Survey the islands of Kunashiri, Rebun, and Sakhalin
A round island in the Sea of Japan, famous for having one of Japan's top 100 mountains, Mt. Rishiri
Tourists like journey here for their own ”start to happiness” (kofuku)
The biggest dome in Hokkaido, and most northern in Japan
A modern art museum to the south of Goryokaku
Breathe in this deep, green forest
Displays and taste tests spread the good word about sake
One of Hokkaido's oldest and finest shopping streets
Observe the antics of adorable bears
Stunning views from 360 degrees of glass
The largest collection of art pieces in Hokkaido
Refreshing soft water selected as one of Japan's 100 famous waters
See Japanese cranes in the wild
Create your own original candle
Hakodate's greatest hot springs, ripe with history and port town charm
An irregular five-forked intersection near Otaru Music Box Museum
Withered trees stand in a mystical pond
Overlooking Showa-Shinzan and Lake Toya
Hokkaido's only large-scale government managed park
Autumnal colors grace this area earlier than any other spot in Japan