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Kame Rock, Lake Toya

Emerging just above the surface of Lake Toya, Kame Rock is named for its resemblance to a turtle s…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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The Ikeda-cho Grape and Wine Research Institute "Ikeda Win…

Ikeda Wine Castle, with its European-style architecture, is a must-visit spot to experience the ch…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Kita no Yatai

Kita no Yatai is a small food street where stalls line a compact walkway, letting visitors enjoy T…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Mt. Esan

Experience sweeping ocean views and vibrant spring azaleas from the summit of this living 617‑mete…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Cape Kiritappu

Located at the eastern tip of Hamanaka, Cape Kiritappu juts out into the Pacific Ocean, revealing …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Ice Horizon Walk

At the eastern edge of Hokkaido, the Notsuke Peninsula offers a rare winter experience: the Ice Ho…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Nukabira

Nestled in the forests of Hokkaido, Lake Nukabira is a tranquil artificial lake created in 1955 by…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Furarito

Savor the smoky aroma of charcoal-grilled Shinko-yaki in a historic alleyway brimming with Showa-e…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Mt. Meakan

Selected as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains, Mt. Meakan is a dynamic active volcano wher…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Jewelry Ice

Witness the breathtaking beauty of “Jewelry Ice,” a rare winter phenomenon found only …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Esashi Inishie Kaido

Esashi prospered in the 17th century as a port of call for the Kitamae-bune trading ships. Today, …

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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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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Robata-yaki

As the birthplace of robata-yaki, Kushiro offers an authentic dining experience centered around a …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Märchen Hill (Fairy Tale Hill)

On a gently rolling hill in Ozora Town, seven larch trees stand in a straight row, creating a poet…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Cape Shiretoko

Cape Shiretoko marks the farthest tip of the Shiretoko Peninsula, where the land meets the Sea of …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Lake Kutcharo & Summer Festival

Explore one of Hokkaido’s premier natural sanctuaries, where around 300 species of wild bird…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Uramashu Observatory

A hidden viewpoint with clear skies and a mystical view of Lake Mashu.Uramashu Observatory sits at…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Hakodate Jomon Culture Center (National Treasure: Hollow C…

Discover the Hakodate Jomon Culture Center, a one-of-a-kind destination where visitors can come fa…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Muroran yakitori

A unique regional specialty from Muroran featuring succulent pork and onions. Coated in a sweet-sa…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Todowara

Notsuke Peninsula is home to Todowara, where weathered fir trees stand like silent sculptures shap…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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