Spot List

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

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

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

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

All the world's tulips in one place

An irregular five-forked intersection near Otaru Music Box Museum

Picked as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls

This long-running restaurant is a go-to in Sapporo and specializes in crab dishes

A lively onsen area brimming with shops

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

Sixty snapshots of Biei landscapes

Displays and taste tests spread the good word about sake

A 360-degree view, 160 meters above the ground

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

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

Visit a café built for filming a television drama

Keep an eye out for plentiful wildlife

The largest collection of art pieces in Hokkaido

Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples

High quality cheese made from local milk