Spot List

The hilltop sports a lovely view

A pioneer among curry shops in Furano

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

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

Enjoy sushi from Otaru at a reasonable price

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

A 360-degree view, 160 meters above the ground

A Japanese inn with a Japanese garden more than half a hectare in size

See the Shiretoko Peninsula from the ocean

A breathtaking canyon borders the upper reaches of the Toyohira River

Customers line up to visit this highly popular restaurant, with waiting times of up to one hour on some days

Passing down Ainu lifestyle and culture

The vast nature of Otaru has a new look every season

An inn that prides itself in having a free-flowing hot spring and in its cuisine

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

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

This is the place for local specialties

Both selected as part of Japan's 100 best waterfalls

Survey the islands of Kunashiri, Rebun, and Sakhalin

A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore