Hokkaido

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is renowned for its pristine nature, powder snow, and unique culture. From lavender fields to volcanic lakes, Hokkaido offers spectacular scenery throughout the year.

Nature & Scenic Spots

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Abashiri Drift Ice Cruises in hokkaido, Japan - Experience Japan's most unique winter phenomenon aboard icebreaker ships that navigate through massive drift ice fields from the Sea of Okhotsk.

Abashiri Drift Ice Cruises

Experience Japan's most unique winter phenomenon aboard icebreaker ships that navigate through massive drift ice fields from the Sea of Okhotsk.

Biei Blue Pond in hokkaido, Japan - An ethereal blue pond created as an accident of erosion control, featuring surreal turquoise waters, ghostly dead larch trees, and otherworldly beauty that became an Apple wallpaper.

Biei Blue Pond

An ethereal blue pond created as an accident of erosion control, featuring surreal turquoise waters, ghostly dead larch trees, and otherworldly beauty that became an Apple wallpaper.

Cape Soya in hokkaido, Japan - Japan's northernmost point offering dramatic coastal scenery, historical monuments, and clear-weather views of Russian Sakhalin Island across the La Perouse Strait, symbolizing Japan's geographic extremity

Cape Soya

Japan's northernmost point offering dramatic coastal scenery, historical monuments, and clear-weather views of Russian Sakhalin Island across the La Perouse Strait, symbolizing Japan's geographic extremity

Daisetsuzan National Park in hokkaido, Japan - Japan's largest national park, featuring dramatic alpine peaks, pristine wilderness, volcanic landscapes, and some of the country's earliest autumn colors.

Daisetsuzan National Park

Japan's largest national park, featuring dramatic alpine peaks, pristine wilderness, volcanic landscapes, and some of the country's earliest autumn colors.

Furano & Biei Hills in hokkaido, Japan - A patchwork landscape of colorful flower fields, rolling hills, and farmland that has inspired artists and photographers. Summer lavender fields and year-round agricultural beauty make this region one of Hokkaido's most photogenic destinations.

Furano & Biei Hills

A patchwork landscape of colorful flower fields, rolling hills, and farmland that has inspired artists and photographers. Summer lavender fields and year-round agricultural beauty make this region one of Hokkaido's most photogenic destinations.

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park in hokkaido, Japan - Japan's largest wetland preserve spanning 28,000 hectares of pristine marshland, home to the endangered red-crowned crane and diverse ecosystems accessible via scenic hiking trails and observation platforms

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Japan's largest wetland preserve spanning 28,000 hectares of pristine marshland, home to the endangered red-crowned crane and diverse ecosystems accessible via scenic hiking trails and observation platforms

Lake Akan in hokkaido, Japan - A pristine volcanic caldera lake in Akan-Mashu National Park, famous for unique marimo moss balls, hot spring resort town, Ainu cultural experiences, and surrounding volcanic peaks creating dramatic scenery

Lake Akan

A pristine volcanic caldera lake in Akan-Mashu National Park, famous for unique marimo moss balls, hot spring resort town, Ainu cultural experiences, and surrounding volcanic peaks creating dramatic scenery

Lake Shikotsu in hokkaido, Japan - Japan's second-deepest and northernmost ice-free lake, renowned for exceptional water clarity, pristine natural surroundings, and seasonal beauty.

Lake Shikotsu

Japan's second-deepest and northernmost ice-free lake, renowned for exceptional water clarity, pristine natural surroundings, and seasonal beauty.

Lake Toya & Mt. Usu in hokkaido, Japan - A stunning volcanic caldera lake paired with an active volcano, offering year-round beauty, onsen resorts, and accessible volcano observation platforms.

Lake Toya & Mt. Usu

A stunning volcanic caldera lake paired with an active volcano, offering year-round beauty, onsen resorts, and accessible volcano observation platforms.

Mount Moiwa Ropeway in hokkaido, Japan - A scenic ropeway and cable car system ascending 531-meter Mount Moiwa, offering spectacular panoramic views of Sapporo city, particularly renowned for romantic night vistas rated among Japan's finest.

Mount Moiwa Ropeway

A scenic ropeway and cable car system ascending 531-meter Mount Moiwa, offering spectacular panoramic views of Sapporo city, particularly renowned for romantic night vistas rated among Japan's finest.

Mt. Hakodate Night View in hokkaido, Japan - One of Japan's three most famous night views, featuring the distinctive symmetrical cityscape of Hakodate spread across a narrow peninsula. The view from the 334-meter summit is particularly stunning when city lights reflect on the surrounding seas.

Mt. Hakodate Night View

One of Japan's three most famous night views, featuring the distinctive symmetrical cityscape of Hakodate spread across a narrow peninsula. The view from the 334-meter summit is particularly stunning when city lights reflect on the surrounding seas.

Sounkyo Gorge in hokkaido, Japan - A dramatic 24-kilometer gorge featuring 150-200 meter columnar basalt cliffs, spectacular waterfalls, and serving as the gateway to Daisetsuzan National Park.

Sounkyo Gorge

A dramatic 24-kilometer gorge featuring 150-200 meter columnar basalt cliffs, spectacular waterfalls, and serving as the gateway to Daisetsuzan National Park.

Museums & Art Galleries

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Asahiyama Zoo in hokkaido, Japan - Japan's northernmost zoo, renowned for revolutionary behavioral exhibits that let visitors observe animals in dynamic, naturalistic environments from unique perspectives.

Asahiyama Zoo

Japan's northernmost zoo, renowned for revolutionary behavioral exhibits that let visitors observe animals in dynamic, naturalistic environments from unique perspectives.

Food & Markets

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Hakodate Morning Market in hokkaido, Japan - A bustling seafood market near Hakodate Station featuring ultra-fresh local catch, seafood rice bowls, crab specialties, and the unique squid-fishing pool experience since 1945.

Hakodate Morning Market

A bustling seafood market near Hakodate Station featuring ultra-fresh local catch, seafood rice bowls, crab specialties, and the unique squid-fishing pool experience since 1945.

Urban & Contemporary Culture

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Hakodate Motomachi District in hokkaido, Japan - A historic hillside neighborhood featuring Western-style buildings, former consulates, churches, and panoramic harbor views, reflecting Hakodate's role as one of Japan's first ports opened to foreign trade in 1859.

Hakodate Motomachi District

A historic hillside neighborhood featuring Western-style buildings, former consulates, churches, and panoramic harbor views, reflecting Hakodate's role as one of Japan's first ports opened to foreign trade in 1859.

Susukino District in hokkaido, Japan - Sapporo's vibrant entertainment and nightlife district featuring thousands of restaurants, bars, clubs, and Japan's northernmost red-light area, known for ramen alley and neon-lit streets.

Susukino District

Sapporo's vibrant entertainment and nightlife district featuring thousands of restaurants, bars, clubs, and Japan's northernmost red-light area, known for ramen alley and neon-lit streets.

Hot Springs & Relaxation

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Noboribetsu Onsen in hokkaido, Japan - Hokkaido's premier hot spring resort featuring Hell Valley's dramatic volcanic landscape and nine distinct types of therapeutic mineral waters.

Noboribetsu Onsen

Hokkaido's premier hot spring resort featuring Hell Valley's dramatic volcanic landscape and nine distinct types of therapeutic mineral waters.

Gardens & Parks

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Odori Park in hokkaido, Japan - A 1.5km urban oasis stretching through central Sapporo, famous for seasonal festivals including the world-renowned Sapporo Snow Festival.

Odori Park

A 1.5km urban oasis stretching through central Sapporo, famous for seasonal festivals including the world-renowned Sapporo Snow Festival.

Castles & Historic Sites

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Otaru Canal in hokkaido, Japan - A historic waterway lined with preserved warehouses, representing Otaru's prosperous herring fishing era. The canal is especially romantic at dusk when gas lamps illuminate the stone-paved paths.

Otaru Canal

A historic waterway lined with preserved warehouses, representing Otaru's prosperous herring fishing era. The canal is especially romantic at dusk when gas lamps illuminate the stone-paved paths.

Sapporo Clock Tower in hokkaido, Japan - A symbolic wooden structure from 1878, originally built as a drill hall for Sapporo Agricultural College. Its American-style architecture and working clock make it one of Hokkaido's most recognized landmarks.

Sapporo Clock Tower

A symbolic wooden structure from 1878, originally built as a drill hall for Sapporo Agricultural College. Its American-style architecture and working clock make it one of Hokkaido's most recognized landmarks.

World Heritage Sites

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Shiretoko National Park in hokkaido, Japan - A pristine UNESCO World Heritage wilderness at Japan's northeastern tip, featuring dramatic coastlines, virgin forests, active volcanoes, and abundant wildlife including brown bears, foxes, and rare seabirds.

Shiretoko National Park

A pristine UNESCO World Heritage wilderness at Japan's northeastern tip, featuring dramatic coastlines, virgin forests, active volcanoes, and abundant wildlife including brown bears, foxes, and rare seabirds.

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