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Travel / Tourism

Sightseeing Spot

Panoramic Flower Gardens Shikisai-no-oka

4.5

915 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kamikawagumbieichou Shinsei number 3

Visitors to Shikisai-no-oka in the summer can enjoy the beautiful vistas of colorful flower fields, while in the winter they can experience standing in the midst of a vast expanse of snow. Besides the extensive flower gardens, farmers’ fields and Alpaca ranch, Shikisai-no-oka also has a farm guesthouse where visitors can stay. The farm shop sells vegetables grown locally, as well as other products sourced directly from local farmers. Shikisai-no-oka is located 25 minutes’ walk from JR Bibaushi Station.

I will not recommend to visit in Spring. I visited on 24 May and there was hardly any flowers to see. There is some local produce from the farm like Asparagus and Potatoes for sale as well as other...
Wakkanai Port Northern Breakwater Dome

3.5

356 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Wakkanaishi Kaiun 1

This is a semi-arched dome acting as a breakwater in Wakkanai port. It was built over a period of five years beginning in 1931. The long archway, reminiscent of ancient Roman architecture, has a total length of 427 meters and 70 columns. As a seawall it is a unique looking structure and has been selected as a Hokkaido heritage site.

The breakwater structure is massive in size and strength. You can climb the stairs next to it to look out over the sea. There are also dome artforms nearby to examine.
Kushiro Tancho Japanese Crane Reserve

4.0

251 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kushiroshi Tsuruoka 112

The purpose of the Kushiro Tancho Japanese Crane Reserve is protection and breeding for the Tancho Japanese crane located in the Kushiro City. The Tancho Japanese crane has been designated as a Special Natural Monument and about 20 Tancho Japanese cranes have been released in the reserve. You can see them up close in all seasons and all weather. This park is located ten minutes from Tancho Kushiro Airport by car.

We visited this reserve as part of our tour of the island. I was really looking forward to seeing lots of cranes acting naturally in the wild. However we saw several pairs of cranes in separate...
Hill of Zerubu and Hill of Atoms

4.0

232 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Oozo, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido

Open from late-April to early-October, visitors to Hill of Zerubu and Hill of Atoms can gaze over the nature of Mt Asahidake and the Tokachi Mountain Range while surrounded by beautiful fields of flowers. They’re located about a 50-minute drive on National Route 237 from the Asahikawa-Takasu Interchange on the Hokkaido Expressway. Alternatively, it’s a five-minute taxi or 35-minute walk from the JR Biei Station.

Its free of charge and close to Biei center, offers some flower fields with less crowds than other famous places like Tomita farm and Shikiasai no Oka.
Shibazakura Takinoue Park

4.5

89 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Mombetsuguntakinouechou Motomachi

This park boasts phlox flowers that cover the park from early May to early June every year. The park is approximately 100 thousand square meters in size. The beauty of the vivid pink like a carpet makes the viewer feel as if they are in a dream. During the period the phlox flowers bloom the “Phlox Flower Festival” is also held and at the festival helicopter joy flights can be enjoyed.

You may visit this park from early May to June. Just take your sweet time to climb up the slopes or sit under the shed to enjoy the spring atmosphere with a cup of coffee or ice cream in hand.
New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal Building

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Chitose-shi Bibi Shinchitose Airport

This is the entranceway to the skies of Hokkaido. Of all the airports in Japan, this massive facility is the fifth largest, and boasts the fifth largest number of passengers after Haneda, Narita, Kansai International and Fukuoka airports. It is famous for its abundance of stores including Hokkaido gourmet and specialty products, and there are many excellent dishes that can only be enjoyed here. In addition to the theme parks such as Doraemon Wakuwaku Sky Park and Hello Kitty Happy Flight, it is one of the few airports in Japan that also has spacious hot spring facilities. There are also international flights connecting this airport to various other parts of the world, such as Russia, South Korea, China and Singapore.
Akan International Crane Center 'Grus'

4.0

146 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kushiroshi Akanchoukamiakan 23sen 40

Established in 1996, this is the only center in Japan dedicated to the study of the ecology and life of the Japanese crane. The center houses displays depicting the body structure of a crane, the life of the crane, as well as lively images and videos of the crane. In front of the adjoining crane observatory is a feeding area. The center is located around 20 minutes by car from the Tancho Kushiro Airport.

Theres an observation area next to a large field, where the migrating red crowned cranes land, eat, and mate. Easy to see these cranes, and photograph them. It was a great experience.
Goro's Stone House

4.0

160 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Furanoshi Higashirokugou

Goro’s Stone House is the house built by Goro Kuroita, the main character in the TV drama series “Kita no Kuni Kara” (“From the North Country”). In the TV series, Goro builds a house by clearing some of the many stones from Mt. Furano (formerly an active volcano) that were littering the fields. This is the house that Goro and his family were shown living in initially; the fireplace and stone bath have been preserved in the same condition as when the series was first being filmed in the 1980s.

Goros stone house is far from the city. You need to drive more the 40 minutes to reach there. It is not convenience to take public transport. Ideal transport is self drive. The attraction is at...
Matsumae Park

4.5

63 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Matsumaegunmatsumaechou Matsushiro

Public park in Matsumae Town, Matsumae County, Hokkaido. This is a well known historical area where people come to see the Matsumae Clan Mansion including Matsumae Castle. It is also famous for its flowers where you can enjoy blossoms all year round with cherry blossoms, roses, tree peonies and hydrangeas. Join us in the spring for the popular Matsumae Sakura Festival and in August for the Matsumae Hydrangea Festival.

This is one of the few place in Japan which provide late cherry blossom. This place doesnt seem to be popular among travel agents. Hence, not many people come here, which makes this park even more...
Tokachi Millennium Forest

4.0

114 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kamikawagunshimizuchou Haobi South 10 Line

This forest was made with the aim of preserving our precious nature for another thousand years. A variety of plants and animals live here and you can take a Segway to explore the fields and forest paths. On a clear day you can see everything from the Tokachi Plain to Mt. Meakandake. You can also try cheese making or horseback riding and experience all of Hokkaido’s nature.

On the way back from Lake Shikaribetsu, we visited this place. Flowers were in bloom and the roses were particularly outstanding. We had a lovely break at the Garden Cafe where we could gaze at the...
Noboribetsu Jigokudani

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Noboribetsushi Noboribetsuonsenchou

This valley is all that remains of an ancient volcanic crater, and is lined with geysers and fumaroles. The hot springs sourced here run to Noboribetsu Onsen. The foaming, boiling scenery led to it being called Demon-dwelling Hell. It's also a perfect autumn leaf viewing spot, when the hillsides are painted red with autumn colors.
20-ken Road Cherry Blossoms

4.0

81 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hidakagunshinhidakachou Shizunaitahara - Shizenchi Misono

A spot for cherry blossoms in Shinhidaka Town, Hidaka County, Hokkaido. Approximately 3,000 cherry trees line seven kilometers of road drawing people from all across Japan when the cherry blossom season arrives. The tops of the trees cover the road, creating a tunnel of flowers. The Twenty-ken Road has appeared in 100 Roads of Japan and Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots as one of the best places in Japan to view cherry blossoms.

北海道内屈指の桜の名所として知られる二十間道路の桜並木。かねてから、一度訪れてみたいと思っていましたが、念願が叶いました。さすが北海道を代表する桜の名所。スケールがとてつもないんです。まっすぐな道に沿って、７ｋｍにわたって両側に見事な桜並木が続いていました。私たちが訪れたのは、満開前。桜祭りがまもなく開催される頃で、桜は７分咲きと言ったところでした。そのため、渋滞にも遭わずに、どこまでも...
Nakayama Pass

4.0

89 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Abutagunkimobetsuchou Kawakami 345

A mountain pass 835 meters above sea level located in Kimobetsu Town, Abuta County, Hokkaido. Located on the border of Sapporo City's Minami Ward, the pass is a major road along National Route 230. Roadside Station Boyonakayama, located at the peak of the pass, is a rest area where drivers can park and take a break. Visitors to the area can also take in the view of Mt. Yotei and the seasonal mountain scenery.

天気が良く羊蹄山がスッキリ見えました。トイレで小休止、名物揚げ芋は美味しいが少し高くなったなぁ〜しょうがないか！
Hirottekita Ie (Houses from TV Drama “From the Northern Country”)

4.0

86 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Furanoshi Rokugoushigaichi

Hirottekita Ie is the house that Goro Kuroita, the main character in the TV drama series “Kita no Kuni Kara” (“From the North Country”) built for Aunt Setsuko using waste materials that he had collected. The house represents a warning about the excessive amounts of waste that are generated by modern society.

This took some effort to go and see We had to catch two busses which took about an 1hr 20mins and the busses only run 3 times a day. We left at 1pm and got there at 2.20pm went to see the attraction...
Farm Tomita

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sorachi-gun Nakafurano Town Near base line 15

Farm Tomita is a tourist farm in Furano, Hokkaido, which is called “lavender heaven.” Beautiful lavender fills an entire field. The flowering period is from late June for the early blooms until early August for the late blooms. The best time to see Lavender East, the biggest lavender field in Japan, is from early until mid-July. There is also a shop on the site that handles pot pourri and perfume made from lavender as well as a cafe. Even in the off-season, you can enjoy a variety of flower fields.
Rokugo no Mori

4.0

84 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Furanoshi Higashirokugou 1-1

As the shooting location of the TV drama “From the North”, this forest in littered with interesting places including the original log cabin of Goro Kuroita, Goro’s third house with its windmill generator, a forest photo gallery, and the Forest Forum. This location is closed in the winter months and opening hours vary depending on season, please check before visiting.

毎年訪れます。今年はクラウドファンディングで入場券をいただきましたが、それはそれ！ 3ヶ所のチケットを購入し、入場したのは「石の家」だけです。石の家では今年も貸し切り状態で、たっぷり1時間滞在させていただきました。何度も五郎さんと純たちが座った、家の前の古びた椅子に腰かけてボーっとするだけで十分です。観光地じゃなく我々にとっての聖地のため、どうか末永く維持していただけることを祈ってやみませ...
Daisetsu Mori-no Garden

4.0

80 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kamikawagunkamikawachou Kikusui 841-8

At Daisetsu Mori-no Garden you can enjoy flowers from season to season in the five themed gardens of Mori-no hanazono, and the five areas of Mori-no geihinkan. There are approximately 700 kinds of flowers planted here, and in the Taisetsu-no niwa garden you can enjoy alpine plants seen growing on Mt. Daisetsu and species of plant life native to Hokkaido. The Shikino Sumiko area is divided into zones according to the plant’s flowering period so you can enjoy flowers of every season. The area called Hanano Izumi, or Fountain of Flowers, symbolizes a spring using plants which grow across the ground like water pouring forth from the earth. Shitashimino Niwa, or The Familiar Garden, as the name suggests, is a garden in which you feel as if you can get close to and enjoy the scent of the flowers. The Kamuimintara garden expresses the idea of ‘a garden where the Gods play’ where the true flavor of Hokkaido can be enjoyed.

We decided to visit this garden also known as Daisetsu Mori no Garden before and after our lunch at the Fratello di Mikuni restaurant. While the garden was not super big, it was not small either...
Yuhidai Observation Deck

4.0

65 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho Utorokagawa

Yuhi means sunset, so this observation deck is particularly famous for its beautiful sunset views at a corner of the National Shiretoko Campground. Counted as one of the eight main sightseeing spots of Shiretoko, the beautiful orange sunset over the Sea of Okhotsk is truly a sight to behold.

宿泊したホテルから歩いて数分、木立を抜けると眼下にウトロ港が見下ろせます。静まり返った港が、何とも言えない雰囲気です。過の出来事が有ったらでしょうか、合掌せずにはいられませんでした。
Iwamizawa Rose Garden

4.0

36 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Iwamizawashi Shibunchou 794

A rose garden in a spacious urban park in Iwamizawa City. Some 630 varieties of European and Japanese roses and 9,000 individual plants are cultivated on the 40 thousand hectare grounds. Due to the abundant variety and differing blooming periods, visitors can enjoy rose blossoms from the beginning of spring around March to early autumn around October. A rose festival is held here every June along with a variety of events. In the garden's restaurant, you can eat authentic Napoli pizza baked in a real stone oven.

岩見沢駅近くの岩見沢ターミナルからバスで15分ほど。ただしバスの本数は少ない。丘陵地に設けられた広大な公園で、遊園地(北海道グリーンランド)、キャンプ場、科学館などがあり、冬場にはスキー場も開設されるようである。園内にあるバラ園を見学するために訪れたが、残念ながら8月はバラ開花のすき間の時期だったのでわずかな花しか見ることができなかった。
Okurayama Jump Stadium

3.5

2 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Miyanomori 1274

The Okurayama Jump Stadium hosted the Sapporo Winter Olympic in 1972 and many other international competitions. You can go to the viewing lounge in a two-person ski lift, and in five minutes see Sapporo City and the steep slope courses up close, which is quite fun. It is located about 30 minutes by car from Sapporo Station.

観光スポットに良くあるお土産屋兼レストランです。今回定期観光バスのコースに大倉山ジャンプ競技場が有って寄ってみましたが、荷物になる為購入しませんでした。ただ入口にいた雪ミクの笑顔には萌えました。〇１つ増やします。

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Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.