Best around Hokkaido Spot List

A fantastic array of lights brightens the canal

Overwhelming in scale

Observe Mt. Yotei from this hotel's panoramic deck. It also makes for some romantic stargazing

Rich ecosystems on a massive scale

A beautiful western-style building in white and ultramarine blue

Hokkaido's only large-scale government managed park

A round island in the Sea of Japan, famous for having one of Japan's top 100 mountains, Mt. Rishiri

Savor dishes made with herring, a Shukutsu delicacy

The curious silhouette of this church draws the attention of passersby

This popular destination put Sapporo Ramen on the map

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

A large-scale mall on the waterfront

The powerful scents and sounds of a hot spring area

Discover the history of a beer dating back to Hokkaido's frontier age

Showcases the bountiful nature in and around Lake Akan

A 20-minute drive from central Otaru; a hot spring town surrounded by nature

Said to be one of Japan's finest observatories, a great place to watch the sunset

Learn about the nature of Mt. Taisetsu with varied displays

Listen to the soft melodies of music boxes in a red-bricked building renovated from a storehouse

A volcano-mirrored lake dotted with 126 islands, walkable trails and boat cruises just outside Hakodate