Best around Hokkaido Spot List

An easy way to get halfway up the mountain

Once a storehouse, now a museum showcasing Otaru's history and nature

Find out how Furano's wine is made

Enjoy a beer in a vintage space

A faithful reconstruction of a mid-19th century government office

Packed with stores for dining and shopping

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

A contemporary western-style hall reminiscent of the early 20th century

The history and culture of Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu people come alive at this outdoor museum

Autumnal colors grace this area earlier than any other spot in Japan

This long-running restaurant is a go-to in Sapporo and specializes in crab dishes

A breathtaking canyon borders the upper reaches of the Toyohira River

Experience the earth's energy in the remains of a volcanic crater

Enjoy fine cuisine in a historic station building

Rich ecosystems on a massive scale

Animals play in the snow at this northern zoo

A museum in memory of the opening of Hakodate's port

An irregular five-forked intersection near Otaru Music Box Museum

Mt. Rebun soars above Japan's northernmost island. Enjoy its sights on a cape walk

Showcases the culture of northern tribes in expert detail