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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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Himenuma

Himenuma, or “Hime Marsh”, on the northern Rishiri Island, is surrounded by primeval f…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Cape Shiretoko

Cape Shiretoko is located at the tip of the Shiretoko Peninsula, facing the Sea of Okhotsk. It is …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Cape Sukoton

The northernmost cape of Rebun Island is the island's most scenic spot, where the cliffs of th…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Rebun Lady's Slipper Orchid habitat

This area is home to the "Queen of Orchids," the Rebun Lady's Slipper Orchid, which …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Shiretoko Nature Cruise

During the "Whale, Dolphin, and Bird Watching" (late April to mid-October), you can see …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Fujino Park

From late June to mid-July, the area around the Fujino Park observatory is covered with charming o…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Shunkunitai

Nemuro, known across Hokkaido and beyond as a treasure trove of wild birds, is frequented by inter…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Onuma Bird House (Onuma Wild Bird Observatory)

In autumn, swans fly to Onuma as a stopover on their migration to their wintering grounds, and in …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Cape Erimo Wind Museum

Cape Erimo is one of Japan's most prominent strong wind areas, experiencing winds of over 10 m…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Otatomari Swamp

The waters of Otatomari Swamp, nestled by the coast of the northern Rishiri island, are vibrantly …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Shiretoko World Heritage Rusa Field House

At the "Shiretoko World Heritage Rusa Field House," mountaineers and sea kayakers (navig…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Colony of Rebun Usuyukiso

The Rebun Usuyukiso, with its pale white leaves resembling lightly fallen snow, is a perennial pla…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Harbor seal

The only seals that permanently reside along the Japanese coast. At Cape Erimo, where about 1,000 …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Cape Gorota

Cape Gorota is a scenic spot offering a panoramic view of the western coast of Rebun Island. On th…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Saru River Headwaters Primeval Forest

Located on the Hidaka side of the Nissho Pass, this forest is designated as a National Natural Mon…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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