Best Visiting Spot List

Withered trees stand in a mystical pond

Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples

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

Lake Toro and other bodies of water can be surveyed here

From Hokkaido's northernmost point, another country can be seen

Familiarize yourself with history, culture, and art

Experience the earth's energy in the remains of a volcanic crater

Some thirty establishments form a beacon of Ainu culture

Colorful hills reminiscent of European rolling countrysides

Showcases the bountiful nature in and around Lake Akan

Japan's northernmost ice-free lake

Mt. Rebun soars above Japan's northernmost island. Enjoy its sights on a cape walk

A lifetime's worth of paintings

A 360-degree panorama, 240 meters above sea level

See flowers wild in nature and color

All sorts of history-rich trains on display

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore

Learn about the nature of Mt. Taisetsu with varied displays

Rich ecosystems on a massive scale

Refreshing soft water selected as one of Japan's 100 famous waters