Best Nature Spot List

A sloped street made famous in movies and commercials

A spectacular scene unfolds for early birds

Survey the islands of Kunashiri, Rebun, and Sakhalin

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

Lake Toro and other bodies of water can be surveyed here

See rare plants from the south

A lone poplar tree stands amidst hills

Keep an eye out for plentiful wildlife

A ski slope in the winter and flower field in summer

The vast nature of Otaru has a new look every season

A snow-white curtain of water falls into a blue river

Overwhelming in scale

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

See tranquil landscapes unique to Hokkaido

A themed garden from a plant nursery

Autumnal colors grace this area earlier than any other spot in Japan

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

A scene immortalized in cigarette packaging

Hokkaido's only large-scale government managed park

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