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White Birch Avenue at Tokachi Ranch

This lovely birch-lined avenue in Otofuke has become a popular stop for visitors to the area. Doze…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Himenuma

Himenuma, or “Hime Marsh”, on the northern Rishiri Island, is surrounded by primeval f…

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Highland Furano

An accommodation with a beautiful lavender field right in front of you. It is located in a lavende…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Okushiri Island

Okushiri Island is located in the Southwestern part of Hokkaido, easily accessible via a ferry fro…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Nakajima Park

Nakajima Park’s verdant landscape is a welcome respite in the middle of the northern metropo…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Shirotai Ranch Observation Deck

The Shirotai Ranch in Nanae, approximately 14 miles from Hakodate, is a municipally-operated ranch…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Former Hanadake Banya

From 1868 to 1950, the coasts along the Sea of Japan made herring fishers wealthy and prosperous. …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Todowara

Todowara and Narawara are trees withered by seawater and wind. Todowara are dead trees of a conife…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Momoiwa Observation Deck

Rebun Island is the perfect spot for adventurers looking for a rugged mountain trail and stunning …

• Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun, Rumoi

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Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum and Tentozan Observatory

Immerse yourself in Hokkaido’s natural beauty at the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum and its rooftop …

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kamome-jima Island

Historically, Esashi was a bustling port town with cargo ships coming back and forth with precious…

• Matsumae, Esashi, Okushiri

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Tokachi Hills (Hokkaido Garden Path)

With seven different gardens and around 1,500 different varieties of flowers and trees, Tokachi Hi…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Kame Rock, Lake Toya

Named for its resemblance to a turtle shell, Kame (turtle) Rock rises just to the surface of Lake …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Kaiyodai Observatory

From Kayodai Observatory in Nakashibetsu, enjoy the sights of cows grazing on hilly pastures, the …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kiritappu Wetland

Kiritappu is a top-notch spot for birdwatching, with forest birds, wetland birds, and seabirds all…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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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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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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Sapporo Night Cruise

For thrill-seekers, Hokkaido Aviation operates incredible sightseeing helicopter tours of the nort…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Oshinkoshin Falls

On Japan’s UNESCO-recognized Shiretoko Peninsula, check out the awe-inspiring Oshinkoshin Fa…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kofuku Station and Aikoku Station

This “Land of Love” in Hokkaido is known for the catchphrase: “from the land of …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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