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Kobayashi Sake Brewery Buildings

This brewery dates back to the days when sake first began being brewed in the cold North. In fact,…

• Area around Sapporo

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Kunimare Sake Brewery

Kunimare has been producing sake in the small town of Mashike along the coast of the Sea of Japan …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Numanoya

Numanoya is a historic shop that has produced and sold Onuma’s specialty, Onuma Dango (sweet…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Muroran yakitori

Generally speaking, yakitori (meaning “grilled chicken”) refers to skewered chicken me…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Kaiyodai Observatory

From Kayodai Observatory in Nakashibetsu, enjoy the sights of cows grazing on hilly pastures, the …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Stroll the Streets of Otaru in Traditional Style

What better way to wander the nostalgic avenues of Otaru than by wearing kimono with friends and f…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Kiritappu Wetland

Kiritappu is a top-notch spot for birdwatching, with forest birds, wetland birds, and seabirds all…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Usu-Zenkoji Temple

Founded in 826, Usu-Zenkoji temple has a long history of being imbued with increasing cultural sig…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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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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Lake Toya Gurutto Art Park

The 43km perimeter of Lake Toya is dotted with 58 different works of art from famous sculptors aro…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Trappistine Monastery

Our Lady of the Angels Trappistine Monastery is Japan’s first women’s monastery, and was establish…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Otaru Ebisuya Rickshaw

Otaru offers a fun and unique experience for visitors looking to take in the city’s atmosphe…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Stroll the Rekimachi Arcade in a kimono

Put on an authentic kimono and have your hair styled to match before setting off on a walking tour…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Harvester Yakumo

This restaurant is located on a hill overlooking Funka Bay. Yakumo is the birthplace of Japanese H…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Hokkai shrimp

Hokkaido’s Hokkai shrimp is known as the “rubies of the sea”, thanks in part to …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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Akan International Crane Center [GRUS]

The Akan International Crane Center is the only facility in Japan specializing in the research and…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Onibi No Michi

Explore the incredible scenery of Noboribetsu’s Jigokudani by the light of the moon and lanterns, …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Lake Chimikeppu

Forests cover most of the area of the town of Tsubetsu. Lake Chimikep is a hidden lake in such a t…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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