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Cape Kiritappu

Cape Kiritappu is located at the eastern end of the Kiritappu Peninsula. The cape juts out into th…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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Mashu Viewpoint 1

One of three observatories on Lake Mashu along Highway 52. It is commonly known as "Omote Mas…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kitami Mint Memorial Museum, Mint Distillation Hall

This building once housed administration and research facilities for Kitami, Hokkaido’s mint indus…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kitakogane Jomon Archaeological Site

This well-preserved archaeological site dates back to the early Jomon period (5,000 to 3,500 BCE) …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Jizoiwa

These are strangely shaped rocks that stand about 50 meters tall on the west side of Rebun Island,…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Ginga no Mori Observatory

Rikubetsu is famous for being the coldest town in Japan and its gorgeous star-filled night skies. …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Shirotai Ranch Observation Deck

The Shirotai Ranch in Nanae, approximately 14 miles from Hakodate, is a municipally-operated ranch…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Atsuta Port Morning Market

Held every morning at Atsuta Port from the beginning of April to the middle of October, the mornin…

• Area around Sapporo

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Kotokuji Temple

First established in 1897 and named in 1928, Kotokuji Temple has much to offer the spiritually inc…

• Area around Sapporo

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Biei Shrine

For spiritual travelers looking to rejuvenate the soul, Biei Shrine is one of the northern region&…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Inishie Kaido Street

From the 17th century, trading ships traveled to and from Esashi, a town at the core of the lucrat…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Miyama Pass Overlook

Located along the Furano National Highway (Route 237), the observatory at the pass is situated on …

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Fukuyama Castle (Matsumae Castle)

Matsumae is the only castle town in all of Hokkaido, making it home to the northernmost castle in …

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Imomochi(potato rice cake)

Imomochi is a traditional home-cooked snack that emerged in Hokkaido when settlers began arriving …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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RYUGETSU Sweet Pia Garden

RYUGETSU’s local factory is where Hokkaido’s renowned sweet, “Sanporoku,” …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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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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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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Abuta Shrine

Abuta Shrine in Toyako is known as one of Hokkaido’s prominent power spots. The shrine is si…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Hakodate Park

A comprehensive park built in 1879 based on citizens' opinions. It is also a famous spot for c…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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