Spot List

Biei's hills and the Daisetsuzan mountains are visible from this observatory park

This restaurant is home to the original Sapporo miso ramen, preserving its traditional flavor

Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples

A beautiful event that puts Sounkyo on the map

The biggest dome in Hokkaido, and most northern in Japan

A slow-paced tour through the center of the Kushiro Shitsugen wetlands

This hot spring inn recreates a late 19th century merchant estate on Otaru Canal

Showcases the bountiful nature in and around Lake Akan

Sixty snapshots of Biei landscapes

Observe the antics of adorable bears

An irregular five-forked intersection near Otaru Music Box Museum

The hilltop sports a lovely view

A seven kilometer stretch of stunning cherry blossom trees

The early 20th century comes alive on this street of restaurants

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

This commercial complex features many shopping malls and restaurants all in one place

A modern art museum to the south of Goryokaku

A lone poplar tree stands amidst hills

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

Rich ecosystems on a massive scale