Best around Hokkaido Spot List

A tourist farm featuring expansive fields with lavender and other flowers. The farm receives many visitors in mid-July when the lavender is in full bloom.

One of Sapporo's three main tourist attractions. Built over 140 years ago, this clock tower is the oldest in Japan to use a pendulum, and continues to keep time.

Offering a panoramic view of Hakodate City from the peak of Mt. Hakodate at 334 m above sea level. This spot is known for its million-dollar night view.

Historic stone warehouses and gaslit water make Otaru's canal one of Hokkaido's most atmospheric evening strolls

A star-shaped fort with the first French-style fortifications in Japan. The Battle of Hakodate took place here, and it's now open to the public as a park.

The long band of greenery that is Odori Park spans about 1.5 km from east to west through the center of Sapporo. The park is dotted with monuments and fountains.

Shiroi Koibito is the must-get gift to take home from Hokkaido. This theme park is the perfect place to see, taste, and experience all sorts of sweets.

Lake Toya is the second largest caldera lake in Japan, having a circumference of about 40 km. Enjoy a walk along the lakeside or take a cruise on one of the pleasure boats.

Five mystical lakes cradled in primeval forest, the symbol of UNESCO World Heritage Shiretoko — explore via a free boardwalk or a seasonal guided trek.

Noboribetsu is a historic onsen (hot spring) area opened in the Edo period that uses the steaming Jigokudani as its source. The area hosts plenty of attractions besides Jigokudani.

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church has one of the longest histories of any church in Japan. A large octagonal tower characterizes the church, which was rebuilt in 1924.

Flower gardens featuring around 30 flower varieties create a rainbow of color blanketing 150,000 sq.m. of the hills around Biei.

Japan's largest marshland, viewed from observatories on its east and west sides — home to red-crowned cranes and sika deer

A 20 minute drive from central Sapporo. 17 courses for everyone from experts to families. Includes a kids park!

New Chitose Airport is the air-bound gateway to Hokkaido sightseeing, which is great for families with children.

A peaceful snow resort with the finest powder snow.

Ride on fine powder snow looking out on a magnificent view of Tokachi Plain.

Hokkaido's largest ski area, only 30 minutes from Asahikawa and 90 minutes from Sapporo by high-speed bus.

Asahikawa's first public park; a city oasis

A natural powder paradise with a view of Mt. Yotei.