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JR Tower Observation Deck T38

On the 38th floor of the JR Tower sits an observatory with a breathtaking view of Sapporo city. Fr…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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

The Ikeda-cho Grape and Wine Research Institute was established in 1963 and are the first winery t…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Rishirifuji

Off the northern coast of Hokkaido sits Rishiri Island, a beautiful spot for both nature-lovers an…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Toyako Visitor Center, Volcano Science Museum

Mount Usu is an active volcano that has erupted as recently as 2000. With glass floor exhibits and…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Omagari Kohanenchi

Omagari Kohanenchi is indeed a beautiful place to visit. It was refurbished from the former farmla…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kaminoko Pond

Kaminoko Pond is a small pond located in a forest northeast of Lake Mashu which is made from under…

• 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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Daisetsu Mori-no Garden (Hokkaido Garden Path)

The Daisetsu Mori-no Garden is a beautiful public garden situated in the hills east of Asahikawa. …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Sarobetsu Wetland

The Sarobetsu Wetland, located on the Sea of Japan coast in the northernmost part of Hokkaido, is …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Nijukken Road Cherry Blossom Trees・Shizunai Cherry Blosso…

Held from late Apr. to early MayThis seven-kilometer stretch of road in Shinhidaka is flanked by 3…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Soya Hills

At Japan’s most northern frontier lies the city of Wakkanai and the vast expanse of rolling …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Shiretoko Goko Lakes

Consisting of five small lakes located in the middle of ancient forests and the Shiretoko Mountain…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Frozen Horizon Walk

Notsuke Peninsula, the largest sand peninsula in Japan, is 26 kilometers long, yet only 50 meters …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Shinsen Marsh

Shinsen Marsh is said to be the most beautiful of the many lakes and marshes in the Niseko area, w…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Cape Soya

Looking to trek to Japan’s most extreme frontiers? For the northernmost reaches, you should …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

This natural park was the first wetland in Japan to be inscribed under the Ramsar Convention on We…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Miyama Pass Overlook

Located along the Furano National Highway (Route 237), the observatory at the pass is situated on …

• Area around Furano, Biei

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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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Tokachigaoka Park

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Mt. Okura Observatory

One of the most famous night views in the country, Okurayama Viewing Point, an observation deck in…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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