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Lake Toya

Located between Sapporo and Hakodate, Lake Toya is a natural oasis resting in a caldera created mi…

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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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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

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Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura

The Edo period (1603-1868) is alive and well, and only a short 15-minute drive from Noboribetsu On…

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Usuzan Ropeway

Mount Usu, an active volcano that has erupted only 4 times in the last 100 years, offers trekkers …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Mount Showa-Shinzan

Mount Showa-Shinzan was born as a result of volcanic activity that began in 1943. A flat, level wh…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Shiraoi Beef

Japanese beef is considered to be among the best in the world, and the black wagyu cows in Shiraoi…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Noboribetsu Bear Park

The Noboribetsu Bear Park, located a quick ropeway ride from Noboribetsu Hot Spring, is home to ar…

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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…

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Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe

The whole family will enjoy a visit to the Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, an aquarium with a unique…

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Lake Hill Farm

Hokkaido is famous for gelato and soft-serve ice cream, and at Lake Hill Farm you can enjoy these …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Mt. Usu

Toya-Usu Geopark holds the honor of being Japan’s first UNESCO Global Geopark. Come to explo…

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Cape Chikyu

It is one of the most scenic spots in Japan, with a series of cliffs around 100 meters high and a …

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Mount Usu and Mount Nishiyama Base Crater Walkway

Traverse Mount Usu and Mount Nishiyama’s Base Crater Walkway to see a site frozen in March 2…

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Oyunuma River Natural Footbath

Oyunuma River Natural Footbath in Noboribetsu Onsen, one of Hokkaido's most popular hot spring…

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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…

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TOYAKOKISEN

From April to October, a sightseeing boat departs from Lake Toya Hot Spring's Ekimae Pier ever…

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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…

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Sobetsu Park

Sobetsu Park, which boasts an area of about 86,000 square meters, is famous for its ume plum bloss…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Daioji Temple

Daioji Temple (Watari Date Family Temple) is one of the only open temples in Hokkaido, where you c…

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