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Wakkanai Port North Breakwater Dome

Standing tall along Wakkanai Port, the North Breakwater Dome is a striking half-arch structure bui…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Shosanbetsu Astronomical Observatory

Located on the northern shore of Hokkaido along the Sea of Japan, the remoteness of Shosanbetsu of…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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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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Former Seto House

Located in Japan’s northern frontier city of Wakkanai is the Former Seto House. Constructed …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Tenninkyo Gorge

Tenninkyo Gorge lies in the upper reaches of the Chubetsu River, which flows from Mt. Chubetsu on …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Nayoro Sunflower Fields

About 74 kilometers north of Asahikawa lies Nayoro, the “Sunflower Town.” Named after …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Senhoshi Misaki Park

This is a nature park at the southernmost tip of Rishiri Island, and it is a viewing spot from whi…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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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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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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Cape Sukai

Cape Sukai, on Rebun Island approximately 30 miles from the northern tip of the Hokkaido mainland,…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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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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Himenuma

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

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Esanuka Line

A straight road about 16km long penetrating the Asachino Plateau of Sarufutsu Village. With no gua…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Lake Kanayama

A tranquil lake surrounded by mountains, offering outdoor experiences and relaxing moments in harm…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Ginsendai

A famous autumn foliage spot at 1,490m altitude, 15km along the Taisetsu Kanko Road. As the trailh…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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White Lovers’ Hill (Numaura Observatory)

It is said that the snow-capped mountain depicted on the package of "Shiroi Koibito," a …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Momodai Nekodai

Located in the Motochi area (west coast) of Rebun Island, Momodai Nekodai is an observatory where …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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