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Shosanbetsu Astronomical Observatory

Located on the northern shore of Hokkaido along the Sea of Japan, the remoteness of Shosanbetsu of…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art

Kanda Nissho (1937 – 1970) was an oil painter known for his realism and examination of the o…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Usu-Zenkoji Temple

Founded in 826, Usu-Zenkoji temple has a long history of being imbued with increasing cultural sig…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Kan Yasuda Sculpture Museum Arte Piazza Bibai

This mostly outdoor museum also called an open-air park, is dedicated to the works of renowned scu…

• Area around Sapporo

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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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Kotokuji Temple

First established in 1897 and named in 1928, Kotokuji Temple has much to offer the spiritually inc…

• Area around Sapporo

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Toyosaki Konpira Shrine

The village of Shosanbetsu is located along a stretch of the Sea of Japan’s coast. Running s…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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

Tokachi wine has won numerous awards at international wine competitions. The Ikeda Town Institute …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Wakkanai Port North breakwater dome

Wakkanai Port Breakwater Dome was built when the North Wharf was used as a departure and arrival p…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Kitami Mint Memorial Museum, Mint Distillation Hall

This building once housed administration and research facilities for Kitami, Hokkaido’s mint indus…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum

The story of Hokkaido begins with its original people, the Ainu, whose way of life is preserved an…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Former Nakamura Family Merchant House

Esashi in southern Hokkaido was a flourishing fishing village during the Edo period (1603-1868); s…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Maccarina

Maccarina is a French auberge located in Makkari at the foot of the Niseko Mountains. The restaura…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Hakodate Ramen

Hakodate Shio (salt) ramen is known across Japan as one of Hokkaido’s must-try ramens, along…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Lake Toya Gurutto Art Park

The 43km perimeter of Lake Toya is dotted with 58 different works of art from famous sculptors aro…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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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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Kawayu Visitor Center

Kawayu Visitor Center is a hub of information about the natural world and plentiful outdoor activi…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Odori BISSE

Odori BISSE, located in the heart of Sapporo, is a multi-purpose shopping and dining complex. The …

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Kindaitei

Ishikari’s must-try local dish is Ishikari-nabe, a hearty hot pot made with fresh salmon or …

• Area around Sapporo

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Ishiyama open space

Ishiyama open space is home to a type of soft stone used in the construction of many major buildin…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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