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How to walk in Matsumae
Matsumae (松前) is one of the oldest towns in Hokkaido, historically ruled by the Matsumae clan (松前藩) before the Meiji era. Upon arriving in Matsumae
Otokoyama Sake Brewery and Sake Museum in Asahikawa
Otokoyama Sake Brewery is one of the oldest sake breweries in Japan, with a history of more than 330 years in sake production. It is renowned globally
Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa
This zoo strives to show visitors how each animal naturally behaves. It was once struggling with low attendance and on the brink of closure, but succe
Lake Shikotsu-ko: The Enigmatic Lake of Chitose
Lake Shikotsu-ko (支笏湖) is located in Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan. It is a caldera lake and a part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park. The average depth o
Matsumae Edo Village: Step Back into Old Matsumae
Discover the allure of historic Matsumae at this Edo-era theme park. Featuring 14 accessible buildings, visitors can indulge in kimono dress-up (fo
Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe
This is a theme park that showcases marine life in various forms. It features an aquarium, a dolphin pool, a seal pool, a reptile and amphibian facili
Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
This theme park is inspired by various aspects of life and events from the Edo period. The park features an exciting array of attractions, including b
Nijyukkendoro Sakura Namiki(Cherry-blossoms road): Cherry Blossoms in Shizunai, Hokkaido
Shizunai is renowned for its 7 km long Sakura blossom road adorned with 3,000 cherry blossom trees. It's designated as one of Japan's top 100 scenic r
Yuzawa Jinjya Shrine in Noboribetsu
Yuzawa Jinja Shrine is situated near Daiichi Takimoto Onsen Hotel, just before the entrance to Jigokudani. According to legend, the shrine was esta
Lake Mashu-ko（摩周湖）
Lake Mashu-ko is situated in Akan National Park in eastern Hokkaido, known as 'Doto'. It ranks as the second clearest lake globally, following Lake Ba
Matsumae and Hakodate announced Sakura Blooming on April 19 and 21, 2015
Here is the annual cherry blossom report. Cherry blossoms have finally arrived in Hokkaido! The 2015 cherry blossom announcements were made in Mats
Lake Kuttarako（倶多楽湖）
Lake Kuttarako lacks public transportation options, necessitating a taxi or car rental for access due to limited tourism development. It is a circu
Noboribetsu Virgin Forest（登別原生林）
The area surrounding Jigokudani was designated as a national natural treasure in 1924. It offers walking trails where visitors can encounter untouched
Taisho Jigoku（大正地獄）
Taisho Jigoku pond is situated southwest of Oyunuma pond, approximately halfway along the route. It's a small, 10-meter-round pond where hot spring
Okunoyu（奥の湯）at Jigokudani, Noboribetsu
Okunoyu is situated to the east of Ohyunuma Pond. It is a small pond known for its sulfur spring, which creates numerous crater-like holes on the surf
Tessen-ike Pond（鉄泉池）
Tessen-ike is located in the center of Jigokudani, a small geyser. The walking road to the Tessen-ike is light up in the night. Access
Ohyunuma（大湯沼）
Oyunuma is a hot spring pond with a circumference of about 1 kilometer. It features a sulfur spring gushing out from the bottom at around 130 degrees
Noboribetsu Onsen Cherry-tree line（登別桜のトンネル）
From late April to early May, the approximately 8km road from JR Noboribetsu Station towards Noboribetsu Onsen is enveloped in a "Tunnel of Flowers."
Ohyunuma river natural hot spa（大湯沼川天然足湯）
Hot spring water from Oyunuma Pond and Taisho Jigoku Pond flows together into the Oyunuma River. At the lower reaches of the river, you can enjoy a fo
Noboribetsu Jigokudani（登別地獄谷）
Jigoku (地獄) means hell and Dani/Tani (谷) means valley. This place is literally a "Valley of Hell." It is a crater located in Noboribetsu City, one of
