Best Visiting Spot List

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

The first large cultural-arts complex in Japan. A creative and sophisticated space packed with culture.

Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

Two different windows overlooking a garden

A place to appreciate masterful works of glass

Adorable sea creatures everywhere

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.

Kushiro Marsh is Japan's largest wetland, spanning an area of more than 28 thousand hectares. Savor views of the marshes and lakes beside the meandering Kushiro River.

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.

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.

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.

Five lakes surrounded by forest in Shiretoko. Feel at one with nature as you stroll along pathways in this World Natural Heritage Site.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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