Best Activities Spot List

Overlooking Showa-Shinzan and Lake Toya

Many great varieties of whisky were born here

High quality cheese made from local milk

Use a burner to try creating dragonfly jewelry

A 20-minute drive from central Otaru; a hot spring town surrounded by nature

The history and culture of Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu people come alive at this outdoor museum

Look for the ”Morris” cable car

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

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore

Find out how Furano's wine is made

Displays and taste tests spread the good word about sake

Dig in the sand to unveil this hot spring

The concept is ”festival.” There's lots to enjoy after bathing too

An onsen town lined with Western-style multi-story wooden buildings from the Taisho Period. Exuding a nostalgic atmosphere, the town is often used as a location for movies and TV dramas.

A distillery of Japan's representative whisky brand. The red brick buildings and factory tour are popular.

A rickshaw service with flexible routes

This ropeway connects Yunoyama Onsen with Mt. Gozaisho, located 1,212 meters above sea level. From the window you can see the townscape of Yunoyama Onsen and Yokkaichi, as well as Ise Bay, and the natural scenery surrounding Mt. Gozaisho transforms every season: azaleas in spring, red dragonflies in summer, colored leaves in autumn (from mid-October to late November), and beautiful frost-covered trees in winter.

A bathhouse exuding old-fashioned charm

The Rokko Arima Ropeway takes about 12 minutes to travel between Rokko Sancho Station, where Rokko Garden Terrace provides a sweeping vista of urban Kobe and Osaka Bay, and Arima Onsen Station, where clouds of white steam drift upward from one of Japan's three most famous hot springs. While gliding through sky, you can savor the superb view of the majestic nature of Mt. Rokko with scenery that changes with the seasons. What's more, there are attractions dotted across the mountain to enjoy at your leisure such as the Rokko Alpine Botanical Gardens and Rokkosan Country House. After unwinding in an onsen, take the ropeway back to Mt. Rokko.

Toyota, one of Japan’s most famous car manufacturers has its own showroom in Palette Town. The theme park where you can “See, Ride, and Feel Cars” offers an exciting experience for both young and old. From safety to environmental topics, learn everything there is to know about Toyota’s cars here – all of that without an entry fee. There are things to do in Odaiba for literally everyone.