's hidd…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Shimamui Coast, Shimamui Coast Observatory

Shimamui Coast, selected as one of the “Top 100 Shores in Japan,” is a breathtaking de…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Bihoro Pass

This mountain pass is situated along National Route 243, right on the border between Teshikaga Tow…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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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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Mt. Komagatake

Mt. Komagatake is an active volcano standing 1,131 meters tall, located about 60 minutes from Hako…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Hinode Park Lavender Garden

A lavender garden of about 4.2 hectares spreading across the hills of Kamifurano, the birthplace o…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Lake Onneto

Located at the westernmost edge of Akan-Mashu National Park, Onneto is a mysterious lake whose nam…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Mt. Io

Mt. Io (Atosanupuri), a once-prosperous active volcano due to sulfur mining, is the source of the …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Niseko Annupuri 1,000m Plateau Observation Deck

Located at an elevation of 1,000 meters within the Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area, this sc…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Daisetsuzan Kurodake Ski Resort

Located in the northeastern part of the Daisetsuzan mountain range at an elevation of 1,984 meters…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Mt. Tarumae

Mt. Tarumae offers a short yet thrilling hike where you can feel the raw power of an active volcan…

• Area around Sapporo

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Cape Tachimachi

Located on the southern side of Mt. Hakodate and jutting out into the Tsugaru Strait, Cape Tachima…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Kamuiwakka Hot Falls

A secluded spot in Shiretoko where hot springs gushing from the mid-slope of the active volcano Mt…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Sounkyo Gorge

A majestic gorge where columnar jointed cliffs stretch for about 24km along the upper Ishikari Riv…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Abira Town Nanohana Fields

About 30 minutes from New Chitose Airport, Abira Town offers a golden early-summer landscape fille…

• Area around Sapporo

2025/5/17-6/1

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Cape Notoro

Notoro Cape, which juts out into the Sea of Okhotsk from the eastern side of Lake Notoro, is a pri…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Hosooka Observatory

Hosooka Observatory, the most popular viewing spot overlooking Kushiro Marsh, is also called "…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kaminoko Pond

A small pond with a circumference of 220m and depth of 5m, called the "God's Child" …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Notoro-ko Coral Grass Colony

Coral grass colony at Lake Notoro in Abashiri City, boasting the largest scale in Japan.Coral gras…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

2025/9/13 -9/14 9:00-15:00

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Sarobetsu Wetland・Sarobetsu Wetland Center

The Sarobetsu Wetland, located on the Sea of Japan coast in the northernmost part of Hokkaido, is …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Cape Kiritappu

Located on the eastern edge of Hamanaka Town, Cape Kiritappu juts into the vast Pacific Ocean, off…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship Aurora

The west coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula has steep cliffs. Why not take a closer look at the scen…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Mt. Esan

Located at the eastern tip of the Kameda Peninsula, jutting out into the Pacific Ocean, Mt. Esan i…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Zerubu-no-Oka

Zerubu-no-Oka, spreading across Biei's hills, is a flower field where about 30 types of flower…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Nishiyama Foothills Crater Walking Trail

A walking trail through the craters created by the 2000 eruption of Mt. Usu. Uplifted roads and da…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden

Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden, a pristine flower garden, stretches across a narrow sand dune be…

• 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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Oshinkoshin Falls

Oshinkoshin Falls along National Route 334 heading to World Natural Heritage Shiretoko, selected a…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Shinsen-numa Pond

Shinsen-numa, often considered the most beautiful of the many ponds scattered throughout the Nisek…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Miyama Pass Observation Terrace

Located along Furano National Route (Route 237), the Miyama Pass Observation Terrace sits on the b…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Furepe Waterfall

The waterfall, which flows from a crack in a cliff about 100 meters high into the Sea of Okhotsk, …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Shujitsu Hill

Shujitsu Hill is a hilly area located in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. Situated about a 15-minute driv…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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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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Tenninkyo Gorge

Tenninkyo Gorge lies in the upper reaches of the Chubetsu River, which flows from Mt. Chubetsu on …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Ginsendai

The Sounkyo area is famous for having the earliest autumn foliage in Japan. The Ginsendai viewing …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Lake Saroma Observation Deck

An observation deck at the summit of Mt. Horoiwa, located almost in the center of the lakeshore of…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Shiretoko Goko Lakes

Shiretoko Goko, one of the Shiretoko Eight Sights, is a series of five enchanting lakes surrounded…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Shiroi Michi

The “Shiroi Michi (Path of White Shells)” in Wakkanai is a 3 km white road stretching …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Shirotai Pasture Observatory

At Shirotai Pasture, located at an elevation of 550 meters above sea level, grazing cattle graze p…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Onnenai Visitor Center

The Onnenai Visitor Center, located on the border between the Kushiro Wetlands and the forest, is …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Colony of Rebun Usuyukiso

The Rebun Usuyukiso, with its pale white leaves resembling lightly fallen snow, is a perennial pla…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Mt. Rausu Iwaobetsu Trailhead

Standing at 1,661 meters, Mt. Rausu is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains and 100 famous flow…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Chimikeppu

Nestled deep in the lush, forested region of Tsubetsu Town—where woodlands cover most of the…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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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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Kaiyodai Observatory

About 15 km from the center of Nakashibetsu. Beyond the townscape and the grid-patterned windbreak…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Okotanpe

As one of Hokkaido’s “Three Mysterious Lakes,” Lake Okotanpe enchants visitors w…

• Area around Sapporo

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Cape Shiretoko

A cape at the tip of the Shiretoko Peninsula, a remote location that can only be viewed from the s…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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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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Rebunge Coast

If you are looking to experience the raw, untamed beauty of Hokkaido, make your way to Rebunge Coa…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Sarubo Observatory

Sarubo Observatory offers views of five lakes, including Tōro Lake, the largest in Kushiro Shitsug…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kottaro Marsh Observatory

This area, known as the "sample of Kushiro Marsh," features primitive rivers, ponds, and…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10480.html

Uramashu Observatory

A hidden viewpoint with clear skies and a mystical view of Lake Mashu.Uramashu Observatory sits at…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10415.html

Ogi-ga-hara Observatory

Ogi-ga-hara Observatory is a stunning viewpoint where you can take in the sweeping panorama of the…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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