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Hakodate Ramen

Ranked among Hokkaido’s Big Three ramen styles alongside Sapporo miso and Asahikawa shoyu, H…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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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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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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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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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Hakodate Magistrate’s Office

Step into a beautifully reconstructed piece of samurai history, where traditional Japanese woodwor…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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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 Kutcharo & Summer Festival

Discover one of Hokkaido's premier natural sanctuaries, where more than 300 species of wild bi…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Cape Nosappu

Gaze upon the first light of dawn at the easternmost tip of the mainland, where rhythmic waves and…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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GOOD SPORTS

Experience Niseko’s spectacular outdoors year-round, from thrilling summer rafting to its wo…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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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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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Tako Shabu

Savor the Unique Texture of Giant Octopus in a Rich Kelp BrothWakkanai, the northernmost port town…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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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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Yuhigaoka Observatory

Experience a premier sunset where the golden glow of the sinking sun meets the majestic silhouette…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Former Aoyama Villa（Otaru Kihinkan）

Relive the Taisho-era romance at this nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property. Built over…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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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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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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