Best Visiting Spot List

Japan's northernmost ice-free lake

Plumes of steam and the scent of sulfur rise from this hot spring pond

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

Sixty snapshots of Biei landscapes

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

A ski slope in the winter and flower field in summer

Old forests and valuable buildings from the turn of the 20th century

The biggest dome in Hokkaido, and most northern in Japan

Picked as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls

A lifetime's worth of paintings

A spectacular scene unfolds for early birds

A milky, ethereal blue pond that's most stunning at sunrise — and turns magical again after dark with a winter light-up near Biei, Hokkaido

Sea lions, seals, and many marine mammal shows

Two ways to explore this UNESCO World Heritage wilderness: hike the Shiretoko Five Lakes or cruise past its dramatic coastline

An fantastic world of snow and ice for you to experience

Some thirty establishments form a beacon of Ainu culture

A volcano-mirrored lake dotted with 126 islands, walkable trails and boat cruises just outside Hakodate

See tranquil landscapes unique to Hokkaido

An active volcano protruding from Mt. Usu

Fukumatsu Tanaka, the ”Herring Magnate” leader of a fisherman's union, built this lodge in Tomari-mura. Displays include implements related to the herring industry