Best around Hokkaido Spot List

A fantastic array of lights brightens the canal

Includes a wide-angle observation deck to enjoy

Two ways to explore this UNESCO World Heritage wilderness: hike the Shiretoko Five Lakes or cruise past its dramatic coastline

The biggest dome in Hokkaido, and most northern in Japan

Enjoy a beer in a vintage space

This museum was once a ferry that connected Japan's main island to Hokkaido

Learn how Lake Toya was formed

The curious silhouette of this church draws the attention of passersby

The early 20th century comes alive on this street of restaurants

The largest flower fields in the Furano area

Lake Toro and other bodies of water can be surveyed here

Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples

See rare plants from the south

A lone poplar tree stands amidst hills

Learn about the nature of Mt. Taisetsu with varied displays

Keep an eye out for plentiful wildlife

Showcases the bountiful nature in and around Lake Akan

Exhibits include animal specimens and artifacts; this is only place you can see a stuffed Ezo (Hokkaido) wolf

A ski slope in the winter and flower field in summer

Known by locals as ”Gan-gan (bong-bong) Temple”, this church is a symbol of the Motomachi church district