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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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Mt. Yotei

Mt. Yotei is affectionately known as "Ezo Fuji" because of its resemblance to Mt. Fuji. …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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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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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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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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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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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Lake Shikotsu

This is a beautiful lake with clear waters, created through intense volcanic activity about 40,000…

• Area around Sapporo

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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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Furano-Biei Norokko Train

When it comes to breathtaking summer scenery in Hokkaido, the rolling hills of Furano and Biei are…

• 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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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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10044.html

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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Hinode Lavender Garden

This is a scenic spot with lavender fields to the west and the Tokachi Mountain range to the east,…

• Area around Furano, Biei

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10371.html

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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10435.html

Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train

The sightseeing train "Norokko-go," which leisurely travels through the Kushiro Wetlands…

• 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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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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10527.html

Sapporo TV Tower

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

• Sapporo/Jozankei

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10011.html

Asahidake

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

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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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

Jan. 20th – Mar. 31st, 2025

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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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Mt. Usu Ropeway

Departing from the Sanroku Station in the Volcano Village at the foot of Mt. Showa Shinzan, the jo…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10033.html

Lake Mashu

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

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10052.html

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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Kamuiwakka Hot Falls

Kamuiwakka Hot Spring Falls is a secluded outdoor hot spring river that sits at the center of the …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Lake Shikaribetsu

Lake Shikaribetsu is the only natural lake located within Daisetsuzan National Park. Situated at a…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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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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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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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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10049.html

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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10065.html

Bihoro Pass

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

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10398.html

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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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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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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Cape Chikyu

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

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10019.html

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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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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10022.html

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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10015.html

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Kushiro Marsh is a national park consisting of Japan's largest marshland, the Kushiro River an…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10244.html

Shiretoko Pass

The Shiretoko Odan Road crosses between east and west of Shiretoko Peninsula, which is is located …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10401.html

Kamuy Kotan

Meaning "the place where gods reside" in the Ainu language, Kamui Kotan was also selecte…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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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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Mt. Tarumae

Located southeast of Lake Shikotsu, Mt. Tarumae is an active volcano with a distinctive lava dome …

• Area around Sapporo

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Naitai Kogen Farm, Naitai Terrace

Naitai Kogen Farm in Kamishihoro, Tokachi area, is Japan’s largest public farm with an area …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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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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Hoheikyo Dam

Located about 7km upstream from Jozankei, this is an arch-style dam with a height of 102.5m and a …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10080.html

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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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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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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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 Observation Deck

Mikuni Pass offers beautiful scenery that changes with each of the four seasons. It's a stunni…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10030.html

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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Lake Utonai

Lake Utonai, known as a sacred place for birdwatching, is also called a "paradise for wild bi…

• Area around Sapporo

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Lake Notoro Coral Grass colony・Notoroko Sangoso Festival

“Notoroko Sangoso Festival” Held in mid Sep.Lake Notoro, a massive saltwater lake with…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

Notoroko Sangoso Festival: Sep. 14, 2024 - Sep. 15, 2024

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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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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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10481.html

Mt. Usu and Mt. Nishiyama Base Crater Walkway

Traverse Mt. Usu and Mt. Nishiyama’s Base Crater Walkway to see a site frozen in March 2000.…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10405.html

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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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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Hosooka Observatory

Take in the awe-inspiring panorama of the vast Kushiro Wetland from Hoso'oka Observatory&mdash…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10181.html

Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden

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

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10419.html

Cape Erimo

Cape Erimo is located at the southernmost tip of the Hidaka Mountains and juts out spectacularly i…

• 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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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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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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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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10534.html

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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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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Mt. Komagatake

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

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10305.html

Oshinkoshin Falls

On Japan’s UNESCO-recognized Shiretoko Peninsula, check out the awe-inspiring Oshinkoshin Fa…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10414.html

Mt. Esan

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

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10096.html

Ginsendai

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

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10172.html

Mt. Okura Observatory

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

• Sapporo/Jozankei

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10524.html

Shujitsu Hill

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

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10518.html

Futami Tsuribashi suspension bridge

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

• Sapporo/Jozankei

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10525.html

Tenninkyo Gorge

Tenninkyo Gorge, located in the upper reaches of the Chubetsu River flowing from Mount Chubetsu on…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10354.html

Lake Nukabira

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

• Tokachi, Obihiro

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10447.html

Furepe Waterfall

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

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10411.html

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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10492.html

Cape Notoro

Cape Notoro is a cape that juts out into the Sea of Okhotsk on the east side of Lake Notoro. The a…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10263.html

Shunkunitai

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

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10143.html

Kaminoko Pond

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

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10417.html

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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10473.html

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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Colony of Rebun Usuyukiso

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

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10537.html

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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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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Todowara

Located about a 30-minute walk from behind the Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center, Todowara is a haun…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10496.html

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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10385.html

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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10475.html

Cape Shiretoko

Cape Shiretoko is located at the tip of the Shiretoko Peninsula, facing the Sea of Okhotsk. It is …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10400.html

Shirotai Pasture Observatory

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

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10526.html

Sounkyo Gorge

The 24-kilometer Sounkyo Gorge is lined with dramatic visual reminders of the volcanic activity th…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10352.html

Lake Okotanpe

Located north of Lake Shikotsu and at the western foot of Eniwa, Lake Okotanpe is a dammed lake wi…

• Area around Sapporo

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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

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_10503.html

Lake Chimikeppu

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

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

https://www.visit-hokkaido.jp/en/spot/detail_11189.html

Ura-Mashu Observatory

The observatory, located on the border between Kiyosato Town and Nakashibetsu Town, is called the …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Saroma Observatory

With an altitude of 376 meters, Mount Horoiwa is the highest peak in the region and offers spectac…

• 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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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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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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Rebunge Coast

Toyoura Town, part of the Toya-Usu Geopark, faces Funka Bay (Uchiura Bay). To the north, it featur…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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Kottaro Marsh Observatory

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

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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