Best Visiting Spot List

Become intimate with literature in this famous building

This is a park in Yokosuka with the triple themes of water, light, and sound. It is ranked one of Japan's top 100 city parks and top 100 historical parks.

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It is an aquarium that is located on the shore of Ashinoko Lake. The shows, performed by charming Baikal seals, are popular.

The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.

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.

Mt. Yotei is also called Yezo Fuji for its resemblance to Mt. Fuji. There are plenty of activities to enjoy at the base of the mountain throughout the year.

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.

A broadcasting tower standing 147.2 m tall at the eastern edge of Odori Park with a panoramic view of the city of Sapporo from an observation deck about 90 m above ground.

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

Japan's northernmost zoo is a drawcard thanks to its unique enclosures where you can see the animals living naturally.

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.

A park designed by the sculptor Isamu Noguchi. The whole area is an artistic space with enormous sculptures interspersed throughout the park.

A caldera lake formed by an eruption from Mt Oakan, Lake Akan rests among a rich natural environment and is famous for the marimo growing in it.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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