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Lake Utonai

Located in the Yufutsu Wilderness, this freshwater lake with a circumference of approximately 9 km…

• Area around Sapporo

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Hinode Lavender Garden

This is a scenic spot with lavender fields to the west and the Tokachi Mountain range to the east,…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Abashiri Prison Museum

Housed within the former prison complex of the same name, the Abashiri Prison Museum offers a uniq…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Moerenuma Park

This conservation park in Sapporo took over 20 years to create, transforming the former landfill s…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Old Iwafune Family's Garden (Kosetsuen)・Hakodate MOMI-G F…

Few nations do gardens like Japan, and Kosetsuen in Miharashi Park, Hakodate, is a perfect example…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Shakotan Peninsula Sea Urchin

The Shakotan Peninsula is mostly known for its clear “Shakotan Blue” waters, but the r…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Furano Wine Factory, Budoukaoka Park Lavender Garden

The winemakers at the Furano Winery pride themselves in only using locally grown Furano grapes rat…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, located in the center of Sapporo, is one of the top art centers…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Special Historic Site, Goryokaku Fort

Goryokaku is a star-shaped pentagon with five corners called ryoho, and this unusual shape was ins…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Daioji Temple

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

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Rinyu Morning Market

This market is the first to open every morning in Otaru. There are 12 specialty stalls here that t…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Funami-zaka Slope

Take National Route 5 toward Yoichi, turn left just after Otaru Station, and you will find Funamiz…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Offi…

Constructed in 1888, the historically and architecturally significant Former Hokkaido Prefectural …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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World Natural Heritage Site, Shiretoko

Located on a peninsula that stretches out into the Sea of Okhotsk, Shiretoko National Park takes i…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Rows of poplar trees/Rows of ginkgo trees

Hokkaido University is situated amidst a rich natural environment. The rows of poplar trees and gi…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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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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Matsumaehan Yashiki, Floating Hydrangea

Take a trip back in time at Matsumae’s lavishly recreated samurai residence. Fourteen tradit…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Kamuiwakka Hot Falls

Kamuiwakka Hot Spring Falls is a secluded outdoor hot spring river that sits at the center of the …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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