Best around Hokkaido Spot List

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

A world of mystery and illusion

A lifetime's worth of paintings

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

This is the place for local specialties

Showcases the culture of northern tribes in expert detail

Vivid primary colors decorate this hill

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

A seven kilometer stretch of stunning cherry blossom trees

A modern art museum to the south of Goryokaku

Survey the islands of Kunashiri, Rebun, and Sakhalin

The hilltop sports a lovely view

Stunning views from 360 degrees of glass

One of Hokkaido's biggest resorts

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

A river of hot spring water winds through old-growth trees of Noboribetsu

A ski slope in the winter and flower field in summer

Directly operated by a fishmonger, this restaurant serves seafood on cooked rice with a freshness that only those in the trade can offer

Sapporo's first park and social gathering center, built to receive noble guests of the Hokkaido Development Commission

The biggest dome in Hokkaido, and most northern in Japan