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Hakodate Jomon Culture Center (National Treasure hollow cl…

Exhibiting artifacts from Japan’s prehistoric age, the Hakodate Jomon Culture Center brings the Jo…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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Former British Consulate of Hakodate

The former British Consulate on Motoizaka Slope in Hakodate was built in 1859 when Hakodate opened…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Former Hanadake Banya

From 1868 to 1950, the coasts along the Sea of Japan made herring fishers wealthy and prosperous. …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Kamikawa Taisetsu Sake Brewery "Ryokkyu-gura"

Launched in 2017 to revitalize the local economy, this brewery is run in cooperation with communit…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Todowara

Todowara and Narawara are trees withered by seawater and wind. Todowara are dead trees of a conife…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Otaru Bine

Otaru Bine, a wine shop and pizza cafe located in a refined stone building first constructed in 19…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Niseko Cheese Factory

In Niseko, the central Hokkaido town now famed for having one of the nation’s most popular s…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Hakodate Ebisuya Rickshaw

Take a ride on a rickshaw to explore the streets of Hakodate. While in this rich sight of internat…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Kuboya Cafe

The Kuboya Cafe is run by the Otaru Taisho Glass Palace, a popular establishment renowned for its …

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Sake Bar Kamada

At BAR Kamada in Sapporo’s Chuo Ward, traditional Japanese alcohol is the order of the day. …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Masao Mimatsu Memorial Hall

Lake Toya and the surrounding landscape were created by centuries of volcanic activity. The Mount …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Momoiwa Observation Deck

Rebun Island is the perfect spot for adventurers looking for a rugged mountain trail and stunning …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort

For those looking to hit the snowy slopes, the Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort is located only 90 minut…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Kawayu Visitor Center

Kawayu Visitor Center is a hub of information about the natural world and plentiful outdoor activi…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum and Tentozan Observatory

Immerse yourself in Hokkaido’s natural beauty at the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum and its rooftop …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kamome-jima Island

Historically, Esashi was a bustling port town with cargo ships coming back and forth with precious…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Tokachi Hills (Hokkaido Garden Path)

With seven different gardens and around 1,500 different varieties of flowers and trees, Tokachi Hi…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Kame Rock, Lake Toya

Named for its resemblance to a turtle shell, Kame (turtle) Rock rises just to the surface of Lake …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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VIVA Alpaca Farm

Get up close and personal with the adorable alpacas that pass their leisurely lives at the VIVA Al…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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