Best Visiting Spot List

Brown bears, just a pane of glass away

A ski slope in the winter and flower field in summer

A gentle lake surface and billowing mountain make for a view of curious contrast

Only an hour out of the city: Sapporo's own hot spring town

A museum in memory of the opening of Hakodate's port

Overwhelming in scale

Displays and taste tests spread the good word about sake

An easy way to get halfway up the mountain

The early 20th century comes alive on this street of restaurants

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore

Rich ecosystems on a massive scale

Learn about the nature of Mt. Taisetsu with varied displays

One of Hokkaido's oldest and finest shopping streets

A themed garden from a plant nursery

High ground facing Hakodate Bay; a great place to view sunsets

Hike to the summit for great nightscapes and a bite to eat

Houses that gave new life to waste materials

A contemporary western-style hall reminiscent of the early 20th century

All the world's tulips in one place

A spectacular scene unfolds for early birds