Best Visiting Spot List

Animals play in the snow at this northern zoo

Learn how Lake Toya was formed

A themed garden from a plant nursery

Said to be one of Japan's finest observatories, a great place to watch the sunset

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

A spectacular scene unfolds for early birds

Buildings that saw actual usage offer a unique historical experience

Tour a drama set and sense the humanity in its construction

Picked as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls

Stunning views from 360 degrees of glass

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore

Find out how Furano's wine is made

One of Hokkaido's oldest and finest shopping streets

Includes a wide-angle observation deck to enjoy

Passing down Ainu lifestyle and culture

An irregular five-forked intersection near Otaru Music Box Museum

Displays and taste tests spread the good word about sake

Survey the islands of Kunashiri, Rebun, and Sakhalin

Dig in the sand to unveil this hot spring

Both selected as part of Japan's 100 best waterfalls