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Oshinkoshin Falls

Oshinkoshin Falls along National Route 334 heading to World Natural Heritage Shiretoko, selected a…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kobayashi Sake Brewery Buildings

This brewery dates back to the days when sake first began being brewed in the cold North. In fact,…

• Area around Sapporo

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Robata-yaki

Robata-yaki, a type of BBQ cuisine popularized in Kushiro City, involves grilling fresh seafood an…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Matsumae Domain Mansion / Floating Hydrangeas

Colorful hydrangeas float in the waterways of Matsumae Domain Mansion in Matsumae Town, creating a…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Kaiyomaru Memorial Museum

Ordered from the Netherlands by the Tokugawa shogunate to strengthen the Edo period naval forces, …

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Cape Shiretoko

A cape at the tip of the Shiretoko Peninsula, a remote location that can only be viewed from the s…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Sarobetsu Wetland

One of Japan's three great wetlands located in the center of Sarobetsu Wilderness. A 1km circu…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Basha Bar (Horse-drawn carriage BAR)

Tokachi’s draft horses were vital during Hokkaido’s pioneering days, helping with plow…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Hakodate Magistrate’s Office

If you want to explore Hokkaido’s rich history, the Hakodate Magistrate’s Office (Hako…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Kushiro Ramen

Actually, Hokkaido has more to offer than just the three famous ramen types. In addition to Sappor…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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Hakodate Jomon Culture Center (National Treasure hollow cl…

Exhibiting artifacts from Japan’s prehistoric age, the Hakodate Jomon Culture Center brings …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Moyoro Kaizuka-kan (Moyoro Shell Mound Museum)

Hokkaido’s Moyoro Kaizuka-kan (Moyoro Shell Mound Museum) focuses on the lives of the Okhots…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kiritappu Wetland (Hokkaido Heritage)

Located in the central part of Hamanaka Town, Kiritappu Wetland spreads out surrounded by forests …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Shiretoko Rausu Visitor Center

The Shiretoko Rausu Visitor Center is the gateway to Shiretoko and serves as a hub connecting natu…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship Aurora

The west coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula has steep cliffs. Why not take a closer look at the scen…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Todowara

A group of standing dead Sakhalin fir trees on the Notsuke Peninsula, where erosion by seawater an…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Tako Shabu

Wakkanai, located at the northernmost tip of Hokkaido, is a beautiful port town known for its brea…

• 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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Mt. Rausu Iwaobetsu Trailhead

Standing at 1,661 meters, Mt. Rausu is one of Japan's 100 famous mountains and 100 famous flow…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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