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Lake Abashiri

Lake Abashiri has long been known as a scenic spot. Located southwest of Abashiri City, the lake h…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park

As a center for the revival and development of Ainu culture, this facility is a place to learn abo…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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JR Tower Observation Deck T38

On the 38th floor of the JR Tower sits an observatory with a breathtaking view of Sapporo city. Fr…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Shinshinotsu Hot Spring

Only a short 1-hour ride from Sapporo, Hokkaido, the town of Shinshinotsu’s Lake Shinotsu is…

• Area around Sapporo

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The Ikeda-cho Grape and Wine Research Institute "Ikeda Win…

The Ikeda-cho Grape and Wine Research Institute was established in 1963 and are the first winery t…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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Toyako Visitor Center, Volcano Science Museum

Mount Usu is an active volcano that has erupted as recently as 2000. With glass floor exhibits and…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Omagari Kohanenchi

Omagari Kohanenchi is indeed a beautiful place to visit. It was refurbished from the former farmla…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Funami-zaka Slope

Take National Route 5 toward Yoichi, turn left just after Otaru Station, and you will find Funamiz…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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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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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Lake Shikotsu Hot Spring

Lake Shikotsu Hot Spring is a convenient destination, just an hour away from Sapporo. Much of the …

• Area around Sapporo

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Basha Bar (Horse-drawn carriage BAR)

Farming horses, which shared the hardships of Hokkaido's pioneering period with people, were i…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Daisetsu Mori-no Garden (Hokkaido Garden Path)

The Daisetsu Mori-no Garden is a beautiful public garden situated in the hills east of Asahikawa. …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Sarobetsu Wetland

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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Kiroro Resort, Kiroro Snow World

Kiroro is famous in the Winter as a ski resort, but did you know that it also has incredible activ…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Otokoyama Sakezukuri Museum

Otokoyama began brewing sake in the Kansai region during the Edo period (1603-1868) before moving …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Kindaitei

Ishikari’s must-try local dish is Ishikari-nabe, a hearty hot pot made with fresh salmon or …

• Area around Sapporo

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Robata-yaki

Robata-yaki, a type of BBQ cuisine popularized in Kushiro City, involves grilling fresh seafood an…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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

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