Spot List

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

Savor dishes made with herring, a Shukutsu delicacy

A scene immortalized in cigarette packaging

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

Rich ecosystems on a massive scale

An easy way to get halfway up the mountain

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

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

Showcases the bountiful nature in and around Lake Akan

Exhibits include animal specimens and artifacts; this is only place you can see a stuffed Ezo (Hokkaido) wolf

Hot spring steam drifts through the town: a picture perfect onsen

Observe the antics of adorable bears

All the world's tulips in one place

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

A famous restaurant preserving the flavor handed down through the generations since its founding 40 years ago

A sweet aroma wafts past the customers who line up every day to visit this veritable palace of sweets

This popular destination put Sapporo Ramen on the map

Fun nature activities throughout the year

Directly operated by a fishmonger, this restaurant serves seafood on cooked rice with a freshness that only those in the trade can offer

A lone poplar tree stands amidst hills