Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

Kushiro Ramen

Discover Kushiro Ramen, a local specialty of eastern Hokkaido that has earned its place alongside …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Soya Hills

Walk along the snow-white scallop shell paths of Japan’s northernmost periglacial landscape.…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Mt. Okura Observatory

Stand at the 307-meter summit and experience the heart-pounding view seen by Olympic ski jumpers.T…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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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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Tsubetsu Pass Observation Deck

Perched at 947 meters, the Tsubetsu Pass Observation Deck offers an unparalleled view of one of Ho…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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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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Former Hanadake Banya

Discover Japan’s northernmost National Important Cultural Property—a massive wooden lo…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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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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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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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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Historic Site of the Sendai Clan Shiraoi Encampment

Feel the quiet atmosphere of the late Edo period as you explore the remains of a frontier samurai …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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. 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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Rebunge Coast

For a true taste of Hokkaido’s dramatic coastal beauty, Rebunge Coast in Toyoura Town offers…

• 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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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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Kiritappu Wetland

Stroll along peaceful boardwalks where pristine wetlands stretch to the Pacific Ocean, alive with …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Date City Museum of History and Culture

Experience the traditional art of Japanese sword forging in Date City, where samurai heritage stil…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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